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May marks National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 08:30 AM
Health Department urges everyone to take precautions against tick bites
Whitby, Ontario – As the weather warms up and outdoor activities increase, Durham Region Health Department reminds everyone to take precautions against tick bites which can lead to Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections.
Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which can be transmitted through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. Blacklegged ticks are widespread across Durham Region, especially...
Now accepting nominations for the 2026 Durham Region Accessibility Awards
Posted on Monday, April 20, 2026 10:33 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2026 Accessibility Awards are now open.
Community members and businesses in Durham Region are invited to nominate an individual or business that has made significant contributions to improving accessibility in the region.
When: Nominations open April 20 through June 5.
Where: Information about eligibility and nomination criteria, along with the nomination form, is available on Your...
Kingston Road Bus Rapid Transit construction from Rotherglen Road to west of Harwood Avenue in Ajax
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2026 12:16 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming construction for the second segment of Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT) along Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2) from Rotherglen Road to approximately 300 metres west of Harwood Avenue in the Town of Ajax.
When: April 20, 2026 to July 2027. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Lane shifts and lane restrictions will be in place during off-peak times on Kingston Road from Rotherglen Road to...
Health Department begins 2026 West Nile virus surveillance program
Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 11:02 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department will begin its West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance and control program for the 2026 season between May 11 and June 8. This program includes surveillance for larval mosquito activity, administering larvicide in catch basins and surface water sites, and adult mosquito trapping to test for WNV throughout Durham Region.
As a reminder, the Health Department will no longer mail forms to private property owners for owners to request larviciding of catch...
Innovative road rehabilitation project wins Good Roads’ Municipal Paving Award
Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 01:30 PM
Durham Region took a hands-on, real-world approach to testing a new way to rehabilitate roads, and it paid off. Our pilot project uses Hot-In-Place Recycling (HIR) technology and won the 2025 Good Roads’ Municipal Paving Project of the Year Award.
HIR is an innovative approach that was tested to determine if it would repair asphalt, extend the life of the road and reduce waste. Challenging road segments were chosen for this pilot to test the limits of this method. This approach uses heat to...
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