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Health Department investigating confirmed case of measles in Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, April 03, 2024 04:42 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received confirmation of a case of measles in a local adult who acquired the illness during recent travel abroad. The individual is currently isolated at home.
Currently, the Health Department is investigating and following up directly with known contacts in Durham Region who may have been exposed to the measles virus through this individual and has also followed up with other appropriate jurisdictions regarding possible exposures outside of...
Durham Region’s Blue Box program transitions to producer responsibility
Posted on Wednesday, April 03, 2024 04:13 PM
No immediate impact for residents as current recycling program and schedules will remain unchanged during transition
Whitby, Ontario – Starting July 1, 2024, Durham’s Blue Box program will transition to being delivered by an organization named, “Circular Materials” on behalf of all producers of the products and packaging recycled in the Blue Box within Ontario. Although the responsibility for the blue box recycling program is changing, there will be no immediate change to how residents recycle...
Regional Council approves 2024 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget
Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 10:36 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2024 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget.
The Region is investing in critical frontline core service areas, balancing the need for taxpayer affordability and competitive property taxes, and accounting for the future growth of our community through investments our community depend on like:
- Housing and homelessness support programs to advance the goals of At Home in Durham, the Durham Housing Plan 2014-2024, to end homelessness in...
All meter readings by Meter Readers improves customer service
Posted on Friday, March 22, 2024 02:24 PM
Whitby, Ontario – As of March 1, Durham Region has moved from the customer self-assessment (TeleRead) water meter card program to all water meter readings by Meter Readers.
The Region is using radio frequency (RF) or touchpad enabled water meters to collect water usage data without entering homes. This change eliminates the need for customers to provide readings and reduces the number of estimated water bills. More than 181,000 residential municipal water supply customers will benefit from all...
Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games receives national PRESTIGE Award
Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2024 02:44 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games (Games) have been recognized by Sport Tourism Canada with a 2024 PRESTIGE Award for Legacy of the Year.
The Legacy of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding achievements or contributions by individuals, companies or organizations that have helped to advance sustainable and environmental stewardship within a Canadian Sport Event in 2023 and have left a demonstrable legacy to the community.
The Games were successfully hosted from...
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