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Health Department begins 2020 West Nile virus surveillance activities
Posted on Friday, May 22, 2020 11:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has started West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance and control activities for the 2020 season. WNV is a mosquito-borne disease that is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected by feeding on the blood of birds that carry the virus. The disease is not passed from person to person or from bird to person.
As part of ongoing WNV surveillance, the Health Department will conduct a number of activities to monitor WNV...
Rediscover the downtowns of Durham Region
Posted on Thursday, May 21, 2020 01:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario–The Region of Durham, in collaboration with local business improvement areas (BIAs), have launched a new online platform—Downtowns of Durham—to support the region’s vibrant downtown-area businesses.
Downtowns of Durham will offer residents and visitors a chance to explore the region’s many “main street” shops, restaurants, and services virtually, as they recover. From historic storefronts to family owned restaurants, each of Durham’s 13 distinct downtown areas are home to a diverse...
Durham Region celebrates the essential services of public works during National Public Works Week
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 09:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – From May 17 to 23, Durham Region will be celebrating National Public Works Week by recognizing the essential services of public works and the Region’s Works Department.
This year, Durham Region will be encouraging residents to learn more about the role that public works plays in their day-to-day lives through virtual tours of Regional facilities and videos of public works staff in action by visiting durham.ca/NPWW.
The community is also invited to take part in sharing their appreciation...
Durham Region and Town of Whitby complete study for Brock Street North in Whitby
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2020 03:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham and the Town of Whitby have completed a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study for Brock Street North, from south of Manning Road to south of Rossland Road, in the Town of Whitby.
The completed report related to this study is being placed on public record for a 45-day review period as of May 14 at durham.ca/BrockStreetProject. Based on the evaluation of the planning and design alternatives, and considering stakeholder input, the EA study recommends...
Regional Chair extends appreciation to nurses and all healthcare staff in recognition of National Nurses Week
Posted on Monday, May 11, 2020 10:30 AM
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:
“May 11 to 17 is National Nurses Week. Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses provide integral service to our community each and every day. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have relied on our nurses more than ever before. Our community extends our sincere gratitude to all our nurses working in public health...
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