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Keeping us all safe during the COVID-19 pandemic
Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 03:31 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham and the Durham Regional Police Service would like to remind everyone of the importance of following public health protocols during this third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents are encouraged to follow all public health guidance, such as wearing a mask; practising physical distancing of at least six feet; and other important health measures.
With Ontario currently under a stay-at-home order, trips outside of residences should be reserved...
Inclusive Community Grant aims to improve quality of life for seniors and people with disabilities
Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 09:39 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Today, The Regional Municipality of Durham and local Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) are pleased to announce up to $60,000 in provincial funding to help improve the quality of life for seniors and people with disabilities through the Durham Enhanced Technology and Virtual Learning Series.
Through a proposed, two-part initiative—involving virtual learning and increased access to public transit—the Region and its local community partners aim to: improve access to safe, affordable...
Statement from The Regional Municipality of Durham
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2021 03:39 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham recently became aware of a cybersecurity incident that occurred with a third-party software provider, which impacted the region.
We have contacted the relevant authorities and regulators. Our IT teams, working with the service provider, took immediate steps to secure our systems. The incident did not impact the Region’s core IT systems.
Our experts are now investigating the matter to determine the information that may be involved and the...
DRT, in partnership with OPG, offers free On Demand and Specialized Services to vaccine clinics
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2021 01:08 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Beginning April 10, 2021, seniors and all residents of Durham Region can book a free round trip from their residence to a local vaccine clinic using Durham Region Transit’s (DRT) On Demand or Specialized Services (eligibility required for Specialized Services). This temporary free service is funded by a generous $10,000 donation from Ontario Power Generation (OPG) in support of the province’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
This donation allows DRT to provide approximately 1,500 free...
Health Department expands eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine to residents 60+
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2021 05:14 PM
Vaccine also available for community hotspots identified in Ajax and Pickering
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine to area residents 60 and older, or those who will be turning 60 in 2021. Eligibility for vaccine now also includes residents 50-plus living in “hotspots” in Ajax and Pickering in several postal code areas as identified by the province including L1S, L1T, L1V, L1X and L1Z. Individuals in the identified hotspots must register...
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