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Durham Region, Oshawa Power and Elexicon Energy partner on E-Mission Electric Vehicle Initiative

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Oshawa Power and Elexicon Energy have partnered on a region-wide zero emission vehicle (ZEV) education and awareness initiative called E-Mission, with partial funding from Natural Resources Canada.

Launching today, E-Mission includes a wide variety of free and fun opportunities for residents of Durham to learn more about electric vehicles while staying safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Residents are urged to capitalize on this limited-time offer...

Eastbound lane restrictions on Bloor Street in the Municipality of Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Bloor Street (Regional Road 22) in the community of Courtice in the Municipality of Clarington.

When: August 9 to November. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Bloor Street (Regional Road 22), from Townline Road South to Prestonvale Road, in Courtice. 

Why: Lane restrictions will be in place to safely install a new watermain.

Note: The Region realizes that the...

Like, share and tag your COVID-19 vaccine selfie with the Health Department and win prizes

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is joining the This Is Our Shot #TogetherAgain movement with the launch of a COVID-19 vaccine selfie campaign at all local COVID-19 vaccine clinics.

Starting today, July 26, This Is Our Shot #TogetherAgain – Roll Up Your Sleeves Durham photo selfie displays will be located at area COVID-19 vaccination clinics, encouraging residents to take a selfie after receiving their COVID-19 vaccine and posting it on social media to celebrate Durham Region’s achievement...

Health Department reports first West Nile virus positive mosquitoes for 2021

Whitby, Ontario  – Durham Region Health Department has received notification of adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The positive batch of mosquitoes was collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Ajax. Positive confirmation was received on July 22. These are the first mosquitoes in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.

The Health Department cautions that with positive test results, it’s important for area residents...

Durham Region to collaborate with community partners on Oshawa Micro-Housing Project

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham will partner with Lakeridge Health, Ontario Tech University and Durham College on the Oshawa Micro-Housing Pilot Project.

The Oshawa Micro-Housing Pilot Project is a 10-unit micro-home community in central Oshawa that will offer temporary transitional housing with various supports, including financial assistance, employment services, mental health and addictions supports, life skills teaching and more. Occupancy is projected for fall 2021.

Lakeridge...