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What does this mean: State of emergency declaration in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – In follow up to the State of Emergency declaration in the Region of Durham—on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer—residents are asked to note the following information about this declaration:

• It is made in accordance with the Emergency Management By-law.
• It demonstrates to residents that the municipality is taking the current situation seriously; using every step possible to protect our community from this threat.
• It has no impact or influence over the...

Durham Region Health Department confirms COVID-19-related death of local resident

CORRECTION: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INFORMATION BELOW HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THAT A FEMALE RESIDENT PASSED AWAY, NOT A MALE AS ORIGINALLY REPORTED.

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received confirmation of the Region’s first COVID-19-related death. The individual, a female in her 90s, was a resident at Hillsdale Terraces in Oshawa, and was recently confirmed positive for COVID-19. The individual passed away on March 23 after being transferred from Hillsdale Terraces to Lakeridge...

Supporting vulnerable populations in Durham Region during COVID-19

Whitby, Ontario – Amid the COVID19 situation, the Durham Region Social Services Department is working with community partners to ensure support continues for those who need it most.

Community resources

A new web page, durham.ca/CommunityResources, compiles a list of local resources available for vulnerable and marginalized individuals in the community. If you are worried about your income, shelter, food security, mental health, or transportation, please visit this website. This resource will be...

March 25 Regional Council meeting to be held electronically

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council will host a special meeting, on March 25, to permit electronic participation in both open and closed meetings. This meeting is in response to provincial legislation, from March 19, that allows members of councils, local boards and committees to participate electronically in open and closed meetings and be counted for the purposes of quorum.

When: The special meeting will be held on March 25 at 9 a.m., with the regularly scheduled council meeting to follow...

Durham Economic Task Force forms to support local businesses through COVID-19

Whitby, Ontario – As the COVID-19 crisis has forced some businesses to close their doors, a new task force has been formed to connect with key stakeholders across the Region and respond to the urgent needs of businesses.

The Durham Economic Task Force came together rapidly last week when reports of business impacts were just beginning. It is a collaborative response team made up of Durham Region’s Economic Development and Tourism team; Business Advisory Centre of Durham; all of Durham’s chambers of...