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Health Department and Lakeridge Health urge residents to mobilize all efforts against COVID-19

Joint statement from Durham Region Medical Officer of Health and Lakeridge Health Chief of Staff

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Kyle, and Lakeridge Health Chief of Staff, Dr. Tony Stone, are urging all area residents to step up efforts to ensure that Durham Region’s citizens and health care resources are protected in the fight against COVID-19.

Both Drs. Kyle and Stone stress that the health and safety of all Durham residents and the protection of our health...

Region of Durham to test nuclear alerts on May 3 and 4

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham will conduct its spring test of the nuclear alerting system on May 3 and 4. The system warns people in the unlikely event of an emergency at the nuclear generating stations in Clarington or Pickering.

The test will take place during daytime hours over two days:

On May 3, an auto dialer will call listed landline phone numbers within 10 kilometres of the nuclear generating stations. The calls will show as coming from 905-666-6291.

On May 4, the outdoor sirens...

Thanking Durham Region’s volunteers for their dedication during National Volunteer Week

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, and Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer:

“Volunteerism is the heartbeat of Durham Region. Those who selflessly devote their time and effort to support others, make our community stronger and more welcoming.

In recognition of National Volunteer Week, we’d like to thank all volunteers throughout Durham Region for their dedication, commitment and sacrifice.

Whether...

Reminder: Nominations for Environmental Achievement Awards open until April 30

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) is still accepting nominations for the Environmental Achievement Awards, celebrating environmental excellence in 2019 and 2020.

Nomination forms are currently available at durham.ca/DEAC, or by contacting deac@durham.ca.

When: The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2021.

Why: The awards program provides an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations that dedicate time to promote, preserve and enhance the...

Ontario extends state of emergency and stay-at-home order

Whitby, Ontario – This afternoon, the Province of Ontario has announced an extension of the state of emergency and province-wide stay-at-home order.

When: Further restrictions go into effect on Saturday, April 17 at 12:01 a.m., extending the stay-at-home order an additional two weeks, for a total of 6 weeks.  

What: In addition to the stay-at-home order, further restrictions include, but are not limited to:

• Limiting outdoor gatherings to members of your household only.    
• Individuals who live alone can have...