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Health Department releases report on extreme heat in Durham Region
Posted on Monday, September 23, 2024 09:13 AM
Second report in the series “Climate Change and Health in Durham Region”
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has released the report, Assessing the Impact of Extreme Heat, the second report in the series Climate Change and Health in Durham Region, available at durham.ca/ClimateAndHealth. This vulnerability assessment explores current and future local health impacts of extreme heat.
Climate change is causing more extreme heat events, which are now the deadliest weather-related events in...
Employment Services launches website to help job seekers and employers in Durham Region
Posted on Monday, September 23, 2024 09:09 AM
Whitby, Ontario – A new website is available to support job seekers and employers across Durham region. The website, durham.ca/EmploymentServices, provides helpful resources, labour market information and more.
While in-person support is available through local Employment Services Providers, the durham.ca/EmploymentServices site can be accessed any time, from anywhere. The content on the website is specific to Durham Region communities.
The Employment Services website was launched by the Durham...
Province invests in DRPS Air Support Unit
Posted on Friday, September 20, 2024 11:18 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham and Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) welcome the provincial investment in a new helicopter that will enhance law enforcement capacity and help address sophisticated and evolving crime in Durham Region.
As part of the Ontario government’s investment in a Joint Air Support Unit (JASU), the Province is making significant investments in police services to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities. This funding through the Solicitor...
Region of Durham recognizes the International Day of Peace
Posted on Friday, September 20, 2024 08:27 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:
“Tomorrow (September 21), the International Day of Peace will be recognized around the world. This call-to-action from the United Nations is an opportunity to reflect on, strengthen and commit to a culture of peace and inclusion—one that supports a just and equal society that is based on mutual respect, interconnectedness and...
Be sure to share the road with farm vehicles
Posted on Thursday, September 19, 2024 09:15 AM
With harvest season underway, drivers may experience temporary delays on rural roads due to slow moving farm machinery. Motorists are reminded to be patient and cautious when sharing the road with these vehicles.
Farmers have the important task of transporting the food that feeds our communities, and as part of that transportation they often use public roads to get from field to field, both day and night.
Safety tips to observe when coming across farm machinery on Regional roads include:
- Recognize...
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