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Kinsmen Beach closed due to elevated levels of toxins from blue-green algae

Levels of toxins exceed Health Canada recommended guidelines

 

Whitby, Ontario, August 14, 2020 – Durham Region Health Department has closed Kinsmen Beach in Lake Scugog due to elevated levels of toxins from blue-green algae that is present in the water. Test results from water samples taken on Aug. 5 by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, indicate that toxins are at levels that exceed Health Canada’s recommended guidelines for recreational water.

 

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Health Department reports more West Nile virus positive mosquitoes

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification of more adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), with positive mosquitoes now reported from three trap sites.

Confirmation of the latest positive mosquitoes was received on Aug. 13. The mosquitoes were collected from three Health Department’s trap sites; two located in Pickering, and the other in north Oshawa which was the location of a positive batch of mosquitoes previously reported on July...

Municipal Class EA for Pringle Creek Bridge in Whitby is now available for public review

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is inviting the public to review and comment on the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study to improve Pringle Creek Bridge on Brock Street South (Regional Road 46) in the Town of Whitby.

When: August 13 to September 26.

Where: Bridge over Pringle Creek on Brock Street South, located approximately 700 metres south of Victoria Street, in the Town of Whitby.

Why: The existing bridge was fully re-constructed in 1962 and now requires rehabilitation....

Durham Region to receive $22.9 million in COVID-19 relief funding from Province

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“Today, the Province of Ontario announced that Durham Region is receiving more than $22.9 million in COVID-19 relief funding, as part of the larger $4 billion in funding for Ontario municipalities within the Safe Restart Agreement—an investment in federal-provincial financial assistance for municipalities and transit operations.

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Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Simcoe Street near Coates Road in the City of Oshawa.

When: Ongoing until November 2020. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Simcoe Street, approximately 460 metres south of Coates Road, in Oshawa. One lane in each direction will be maintained throughout the project. Additional lane restrictions may be required to complete the work.

Why: Rehabilitation of the Canadian...