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Joint statement from Chair John Henry and the eight Mayors of Durham Region on stay-at-home order

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, and the eight Mayors of Durham Region:

“In the midst of the third wave, we are at a critical point of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our province is in a state of emergency and the stay-at-home order has been extended.

As Durham Region’s elected leaders, the health and safety of our community is our top priority, which is why we are imploring Durham residents to follow all public...

Regional Chair John Henry on the Federal 2021 budget

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:

“On April 19, the Government of Canada shared its 2021 budget.

The federal budget sets a clear path forward for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic—which is Durham Region’s top concern for 2021.

I am pleased to see investment in key areas that align with Durham Region’s priorities, such as long-term care, broadband, early learning and...

Health Department and Lakeridge Health open pop-up clinics for Ajax and Pickering hot spots

Clinics are by appointment only for residents 18-plus

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department and Lakeridge Health will begin operating COVID-19 vaccination pop-up clinics for residents 18 and older, or who will be turning 18 in 2021, living in Ajax and Pickering hot spot postal code areas. The first pop-up clinic location will be at the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Road, Ajax. This clinic will operate by appointment only.

On April 22, 23 and 24, appointments will be available for...

Region responds to verdict in Derek Chauvin murder trial

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer; and Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer:

“Today, the jury reached its verdict in murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin: guilty on all counts, in the murder of George Floyd.

We need to continue to stand together. We need to continue the momentum of this day to keep pushing forward to disrupt anti-Black racism, against social injustice...

Durham Region houses more than 100 people experiencing homelessness since last summer

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham remains committed to ending chronic homelessness in Durham Region and is tracking progress towards reaching that goal.

Since July 2020, Durham Region’s Homelessness Support System has housed more than 100 people; more than 50 per cent were experiencing chronic homelessness, which means they had been homeless for at least six months in the previous year.

This data is sourced from the Region’s By-Name List, which lists people, by name, who are experiencing...