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Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report
Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2024 08:37 AM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 8 indicate that two 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.
Upcoming road closure on Wilson Road in Oshawa
Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 02:08 PM
This PSA has been updated to reflect the current information.
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Wilson Road (Regional Road 35) in the City of Oshawa.
When: July 15 to September 13. This ongoing work and associated road closure has been delayed due to unforeseen soil conditions. Unfavourable weather and soil conditions may continue to influence the work schedule.
Where: The road closure will be in place on Wilson Road from Bloor Street to...
Region of Durham provides funding to non-profit organizations that prevent or reduce poverty
Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 11:04 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is investing in non-profit organizations that help prevent and/or reduce poverty for Durham Region residents.
The almost $500,000 investment comes via the Thriving Communities Fund, which supports programs and services that address food security, mental health, and addictions; meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as seniors and children; and improves local employment opportunities.
The Thriving Communities Fund also supports capacity building...
Need a new Green Bin or kitchen container? Order online
Posted on Monday, July 08, 2024 10:58 AM
Durham Region residents can now purchase new Green Bins, kitchen containers and backyard composters or exchange broken Green Bins and kitchen containers online with free delivery. Please allow approximately 10 days for delivery.
Diapers, menstrual products, incontinence products, pet waste and pet litter can now be disposed of in the Green Bin for weekly curbside collection. As such, a limited number of additional Green Bins are now available for residents to purchase online, to a maximum of one...
Help name the Region’s new long-term care home in the City of Pickering
Posted on Monday, July 08, 2024 09:03 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is building a new long-term care home in the City of Pickering, with support from the Province of Ontario.
This 200-bed home will be in the beautiful Seaton community, which is located between Brock Road and Whites Road in Pickering. Projected to open in fall 2026, it will offer common spaces (a bank, store, hair salon, worship centre and fitness area); a main space for resident social interactions; and a dementia-friendly design.
To help capture the spirit...
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