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Durham Region honours Canada’s brave heroes this November
Posted on Wednesday, November 08, 2023 09:27 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“November is a time of remembrance. It is an opportunity to honour and show respect for our country’s Veterans, and those who have chosen to serve as regular and reserve service members. So many brave individuals have defended the freedoms and values we enjoy today, while others stand ready to serve.
Today (November 8), is National...
Local campaign educates about the use of naloxone to help reverse opioid overdose
Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2023 11:46 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department, in partnership with the Durham Region Opioid Task Force, is promoting a local campaign entitled, “Help save a life. Reverse an overdose. Carry naloxone.” This campaign aims to help reduce the damaging effects of an opioid overdose on members of our community.
“Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose” said Lee Truong, a public health nurse with the Health Department. “Naloxone is a nasal spray that...
Area residents encouraged to get their annual flu shot and the new COVID-19 XBB vaccine
Posted on Monday, October 30, 2023 12:09 PM
Help keep everyone healthy during respiratory viral illness season
Whitby, Ontario – Respiratory viral illness season is here, and Durham Region Health Department is reminding area residents to protect themselves and others by getting their annual influenza (flu) vaccine and a dose of the new COVID-19 XBB vaccine.
The flu vaccine protects you from the influenza virus which causes a contagious respiratory viral illness, and the new XBB COVID-19 vaccine helps to protect against the new Omicron XBB...
![Director of Communications and Engagement, Alison Burgess, highlights Durham Region's successes through partnerships during a presentation at the Intelligent Community Forum.](https://www.durham.ca/en/resources/ICF-Presentation---October-2023.png)
Durham Region honoured as one of the top Intelligent Communities for 2023
Posted on Friday, October 27, 2023 09:17 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is participating in the Intelligent Community Forum Summit, where yesterday it received an award recognizing Durham as one of the top seven Intelligent Communities in the world in 2023.
Durham Region was named to the prestigious top seven list alongside cities from Australia, Brazil, the United States of America and Vietnam. Durham’s Intelligent Community profile explains how the region is strengthening its large and diverse community through improved connectivity,...
Regional Chair statement on youth supportive housing project in Oshawa
Posted on Monday, October 16, 2023 01:19 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“To ensure that youth in Durham Region feel a sense of community, safety and belonging, we must address the unique challenges related to youth housing and homelessness prevention.
Last week, the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced more than $4.9 million in funding—as part of the province’s...
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