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Lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road in the Township of Brock

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) in the Township of Brock.

When: Ongoing until November 8. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lake Ridge Road from 340 metres north of Regional Road 12 to the south side of Highway 48 in the Township of Brock.

Why: To complete road paving.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and...

Community input needed in the development of a community-based hate reporting program

Whitby, Ontario – In response to rising hate activity across Durham Region, the Region of Durham and Victim Services of Durham Region have partnered to launch a community-based hate reporting program.

Developed in consultation with human rights and religious organizations, as well as community service providers, this initiative is designed to empower residents, support impacted individuals, and strengthen community safety and inclusion.

Community input needed

To help shape the program, the Region...

Health Department encourages parents to book eye examinations for school-aged children

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is reminding parents of school-aged children to book an appointment for their child with a local optometrist as vision screening is an important component of a child’s visual health.

The Ontario Association of Optometrists recommends that children should have their first eye examination at six-months old, another examination between two and three years old, and then every year starting at age four. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers a...

Celebrate Circular Economy Month this October

Whitby, Ontario – This October, we’re celebrating Circular Economy Month in Durham Region. The Circular Innovation Council has also extended Waste Reduction Week beyond the third week of October into Circular Economy Month to educate and excite Canadians about the opportunities and benefits of the circular economy.

The third week of October continues as Waste Reduction Week (WRW), with daily themes related to specific waste streams and the waste reduction component of a circular economy. A...

Help keep everyone healthy during respiratory illness season

Whitby, Ontario – Respiratory illness season is here, and Durham Region Health Department encourages area residents to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting free respiratory vaccines now available in Durham Region.

This respiratory season, the province continues to expand access to protection against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common virus that can cause serious illness in infants and older adults.

• Older adults: New this year, all adults 75 and older are recommended to...