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Be Prepared. Know Your Risks: Emergency Preparedness Week – May 7 to 13
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2023 11:11 AM
Whitby, Ontario – This year, Emergency Preparedness Week runs from May 7 to 13, and the Region of Durham has exciting things planned, including:
- Launching Durham’s completely re-imagined At the Ready guide. A no-fuss approach to emergency preparedness.
- Introducing a brand-new Flood Ready Durham website containing valuable information on flooding, what you can do to reduce the risks, and what the Region is doing to help.
Additionally, this year’s general theme is “Be Prepared. Know Your Risks.” and...
Health Department begins 2023 West Nile virus surveillance activities
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2023 10:48 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has started West Nile virus surveillance and control activities for the season.
West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne disease that is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected by feeding on the blood of birds that carry the virus. The disease is not passed from person to person or from bird to person. Since 2001, West Nile virus has been found in birds, mosquitoes, horses and humans in Ontario. In 2022,...
Appointments being scheduled to replace outdated residential water meters 2023
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2023 10:23 AM
On behalf of Durham Region, Neptune Technology Group (Neptune) will be scheduling appointments with property owners whose water meters are due for replacement and you may receive notices from now until March 2023.
These appointments are to upgrade existing water meters and update user accounts, which allows the Region of Durham to conduct remote readings.
Neptune will attempt to contact the property owner via letter and by phone to plan the water meter replacement. These letters will include the...
Special Meeting of Durham Regional Council planned for final draft Regional Official Plan
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2023 09:28 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has released the recommended final draft Regional Official Plan (ROP) and scheduled a special meeting of Durham Regional Council to consider adoption of the recommended ROP. The new ROP is the culmination of work completed through Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) of Durham’s existing ROP. Materials to be considered at this special meeting, including the recommended final draft ROP, are available today at durham...
Business Count returns to Durham Region 2023
Posted on Monday, May 01, 2023 03:23 PM
Whitby, Ontario – As part of an annual Region project to gather employment statistics and build a stronger local economy, businesses in Durham Region should expect a knock on their door this spring/summer. The Regional Municipality of Durham, Planning and Economic Development Department, is conducting a Business Count to gather statistics from local businesses about their operations.
Between May and August, the Region’s Business Count team is scheduled to visit all business establishments in...