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Pet owners reminded rabies immunization is mandatory for household pets
Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 09:13 AM
All animal bites, scratches must be reported to Health Department
Whitby, Ontario – May is Rabies Awareness Month and Durham Region Health Department is reminding the public that rabies immunization is mandatory for household pets, and all animal bites or scratches involving humans must be reported to the Health Department. Rabies is a preventable disease which is most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal; however, once infected with the virus, rabies is fatal for humans and most...The Region of Durham celebrates Asian Heritage Month
Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 08:08 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:
"Today (May 1), marks the beginning of Asian Heritage Month—a time to recognize the resilience of Asian communities and celebrate the positive impact they have, and continue to make, on the social, cultural and economic fabric of our society.
Asian Heritage Month offers everyone in Durham Region an opportunity to learn more about the...
Change in user fees at the Region’s Waste Management Facilities
Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 07:45 AM
The rates for waste disposal have increased at the Region’s Waste Management Facilities to meet rising costs from contracted services while ensuring customer service standards continue to be met. Only loads containing chargeable materials, including mixed loads containing both free and chargeable materials, will be subject to the fee increases. Loads that only contain the following items are free: bulky white polystyrene, electronic waste, household hazardous waste (a maximum of 50 litres or 25...
Calling all students in Grades 5 and 10! Enter to become Chair for a Day
Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 10:55 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and we are inviting students enrolled in Grades 5 and 10 to learn more about the region we call home by becoming Chair for a Day.
Who: Students enrolled in Grade 5 and students who have taken, or are currently enrolled in, Grade 10 Civics and Careers classes. Students must live in Durham Region and have written consent from a parent or legal guardian to enter.
When: Contest opens May 1 and closes May 17 at 11:59 p.m...
Durham Region wins Good Roads’ Municipal Concrete Award for the Cochrane Street Bridge Project
Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 08:40 AM
Whitby, Ontario – At the recent Good Roads Conference, representatives from The Regional Municipality of Durham and Soncin Construction were presented with Good Roads’ 2023 Municipal Concrete Award for the Cochrane Street Bridge Replacement Project, located over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Rail.
The modern design has active transportation features for both cyclists and pedestrians to cross the rail corridor. Sidewalk and on-street bike lanes safely transition into a single...
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