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Rabies Awareness Month: Health Department reminds pet owners that rabies vaccination is mandatory
Posted on Monday, May 01, 2023 10:44 AM
Whitby, Ontario - May is Rabies Awareness Month and Durham Region Health Department is reminding the public that the rabies vaccination is mandatory for pets, while stressing the importance of keeping everyone, including children, away from wild animals. Rabies is a preventable disease which is most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal.
"A key component of rabies prevention and control is responsible pet ownership, including rabies vaccination for all dogs and cats over three...
Business Count returns to Durham Region
Posted on Monday, May 01, 2023 10:18 AM
Whitby, Ontario – As part of an annual Region project to gather employment statistics and build a stronger local economy, businesses in Durham Region should expect a knock on their door this spring/summer. The Regional Municipality of Durham, Planning and Economic Development Department, is conducting a Business Count to gather statistics from local businesses about their operations.
Between May and August, the Region’s Business Count team is scheduled to visit all business establishments in...
Durham Region celebrates Asian Heritage Month
Posted on Monday, May 01, 2023 08:57 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:
“Today marks the beginning of Asian Heritage Month—a time to recognize and reflect on the significant contributions that Asian communities have made, and continue to make, to Canadian history, heritage and identity.
Throughout this month, we will celebrate the positive impact and achievements of Asian Canadians to the region; and we...
Regional Chair and Pickering Mayor applaud new federal aviation study
Posted on Monday, April 24, 2023 02:56 PM
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 and Kevin Ashe, Mayor of the City of Pickering:
“Last week, Transport Canada issued a request for proposal to study airport capacity needs in Southern Ontario, including the possible development of the federal lands in Pickering. In 1972, Transport Canada set aside 18,600 acres of land for future aviation use; now referred to as the...
Regional Chair recognizes Earth Day
Posted on Friday, April 21, 2023 01:23 PM
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:
“April 22 is Earth Day—a time to celebrate our beautiful Earth and drive another year of energy, enthusiasm and commitment to protecting and enhancing Durham’s natural environments, as they play a critical role in our resilience to climate change.
Through the Durham Community Energy Plan and the Community Climate Adaptation Plan, the...
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