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Health Department receives notice from province about delay in delivery of Pfizer vaccine

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has been notified by the Ontario Ministry of Health that there will be a delay in shipment of Pfizer vaccine affecting delivery to Durham Region mass immunization clinics. As a result of this delay, effective June 22, all clinics in Durham Region will move to offer Moderna for appointments booked by individuals 18 and older until additional Pfizer vaccine is received.

Individuals 12 to 17-years old will not be affected by this change and will...

Eligibility for earlier COVID-19 vaccine 2nd dose now available to more area residents

Province designates Durham Region as a Delta variant of concern hot spot

Whitby, Ontario - Beginning June 21 at 8 a.m., Durham Region residents 18-years and older who received a first dose of either Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, will be eligible to reschedule for an earlier second dose appointment at area mass immunization clinics, based on vaccine availability. This change follows the provincial announcement on June 17 which designated Durham Region as a Delta variant of concern hot spot....

Upcoming road closure on Windfields Farm Drive East in the City of Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming road closure of Windfields Farm Drive East, east of Simcoe Street North in the City of Oshawa.

When: June 22 until June 25. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Road closure on Windfields Farm Drive East, east of Simcoe Street North in the City of Oshawa.  

Why: To complete road reconstruction work within the intersection in a safe and efficient manner.

Note: Traffic...

Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of June 14, 2021

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has started testing waters at designated public beaches throughout the Region as part of the 2021 Beach Monitoring Program. Test results for the week of June 14 indicate that three beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.

Test results for the week of June...

Lane restrictions on Westney Road South in Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Westney Road South in the Town of Ajax.

When: The week of June 21. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Westney Road South (Regional Road 31) from 50 metres north of Fuller Road to 50 metres south of Fuller Road, in the Town of Ajax. This will only affect the northbound curb lane.

Why: Lane restrictions will be in place to safely install a sanitary sewer and watermain...