COVID-19 numbers still up in Durham
There are currently eight outbreaks in long-term care and retirement homes across Durham, including Hillsdale Estates in Oshawa. There are also outbreaks at Abbeylawn Manor [...]
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Durham council approves 2021 budget with a slight increase
Oshawa and Durham residents are looking at a 1.98 per cent property tax increase for this year. Durham Regional Council recently approved the $1.488 billion budget, which is [...]
Region appoints new director of diversity, equity and inclusion
(Photo courtesy Durham College) By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Durham Region has appointed a new director of diversity, equity and inclusion. Allison [...]
COVID-19 variant creeping into region
There are now 36 active cases of COVID-19 variants in Durham Region. Durham Region Health Department has been monitoring the variants of the COVID-19 virus along with public [...]
Durham Region receives Smart21 Communities of the Year award
Durham Region has been recognized as one of the Smart21 Communities of the Year for 2021, which Durham Region’s Sandra Austin, director of strategic initiatives, says is a [...]
Region maintains Triple A credit rating from Moody’s
Durham Region has maintained its Triple A credit rating with Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s), being one of only eight Canadian municipalities to have been awarded [...]
Register for Durham Region Works’ blog
Residents can subscribe to Durham Region Works’ online blog to stay up-to-date on the latest projects and initiatives in Durham. In past years, the Durham Works newsletter [...]
Durham Region Health issues Extreme Cold Weather alert for Oshawa
Durham Region Health Department has issued an Extreme Cold Weather alert for Oshawa. The alert will be in effect from the evening of Thursday, March 4 until the morning of [...]
Vaccines coming for Durham residents 80 and older
Durham Regional Chair John Henry says he is “thrilled” to be starting the COVID-19 vaccination process for Durham’s senior residents. “Vaccinating our most vulnerable [...]
Spring brings weight restrictions to some roads
(Photo courtesy Region of Durham) Spring weight restriction season is here. In order to prevent damage to regional roads, the Region of Durham is placing weight restrictions [...]