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Durham Region Weekly Beach Report

Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 15 indicate that one beach has been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the Provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.

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Heat warning issued for Durham Region - Parents and caregivers reminded to take precautions with infants and young children

Whitby, Ontario - Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Durham Region area for conditions expected to begin July 19. A heat warning occurs when the forecast conditions include a daytime high of at least 31°C and overnight temperatures of 20°C or greater, or with Humidex values of at least 40 for two or more days.

The Health Department is advising area residents to take precautions to prevent heat-related illness during the upcoming heat warning. While extreme heat can put everyone at...

Volunteers needed for the Durham Local Diversity and Immigration Partnership Council

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Local Diversity and Immigration Partnership Council (LDIPC) is seeking volunteer members from the community as it heads in a new direction towards advancing diversity and inclusion across Durham Region. LDIPC acts as a community advisory body guiding the development and execution of the Durham Diversity and Immigration Community Plan.

When: The deadline for submissions to become a member is noon on August 16.

Why: Volunteers who can speak on behalf of multiple...

Durham Region is developing a new five-year strategic plan for our community, and we want to hear from you!

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is currently renewing its five-year strategic plan, which will help guide the Region’s decision-making and allocation of resources over the next five years. Local community organizations, businesses and residents are invited to share their ideas and provide input about the future of Durham Region at one of the town hall discussions taking place this summer.

Where: Town hall discussions will take place on the following dates:

Township of Uxbridge

July...

Durham Region Health Department launches free online prenatal classes

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is launching free, accessible and interactive online prenatal classes to provide expectant families with essential information that covers the various stages associated with parenting including pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, newborn care and local community resources. Free access is available by registering at durham.ca/onlineprenatalclasses.

The online classes are offered in a mobile-friendly format to help users access them using any device,...