Follow along all week as we share tips, tools, and must-know info to help you get prepared for anything—from everyday power outages to events that might need you to evacuate. Check out durham.ca/prepared for guides, checklists, and more.

Durham Region has directly elected its Regional Chair since 2014—providing residents with a clear voice in regional leadership and accountability. The proposed provincial legislation in Bill 100 could change how this position is filled in the future.

Durham Regional Council is asking residents to share their feedback on
Bill 100, Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, through a community engagement process, which will be summarized and shared with the Province of Ontario.

Visit durham.ca/Bill100 to participate in a brief survey.

Beyond the Music: Ready or Not Ready brings Durham Region’s music community together for an evening of industry insight, connections and live performances. Hosted by Invest Durham at Old Flame Brewing Co. in Port Perry, the event on May 28 includes light refreshments, a roundtable session and a panel of industry experts sharing their experience on the business side of music, including publishing and promoting your songs to radio. Attendees will get the chance to ask questions, followed by Small Town Open Mic, where musicians are invited to perform on stage. Separate registration is required for the open mic session. Learn more and book your spot.

The Region of Durham is conducting its annual Business Count to gather statistics from local businesses. Data collected through the Business Count will be used for municipal planning, to update Regional and municipal business directories and to better support the business community with more opportunities and resources. All businesses—including home-based businesses, non-profit organizations and farms— have the option to complete the 2026 Business Count online. Visit durham.ca/BusinessCount to learn more and count your business in.

Durham Region celebrates National Public Works Week (NPWW) from May 17 to 23, 2025. This special week is dedicated to recognizing the incredible contributions of our public works staff, who provide vital services that keep our communities running smoothly every single day.

Join us at our free community event at the Oshawa/Whitby Depot on Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more details, visit durham.ca/NPWW.

As part of National AccessAbility Week, May 31 to June 6, Abilities Centre is hosting several events, including Dismantling Ableism, a joint symposium in partnership with the Region of Durham.

Dismantling Ableism will offer a keynote and panel discussion on Wednesday, May 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at Abilities Centre, 1 Jim Flaherty Street, in Whitby. The event features David Lepofsky, an Order of Canada and Order of Ontario recipient, and a leading Canadian disability rights advocate.

The half-day symposium explores often invisible ableism and examines how inclusive, accessible workplaces are built when employees are empowered to challenge barriers, speak up, and support one another.
 Learn more about the event and register today!

If you require this information in an alternate accessible format, please contact us at accessibility@durham.ca or by phoning 311 extension 2009.