This time of year brings shorter days and darker commuting hours, so more people are out when it is dark and harder to see. The highest number of collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists happen between October and December.

All of us—drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter riders—have a role to play in keeping our roads safe. For tips, visit durham.ca/DurhamWorks.

Applications are now open for a public art project to help transform everyday infrastructure into engaging public art. We are seeking artists to create vibrant artwork that will be reproduced as wraps on a pair of traffic cabinets at street corner locations throughout Durham Region. This art will enhance streetscapes and create moments of discovery for residents and visitors.

Submissions close on November 23 at 9 a.m. Learn more at durham.ca/art.

Join us on November 14 for the 2026 Durham Climate Forum, a free, family friendly event focused on this year's theme: Preparing for Change: local knowledge, practical tools and community actions. 

Hear from local climate leaders, including Ewa Jackson, Chief Kelly LaRocca, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Tara Zupancic, Brent Kopperson and Jennifer Taves. Explore interactive exhibits, connect with more than 25 local organizations, talk with industry experts and test drive an electric vehicle. 

Learn practical ways to help your family and community prepare for climate-related challenges and build a more resilient Durham Region. Register today!