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May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2023 01:55 PM
Whitby, Ontario - May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month and Durham Region Health Department is reminding everyone to take precautions against ticks when spending time outdoors.
Blacklegged ticks are prevalent in Durham, especially in forested and grassy areas. It’s important to take precautions to avoid tick bites, as some ticks may carry the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, which can cause Lyme disease in humans and animals. Reports of tick bites and Lyme disease infections in Ontario have...
Join us at our National Public Works Week events on May 27
Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 02:26 PM
Durham Region residents are invited to attend our free in-person National Public Works Week events on Saturday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Scugog Depot in Port Perry will have a public works truck and equipment display and a vehicle simulator.
- Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) in Pickering is offering a tour of the plant and information booths.
- Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) in Courtice will have a garbage truck on display, information booths, children's activities; and the...
Upcoming closure on Lake Ridge Road
Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 08:49 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in co-operation with the City of Pickering, Town of Whitby, and townships of Scugog and Uxbridge, is rehabilitating Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23). As part of the construction, portions of Lake Ridge Road will be closed temporarily.
When: May 23 to 24. Road reconstruction work is ongoing on Lake Ridge Road until September 2023.
Where: Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) from north of Concession Road 9/Myrtle Road to south of Townline Road in...
Statement from Regional Chair in response to offensive flyers posted in Ajax
Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 11:50 AM
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 Durham Region and its residents, I am angered by the distribution of disturbing flyers that were found in multiple schools and neighbourhoods in Ajax.
The Durham Regional Police Service has laid harassment charges related to this matter stating the flyers were created as an act of revenge and included phone numbers of...
Road closure on Pickering Beach Road in the Town of Ajax
Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 09:54 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Pickering Beach Road in the Town of Ajax.
When: The closure is fromMay 23 until July. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Pickering Beach Road (with residential access points), from Foord Road to Pickering Beach Road, in the Town of Ajax.
Why: The closure is required for the construction of a new watermain on Pickering Beach Road in Ajax.
Note: Detour signs will be in...
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