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Statement from Regional Chair on acknowledging Emancipation Day
Posted on Monday, July 31, 2023 09:24 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:
“On August 1, Durham Region will celebrate Emancipation Day with a community event taking place at the Audley Recreation Centre in Ajax. This significant day originated on August 1, 1834, when the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect, ending the slavery of people of African descent in Canada. On this day, we acknowledge...
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Durham
Posted on Friday, July 28, 2023 05:14 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Pickering have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is now the second mosquito batch in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.
The positive batch of mosquitoes were collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Pickering. Durham Region Health Department sets mosquito traps across the region and submits mosquitoes for laboratory testing every...
Durham Region awarded broadband funding; partners with Vianet to deliver internet service
Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2023 01:23 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding for a broadband expansion project to deliver fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) technology to rural homes and businesses in 10 underserved communities across the region.
The funding has been provided from the federal and provincial governments to help achieve our vision for connectivity. Support is being provided from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada through the Universal...
Durham Region’s partnerships helping to build opportunities in the Electric Vehicle sector
Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2023 10:28 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham’s Economic Development and Tourism division (Invest Durham)—in partnership with Durham College, Ontario Tech University, Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), and Durham Regional Technology Development Site (Durham RTDS)—are empowering the transition to Electric Vehicles (EV) through collaboration.
Located on the east side of the Greater Toronto Area, Durham Region offers a competitive business environment...
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Durham
Posted on Friday, July 21, 2023 02:57 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Oshawa have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first mosquito batch in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.
The positive batch of mosquitoes were collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Oshawa. Durham Region Health Department sets mosquito traps across the region and submits mosquitoes for laboratory testing every week between...
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