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Durham Region reports first human cases of West Nile virus illness this year

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received confirmation of two human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) illness, the first human cases in the Region this year. Also, Public Health Ontario is reporting an additional probable human case for the Region with confirmation pending. To date, 24 human cases have been reported in Ontario, while 166 WNV positive groups of mosquitoes have been identified across the province.

“While the overall risk of becoming infected with WNV is low,...

Statement from Regional Chair John Henry on Rosh Hashanah

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:

“This evening, the Jewish community will come together to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The two days of Rosh Hashanah usher in the Ten Days of Repentance, also known as the Days of Awe, which culminate in the major fast day of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

It is both a time of rejoicing and of serious introspection;...

Road closure of Brock Road in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Brock Road (Regional Road 1) in the City of Pickering.

When: Saturday, September 19 for one day only. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.  

Where: Brock Road will be closed between Uxbridge Pickering Townline Road and Central Street/Concession 9 (Regional Road 5) at the CP Railway crossing, in Pickering.

Why: Road rehabilitation and paving.

Note: The Region realizes that...

Road closure on Bloor Street East in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Bloor Street East (Regional Road 22) in the City of Oshawa.

When: The first portion of the road closure and work will take place from September 21 until December 2020. The road closure and work will begin again in spring 2021 until the anticipated completion date of December 2021. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Bloor Street East from Ritson Road (Regional Road...

Lane restrictions on Townline Road North in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Townline Road North (Regional Road 55) in the City of Oshawa.

When: Ongoing day and night until December 12. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Townline Road North from Nash Road to Adelaide Avenue East, Oshawa.

Why: Construction of turning lanes and concrete medians to support new development.

Note: The Region realizes that the construction work will be disruptive...