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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...
Durham Accessibility Conference returns with focus on the power of inclusion in the workplace
Posted on Monday, March 20, 2023 10:49 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Abilities Centre, in partnership with The Region of Durham, invites the business community, Durham Region employers and those interested in exploring the power of inclusion in the workplace to attend the Durham Accessibility Conference.
When: Tuesday, May 30 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is now open.
Where: This is a free virtual conference via Zoom. Register online for the Durham Accessibility Conference.
What: The theme for this year is Power of Inclusion: Moving...
Durham Region is eliminating paper waste collection calendars to reduce waste
Posted on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 04:23 PM
Whitby, Ontario – As part of The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Long-term Waste Management Plan to mitigate environmental impacts, paper waste collection calendars will no longer be distributed to households. Residents of the Town of Ajax, Municipality of Clarington, City of Pickering, and Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge are encouraged to download the Durham Region Waste App or access the online collection calendar at durham.ca/waste.
The Durham Region Waste App, available on Google Play or...
Durham Behaviour Management Services renames to Children’s Developmental and Behavioural Supports
Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 04:21 PM
Whitby, Ontario – After 40 years of excellent service to families, Durham Behaviour Management Services (DBMS) is renaming to “Children’s Developmental and Behavioural Supports.”
DBMS began 40 years ago as a home and community-based consultation service that included licensed child care and recreation programs. Since then, it has expanded to include programming; collaborations with Durham Children’s Aid Society and Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services; early years caregiver-mediated...
Durham Region launches online Customer Portal
Posted on Monday, March 13, 2023 04:24 PM
Residents can request a service or report an issue anytime, day or night.
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has launched an online self-service portal so residents can request a service or report an issue to the Region. Beginning March 10, residents can use the portal to submit and track requests for many Regional services such as waste and recycling, water and sewer, and traffic inquiries. The self-service portal is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at myDurham311.ca.
Residents can...