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Regional Chair John Henry’s statement on accountability and protecting the community
Posted on Friday, January 15, 2021 08:33 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer:
“Recently, there have been concerns and questions about some Regional Councillors’ decisions to travel during COVID-19.
I felt it was important to address this both directly with Regional Council, and with all Durham residents.
I have reminded all Regional Councillors of the importance of leading by example; and that while there are no legal barriers to travel or to following...
Health Department inspects big box stores Jan. 16 and 17 for compliance with public health measures
Posted on Thursday, January 14, 2021 03:31 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department public health inspectors will be visiting area big box stores to ensure compliance with COVID-19 public health measures as part of a provincial enforcement blitz happening this coming Saturday and Sunday. On Jan. 16 and 17, public health inspectors will join their enforcement counterparts from the province, as well as local bylaw and police officers, in this initiative to help protect workers and customers in response to rising COVID-19 cases.
These...
UPDATE: Ontario extends stay-at-home order by 14 days
Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 02:32 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Province of Ontario has extensionended the stay-at-home order by an additional 14 days.
When: The stay-at-home order, which went into effect on January 14, will now expire on February 9, unless further extensionended.
Where: Province-wide, including all eight municipalities in Durham Region.
What: The stay-at-home order requirements, restrictions and enforcements include, but are not limited to:
- Everyone is to remain at home with exceptions for essential purposes, such as going to the...
Curious about anaerobic digestion? Check out our new animated video!
Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:01 AM
The Region of Durham’s new animated video provides an overview of mixed waste pre-sort and anaerobic digestion. The Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility will convert organic waste like food scraps into a renewable natural gas. This facility, the first of its kind in North America, will also remove non-combustible material and recyclables from garbage bags to further increase diversion, and free-up capacity at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) for actual garbage to be...
Durham.ca newsroom notification error
Posted on Monday, January 11, 2021 04:01 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising subscribers to Durham Region’s newsroom of a notification error on January 11.
Individuals who have subscribed to receive email news updates from durham.ca may be receiving multiple emails from noreply@www.durham.ca with information that was previously published to the website.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to resolve this issue.
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