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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Ajax and Pickering
Posted on Friday, August 02, 2024 11:06 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Ajax and Pickering have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). There have now been five mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for WNV this season including, three in Oshawa and one each in Ajax and Pickering.
The current batches of positive mosquitoes were collected from the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Ajax and Pickering. The Health Department sets...
Durham Region welcomes significant health care investment from Province of Ontario
Posted on Thursday, August 01, 2024 02:34 PM
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:
“This morning, the provincial government announced its support for the multi-phase redevelopment of Lakeridge Health’s hospital campuses in Bowmanville, Oshawa, Ajax and Pickering, including the building of a new, state-of-the-art hospital facility in Whitby. These investments will have immeasurable positive impact on the health of...
Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report
Posted on Thursday, August 01, 2024 02:34 PM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 29 indicate that five public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. 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.
The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to run-off...
Help inform the Ritson School Project’s public spaces through an online survey
Posted on Thursday, August 01, 2024 10:16 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is seeking input from residents on the public spaces incorporated into the Ritson School Project.
What: By filling out the online survey, you will help inform the publicly accessible open spaces at the Ritson School Project site.
When: August 1 to September 11.
Where: The online survey will be available at durham.ca/RitsonSchool.
Why: The Region of Durham purchased the former elementary school, located at 300 Ritson Road South, Oshawa, from the Durham...
Notice of Public Information Centre - Plan for Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station - Port Perry
Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 04:27 PM
The Regional Municipality of Durham is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Study to plan for the sanitary sewage servicing needs of the Port Perry Employment Area, identify and review various alternative sites for a new SSPS, and ultimately select a preferred alternative to allow for existing non-serviced areas to be serviced plus future growth of the Port Perry community.
The study is being conducted in accordance with the ‘Schedule B’ requirements of the MCEA (as...
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