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Health Department celebrates National Non-Smoking Week January 15 to 21
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2023 09:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario - National Non-Smoking Week is January 15 to 21. Durham Region Health Department will celebrate by reminding everyone that it’s never too late to quit smoking and encouraging them to “Don’t Quit Quitting!” This week has been recognized across Canada for more than 30 years and is observed annually to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use.
“The start of a new year is often a time when people reflect on their health,” said Joanne Huizinga, a public health nurse with...
Winter Warming Plan and shelter programs support unsheltered residents in Durham Region
Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2023 10:38 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Everyone deserves a roof over their head and warmth this winter, which is why the Region of Durham provides shelter programs and a Winter Warming Plan to support unsheltered residents.
People experiencing homelessness, or those who are marginally housed, are some of the most at-risk groups for cold-related illnesses—including hypothermia, frostnip and frostbite, and trench foot. Cold weather can also make existing health conditions worse, such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases....
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Join us for a celebration of Black History Month
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 04:05 PM
The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), City of Pickering, Municipality of Clarington, Canadian Jamaican Club of Oshawa, The Power to Be International, Congress of Black Women - Oshawa/Whitby and DurhamOne will be hosting an in-person event to celebrate Black History Month.
This event, “Together We Rise Durham: Excellence Through the Arts,” is being held on Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa....
Durham Region encourages road safety during Campus Safety Week
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 03:10 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), is supporting Campus Safety Week at Ontario Tech University and Durham College (January 9 to 13) by encouraging pedestrian, driver and cyclist safety on school campuses and in surrounding areas. This support aligns with Durham Vision Zero’s public campaign to create safer roads for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
Everyone has a role to play in ensuring the safety of our community....
Durham Region partners with AccessNow to become a leader in accessibility mapping
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 01:46 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In the lead up to hosting the Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games, Durham Region has partnered with AccessNow to become a leader in accessibility mapping to increase inclusion confidence for residents and visitors.
AccessNow is a free app available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. It allows users to discover accessible and non-accessible pinned locations in 35 countries around the world.
All Games venues have been added to the app. The Region and its eight municipalities...
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