Region, Lakeridge urging residents to help stop the spread of COVID-19
As cases continue to surge across the region and impact hospital capacity and resources, Durham Region’s top doctor and Lakeridge Health’s chief of staff are pleading [...]
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Nuclear alert testing coming in May
The Region of Durham will be conducting its spring test of the nuclear alerting system on May 3 and 4. The system warns people in the unlikely event of an emergency at the [...]
Secure your home
Durham police are reminding home owners to make sure their residences and properties are secured to prevent crime. Crime trends show that during the spring and summer months, [...]
DRT hosting public information sessions for feedback on transit plans
Durham Region residents have a chance to share their feedback on the transit planning process. Durham Region Transit (DRT) is hosting virtual Public Information Centres to [...]
Time to recycle your batteries
(Photo courtesy Region of Durham) The Region of Durham is reminding residents that it’s time to place their used or unwanted household batteries out for recycling next [...]
Intersection of Bloor Street and Wilson Road to reopen
(Photo courtesy Region of Durham) Durham Region has reopened the intersection of Bloor Street East and Wilson Road South as of Friday, April 16. While the intersection was [...]
Emergency childcare available for eligible workers
(Photo courtesy Region of Durham) Emergency child care will be available for school-aged children for eligible workers until in-person learning resumes. Due to the [...]
Improving quality of life for seniors, people with disabilities
The Region of Durham is applauding the province’s recent funding announcement that will help improve the quality of life for seniors and people living with disabilities. [...]
Durham police say they won’t be making random stops
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) say they will not be stopping random vehicles or pedestrians in the community. [...]
DRT bringing back paper transfers
The Durham Region Transit Executive Committee talked fare incentives, On Demand ridership, and reintroducing paper transfers at its most recent meeting. In order to encourage [...]