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Our Durham farm families are throwing their “Gates Open” for you
Posted on Friday, September 20, 2019 11:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Association and Durham Region’s Economic Development and Tourism Division welcome you to a day of harvest fun and learning on the farm with the return of Gates Open on October 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Seven Durham Region farms, located in the Greenbelt, are opening their gates just for you! See what life on the farm is like; experience fun farm and family friendly activities; sample farm fresh products and treats created by farm families; and discover...
Health Department’s new video raises awareness about KI tablets for residents and businesses
Posted on Thursday, September 19, 2019 12:15 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has developed an informative new video to help promote the availability of potassium iodide (KI) tablets for residents and businesses located within a 50-kilometre radius of the Region’s two nuclear generating stations in Pickering and Darlington. Entitled, “KI Pills and Your Family”, the video is available on the Health Department’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W_rde527jg.
“This light-hearted video aims to help educate...
Health Department reports rabid bat found in Pickering
Posted on Thursday, September 19, 2019 09:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department would like to hear from anyone who may have recently had contact with a bat that has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found ill/injured on a sidewalk along Beckworth Square in Pickering on Aug. 19. The positive test result on the bat was reported to the Health Department on Sept. 17. This is the second bat that has tested positive for rabies in Durham Region this year.
On Aug. 19, a resident noticed the ill/injured bat on a sidewalk. Pickering...
New regional Smoking and Vaping By-law now in effect
Posted on Monday, September 16, 2019 11:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – A new regional Smoking and Vaping By-law, regulating smoking and vaping of tobacco, vapour products and cannabis in public places and the workplace, has been approved and is now in effect. The previous Smoke-Free By-Law, which regulated smoking in public places and the workplace, has now been revoked.
The new regional Smoking and Vaping By-law addresses smoking and vaping of any substance intended to be inhaled including nicotine, cannabis and medical cannabis, as well as the smoking...
Durham Region hosts annual farm tour to showcase local agriculture
Posted on Friday, September 13, 2019 09:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Yesterday, the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) successfully hosted its 17th annual farm tour at Willowtree Farm in Port Perry. The theme was “Farm to table in Durham Region,” and covered a variety of topics including: livestock, crops, on-farm processing and farm-related retail. The tour started with a keynote speech from Charles Stevens, owner of Wilmot Orchards and Board Member of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association.
“Agriculture is a key economic...
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