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Health Department has received Pfizer vaccine shipment that was delayed earlier this week
Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2021 10:27 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has now received the shipment of Pfizer vaccine that was delayed earlier this week. This delay, which was noted by the Health Department on June 20, affected the supply of Pfizer vaccine at Durham Region mass immunization clinics resulting in the Health Department administering Moderna vaccine at area clinics for appointments booked by individuals 18 and older.
With this shipment, the Health Department will resume providing Pfizer vaccine at...
Changes to curbside waste collection and waste management facility hours in observance of holiday
Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2021 09:28 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of changes to scheduled curbside waste collection, as well as Regional Waste Management Facilities hours, in observance of the statutory holiday.
When: July 1 to 3.
Where: Durham Region (across all eight local area municipalities).
All residents with curbside collection scheduled for Thursday, July 1 will temporarily have their collection moved to the following day. This shift will continue throughout the week with curbside collection...
Know the facts when it comes to Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion
Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 03:44 PM
Misconception: The Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility will result in an increase in the amount of garbage processed at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC).
Fact: Waste for the new Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility will only come from Durham Region. Durham’s garbage will be delivered to the new Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility first, so organics, non-combustibles and recyclable items can be removed from each garbage bag....
Region of Durham will connect home child care community at virtual event
Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 10:04 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is hosting the Connecting Home Child Care virtual event to help engage the home child care community and gather valuable information.
This virtual event is open to all members of the home child care community, including home-based organizations and providers, home visitors, special needs resourcing agencies and services, EarlyON and local colleges.
Please note: registration is required to attend.
When: Wednesday, July 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where:...
Durham Region raises new, permanent Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation flag at Regional HQ
Posted on Monday, June 21, 2021 10:22 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:
“It is with great honour that I acknowledge Indigenous Peoples Day in Durham Region. A reminder to all of us to take a moment; to show respect for the heritage, diverse cultures and achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. To reflect upon their outstanding achievements, significant community contributions, and collective...
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