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Prioritize connections to improve your health
Posted on Monday, August 21, 2023 02:59 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is encouraging residents to prioritize meaningful connections to support their physical and mental health.
“Research shows that the power of connection is important to our well-being. Connection can take many forms: connection to yourself, connection to family and friends, and connection to your community,” says Keith Rew, public health nurse. “We know that the past few years have contributed to feelings of isolation and loneliness. The task of...
Regional Chair statement on the passing of the Honourable James K. Bartleman
Posted on Monday, August 21, 2023 01:57 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:
“On behalf of the Region of Durham and its residents, I offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Ontario’s 27th Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable James K. Bartleman. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Bartleman made history as Ontario’s first Indigenous Lieutenant...
Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of August 14, 2023
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2023 10:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Throughout the summer, Durham Region Health Department conducts weekly bacteriological water tests to determine if beaches are safe for swimming. The Public Health Ontario Laboratory in Peterborough tests the water samples.
Test results for the week of August 14 indicate that one public beach is posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.
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On Demand updates: What you need to know
Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 03:39 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The new Durham Region Transit (DRT) On Demand application (app) will be available to download and use in the coming weeks, as part of DRT’s new trip scheduling platform.
The new app will be available in the Apple App Store and on Google Play on August 21. Customers will be required to use the new app to schedule trips for after 11 a.m. on Sunday, September 3. To ensure a successful transition to the new app, On Demand wait times may be longer than usual from 10 to 11 a.m. on...
Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of August 7, 2023
Posted on Friday, August 11, 2023 10:06 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Throughout the summer, Durham Region Health Department conducts weekly bacteriological water tests to determine if beaches are safe for swimming. The Public Health Ontario Laboratory in Peterborough tests the water samples.
Test results for the week of August 7 indicate that four public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.
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