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Health Department launches new interactive dashboard to monitor local opioid statistics
Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 09:16 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has developed a new interactive dashboard to monitor local opioid-related statistics and issues. This new dashboard, known as the Durham Region Opioid Information System (DROIS), will replace the previous online monitoring resource of the same name and will continue to be located on durham.ca.
This new dashboard provides timely information on local opioid overdose-related statistics including, Region of Durham Paramedic Services (RDPS) response...
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...
Region of Durham welcomes first occupants to 1635 Dundas Street East
Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 01:39 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham welcomes the first occupants to the 1635 Dundas Street East shelter this morning on March 20.
The Region purchased 1635 Dundas to help address the urgent need for housing and services. This is part of the continuum of care across Durham to support those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This low barrier shelter will help to provide immediate solutions that will help people who need it most.
This building provides 45 shelter beds to help...
Regional Chair statement on groundbreaking at north Pickering long-term care home
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2024 03:02 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:
“Today (March 15), the Region of Durham was pleased to be joined by Stan Cho, Minister of Long-Term Care, for the groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the Region’s newest long-term care home in north Pickering.
The new facility will be a wonderful addition to the four existing regionally owned and operated long-term care homes. The...
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...
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