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Durham Region residents 70-plus now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Posted on Monday, March 29, 2021 11:18 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is expanding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to residents who are 70 years and older, or those who will be turning 70 in 2021. Appointments for the 70-plus eligibility group will begin at 1 p.m. on March 29. To book an appointment, visit www.durham.ca/vaccineappointment. Residents who need assistance to book an appointment can call 1-888-444-5113. In addition to residents 70 and older, the Health Department will continue to provide vaccinations...
Changes to the waste collection schedule for statutory holidays
Posted on Monday, March 29, 2021 10:14 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of changes to the scheduled curbside waste collection due to the upcoming statutory holidays.
When and where: Residents of Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Pickering, Scugog and Uxbridge who have curbside collection scheduled for Friday, April 2, will have their waste collected the following day on Saturday, April 3.
Oshawa and Whitby residents with blue box collection scheduled for Friday, April 2, will have their recyclables collected...
Chair Henry’s statement on the provincial government’s investment in long-term care
Posted on Friday, March 26, 2021 02:54 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer:
“For many years now, long-term care homes across Durham Region have been experiencing capacity pressures, which the pandemic served to further strain. As of March 23, there were 3,328 individuals on the first choice wait list for admission to long-term care in Durham Region. Unfortunately, the average annual placement is only 923 beds per year in Durham Region.
That is why...
Joint Chamber/Board of Trade Regional Chair address
Posted on Friday, March 26, 2021 10:36 AM
On March 25, 2021, Regional Chair and CEO John Henry spoke at the 2021 Annual Regional Chair's Address for the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and Whitby Chamber of Commerce.
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Good afternoon, everyone.
I’m very happy to be here today, it was a year ago on March 3rd 2020 that we met in person for this event and oh how the world has changed. I appreciate the opportunity be here today virtually to provide you with an update from the Region.
It’s...
Regional Chair Henry on the Provincial 2021 budget
Posted on Friday, March 26, 2021 09:58 AM
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 March 24, the Government of Ontario shared its 2021 Ontario Budget.
I was pleased to see support for several of Durham Region’s key priorities, such as COVID-19 relief and recovery, public transit, broadband, long-term care, and small business support—among others.
Of particular note, I was thrilled to see an additional $4.5 million...
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