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Limited Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine available at community immunization clinics starting Jan. 26
Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 11:40 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department will be offering a limited number of appointments for Pfizer vaccine for residents 30 and older. Pfizer appointments will be available starting on Jan. 26 at Durham Region community immunization clinics located at Pickering SmartCentres (former Winners location) and at Oshawa Centre (Sears location). Additional Pfizer vaccine appointments between Feb. 1 and Feb. 13 will be made available later this week once vaccine supply is confirmed.
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Durham Region builds momentum in strengthening diversity, equity and inclusion
Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 10:17 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is a community that stands together; accepting people for who they are. It’s about seeing one another as human beings with a variety of identities and not excluding people due to their background, culture, race, or language.
Durham Region is committed to translating words into actions and in 2021, the Region placed a strong focus on diversity, equity and inclusion; setting a goal to lay a solid foundation centred on inclusive development through four...
Chair Henry’s statement on the provincial government’s public transit funding
Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2022 10:26 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer:
“As we focus on the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, we know that a strong integrated transit network is important for economic recovery and future growth.
Investing in transit infrastructure is a key priority of our Regional Recovery Framework and Action Plan. Strong transit systems are key to creating jobs, stimulating the economy, connecting people to work and education...
Moving forward—support on the GO Lakeshore East Extension from Regional Chair John Henry
Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 11:31 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Right now, the number of COVID cases in our community remains high but we know we will emerge from this pandemic and we are planning for recovery. The Durham Region of the past isn’t the Durham Region of the future. We are one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada, and we are positioning the Region for continued success.
The Region is a community of talented, smart and ambitious people who enjoy a great quality of life. A place where entrepreneurs, innovators, investors,...
Have parenting questions? Join these virtual workshops!
Posted on Friday, January 14, 2022 02:53 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Parents and caregivers are invited to attend free virtual workshops hosted by Durham Behaviour Management Services. These upcoming workshops will cover behaviour-related topics to help parents/caregivers gain understanding and learn strategies to help manage challenging behaviour.
When:
- Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour
- January 18 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
- Discover what influences a child’s behaviour, gain strategies to decrease challenging behaviours and learn when behaviours require...
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