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COVID-19 vaccine available for children six-months to under five-years old

Second booster doses also available for immunocompromised youth 12 to 17-years old

Whitby, Ontario - In line with the recent announcement from the province, Durham Region Health Department will be offering paediatric Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine for children six-months to under five-years old. Appointments for this age group will be held at local immunization clinics. Bookings will be available starting at 8 a.m. on July 28. To book an appointment, visit durham.ca/VaccineAppointment....

Changes to curbside blue box recycling collection in Oshawa and Whitby due to Civic holiday

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises Oshawa and Whitby residents of changes to scheduled curbside blue box collection in observance of the upcoming Civic Holiday.

When: Monday, August 1 to Saturday, August 6.

Where: Oshawa and Whitby residents will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the following day.

Residents with collection scheduled for Monday, August 1, will temporarily have their collection moved to Tuesday, August 2. This shift will continue throughout...

New pedestrian safety improvement at Ajax intersection

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, a strategic road safety action plan, the Region of Durham will be implementing leading pedestrian intervals at the intersection of Bayly Street and Kitney Drive in the Town of Ajax.

When: August 3. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the activation date.

Where: Intersection of Bayly Street and Kitney Drive in Ajax.

Why: The leading pedestrian intervals will improve pedestrian safety by allowing pedestrians to enter the intersection five...

Road closure and lane restrictions on Bloor Street in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure in the westbound lanes and lane restrictions in the eastbound lanes of Bloor Street (Regional Road 22) in the City of Oshawa.

When: July 22 to July 24. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Bloor Street, from Ritson Road to Albert Street, in Oshawa.

Why: To safely install a new connection to an existing watermain.

Note: Businesses in the area will remain open throughout...

Health Department reports season’s first positive mosquitoes for West Nile Virus

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification of adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). Batches of positive mosquitoes have been reported from two trap sites – one located in Oshawa, the other located in Clarington. Positive confirmation was received on July 21. These are the first mosquitoes in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.

Positive test results indicate that WNV is present in the mosquito population. The Health...