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Health Department celebrates National Non-Smoking Week, January 21 to 27
Posted on Friday, January 19, 2024 11:20 AM
Whitby, Ontario - National Non-Smoking Week is January 21 to 27 and Durham Region Health Department will celebrate by reminding everyone that it’s never too late to quit smoking.
National Non-Smoking Week has been recognized across Canada for more than 40 years. The week is observed annually to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and to encourage smokers to quit smoking. Research has shown that tobacco is the biggest preventable cause of death in Canada, with approximately 16...
January 2024 Newsletter
Posted on Friday, January 12, 2024 04:25 PM
Happy New Year!
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Beaver River Bridge update on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation
Posted on Friday, January 05, 2024 04:25 PM
In November 2023, due to concerns with the condition of the bridge, ministry engineers recommended the bridge be closed to traffic while a thorough structural assessment was carried out.
The structural assessment and Bridge Load Testing have now been completed and unfortunately, the results do not support a full reopening of the bridge. The ministry, in consultation with Durham Region, is currently reviewing whether there are any feasible options to partially reopen the bridge with load and...
Winter update - Sunderland and Cannington public access to municipal water
Posted on Wednesday, January 03, 2024 10:23 AM
Cannington and Sunderland public access water has been shut off for the 2024 winter months. Public access in Beaverton will remain in service.
Thank you.
Brock Fire Department partners with the Marc Group again for 2024
Posted on Thursday, December 21, 2023 02:18 PM
The Brock Township Fire Department has partnered with The Marc Group again for 2024.
The Marc Group works in partnership with local fire departments annually by providing 2500 reusable tote bags for distribution. Local businesses have the opportunity to participate in the program by advertising on the side of the bag. The other side is covered with a fire safety message from the fire department.
The tote bags are distributed at events throughout the year including the Maple Syrup Festival, the...