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Durham Region announced as Employment Service System Manager
Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 09:13 AM
Whitby, Ontario – After a multistage competitive process, the Province of Ontario announced that the Durham Region Employment Services Consortium has been selected as the regional employment Service System Manager (SSM). The announcement came as part of a broader provincial announcement related to Employment Services Transformation.
The consortium is comprised of The Regional Municipality of Durham (as the lead agency), Durham College and Durham Workforce Authority. With extensive experience and...
Regional Chair statement on the passing of Sergeant Maureen Breau
Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 02:55 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“On behalf of the Region of Durham and our residents, I would like to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Sergeant Maureen Breau of the Sûreté du Québec police service. Sergeant Breau tragically passed away in the line of duty during a senseless act of violence in the Mauricie region of Quebec on Monday night (March 27).
Regional Chair statement on Durham Regional Police Service’s Change of Command
Posted on Friday, March 24, 2023 03:37 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“Safe and healthy communities ensure residents feel secure in their own home and the area in which they live. On behalf of the Region of Durham and our residents, I would like to thank Durham Regional Police Service’s (DRPS) Retired Chief Todd Rollauer, for his decades of dedicated service to our region.
It is an honour and a...
Upcoming road closure on Thorah Concession Road 5 in the Township of Brock
Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2023 03:46 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Thorah Concession Road 5 in the Township of Brock.
When: The closure is from April 3 to June 30. The entire construction project is anticipated to be completed by mid-July. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Thorah Concession Road 5, from Cedar Beach Road to Murray Street, in the Township of Brock.
Why: To safely install a watermain.
Note: The Region realizes that the...
Health Department monitoring local area for potential avian influenza in wild birds
Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2023 02:23 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is currently monitoring recent reports of dead birds that have been found in the Uxbridge area for potential avian influenza. In addition to reports from Uxbridge, the Health Department is also aware of other multiple dead bird sightings in other jurisdictions throughout the greater Toronto area.
“As it is currently migratory season for many bird species, residents may notice higher than usual sightings of birds that are sick or in distress, or...