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Courtice residents invited to DRPS East Division Twitter Town Hall

On Tuesday, May 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., officers and community members from DRPS East Division will be hosting a Twitter Town Hall for residents of Courtice to address neighbourhood concerns.

The question and answer session will allow members of the community to ask questions of the DRPS East Division Inspector and Staff Sergeant, as well as the Courtice Ward 1 Councillor Janice Jones.

In addition to providing a forum for residents to address neighbourhood concerns, officers will be providing...

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

Health Department and Lakeridge Health urge residents to mobilize all efforts against COVID-19

Joint statement from Durham Region Medical Officer of Health and Lakeridge Health Chief of Staff

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Kyle, and Lakeridge Health Chief of Staff, Dr. Tony Stone, are urging all area residents to step up efforts to ensure that Durham Region’s citizens and health care resources are protected in the fight against COVID-19.

Both Drs. Kyle and Stone stress that the health and safety of all Durham residents and the protection of...

Thanking Durham Region’s volunteers for their dedication during National Volunteer Week

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:

“Volunteerism is the heartbeat of Durham Region. Those who selflessly devote their time and effort to support others, make our community stronger and more welcoming.

In recognition of National Volunteer Week, we’d like to thank all volunteers throughout Durham Region for their dedication, commitment and sacrifice.

Whether...

Emergency child care will be available for eligible workers in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – Emergency child care for school-aged children will be available to eligible workers until in-person learning resumes.

As per the provincial announcement, elementary schools will move to remote learning following the April break. To ensure health care and front-line workers may continue providing critical services, emergency child care for school-aged children is available beginning Monday, April 19 to eligible workers who have no alternatives.

Registered Early Childhood...