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Area residents invited to participate in emergency preparedness survey

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, in collaboration with the Social Research Centre at Ontario Tech University, are conducting a survey to gather information about residents’ understanding of nuclear emergency preparedness.

Where: Complete the survey online, until September 2021.

Why: The Region of Durham is committed to making sure residents are educated and informed in the event of an emergency. This includes co-ordinating regional emergency response, maintaining the nuclear public alerting...

Intermittent lane restrictions on Brock Street North in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the Town of Whitby, is advising residents of lane restrictions on Brock Street North in Whitby.

When: Intermittent lane restrictions will be in place from now until December 2022. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Brock Street North from 350 metres south of Manning Road (Regional Road 48) to north of Rossland Road (Regional Road 28) in the Town of Whitby.

Why: Lane restrictions will be...

Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of July 5, 2021

Whitby, Ontario – The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 5 indicate that one beach has been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.

Test results for the week of July 5, 2021 MunicipalityBeachStatus

Health Department reminds residents to avoid wild animals to help prevent exposure to rabies

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is reminding area residents to be aware and stay away from wild animals such as coyotes, raccoons, and foxes, as these animals are common carriers of the rabies virus. Over the past few weeks, Durham Region has seen an increase in animal bites involving wild animals and last week alone, there were two animal bites involving coyotes. Both victims are now receiving treatment for potential rabies exposure.

Rabies is caused by a virus that is spread...

Durham Region community members invited to apply for Durham Region’s Anti-Racism Task Force

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is seeking dedicated community members, including Durham Region residents and stakeholders, to apply to join Durham Region’s Anti-Racism Task Force (DRART). Interested applicants can apply until Friday, July 30 at 5 p.m., by completing the online form available at durham.ca/DRART.

DRART is part of the Region’s commitment to develop and implement an Anti-Racism Framework to ensure a healthy workplace and to address racism within the communities...