Durham accessibility awards recognize efforts across Whitby and region
The 2026 Durham Region Accessibility Awards recognized recipients from all eight local municipalities after receiving 41 nominations.
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Ajax election podcast launches ahead of Oct. 19 start of voting
The fourth season of TOA Talks focuses on Ajax’s 2026 municipal and school board elections. Two episodes are available ahead of the voting period, which runs Oct. 19 to 26.
By Ajax Voice Staff · 2 min read
Ajax’s Elevate Girls campaign highlights sport and ways to get involved
Ajax’s week-long campaign runs through Oct. 11, with social media videos, a sports prize pack contest and activities at the town’s three recreation centres.
By Ajax Voice Staff · 2 min read
Ajax unveils Zhaagawaamikong Aazhokigan bridge sign honouring truth and reconciliation
The bridge at Rotary Park now carries an Anishinaabemowin name and original artwork by Anishinaabe artist Sharifah Marsden, unveiled during a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony.
By Ajax Voice Staff · 3 min read
Lakeridge Health celebrates women in medicine across Durham Region
Lakeridge Health is marking Women in Medicine Month by spotlighting female physicians and health-care leaders, including staff who work at Ajax's hospital site and across Durham Region.
By Ajax Voice Staff · 2 min read
Durham regional chair marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with call to ongoing action
Regional Chair John Henry issued a statement honouring residential school survivors and children who never returned home, calling reconciliation 'an ongoing journey.'
By Ajax Voice Staff · 2 min read
Two former Ajax FC executives charged after $650,000 fraud investigation
Durham police allege more than $650,000 in league funds was transferred out of the Ajax FC Soccer Club's account between early 2023 and 2024. A Whitby woman and an Ajax man face multiple charges.
By Ajax Voice Staff · 1 min read
DRPS unveils new Air4 helicopter to boost policing across Durham Region
Durham Regional Police Service has officially unveiled Air4, a new Airbus H125 helicopter that will provide aerial support to frontline officers across Durham Region and the GTA.
By Ajax Voice Staff · 2 min read
Food bank visits in Durham Region up nearly 250 per cent since 2020
One in four Durham residents faces food insecurity, according to Feed the Need in Durham, as the region's food support network reports nearly 900,000 visits over the past year.
By Ajax Voice Staff · 2 min read
Durham Region's Truth and Reconciliation Walk honours residential school children with MSIFN bus artwork
Durham Region's annual Truth and Reconciliation Walk brought residents, students and staff together in Whitby, featuring a Durham Region Transit bus wrapped in artwork by Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation artists.
By Ajax Voice Staff · 3 min read