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Health Department reports season’s first positive mosquito pools for West Nile Virus
Posted on Monday, September 09, 2019 02:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification of adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The positive batch of mosquitoes was collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in north Oshawa. Positive confirmation was received on Sept. 6. These are the first mosquitoes in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.
“With positive test result, it’s important for area residents to take precautions...
Region of Durham to host 46th annual auction
Posted on Wednesday, September 04, 2019 10:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Local residents and business owners who are looking for office materials, maintenance supplies, mechanical equipment, and vehicles are invited to visit the Durham Region annual auction.
When: Auction items can be previewed on Friday, September 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. On Saturday, September 28, the gates will open at 8 a.m., with the auction beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Durham Region Works Depot, located at 825 Conlin Road in Whitby. The depot is on the east side of the intersection...
Durham Region welcomes students back to school; reminds drivers to slow down in school zones
Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 02:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – As Durham Region students gear up to go back to school next week, the Region of Durham is reminding road users to keep safety top of mind in school zones.
“Road safety is a two-way street: drivers need to slow down, stay focussed, and watch for cyclists and pedestrians; and pedestrians must ensure they always cross the road at a designated crossing or signalized intersection,” says Ramesh Jagannathan, Director of Transportation and Field Services for the Region of Durham. “With more...
Health Department encourages residents to recognize World Suicide Prevention Day by attending Annual Walk for Suicide Awareness
Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 09:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario, Aug. 27, 2019 – Durham Region Health Department, in partnership with the Durham Region Youth Suicide Prevention Action Group (YSPAG), is inviting residents to recognize World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10 and participate in Distress Centre Durham’s 15th Annual Walk for Suicide Awareness on Sept. 7.
The five-kilometre walk, organized by Distress Centre Durham and supported by the Durham Region YSPAG and the Health Department, will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept....
Durham Region calls for provincial investment and partnership to help address regional issues
Posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 03:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Representatives from The Regional Municipality of Durham met with provincial cabinet ministers—during the 2019 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) annual conference—to discuss challenges impacting residents and businesses in Durham; partnering on solutions to address these issues.
“Durham Region is one of Canada’s fastest growing regions,” said John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “We are experiencing immense economic and social change. To ensure our...
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