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Region of Durham installing Wi-Fi at homeless shelters thanks to donation
Posted on Monday, August 31, 2020 08:29 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has received a donation of $32,500 through the COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations—a collaboration between the CMA Foundation and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
With this funding, homeless shelters in Durham Region—Cornerstone Community Association, Muslim Welfare Home and Durham Youth Services/Joanne’s House—will be adding public Wi-Fi to all of their buildings; and purchasing tablets or computers for clients...
Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - August 24, 2020
Posted on Friday, August 28, 2020 11:23 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of Aug. 24 indicate that two beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. 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.
Test results for the week of August 24, 2020 MunicipalityBeachStatusHealth Department reports West Nile virus positive mosquitoes in Ajax
Posted on Friday, August 28, 2020 09:10 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification of adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) from a mosquito trap site in Ajax. Confirmation was received on Aug. 27. Positive mosquitoes have now been confirmed from traps located in Ajax, Pickering and Oshawa.
“With positive mosquitoes now confirmed in three Durham Region communities, we encourage area residents to take the necessary steps to help protect themselves from potential exposure...
Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North near Selleck Lane in Oshawa
Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2020 11:26 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions in the north and southbound lanes of Simcoe Street North (Regional Road 2) in the City of Oshawa.
When: September 21 to October 30. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Simcoe Street North, from 250 metres south of Selleck Lane to 350 metres south of Selleck Lane, in the City of Oshawa.
Why: To safely install water, sanitary and storm services to support a new development.
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Free digital services are now available for Durham businesses through Digital Main Street
Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 12:50 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is pleased to announce additional support for businesses in Durham Region to expand their digital presence, adopt innovative tools and explore new training opportunities through Digital Service Squads, as part of the Digital Main Street (DMS) program.
Established in 2018, DMS Ontario was recently extended thanks to an investment of $42.5 million from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and $7.45 million...
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