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Durham Region Health Department confirms one case of the Omicron variant

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received confirmation of one individual who has tested positive for the COVID-19 Omicron variant. The case is a close contact of a returning traveller from one of the identified countries in southern Africa. The Health Department is also monitoring other COVID-19 cases under investigation for the Omicron variant based on travel history and working with the province to monitor COVID-19 variants of concern including Delta and Omicron.

The Health...

Indigenous cultural awareness seminar for seniors

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is hosting an Indigenous cultural awareness education session on December 14 as part of its Virtual Seniors’ Learning Series.

In this session, attendees will learn from George Couchie about Indigenous culture to develop a greater understanding of our shared history so we can live and work together more meaningfully and respectfully. 

George Couchie is an Indigenous trainer and educator who will talk about some of his experiences growing up, the impacts of residential...

Book now for Christmas tree collection in Brock, Clarington, Scugog and Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is asking residents in Clarington, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge to book now to receive curbside Christmas tree collection in January. This booking system is part of a pilot project to help the Region plan more efficient collection routes.

When: Residents can book starting today, December 1. Addresses must be registered by Monday, December 27 at 4 p.m. in order for residents to receive curbside collection of their natural Christmas tree.

Where: The...

Durham Region residents encouraged to drive with caution this winter

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, a collaborative initiative to promote road safety, the Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents to drive with care when facing winter driving conditions.

During the winter, Regional Works depots are active and ready to respond to winter events. Preventative techniques are deployed throughout Durham Region, including anti-icing methods, which involves applying brine to dry roads before a storm. Prior to a winter storm, pre-wetted...

Parents invited to Virtual Town Hall to discuss paediatric COVID-19 vaccine

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is inviting area parents and caregivers of children five to 11-years old to attend a virtual town hall to discuss questions and concerns related to the paediatric COVID-19 Pfizer (Comirnaty) vaccine. The virtual town hall will feature discussion with a panel of local medical and health care professionals to provide parents and caregivers with an opportunity to get first-hand information on local children’s COVID-19 immunization clinics and participate...