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Thanking Durham Region volunteers for their dedication during National Volunteer Week
Posted on Monday, April 25, 2022 08:32 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, and Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer:
“Volunteerism is at the heart of Durham Region’s spirit. That is why we are honoured to recognize National Volunteer Week. This year’s theme is ‘Volunteering Is Empathy In Action.’ Many of us have learned the importance and power of empathy throughout the past two years.
In recognition of the week, we would like...
Creating strong opportunities for future generations in Durham Region
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2022 09:37 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer:
“It is my pleasure to offer congratulations to Durham College on the grand opening of its Ontario Power Generation Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology building, located at the Whitby campus.
This was both an exciting and momentous occasion.
It was a reminder about the power of strong partnerships. How working together provides a chance to positively shape the future....
Ride on: new bike rack officially opened at Regional Headquarters
Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 11:50 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Today, John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, and Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer along with the Region of Durham’s Planning and Economic Development team, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially unveil a unique, new bike rack installation outside of the west entrance of Regional Headquarters.
Durham Region is the first municipality in Ontario to...
Durham Is Our Home campaign celebrates newcomer residents and encourages diversity and inclusion
Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 10:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Today, the Region of Durham, with support from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, is launching the Durham is Our Home awareness campaign. Durham is Our Home celebrates newcomer residents of Durham and encourages all residents and community members to be welcoming to newcomers to harness the collective success of the community.
As part of the campaign, a video was developed to celebrate the diversity of Durham Region and showcase the experiences of members of the...
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is now available through the Health Department
Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 10:03 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received a limited supply of the Novavax Nuvaxovid (Novavax) COVID-19 vaccine. Novavax offers a new COVID-19 vaccine option for individuals who are not able to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or have been waiting for an alternative to the mRNA vaccines. Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine is no longer available at Durham Region COVID-19 community immunization clinics.
The two-dose Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is available for adults...
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