News and Public Notices

Fire Chief warns residents not to leave self-cleaning ovens unattended

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Emergency and Fire Services Chief Gord Weir is asking residents to be careful when using the self-cleaning feature on an oven as it can become a fire hazard.

“Never leave your oven unattended when you set the self-cleaning option. The cleaning process usually takes three to four hours, and the oven heats up to a very high temperature, which can become a potential fire hazard if you are not careful,” said Fire Chief Gord Weir.

On Saturday, crews responded to a house...

Oshawa COVID-19 vaccination clinic set to begin appointments for residents 80-plus

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is announcing that the Oshawa COVID-19 vaccination clinic site is now accepting appointments for individuals 80 years and older, or those who will be turning 80 this year, to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. This site is located at Durham College/Ontario Tech University Campus Ice Centre, 2200 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa. To book an appointment for this clinic, visit covid.vaccine.lh.ca. Seniors who are unable to use the online booking system are invited...

Council Highlights from the March 1, 2021 meeting

New Clarington plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contains 115 actions to respond to climate change

Clarington Council has approved the Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan (CCCAP) to prepare for climate change and reduce the negative impact Municipal service delivery may have on the environment. The CCCAP outlines over one hundred actions the Municipality can take to respond to climate change while adapting services and operations to minimize climate risks. It also sets targets...

Mark your calendars: Durham Region to host virtual Anti-Black Racism town hall

Durham residents are invited to join the conversation on March 18 for Make the Connection: Intention, Impact and Transformation—the Region’s upcoming virtual Anti-Black Racism town hall.

Regional Chair and CEO John Henry and Durham Region’s Chief Administrative Officer Elaine Baxter-Trahair will join the town hall discussion with panellists and Durham Region’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Allison Hector-Alexander. The town hall will include moderated panel discussions on...

Durham Environmental Advisory Committee invites nominations to honour environmental achievements

The Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) is now accepting nominations for the Environmental Achievement Awards, celebrating environmental excellence in 2019 and 2020.

Nomination forms are currently available at durham.ca/DEAC or by contacting deac@durham.ca.

When:
The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2021.

Why:
The awards program provides an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations that dedicate time to promote, preserve and enhance the region’s natural...