Community invited to participate in online survey for DineSafe Durham Health...
News Release WHITBY, ON, October 25, 2012 - Durham Region Health Department invites you to participate in a survey to give us your opinion of the DineSafe Durham web page. The DineSafe Durham program...
View ArticleSpecial curbside battery collection is coming! (Regional Municipality of...
Public Service Announcement WHITBY, ON October 24, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to remind residents to save their used, undamaged, single use, dry cell...
View ArticleResidents advised to be prepared in the event of an emergency (Regional...
Public Service Announcement WHITBY, ON October 29, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents to be prepared in the event of an emergency situation. WHEN: Environment...
View ArticleHealth Department flu shot clinics to continue as planned as Health Canada...
News Release WHITBY, ON, October 28, 2012 - Durham Region Health Department is advising area residents that all Health Department flu shot clinics will be open starting Oct. 30 and will only be using...
View ArticleHealth Department launches quit smoking campaign this fall (Regional...
News Release WHITBY, ON, October 30, 2012 - Durham Region Health Department is launching a quit smoking campaign this fall to inform residents that it is never too late to quit and to continue...
View ArticleOshawa and Whitby residents reminded of changes to Blue Box collection...
Public Service Announcement WHITBY, ON October 3, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to remind residents of changes to scheduled curbside Blue Box collection due...
View ArticleEconomic Developers Association of Canada award to be presented at Regional...
Media Advisory WHITBY, ON October 19, 2012 - Members of the media are advised that an Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) Marketing Canada Award will be presented during the next meeting...
View ArticleFormer municipal wells in Uxbridge decommissioned (Regional Municipality of...
News Release WHITBY, ON October 1, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is in the process of completing the decommissioning of several old wells in the Township of Uxbridge, in...
View ArticleTrack your physical activity this fall and MOVE yourself to better health...
News Release WHITBY, ON, September 27, 2012 - Durham Region Health Department is encouraging local residents to take part in the "MOVE yourself to better health" contest, where participants are asked...
View ArticleMedia invited to attend official groundbreaking of new Fairview Lodge...
Media Advisory WHITBY, ON October 30, 2012 - Media are invited to attend the official groundbreaking ceremony of the new Fairview Lodge in Whitby-one of the Region's four long-term care homes. WHEN:...
View ArticleStudents encouraged to walk to school for fun, fitness and safety (Regional...
News Release WHITBY, ON, October 1, 2012 - Durham Region Health Department invites all area schools to participate in International Walk to School Month (IWALK) in October and International Walk to...
View ArticleE-waste collection events being held in Durham Region this fall (Regional...
Public Service Announcement WHITBY, ON October 3, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department will be hosting a series of electronic waste (e-waste) collection events throughout...
View ArticleDurham Emergency Management Office and area municipalities conduct...
News Release WHITBY, ON October 12, 2012 - The Durham Emergency Management Office (DEMO) participated in a multi-jurisdictional, table-top exercise today with area municipalities, including the towns...
View Article2012 Eat Smart! Awards recognizes local food establishments' commitment to...
News Release WHITBY, ON, October 10, 2012 - Durham Regional Health Department has awarded 20 local workplace cafeterias, recreation centre concessions and vending machine operators with an Eat Smart!...
View ArticleDurham Region hosts Diversity in our Community event (Regional Municipality...
Media Advisory WHITBY, ON November 02, 2012 - Members of the media are invited to the Diversity in our Community event in Durham Region, hosted by The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership...
View ArticleMedia invited to attend the launch of a new Battery Recycling Pilot Program...
Media Advisory WHITBY, ON October 30, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department invites media to attend the launch of the new Battery Recycling Pilot Program, to be held at the...
View ArticleParents of students with asthma encouraged to partner with their child's...
(Source: Regional Municipality of Durham) News Release Higher number of urgent care and emergency room visits during September Asthma Spike WHITBY, ON, September 18, 2012 - As students are settling...
View ArticleDurham Region conducts emergency exercise with area municipalities (Regional...
Media Advisory WHITBY, ON October 5, 2012 - Members of the media are advised that the Durham Emergency Management Office is co-ordinating a multi-jurisdictional exercise with area municipalities,...
View ArticleDurham Region to unveil Camp X Collection at Regional Headquarters (Regional...
Media Advisory WHITBY, ON October 30, 2012 - Members of the media are invited to the unveiling of the Camp X Collection exhibit, which will be hosted on the lower level at Regional Headquarters. WHEN:...
View ArticleHealth Department celebrates World Breastfeeding Week, Oct. 1 to 7 (Regional...
News Release WHITBY, ON, September 25, 2012 - Durham Region Health Department is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week, Oct. 1 to 7, with the theme "Breastfeeding matters to you and your baby". World...
View ArticleWomen 21 and over are encouraged to have regular Pap tests (Regional...
News Release WHITBY, ON, October 15, 2012 - Durham Region Health Department is partnering with local health care centres during National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, Oct. 22 to 28, to make Pap...
View ArticleWomen 50 plus encouraged to get screened for breast cancer (Regional...
News Release WHITBY, ON, October 9, 2012 - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Durham Region Health Department is encouraging women 50 and over to get screened for breast cancer. Breast...
View ArticleDurham Region celebrates the efforts of child-care workers (Regional...
News Release WHITBY, ON October 12, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham, Social Services Department-in partnership with CUPE Local 1764, the union representing the Region's child-care...
View ArticleResidents invited to celebrate Week of the Child (Regional Municipality of...
Public Service Announcement WHITBY, ON October 3, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham will be recognizing Week of the Child from Oct. 13 to 21, with an official proclamation by Regional Chair...
