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Health Department reports rabid bat found in Whitby
Posted on Monday, October 07, 2019 12:30 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department would like to hear from anyone who may have recently had contact with a bat that has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found in a park near the intersection of McQuay Boulevard and Dundas Street West in Whitby, on Aug. 10. The positive test result on the bat was reported to the Health Department on Oct. 3. This is the third bat that has tested positive for rabies in Durham Region this year.
On Aug. 10, a resident noticed an ill/injured...
Lane restrictions, night work and a road closure on Consumers Drive in Whitby
Posted on Monday, October 07, 2019 11:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions and night work on Consumers Drive (Regional Road 25) in the Town of Whitby.
When:
- October 7 to 28.
- Night lane restrictions: October 24, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Night road closure: October 27, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Unfavourable weather conditions may influence work schedule.
Where: Consumers Drive, from 80 metres east of Sunray Court to 150 metres west of Thickson Road (Regional Road 26).
Why: Curb and...
Durham Region to host transit bus operator career fair
Posted on Monday, October 07, 2019 10:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Are you interested in joining a talented, diverse and passionate workforce that delivers high-quality programs and services? Then join The Regional Municipality of Durham at our Durham Region Transit (DRT) Bus Operator Career Fair.
Where: Upper Galleria, Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby
When: October 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Why: The Region is hiring bus operators. Please visit our website for a list of qualifications.
Note: Come speak with our on-site...
Talk Early, Talk Often: new Health Department campaign encourages parents to talk to children and teens about cannabis
Posted on Monday, October 07, 2019 09:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario, Oct. 7, 2019 – Durham Region Health Department has launched a new campaign entitled, “Talk Early, Talk Often”, with the goal of encouraging parents to talk to their children and teens about cannabis use and its related risks.
Research shows that youth are particularly vulnerable to the effects of cannabis, as their brain is still developing until the age of 25. Research also indicates that one in six teens who use cannabis often are at the greatest risk for addiction, mental health...
Durham Region hosts Dnext. Innovation and Investor Summit
Posted on Friday, October 04, 2019 01:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario –The Region of Durham’s Economic Development Division hosted the Dnext. Innovation and Investor Summit at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa today. It was an opportunity for innovators, investors and entrepreneurs to explore the region’s latest business prospects, technology breakthroughs and advancement in social innovation.
“Durham Region is an exciting place to be—filled with many opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs looking to make a positive impact in the community....
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