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Pre-register today for Make the Connection anti-Black racism town hall

Whitby, Ontario – Durham residents are invited to join the conversation on March 18 for Make the Connection: Intention, Impact and Transformation—the Region’s upcoming virtual anti-Black racism town hall.

Regional Chair and CEO John Henry and Durham Region’s Chief Administrative Officer Elaine Baxter-Trahair will join the town hall discussion with panelist and Durham Region’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Allison Hector-Alexander. The town hall will include moderated panel discussions...

Region launches process for considering Settlement Area boundary expansion requests

Whitby, Ontario – As part of Envision Durham’s Growth Management Study, the Region of Durham will be reviewing requests for Settlement Area boundary expansion.

When: New and/or amended requests for Settlement Area boundary expansion are now being accepted until May 31, 2021, as part of a 90-day submission window.

Why: The Provincial Growth Plan requires that the Region plan for 1.3 million residents and 460,000 jobs within the 2051 timeframe. The Growth Management Study will include a Land Needs...

Area residents to continue using local booking systems for COVID-19 clinics

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is advising area residents to continue using the local COVID-19 vaccination booking systems for appointments at local COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Appointments for clinics located in Clarington, Pickering and Whitby can be booked at www.durham.ca/vaccineappointment or through the Call Centre Booking Line at 1-888-444-5113. To book appointments at the Durham College/Ontario Tech University Campus Ice Centre clinic visit covidvaccine.lh.ca or call...

Planned Power Outage in the City of Pickering, March 14 and 21

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham wants to inform residents in the City of Pickering that as a result of the work Elexicon will be performing on electrical system upgrades power supply will temporarily shut-off for approximately two hours on both days.  This outage may affect the water pressure in the affected area. Pressure will still be adequate but there will be a noticeable difference from what residents may be accustomed to. For more information about the planned outage...

Health Department announces opening of COVID-19 vaccination site in Whitby

Other area municipal sites delayed due to shortage of vaccine supply from province

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is announcing that the COVID-19 vaccination clinic located at the McKinney Centre, 222 McKinney Drive, Whitby, will begin operating on March 15. Appointments at the clinic will run from 10:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. This clinic is now accepting appointments for individuals 80 years and older, or those who will be turning 80 this year, to receive COVID-19 vaccinations....