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Share your support virtually with Durham workplaces
Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2020 09:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Based on guidance from public health experts, Region of Durham workplaces are not accepting homemade food, flowers or other gifts – but you can still share your support virtually.
Based on current evidence, COVID-19 can live on some surfaces for a period of time. Due to this fact, the dropping off of non-essential items increases the risk of contact between people.
To limit the potential spread of the virus, the Region of Durham is asking the community to consider sharing their support...
Seasonal leaf and yard waste no longer accepted at Regional waste management facilities but still accepted at the curb
Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2020 10:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that effective April 7 and until further notice, leaf and yard waste will no longer be accepted at its waste management facilities (WMFs). Residents can instead take advantage of the free curbside leaf and yard waste collection.
This change is to help limit the number of people attending the WMFs and to reduce the number of vehicles on-site. Proof of residency will also help ensure that the Regional WMFs are exclusive...
Durham Region recognizes the importance of the agriculture sector
Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2020 12:00 PM
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:
“Agriculture in Durham Region is a vital service that ensures residents have access to fresh, high-quality and safe food options to feed themselves and their families. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, Durham’s agri-food producers and businesses have continued to ensure access to safe farm-fresh products.
Many operators within our region have...
Emergency child care centres in Durham Region are now open
Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2020 04:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Emergency child care centres in Durham Region are now open, offering free care exclusively for eligible healthcare and frontline workers so they can continue to provide critical services to the community amid COVID-19.
The Regional Municipality of Durham has partnered with local licensed child care operators and home child care agencies in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington and Uxbridge, and is working to open more facilities across the region according to need. These child...
Join the campaign: Let’s show how #DurhamStrong our community is
Posted on Friday, April 03, 2020 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario –The Region of Durham is highlighting the incredible stories of community resiliency and kindness as we all continue to do our part to flatten the curve of COVID-19.
The #DurhamStrong campaign celebrates all the positive and inspirational stories from across the region: sidewalks chalked with inspiring messages and art, thank-you messages for front-line workers, neighbours dropping off groceries and other necessities, and people doing their part to practice social distancing and...
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