Construction on long-term care home in Ajax on track
(Photo courtesy Lakeridge Health) It’s been about a year since the province announced a new long-term care home in Ajax, and Lakeridge Health says construction on the [...]
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West Nile Virus reported in Durham
Durham Region Health Department has verified adult mosquitos that have tested positive for West Nile Virus. (Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) Durham Region Health [...]
Community organizations partner up for Oshawa’s Micro-Housing Pilot Project
There will be 10 micro-home units in two clusters of five units. They will be modular, manufactured indoors and brought to the site for final installation of foundations [...]
Wild Parsnip and Cow Parsnip in Oshawa
Wild Parsnip and Cow Parsnip continue to be a concern across Ontario and can post a health risk to people and their pets, says the City of Oshawa. Wild Parsnip and Cow [...]
Input needed on Rotary Park redevelopment
The City of Oshawa is looking for feedback from the community on the redevelopment of Rotary Park. Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter says the redevelopment of Rotary Park is something [...]
Community input wanted on site selection for new hospital
While Lakeridge Health continues to remain vigilant during the COVID-19 pandemic, planning has resumed on the commitment to build a strong and integrated regional health care [...]
Dredging happening at Lakeview Park
There are some access restrictions to the pier at Lakeview Park while work is being done in the harbour. The Hamilton Oshawa port Authority (HOPA Ports) is advising community [...]
Slow down on Oxford Street
A speed reduction is coming to a portion of Oxford Street. According to Regional and City Councillor Brian Nicholson, the speed limit on Oxford Street between Porter Street [...]
Take part in an emergency preparedness survey
Durham residents are being invited to participate in an emergency preparedness survey. The Region of Durham, in collaboration with the Social Research Centre at Ontario Tech [...]
Elevated E. coli levels at Lakeview Beach East, West
Lakeview Beach East and West have been deemed unsafe for swimming. The Oshawa beaches have been posted due to elevated bacteria levels, according to Durham Region Health [...]