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Keeping our community warm: winter support for those without shelter
Posted on Monday, December 01, 2025 01:47 PM
Whitby, Ontario – As temperatures drop, health risks increase for people experiencing homelessness. Cold exposure can cause frostbite, hypothermia and trench foot, and can make existing health problems—like heart and lung disease—worse.
To help protect people without a place to stay, the Region of Durham has a Winter Warming Plan. From December 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, there are warming locations open across Durham region. Transportation support is available through the Durham Region Outreach...
Health Department investigating additional case of measles in Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 02:33 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received confirmation of an additional case of measles related to a previous exposure site. This highlights the importance of providing measles exposure information to the public. This brings the total to four confirmed cases in Durham Region.
The Health Department is following up with identifiable contacts who may have been exposed to the measles virus. The members of the public may have been exposed at the following locations. These...
Showcase and Job Fair aims to grow the skilled workforce for early learning and child care
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 02:24 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Early learning and child care has a growing need for a skilled workforce. Explore this exciting career path and discover job opportunities at the Early Learning and Child Care Showcase and Job Fair.
What: Explore local employment opportunities, post-secondary programs and meet with child care organizations.
When: April 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- 10:30 a.m.: Student and Professional Panel.
- 11 a.m.: Keynote speaker Jill Javelosa, Registered Early Childhood Educator, pedagogical...
BACD’s Summer Company helps students turn big ideas into real businesses
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 10:55 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) is helping make entrepreneurship possible for students in Durham Region. Applications are now open for BACD’s Summer Company program, offering support and funding to students interested in launching their own business.
What: Applications are open until April 30. Successful applicants to the Summer Company program receive up to $3,000 in funding along with hands-on training, coaching and mentoring from BACD experts to start...
Get help accessing benefits, essential supports and identification at ID and Benefits Access Hubs
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 10:12 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Residents living with low income are encouraged to visit an ID and Benefits Access Hub this spring for help accessing a variety of government supports and services that can help.
Why: ID and Benefits Access Hubs can help residents:
- Learn about eligible benefits; there are more than 40 benefits in Ontario that can help boost your income.
- Apply for the Canada Disability Benefit and/or Canadian Dental Care Plan with a Service Canada representative on site at the Hub.
- Get or replace...
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