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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Durham

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Oshawa have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first mosquito batch in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.

The positive batch of mosquitoes were collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Oshawa. Durham Region Health Department sets mosquito traps across the region and submits mosquitoes for laboratory testing every week between...

Statement from the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Mayors and Chairs

The following statement is being issued on behalf of the Mayors and Chairs of Durham, Brampton, Halton, Hamilton, Markham, Mississauga, Oshawa, Peel, Toronto, Vaughan and York: 

"Today, representatives of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) Mayors and Chairs met to address how to best support increased demand for settlement services—despite various ongoing challenges and limitations.

For decades, GTHA municipalities have offered a welcoming community for refugees and asylum seekers. We’re...

Regional Chair applauds expansion of new clean energy nuclear project in Clarington

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:

“We are pleased with the recent announcement from the Government of Ontario and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) on their plans to build three additional small modular reactors (SMR) at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station in Clarington.

The benefits of the expansion of OPG’s SMR fleet at its Darlington site will be felt across...

Regional Chair statement in response to increased demand for settlement services in Durham Region

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:

“Durham Region strives to be a welcoming and inclusive Region; working together with community partners to co-ordinate the settlement of newcomers, including refugees and asylum-seekers, in our communities.

We—like other municipalities across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area—have expanded our services to support the influx of...

Region of Durham explores potential use of former Ritson School property

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is exploring potential future uses for the former Ritson School property and welcomes residents to share ideas at upcoming engagement events.

The property, located at 300 Ritson Road South, Oshawa, is an opportunity to help meet the current and future needs of residents through community programming and by providing affordable and market-rent housing.

The site includes a former elementary school building that operated until 2012. The school...