Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2021 02:59 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has now received the shipment of Pfizer vaccine that was delayed earlier this week. This delay, which was noted by the Health Department on June 20, affected the supply of Pfizer vaccine at Durham Region mass immunization clinics resulting in the Health Department administering Moderna vaccine at area clinics for appointments booked by individuals 18 and older.
With this shipment, the Health Department will resume providing Pfizer vaccine...
Posted on Monday, June 21, 2021 02:02 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:
“It is with great honour that I acknowledge Indigenous Peoples Day in Durham Region. A reminder to all of us to take a moment; to show respect for the heritage, diverse cultures and achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. To reflect upon their outstanding achievements, significant community contributions, and collective...
Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2021 03:36 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Province of Ontario announced Step One of its Roadmap to Reopen will begin on Friday, June 11.
When: Effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021.
What: The decision was based on the province-wide vaccination rate and continuing improvements in key public health and health system indicators. Step One of the Roadmap to Reopen includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2021 10:39 AM
Police are reminding residents of Clarington to take precautions after black bear sightings in Courtice.
Members from East Division responded after residents in the Courtice area reported seeing a black bear, possibly two, over the weekend. The bear and/or cub was seen in the Prestonvale Road and Meadowglade Road area on Sunday, June 6, 2021. The bear reportedly moved northeast and was last seen in the Trulls Road and Nash Road area in the evening of June 7, 2021.
Bears don’t typically approach humans...
Posted on Friday, June 04, 2021 02:46 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents using our municipal water supply to practice odd-even lawn watering, from now until September, in an effort to conserve water.
Odd-even lawn watering means residents with an odd number home address should only water on odd calendar days, and vice versa—if your home address is an even number, then water only on even calendar days. Residents can also conserve water by only watering grass when necessary. A healthy lawn...
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