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Durham Region celebrates World Water Day on March 22
Posted on Monday, March 21, 2022 01:49 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents about the value of water and the importance of practising water efficiency by celebrating World Water Day on March 22.
Durham Region’s municipal water supply customers have access to clean, safe drinking water delivered in an economical manner, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. About 95 per cent of water in Durham’s system comes from Lake Ontario, with the rest coming from underground sources and Lake Simcoe.
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Regional facilities to reopen to the public
Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2022 12:05 PM
Whitby, Ontario – As provincial COVID-19 related guidelines begin to ease, the Region of Durham will reopen facilities to the public.
When: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Where: Facilities across the Region of Durham
Who: Continuing to keep staff and the community safe is the Region’s priority. Staff need to work in an environment that safeguards their health and safety, and community members accessing services must also feel comfortable that they are entering a safe setting.
Notes: Safety precautions and...
Durham Region named one of the top Smart21 Communities of the Year
Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 09:50 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has been named one of the top Smart21 Communities of the Year for the second year in a row.
The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF)’s Smart21 Communities program recognizes the world's leading municipalities that are successfully leveraging data and digital assets to develop inclusive and prosperous communities. It’s about using modern technology and innovative thinking to improve economic competitiveness, engage citizens, and increase connectivity to support smarter,...
Health Department providing immunization clinics for students who missed school-based vaccinations
Posted on Monday, March 14, 2022 02:50 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is announcing the start of catch-up immunization clinics for students in grades 7 to 12 who need immunizations that were put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning April 4 and for a limited time, students can receive Hepatitis B, Meningitis, and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) immunizations at community immunization clinics. Clinics will be open at the Oshawa Centre, 419 King St. W. and Pickering SmartCentres, 1899 Brock Rd., Unit C3 locations....
Durham Region wins Smart 50 Award for optimizing road maintenance using artificial intelligence
Posted on Monday, March 14, 2022 09:20 AM
Whitby, Ontario – For the second year in a row, Durham Region was presented with a Smart 50 Award for Mobility. This year, the Region, in partnership with technology provider Visual Defence, has won the award for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize road maintenance.
The Region identified an opportunity to improve its road patrol program and pothole patching work program through partnering with the technology provider Visual Defence on the development and use of its AI solution.
The...
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