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This year, celebrate Canada Day the Durham Way

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to celebrate Canada Day the Durham Way, virtually, on July 1. This year’s celebration will showcase a whole lot of family fun, including children’s activities, musical performances and cooking demonstrations.

Join us for exciting performances by Brant the Fire Guy and Dan the Music Man; participate in a decorating contest, scavenger hunt and trivia challenges; watch cooking demonstrations; and take a tour of an army tank from the comfort of your own home.

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Chair Henry proclaims June as Seniors’ Month in Durham Region

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 behalf of Regional Council, I have officially proclaimed June as Seniors’ Month in the Region of Durham.

Approximately one quarter of Durham’s residents are age 55 and older. In honour of Seniors’ Month, I would like to recognize the valuable impact that older residents make within our communities. Thank you for sharing your words...

Statement from Chair Henry on discovery of 215 children’s remains at former residential school

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 behalf of the Region of Durham, I am overcome with sadness about the recent discovery of 215 children's remains at the former residential school on the land of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation in Kamloops, British Columbia. We honour and grieve for the children who were taken and never made it home.

The unacceptable truth...

Health Department to begin rebooking second dose appointments for individuals 80+

Province fast-tracks second dose eligibility for this age group

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department will begin rescheduling second dose appointments for individuals 80 and older on May 31 at 8 a.m. Existing scheduled appointments will be moved forward based on vaccine availability starting with dates around June 11. This change follows the provincial announcement on May 28 to accelerate second dose appointments for this eligibility group.

Due to current limited supply of Moderna...

Durham Regional Council endorses development of an Anti-Racism Task Force

Whitby, Ontario – On May 26, Durham Regional Council approved the terms of reference for the Durham Region Anti-Racism Task Force (DRART).

The recommendation for the DRART comes as part of the Region’s commitment to develop and implement an Anti-Racism Framework to ensure a healthy workplace and to address racism within the communities the Region serves.

The establishment of an Anti-Racism Task Force as a Committee of Council, with formalized structure similar to other advisory committees, will ensure...