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Intersection closure of Bloor Street East and Wilson Road South in the City of Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a full intersection closure of Bloor Street East and Wilson Road South in the City of Oshawa.

When: October 21 to October 25. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Bloor Street East (Regional Road 22) and Wilson Road South (Regional Road 35) in Oshawa.

Why: As part of the ongoing construction of the new feedermain on Bloor Street (Regional Road 22), this closure is necessary to complete...

Over 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines now administered in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has reached a major milestone in the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines with over one million doses now administered to people who live or work in Durham Region. As of October 7, 1,000,100 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered at community, hospital, mobile, primary care providers, provincial mobile, pop-up and pharmacy clinics across Durham Region. 

“I am proud of everyone in Durham Region who has helped us reach the one million doses...

Gain tips and strategies to manage your child’s challenging behaviours at virtual workshop series

Whitby, Ontario – Parents seeking tips and strategies to manage challenging behaviours in children (ages two to 12 years) are invited to attend free virtual workshops hosted by Durham Behaviour Management Services. Upcoming topics include how to prevent and respond to challenging behaviour, what to do if your child is not listening to you, and strategies to achieve your desired behavioural outcomes.  

When:

• Zero to Sixty – October 13, 20 and 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m: this three-part workshop series...

Durham Region to host Waste Plan virtual Town Hall

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to join Durham Region’s Director of Waste Management Services and other members of our Waste Management leadership team for an hour-long virtual Town Hall session on October 19.

Community members will have an opportunity to learn more about:

• The Region’s 2021-2040 Long-term Waste Management Plan (Waste Plan).
• The proposed targets and actions to achieve the plan’s approved vision and objectives.

The Waste Plan and proposed targets and actions were developed...

Businesses are invited to learn more about COVID-19 vaccine requirements on October 18

Whitby, Ontario – Businesses are invited to join a free, virtual town hall event to learn more about COVID-19 vaccine requirements and certificates, and workplace vaccine policies and potential impacts on workplaces and the local business community.

The event will take place online on October 18, from 10:30 a.m. to noon., with Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham Region Medical Officer of Health; Dr. Pepi McTavish, Durham Region Associate Medical Officer of Health; Lisa Fortuna, Director, Health Protection; and...