News Releases

Durham joins World Health Organization’s Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham remains committed to creating accessible and inclusive communities where all residents—regardless of age, ethnicity, race, gender or ability—feel included, respected, and enjoy a high quality of life.

As part of this commitment, Durham Region is proud to announce our membership in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities.

As a member of this network, Durham Region is part of a global movement...

Health Department expands eligibility for vaccine to individuals 12+

Province unexpectedly moved up original eligibility date from May 31 to May 23

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is expanding vaccine eligibility to individuals 12 years and older. Bookings for this eligibility group will be available starting May 25 at 9 p.m. To book appointments, visit www.durham.ca/vaccineappointment or call 1-888-444-5113. Identification with date of birth is required. Individuals must be 12 years or older at the time of appointment.

On May 13, the Ontario...

Lane Restrictions on Durham Regional Highway 2 in the Municipality of Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Durham Regional Highway 2 in Newcastle, in the Municipality of Clarington.      

When: May 26 to November 30. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Durham Regional Highway 2 from Cobbledick Road to Rudell Road, in Newcastle, in the Municipality of Clarington.

Why: To safely install a watermain, sanitary and storm sewers to support new...

Health Department begins heat monitoring for 2021 summer season

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department will begin monitoring temperature conditions as part of the Durham Region Heat Warning and Information System for the 2021 summer season. The Health Department monitors information issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada to provide updates to area residents.

Throughout the summer, the Health Department will be posting information at durham.ca/heat to inform residents of conditions that indicate a heat warning will be issued, and will...

Health Department begins 2021 West Nile virus surveillance activities

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has started West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance and control activities for the 2021 season. Ongoing surveillance for WNV involves a number of activities to monitor for the virus across the Region including, implementing a weekly adult mosquito-trapping program, a larval mosquito surveillance program and a larviciding program involving regional catch basins, as well as identifying stagnant water sites where mosquitoes could breed.

West Nile virus...