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What to know ahead of your COVID-19 vaccination appointment

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has announced that as of Monday, March 8 at 8 a.m., residents 80 years and older (born in 1941 or earlier), can begin booking appointments to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s what you need to know:

What: Information you will need to book an appointment online includes:

• Telephone number (home or cell phone)
• Home address, including postal code
• Email address (can be family support person)
• Health card number

Once appointment is confirmed, you will...

Durham Region named one of the Smart21 Communities of the Year for 2021

Whitby, Ontario – The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) has recognized Durham Region as one of the Smart21 Communities of the Year for 2021. The awards recognize the world's leading municipalities that are successfully leveraging data and digital assets to develop inclusive and prosperous communities.

This recognition builds on the Region’s Intelligent Communities Framework developed in 2020, and is a great motivator for expanding and growing this work in 2021. Durham’s goals over the next year include...

Health Department launches #RollUpYourSleevesDurham to provide COVID-19 vaccine for area residents

Whitby, Ontario - Beginning Monday, March 8 at 8 a.m., residents of Durham Region can begin registering for appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine—beginning with individuals over the age of 80—via an online booking system or a central telephone booking line.

• Monday, March 8 at 8 a.m.: Online and phone registration is open to Durham residents over the age of 80 (born in 1941 or earlier).
• Tuesday, March 9: Appointments begin at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Clarington; or the...

Mark your calendars: Durham Region to host virtual 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...

Durham Environmental Advisory Committee invites nominations to honour environmental achievements

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) is now accepting nominations for the Environmental Achievement Awards, celebrating environmental excellence in 2019 and 2020.

Nomination forms are currently available at durham.ca/DEAC, or by contacting deac@durham.ca.

When: The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2021.

Why: The awards program provides an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations that dedicate time to promote, preserve and enhance the region’s natural...