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KI tablets available to those who live and work near nuclear generating stations

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is reminding all residents and businesses located within 10 kilometres of the Pickering and Darlington nuclear generating stations to ensure they have a supply of potassium iodide (KI) pills readily available.

KI pills are a part of nuclear emergency preparedness. In the highly unlikely event of a radioactive iodine release, KI pills help protect the thyroid gland by blocking the uptake of radioactive iodine, reducing the risk of thyroid cancer....

Changes to Regional services in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of impacts to Regional programs and services on September 30 in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

When and Where: On Tuesday, September 30, the following programs and/or services will be impacted:

• Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby will be closed, including provincial courts and offices, Ontario Works Office and the Child Care and Early Years Division Office.
• All Family Services Durham...

Changes to Regional services in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of impacts to Regional programs and services on September 30 in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:

• Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby will be closed, including provincial courts and offices, Ontario Works Office and the Child Care and Early Years Division Office.
• All Family Services Durham locations will be closed.
• Ontario Works offices in Ajax, Oshawa and Uxbridge, as well as the Community Resource Centre on...

Join us at a Public Information Centre to help improve bicycle parking across Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is inviting the public to attend an in-person Public Information Centre (PIC) for the Bicycle Parking Guidelines Project. The Bicycle Parking Guidelines strive to provide guidance on ways to make bike parking more convenient, secure and well-designed at busy public places throughout the region.

When: September 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Iroquois Park Sports Centre (500 Victoria Street West, Whitby ON, L1N 9G4)

Why: This public meeting is an...

Lane restrictions on Rossland Road in the City of Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Rossland Road (Regional Road 28) in Oshawa.

When: September 12 to October 3. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Daily lane restrictions will be in place on Rossland Road, from the Oshawa Creek Bridge to west of Carnegie Avenue, in the City of Oshawa.  

Why: To safely complete road resurfacing.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to...