News Releases

Statement from Elaine Baxter-Trahair, CAO, on harassment of Health Department employees

The following statement is being shared on behalf of Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“Those who choose a career in public service often talk about community first. It’s about creating quality of life. A safe place to raise a family. A place where neighbours come together to support one another.

For some employees, such as those in our Health Department, it is more than just a vision. It is their duty, under the law, to protect public from...

New Council member sworn in

Whitby, Ontario – Today, Township of Brock Mayor John Grant completed his Declaration of Office and was sworn in as a member of Durham Regional Council.

The vacancy occurred after the passing of Brock Township Mayor and Regional Councillor Debbie Bath-Hadden. Earlier this week, Brock Township Council appointed Grant to the role of Mayor for the remainder of the 2018 to 2022 term. He was the runner up in the 2018 election and previously served as mayor from 2014 to 2018.

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Area residents to continue using local booking systems for COVID-19 clinics

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is advising area residents to continue using the local COVID-19 vaccination booking systems for appointments at local COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Appointments for clinics located in Clarington, Pickering and Whitby can be booked at www.durham.ca/vaccineappointment or through the Call Centre Booking Line at 1-888-444-5113. To book appointments at the Durham College/Ontario Tech University Campus Ice Centre clinic visit covidvaccine.lh.ca or call...

Health Department announces opening of COVID-19 vaccination site in Whitby

Other area municipal sites delayed due to shortage of vaccine supply from province

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is announcing that the COVID-19 vaccination clinic located at the McKinney Centre, 222 McKinney Drive, Whitby, will begin operating on March 15. Appointments at the clinic will run from 10:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. This clinic is now accepting appointments for individuals 80 years and older, or those who will be turning 80 this year, to receive COVID-19 vaccinations....

Recognizing one year of COVID-19—a statement from Regional Chair John Henry and all local Mayors

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer; and the Mayors of the Town of Ajax, Township of Brock, Municipality of Clarington, City of Oshawa, City of Pickering, Township of Scugog, Township of Uxbridge and Town of Whitby:

“Today, we mark the National Day of Observance for COVID-19—one year since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Flags at all Regional and municipal facilities will be lowered to half-mast to honour those...