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Health Department reports season’s first positive mosquitoes for West Nile Virus
Posted on Friday, July 31, 2020 11:35 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification of adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The positive batch of mosquitoes was collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in north Oshawa. Positive confirmation was received on July 28. These are the first mosquitoes in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.
The Health Department cautions that with positive test results, it’s important for area residents...
Durham reports positive building permit growth for the first half of 2020
Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020 11:52 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has compared the 2020 development application data (January to June) with data collected for the same period in 2019. The data showcases positive growth in both residential and non-residential building permits, applications and volume when compared to the first half of 2019.
The results show an increase in residential building permit volumes; 2,322 new residential units received as of June 2020, compared to 1,398 permits for new units in the same...
Regional Council recognizes the need for affordable housing to be expedited during COVID-19
Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020 10:22 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Yesterday, Durham Regional Council approved the Expedited Supportive Housing Report, which identifies the urgent need for affordable and supportive housing. The report outlines two proposed projects—the development of a modular supportive housing project in Beaverton and a new micro-homes pilot project in Oshawa.
By expediting the development of these projects, the Region helps to address the needs of Durham’s unsheltered residents, which were highlighted during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Durham’s single-use plastics display receives the Municipal Waste Association P&E Silver Award
Posted on Monday, July 27, 2020 12:26 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has received the Municipal Waste Association P&E Silver Award in the category Other Tool, for its 2019 Waste Reduction Week campaign and single-use plastics display. The award was presented based on the creativity and innovation that went into advancing public engagement on single-use plastic waste and waste diversion.
On October 23, 2019, Regional Headquarters in Whitby was buried behind a pile of single-use plastics in recognition of Waste...
Durham Region Profile highlights the region’s growth, development and progressive opportunities
Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 09:09 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham has released its updated Durham Region Profile—a demographic and socio-economic data report that provides comprehensive information in six key categories: population; social characteristics; households; employment; income and education; and agriculture.
For the first time, the report is accompanied by a new online dashboard of key statistics, with interactive tables and maps—highlighting data that is of interest to the general public, business...
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