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Ontario announces extension of stay-at-home order

Whitby, Ontario – The Province of Ontario has announced the extension of the stay-at-home order for Durham Region.

When: The stay-at-home order, which went into effect on January 14, will now expire on February 16, unless further extended.

Where: The provincial government is moving to a regional approach to re-opening the province and is maintaining the shutdown in the majority of public health regions, including Durham Region.

What: For a full list of the stay-at-home order requirements, restrictions...

Shop Durham Region online marketplace now live

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is excited to announce that the new Shop Durham Region online marketplace is live. The multi-vendor e-store allows shoppers to safely purchase products from multiple Durham-based businesses in a single transaction.

More than ever, shopping local makes a big impact on small businesses. Through this new online marketplace, residents can safely explore 600 local products in a single shopping experience and collect purchases through contactless pick-up—making it...

UPDATE: Ontario extends stay-at-home order by 14 days

Whitby, Ontario – The Province of Ontario has extensionended the stay-at-home order by an additional 14 days.  

When: The stay-at-home order, which went into effect on January 14, will now expire on February 9, unless further extensionended.

Where: Province-wide, including all eight municipalities in Durham Region.

What:  The stay-at-home order requirements, restrictions and enforcements include, but are not limited to:

• Everyone is to remain at home with exceptions for essential purposes, such as going to the...

Ontario announces province-wide shutdown

Whitby, Ontario – The Province of Ontario has announced a province-wide shutdown beginning Saturday, December 26.

When: New restrictions go into effect on Saturday, December 26 at 12:01 a.m. and will last for 28 days before a reevaluation.

Where: Province-wide, including all eight municipalities in Durham Region.

What:  The province-wide shutdown involves widescale prevention measures and restrictions, including closures. Measures include, but are not limited to:

• Restricting indoor organized public events...

Support for those in need this holiday season

Whitby, Ontario – The holiday season can be hard; even more so during a pandemic. And whether you need assistance, or are hoping to help others in their time of need, there are resources available, in support of our most vulnerable community members.

Visit durham.ca/CommunityResources for a list of local resources, including emergency supports, financial security, food security, health and wellness, legal supports, transit and more. The web page also includes information on donating and...