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Joint statement from Regional Chair John Henry and Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter on downtown Oshawa
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2021 12:13 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, and Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter:
“Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many cities and towns have witnessed an increase of mental health challenges, addictions and housing needs among residents, while local businesses also face additional unprecedented challenges. In Durham Region, these issues are particularly prevalent in the City of Oshawa.
We have acknowledged concerns from residents,...
Participants of Oshawa basketball tournament urged to get tested for COVID-19
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2021 11:50 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is urging anyone who attended the 43rd Annual Jane and Finch Classic basketball tournament, held at the Playground Global facility, 1313 Boundary Road, Oshawa, from Aug. 3 to 8, to get tested as soon as possible. The Health Department has been notified of multiple cases of COVID-19 associated with this event and is having difficulty reaching all players and spectators. The teams and attendees are from all over Ontario and other provinces.
The...
Durham Region supporting Ontario Shores’ Mental Health Innovation Incubator
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2021 11:39 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, in partnership with all eight area municipalities, is pleased to announce funding to support Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) in developing a business case to create Canada’s first-ever Mental Health Innovation Incubator.
The vision is that this living lab would connect clinical experts with private sector entrepreneurs; to co-design, co-develop and scientifically evaluate new technologies in the clinical setting. It would focus...
Scugog Waste Management Facility temporarily closed to the public August 24 to 28
Posted on Friday, August 20, 2021 03:15 PM
The Scugog Waste Management Facility (WMF) at 1623 Reach Street in Port Perry will be closed to the public from August 24 to 28 to accommodate the installation of new scales. It will reopen on August 31. Users of the Scugog WMF are encouraged to visit the Oshawa WMF at 1640 Ritson Road North in Oshawa, during the closure.
For more information about the Regional WMFs, including hours of operation and a list of accepted materials, visit durham.ca/WMF.
Cannington residents asked to practise additional water conservation during water tower maintenance
Posted on Friday, August 20, 2021 02:50 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is asking residents using the Cannington municipal water supply to practise additional water conservation efforts as the Works Department conducts maintenance on the Cannington water tower. Residents should limit non-essential water use during this time.
When: September 7 until November 26. Once the work is completed, residents may return to normal water conservation efforts. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where:...
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