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Reminder: Business Count survey is open until October 21

Whitby, Ontario – The eleventh annual Business Count is underway and The Region of Durham is encouraging all local businesses including home-based businesses, non-profit organizations and farms to participate by completing the Business Count survey by October 21.

The Business Count is a Regional project that aims to collect employment statistics and promote economic development initiatives. The project gathers data about local businesses, including the type and nature of the business, the number...

COVID-19 booster now available for children five to 11-years old

Whitby, Ontario -  In line with the recent announcement from the province, Durham Region Health Department will be offering booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine to children five to 11-years old. Bookings will open on September 1 at 8:00 am. Individuals five to 11-years old will now be able to receive a booster dose 168 days (or six months) after they have finished their primary COVID-19 vaccine series. Appointments can be booked at durham.ca/vaccineappointment or by calling 1-888-444-5113.

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Applications being accepted for a community member appointment to the DRPSB

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is now accepting applications from residents who would like to serve as a community member on the Durham Regional Police Services Board (DRPSB). The term of this appointment is four years and coincides with the term of Regional Council.  

When: Interested residents are requested to submit a completed application form to the Regional Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 27.

How: Application forms are available on durham.ca/Committees, or...

Health Department reports more West Nile virus positive mosquitoes

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification of more adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), with positive mosquitoes now reported from three trap sites.

Confirmation of the latest positive mosquitoes was received on Aug. 25. The mosquitoes were collected from three Health Department’s trap sites; one located in Ajax which was the location of a positive batch of mosquitoes previously reported on August 19, another in Clarington which...

Chair Henry congratulates Regional Councillor Rhonda Mulcahy on AMO board appointment

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer:

“I’m pleased to extend a hearty congratulations to Regional Councillor Rhonda Mulcahy on being elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors, Regional and Single-Tier Caucus.

AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario’s 444 municipal governments. As a member of the Board, Mulcahy will help set policy for the association...