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Health Department issues first heat warning for 2024 summer season
Posted on Monday, June 17, 2024 10:54 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for both the north and south Durham Region areas. This is the first heat warning of 2024 under Durham Region Health Department’s seasonal Heat Warning and Information System. Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected for most of the week.
Throughout the summer, the Health Department will be posting information at durham.ca/heat to inform residents when heat alerts are issued and share resources, including...
Durham Region to proceed with design and construction of the Beaver River Bridge
Posted on Friday, May 31, 2024 01:56 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, with the support of the Township of Brock and on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, will be temporarily replacing the Beaver River Bridge until a permanent replacement can be constructed.
The Beaver River Bridge connects Regional Road 15 over the Beaver River, in the Township of Brock. The bridge has been closed since November 16, 2023. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation will fund the project, and Regional Council has...
Region of Durham celebrates Pride Month
Posted on Friday, May 31, 2024 10:14 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:
“Tomorrow (June 1) marks the beginning of Pride season in Canada. Here in Durham Region, we are proud to recognize Pride Month; to champion equity and celebrate the ongoing and positive contributions of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (2SLGBTQI+) communities.
Safe and inclusive communities are...
Region of Durham recognizes National Indigenous History Month
Posted on Friday, May 31, 2024 08:17 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:
“National Indigenous History Month (June) is a time to recognize the rich and diverse history of Indigenous Peoples; focusing on the continued stewardship of the lands and waters we reside on.
It is a time for all Canadians to renew relationships with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect...
Health Department celebrates World No Tobacco Day, May 31
Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 11:29 AM
Whitby, Ontario – May 31 is World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) and Durham Region Health Department will mark this event by reminding everyone that it’s never too late to quit smoking and bringing awareness of the harms of tobacco marketing to youth.
WNTD was created by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1987 and is recognized each year on May 31 to highlight the harmful effects of tobacco. This annual event highlights the tobacco epidemic and emphasizes the important work still to be done in tobacco...
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