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Health Department reports rabid bat found in Pickering
Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 10:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department would like to hear from anyone who may have recently had contact with a bat that has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found ill/injured on the property of a private home in the Dixie Rd. and Glenanna Rd. area of Pickering on June 3. The Health Department received confirmation of the positive rabies test result on Aug. 8.
On June 3, a resident noticed the ill/injured bat on their property. The property owner took the bat to the Toronto Wildlife...
Durham Region installs electric vehicle charging station at its corporate headquarters
Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2019 03:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region recently unveiled six new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its corporate headquarters building at 605 Rossland Road East in Whitby.
The charging stations, located along the north wall on the first floor of the parking garage, are available for use by staff and visitors of Durham Regional Headquarters. Designated parking for electric vehicles is also available.
“Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is an economic, social and environmental priority for Durham Region,...
Health Department recognizes World Breastfeeding Week Aug. 1 - 7
Posted on Thursday, August 01, 2019 09:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario - In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week Aug. 1 to 7, Durham Region Health Department is reminding soon-to-be parents or new parents about the many free breastfeeding supports and services offered throughout the Region.
Breastfeeding is widely recognized as being the natural means of providing nutrition for infants, benefitting the health of mothers, children and the community. The Public Health Agency of Canada, Dietitians of Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society and the...
Durham Region recycling: the two-stream system
Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 02:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Have you ever wondered why you’re asked to separate paper and containers into different blue boxes when recycling? It’s because Durham Region uses a two-stream recycling system, which has several benefits, including keeping paper products clean and protecting their value.
“Collection vehicles have two separate compartments for paper and containers,” explains Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director of Waste Management Services. “By separating recyclables at the collection point, our...
Extended heat warning terminated
Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 08:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario - The Health Department is advising Durham Region residents that the extended heat warning issued July 29 is now terminated. The Health Department will continue to monitor information received from Environment and Climate Change Canada and will provide updates, as necessary, to area residents.
During the extended heat warning, the Health Department advised area residents to take precautions to prevent heat-related illness. While extreme heat can put everyone at risk from heat...
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