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Emergency child care continues in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – Emergency child care for school-aged children has been extended by the Province of Ontario, as Durham Region elementary schools remain closed for in-person learning.

Eligible health care and front-line workers, who have no alternatives, may continue to access this free care, until in-person learning resumes. Emergency child care enables eligible health care and front-line workers to provide critical services, while Registered Early Childhood Educators support school-aged children...

Lane restrictions on Wilson Road South in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Wilson Road South in the City of Oshawa.

When: January 18 until January 29. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Wilson Road South, from Bloor Street (Regional Road 22) to Hastings Avenue in Oshawa.

Why: This work is part of the construction to install a new watermain on Bloor Street to ensure residents continue to have access to safe, reliable and clean municipal...

Regional Chair John Henry’s statement on accountability and protecting the community

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

“Recently, there have been concerns and questions about some Regional Councillors’ decisions to travel during COVID-19.

I felt it was important to address this both directly with Regional Council, and with all Durham residents.

I have reminded all Regional Councillors of the importance of leading by example; and that while there are no legal barriers to travel or to following...

Health Department inspects big box stores Jan. 16 and 17 for compliance with public health measures

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department public health inspectors will be visiting area big box stores to ensure compliance with COVID-19 public health measures as part of a provincial enforcement blitz happening this coming Saturday and Sunday. On Jan. 16 and 17, public health inspectors will join their enforcement counterparts from the province, as well as local bylaw and police officers, in this initiative to help protect workers and customers in response to rising COVID-19 cases.

These...

UPDATE: Ontario extends stay-at-home order by 14 days

Whitby, Ontario – The Province of Ontario has extended the stay-at-home order by an additional 14 days.  

When: The stay-at-home order, which went into effect on January 14, will now expire on February 9, unless further extended.

Where: Province-wide, including all eight municipalities in Durham Region.

What:  The stay-at-home order requirements, restrictions and enforcements include, but are not limited to:

• Everyone is to remain at home with exceptions for essential purposes, such as...