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Region of Durham reminds everyone to be safe on the road as Daylight Saving Time ends
Posted on Friday, November 01, 2019 10:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario –When Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 3, darker commuting hours will affect visibility on roadways. That’s why the Region of Durham is reminding drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to be vigilant and safe on the road as darkness comes earlier.
“As we get deeper into the autumn season, the hours in which many Durham residents are getting to and from school and work are getting darker,” says Susan Siopis, Commissioner of Works for the Region of Durham. “Our collision data...
Health Department reminds area residents to get their annual flu shot
Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 02:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Influenza season has arrived, and Durham Region Health Department is reminding area residents to protect themselves and others by getting their annual influenza vaccine, also known as the flu shot.
"The best way you can stop influenza is by getting the influenza vaccine every year," said Brandi Pigou, a public health nurse with the Health Department. "The influenza vaccine is safe and protects you from the influenza virus which causes a contagious respiratory illness. The vaccine...
Province releases decision on Regional Government Review
Posted on Friday, October 25, 2019 11:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Province of Ontario has released its decision on the Regional Government Review. The following statement is issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer:
“In Durham Region, we are fortunate to have clearly defined upper- and local-tier roles and responsibilities. This ensures that services are planned, funded and delivered on a broad geographical scale. We work together, in collaboration with the eight local area municipalities, to address common...
Blue-green algae bloom confirmed in Wagner Lake - Tributaries north of Wagner Lake in Uxbridge and Brock townships also affected
Posted on Thursday, October 24, 2019 02:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario– Durham Region Health Department was notified by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) of the visual presence of a blue-green algae bloom in Wagner Lake, Uxbridge. As of Oct. 22, the blue-green algal bloom in Wagner Lake had dissipated. However, water samples collected by the MECP from an isolated pocket of algae in the north end of the lake was confirmed to be a blue-green algae bloom.
Additional reports of a confirmed blue-green algal bloom in tributary...
Can you Imagine a Day Without Water?
Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 09:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has proclaimed today, October 23, as Imagine a Day Without Water. The campaign is part of a worldwide day of education and advocacy to recognize the true value of water. Organized by The Value of Water Coalition, the campaign highlights some of the innovative solutions that are being implemented to help solve water-related challenges in communities worldwide.
The hidden infrastructure in Durham Region that reliably brings clean water to homes and businesses,...
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