Press Releases

Area residents encouraged to get their annual flu shot and the new COVID-19 vaccine

Whitby, Ontario – Respiratory viral illness season is here, and Durham Region Health Department encourages area residents to protect themselves and others by getting their annual influenza (flu) vaccine, as well as the updated COVID-19 KP.2 vaccine which targets circulating variants.

The flu vaccine protects against the influenza virus which causes a contagious respiratory viral illness. The updated COVID-19 vaccine helps protect against the SARS-CoV-2 infection. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines have...

Township Page, Cosmos October 24, 2024

October 24, 2024 issue of Township Pages of Cosmos Newspaper

South Balsam Street Stormwater Pond Rehabilitation Set to Commence Nov. 4th

Reconstruction of the South Balsam Street Stormwater Pond is set to commence November 4th. Construction crews will be working on-site throughout the winter, with construction anticipated to conclude on June 30th, 2025, weather permitting.

The pond, located south of South Balsam Street and east of Turner Drive, is no longer functioning as designed due to the age of the facility and vegetative growth at the site. The pond will be reconstructed by cleaning existing ponds and installing a new storm...

New Asphalt Walkway Installation at Harold Bell Memorial Park Set to Commence

Construction of a new asphalt walkway at Harold Bell Memorial Park begins October 25th and will continue until November 1st, weather permitting.

The walkway construction will connect the new Goodwood Road sidewalk to the playground within the park, providing safer and easier access to the park’s facilities.

The park and playground facilities remain open during construction.

Are you Weather-Ready, Durham Region? Tell us!

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is considering expanding its Durham Greener Homes program to help residents reduce the impact of severe weather on their home or property. This can include reducing the impact of basement flooding, wind damage, and heat stress. We are looking for input from residents who own or rent their home to help design the program. 

The Durham Greener Homes Weather-Ready survey is part of a broader engagement strategy with local area municipalities, residents, community...