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Prioritize connections to improve your health

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

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

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.

The Health...

Lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) in the City of Pickering.

When: August 21 and 22. Unfavourable conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Lake Ridge Road, from Seventh Concession Road to 300 metres north of Seventh Concession Road, in Pickering.

Why: Lane restrictions will be in place to allow for two new entranceways into Watson’s Glen Golf Club.

Note: At times, traffic on Lake Ridge...

Community engagement session for residents to provide input and help shape 1635 Dundas

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham has recently acquired a Whitby-based site that will provide housing to those who need it. Referred to as 1635 Dundas (formerly Sunnycrest Nursing Home), the site is an ideal location for temporary housing with wraparound supports and will help people get back on their feet again.

The Region will host a community engagement session to gather input on the health and human services that would be beneficial to the site.

When: Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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