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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Durham
Posted on Friday, July 28, 2023 05:14 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Pickering have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is now the second mosquito batch in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.
The positive batch of mosquitoes were collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Pickering. Durham Region Health Department sets mosquito traps across the region and submits mosquitoes for laboratory testing every...
Durham Region awarded broadband funding; partners with Vianet to deliver internet service
Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2023 01:23 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding for a broadband expansion project to deliver fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) technology to rural homes and businesses in 10 underserved communities across the region.
The funding has been provided from the federal and provincial governments to help achieve our vision for connectivity. Support is being provided from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada through the Universal...
Durham Region’s partnerships helping to build opportunities in the Electric Vehicle sector
Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2023 10:28 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham’s Economic Development and Tourism division (Invest Durham)—in partnership with Durham College, Ontario Tech University, Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), and Durham Regional Technology Development Site (Durham RTDS)—are empowering the transition to Electric Vehicles (EV) through collaboration.
Located on the east side of the Greater Toronto Area, Durham Region offers a competitive business environment...
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Durham
Posted on Friday, July 21, 2023 02:57 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Oshawa have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first mosquito batch in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.
The positive batch of mosquitoes were collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Oshawa. Durham Region Health Department sets mosquito traps across the region and submits mosquitoes for laboratory testing every week between...
Statement from the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Mayors and Chairs
Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 04:12 PM
The following statement is being issued on behalf of the Mayors and Chairs of Durham, Brampton, Halton, Hamilton, Markham, Mississauga, Oshawa, Peel, Toronto, Vaughan and York:
"Today, representatives of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) Mayors and Chairs met to address how to best support increased demand for settlement services—despite various ongoing challenges and limitations.
For decades, GTHA municipalities have offered a welcoming community for refugees and asylum seekers. We’re...
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