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Have parenting questions? Join these virtual workshops!

Whitby, Ontario – Parents and caregivers are invited to attend free virtual workshops hosted by Durham Behaviour Management Services. These upcoming workshops will cover behaviour-related topics to help parents/caregivers gain understanding and learn strategies to help manage challenging behaviour.

When:

• Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour
  • January 18 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
  • Discover what influences a child’s behaviour, gain strategies to decrease challenging behaviours and learn when behaviours require...

Durham Region welcomes new hospital announcement

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:

“Today is a historic day in Durham Region, as Lakeridge Health announced the preferred location for a proposed future hospital. This decision moves our collective communities one step closer to a new hospital for Durham Region.

While this must have been a difficult decision for the Lakeridge Health Board of Trustees, with several excellent...

Individuals 30+ will receive Moderna (Spikevax) COVID-19 vaccine beginning December 29

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department will administer Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for first, second and third doses to individuals 30 and older beginning Dec. 29, until additional supply of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is secured.

On Dec. 21, the province advised the Health Department of a limited supply of Pfizer vaccine across Canada. Pfizer is recommended for individuals 12 to 17-years old for first and second doses and for individuals 18 to 29-years old for first, second and third...

Regional Council approves 2022 water and sanitary sewer user rates

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2022 water supply and sanitary sewer user rates, with a combined increase of 1.8 per cent, an estimated annual increase of $19.52 per year for the average Durham Region household.

In addition to ongoing maintenance and operation of the water supply and sanitary sewerage systems, Durham Region has several major capital projects planned for 2022 including:

• Replacement of 20 kilometres of watermain and sanitary sewer pipe.
• System expansions...

Empowering the community – Regional Council approves Durham’s Nuclear Sector Strategy

Whitby, Ontario – At a meeting of Regional Council on December 22, members approved Durham’s Nuclear Sector Strategy. Empowering the Community: Durham Region’s Nuclear Sector Strategy 2022-2032 will equip Durham Region to seize opportunities and take actions to support a prosperous and sustainable community.

The newly approved strategy will play a vital role in helping the Region advance four of its strategic priorities including Environmental Sustainability, Community Vitality, Economic Prosperity...