Posted on Thursday, July 08, 2021 12:03 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is reminding area residents to be aware and stay away from wild animals such as coyotes, raccoons, and foxes, as these animals are common carriers of the rabies virus. Over the past few weeks, Durham Region has seen an increase in animal bites involving wild animals and last week alone, there were two animal bites involving coyotes. Both victims are now receiving treatment for potential rabies exposure.
Rabies is caused by a virus that is spread...
Posted on Thursday, July 08, 2021 11:27 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is seeking dedicated community members, including Durham Region residents and stakeholders, to apply to join Durham Region’s Anti-Racism Task Force (DRART). Interested applicants can apply until Friday, July 30 at 5 p.m., by completing the online form available at durham.ca/DRART.
DRART is part of the Region’s commitment to develop and implement an Anti-Racism Framework to ensure a healthy workplace and to address racism within the communities...
Posted on Wednesday, July 07, 2021 08:18 AM
CLARINGTON, ON, July 7, 2021- The Municipality of Clarington and Bell Canada today announced a major milestone in the rollout of Bell's advanced broadband networks in Ontario's growing Durham Region. Bell has now reached more than 25,000 Clarington homes and...
Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 02:08 PM
As Clarington moves into Step Two of the province's Roadmap to Reopening we are able to offer a second six-week session of group fitness classes. During Step Two, all fitness classes will be held outdoors. Our facilities, including washrooms and change rooms, will remain closed and unavailable for use. Please come dressed and ready for class. In the event of inclement or extreme weather, classes will be cancelled, participants notified, and credits applied where applicable. We encourage participants...
Posted on Monday, June 28, 2021 03:20 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Residents are advised that the Canada Day the Durham Way virtual programming, originally scheduled for Canada Day, will not be taking place on July 1.
Instead, the Region of Durham is asking residents to reflect on our relationships—both past and present—with Indigenous communities, and to move forward with reconciliation in our hearts, minds and actions. Residents are encouraged to take time to be open and honest about our historic and present-day relationship with the First...
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