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Health Department stresses the importance of eye examinations for school-aged children
Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 10:09 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is encouraging parents and caregivers of school-aged children to book an optometrist appointment for their child for an eye examination and emphasizes the importance of eye examinations for all young children.
“Yearly eye examinations are free for children up to 19-years old with a valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card,” explained Yemisi Aladesua, a public health nurse with the Health Department. “We encourage all parents of school-aged...
Durham Is More campaign celebrates newcomer entrepreneurs and their contributions to the region
Posted on Monday, March 11, 2024 02:34 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Today, the Region of Durham, with support from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, is pleased to launch the Durham Is More initiative, an extension of the Durham is Our Home campaign that was launched in 2022.
Durham Is More showcases the valuable contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs that make Durham Region more innovative, sustainable, inspiring; and how they are contributing to our local economy, creating jobs, bringing new products to market and addressing...
Durham Region celebrates International Women’s Day
Posted on Friday, March 08, 2024 08:04 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 (March 8), is International Women’s Day in Durham Region and around the world. This global movement celebrates the outstanding contributions and achievements of all women. It recognizes the progress we have made in advancing gender equality, while acknowledging that there is still work to be done.
This year’s theme is Inspire...
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure expands across the region
Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2024 03:58 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are becoming more commonplace throughout Durham Region. Today’s announcement of $2.4 million in federal funding from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) will enable the installation of 259 new EV charging stations across Durham Region. The funding, valued at $605,000 for Round 3 and $1.8 million for Round 4 of the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), provides up to 50 per cent funding for EV chargers. The Region of Durham...
Regional Chair statement on the passing of Brian Mulroney
Posted on Friday, March 01, 2024 09:39 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:
“On behalf of the Region of Durham and its residents, I offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Canada’s 18th Prime Minister, The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
Mr. Mulroney was a bold, transformative leader who had the courage to address some of the most...
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