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Durham Region celebrates the essential services of public works during National Public Works Week
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 09:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – From May 17 to 23, Durham Region will be celebrating National Public Works Week by recognizing the essential services of public works and the Region’s Works Department.
This year, Durham Region will be encouraging residents to learn more about the role that public works plays in their day-to-day lives through virtual tours of Regional facilities and videos of public works staff in action by visiting durham.ca/NPWW.
The community is also invited to take part in sharing their appreciation...
Durham Region and Town of Whitby complete study for Brock Street North in Whitby
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2020 03:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham and the Town of Whitby have completed a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study for Brock Street North, from south of Manning Road to south of Rossland Road, in the Town of Whitby.
The completed report related to this study is being placed on public record for a 45-day review period as of May 14 at durham.ca/BrockStreetProject. Based on the evaluation of the planning and design alternatives, and considering stakeholder input, the EA study recommends...
Regional Chair extends appreciation to nurses and all healthcare staff in recognition of National Nurses Week
Posted on Monday, May 11, 2020 10:30 AM
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:
“May 11 to 17 is National Nurses Week. Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses provide integral service to our community each and every day. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have relied on our nurses more than ever before. Our community extends our sincere gratitude to all our nurses working in public health...
Health Department works with community partners to conduct enhanced COVID-19 surveillance testing
Posted on Monday, May 11, 2020 04:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department and local community partners have been working hard to conduct enhanced COVID-19 surveillance testing in local long-term care homes. This testing is part of the provincial surveillance initiative to get a point-in-time picture of COVID-19 in these facilities. The province has set a deadline of May 15 for this enhanced testing to be completed.
Since May 5, paramedics from Region of Durham Paramedic Services have obtained 739 nasal swabs for testing...
Statement from Dr. Robert Kyle, Medical Officer of Health on Hillsdale Terraces
Posted on Friday, May 08, 2020 02:15 AM
“Today, Durham Region Health Department declared the COVID-19 outbreak over at Hillsdale Terraces long-term care facility in Oshawa.
Hillsdale Terraces was one of the first homes in Ontario to declare a COVID-19 outbreak, on March 19. This outbreak unfortunately resulted in the death of 14 residents. Another 28 residents tested positive and have subsequently recovered. In addition, 13 employees tested positive with eight staff fully recovered and five more at home recovering.
Thank you to Hillsdale...
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