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Health Department reports season’s first positive mosquitoes for West Nile Virus
Posted on Friday, July 31, 2020 11:35 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification of adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The positive batch of mosquitoes was collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in north Oshawa. Positive confirmation was received on July 28. These are the first mosquitoes in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.
The Health Department cautions that with positive test results, it’s important for area residents...
Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - July 27
Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020 03:42 PM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 27 indicate that five 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 July 27, 2020 MunicipalityBeachStatusNew Regional Woodland By-law to replace Tree By-law effective immediately
Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020 01:42 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has introduced a new Regional Woodland By-law (30-2020); replacing the previous Regional Tree By-law (31-2012).
When: Effective immediately.
Where: Across Durham’s eight local area municipalities.
Why: To prohibit or regulate the destruction or injury of trees in woodlands within Durham Region.
Note: The Regional Woodland By-law applies to the injury or removal of trees in a woodland of one hectare or greater in size, or in any Sensitive Natural...
Durham reports positive building permit growth for the first half of 2020
Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020 11:52 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has compared the 2020 development application data (January to June) with data collected for the same period in 2019. The data showcases positive growth in both residential and non-residential building permits, applications and volume when compared to the first half of 2019.
The results show an increase in residential building permit volumes; 2,322 new residential units received as of June 2020, compared to 1,398 permits for new units in the same...
Regional Council recognizes the need for affordable housing to be expedited during COVID-19
Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020 10:22 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Yesterday, Durham Regional Council approved the Expedited Supportive Housing Report, which identifies the urgent need for affordable and supportive housing. The report outlines two proposed projects—the development of a modular supportive housing project in Beaverton and a new micro-homes pilot project in Oshawa.
By expediting the development of these projects, the Region helps to address the needs of Durham’s unsheltered residents, which were highlighted during the COVID-19 crisis.
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