View ArticleDurham Region hosts evening workshops for parents (Regional Municipality of...
Public Service Announcement WHITBY, ON September 27, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham, Social Services Department will be offering two workshops in mid-October for parents-"Helping Children...
View ArticleParents encouraged to monitor their childs developmental milestones...
News Release WHITBY, ON, September 28, 2012 - Durham Region Health Department is emphasizing the importance of parents' and caregivers' roles in monitoring their child's development through the...
View ArticleRegion of Durham Works Department kicks off new Battery Recycling Pilot...
News Release WHITBY, ON November 05, 2012 - Today the Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department launched its Battery Recycling Pilot Program-the first of its kind in Ontario. "I would like the...
View ArticleExpressions of interest now being accepted for a representative from the...
Public Service Announcement WHITBY, ON November 6, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham is seeking an individual from the Township of Scugog to serve as a member of the Durham Environmental...
View ArticleDurham Region hosts workshops for adults (Regional Municipality of Durham)
Public Service Announcement WHITBY, ON November 6, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham, Social Services Department will be offering three workshops in November for adults-"High Conflict...
View ArticleSocial Services Department to receive awards of excellence at Regional...
Media Advisory WHITBY, ON November 15, 2012 - Members of the media are advised that the Social Services Department will be presented with awards of excellence from Allan Ebedes, President and CEO of...
View ArticleDurham's first Reuse Days program a great success! (Regional Municipality of...
News Release WHITBY, ON November 22, 2012 - On Nov. 3, The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity ReStores (Ajax, Oshawa and Uxbridge locations), Canadian Diabetes...
View ArticleHoliday hours for Durham Regions waste management facilities and Waste...
(Source: Regional Municipality of Durham) Public Service Announcement WHITBY, ON December 19, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that its waste...
View ArticleSpecial curbside battery collection is next week! (Regional Municipality of...
Public Service Announcement WHITBY, ON November 9, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to remind residents to put out their used, undamaged, single use, dry cell...
View ArticleRegion releases highlights related to its strategic plan (Regional...
News Release WHITBY, ON November 21, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham has released the 2011 highlights-that outline how the organization is fulfilling its obligations within the Durham Region...
View ArticleDurham Region residents reminded that holidays will affect blue box, green...
(Source: Regional Municipality of Durham) Public Service Announcement WHITBY, ON December 13, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to remind residents of changes to...
View ArticleDurham Region releases fourth Housing Background Report (Regional...
(Source: Regional Municipality of Durham) Public Service Announcement WHITBY, ON December 12, 2012 - Housing plays a key role in the quality of life for all residents, which is why the Region initiated...
View ArticleDurham Region residents encouraged to drive with caution this winter...
News Release WHITBY, ON November 30, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to remind residents to slow down when approaching snow plows or facing winter driving...
View ArticleDurham Emergency Management Office introduces new emergency planning guide...
Public Service Announcement WHITBY, ON November 16, 2012 - Residents are advised that the Durham Emergency Management Office, in conjunction with local community emergency management co-ordinators, has...
View ArticleReminder: Durham Region hosting e-waste collection event (Regional...
(Source: Regional Municipality of Durham) Public Service Announcement WHITBY, ON December 21, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES), is...
View ArticleThe Regional Municipality of Durham sets new world record with battery...
News Release WHITBY, ON November 16, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham's attempt to break the existing record for the most batteries collected in a 24-hour period closed with a staggering...
View ArticleCamp X Collection unveiled at Regional Headquarters (Regional Municipality of...
News Release WHITBY, ON November 8, 2012 - The Camp X Collection, an exhibit of artifacts depicting the history of a top-secret wartime training school located in Durham Region, has found a new home on...
View ArticleMedia invited to witness history in the making as Durham Region attempts to...
Media Advisory WHITBY, ON November 14, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department invites media to watch an attempt to set the new Guinness World Record for "most batteries collected...
View ArticleDurham Region celebrates official groundbreaking of new Fairview Lodge...
News Release WHITBY, ON November 7, 2012 - The Regional Municipality of Durham, Social Services Department today celebrated the official groundbreaking of the new Fairview Lodge in Whitby-one of the...
View ArticleStudents encouraged to make use of the Grade 5 Action Pass this winter...
(Source: Regional Municipality of Durham) News Release WHITBY, ON, December 17, 2012 - With the winter break almost here, now is a great time for local grade 5 students to pick up their Grade 5 Action...
View ArticleDurham Environmental Advisory Committee requests nominations to honour...
(Source: Regional Municipality of Durham) News Release WHITBY, ON January 9, 2013 -The Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Environmental Achievement...
View ArticleMove Yourself to Better Health Contest winners recognized for participation...
(Source: Regional Municipality of Durham) News Release WHITBY, ON, January 8, 2013 - Congratulations to all Durham Region residents who are now on their way to improved health after participating in...
View ArticleHealth Department observes National Non-Smoking Week by reminding residents...
(Source: Regional Municipality of Durham) News Release WHITBY, ON, January 10, 2013 - Durham Region Health Department is celebrating National Non-Smoking Week from Jan. 20 to 26 by reminding residents...
View ArticleSupport for Ontario smokers who wish to quit smoking (Regional Municipality...
(Source: Regional Municipality of Durham) News Release WHITBY, ON, January 8, 2013 - Smokers from across Ontario have the opportunity to enroll in the STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients)...
View ArticleInvitation to attend Move Yourself to Better Health Contest Prize Ceremony...
(Source: Regional Municipality of Durham) Media Advisory WHITBY, ON, January 2, 2013 - Members of the media are invited to attend the Move Yourself to Better Health Contest prize ceremony to recognize...
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