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Adult Day Programs offer support for those living with dementia and other cognitive impairments
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 11:22 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Adults who require support – including adults living with cognitive impairments such as dementia – can participate in the Adult Day Programs for supervised therapeutic, social and recreational programming. The Adult Day Programs offer socialization, well-being and quality of life, while providing caregivers and family members with a break for some personal time.
What: Adult Day Programs include exercise and wellness programs, arts and crafts, gardening, visiting with pets, music...
Upcoming lane restrictions on Thornton Road North in Oshawa
Posted on Monday, March 25, 2024 10:49 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Thornton Road North (RR 52), in the City of Oshawa.
When: April 8 to 19. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Northbound and southbound lane restrictions on Thornton Road North, 100 metres north of Deer Valley Drive to 210 metres south of Deer Valley Drive, in the City of Oshawa.
Why: To safely install sanitary and water services to support new development.
The...
All meter readings by Meter Readers improves customer service
Posted on Friday, March 22, 2024 02:24 PM
Whitby, Ontario – As of March 1, Durham Region has moved from the customer self-assessment (TeleRead) water meter card program to all water meter readings by Meter Readers.
The Region is using radio frequency (RF) or touchpad enabled water meters to collect water usage data without entering homes. This change eliminates the need for customers to provide readings and reduces the number of estimated water bills. More than 181,000 residential municipal water supply customers will benefit from all...
Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games receives national PRESTIGE Award
Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2024 02:44 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games (Games) have been recognized by Sport Tourism Canada with a 2024 PRESTIGE Award for Legacy of the Year.
The Legacy of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding achievements or contributions by individuals, companies or organizations that have helped to advance sustainable and environmental stewardship within a Canadian Sport Event in 2023 and have left a demonstrable legacy to the community.
The Games were successfully hosted from...
Pedestrian crossovers help pedestrians to safely cross the street
Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2024 01:42 PM
Pedestrian crossovers make it safer and easier for pedestrians to cross the street. Our video outlines the roles and responsibilities of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to help everyone safely navigate the crossovers.
Pedestrian crossovers are in accordance with provincial legislation and are part of our commitment to Durham Vision Zero—a long-term, multi-agency strategy to create safer roads. Learn more at durham.ca/VisionZero.Contact Us
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