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Township Page November 3, 2022

The November 3 2022 issue of Township page 2 of the Cosmos newspaper is available for viewing.

Getting your annual flu shot is more important than ever before

Influenza, “the flu”, season has begun, and Durham Region Health Department is reminding area residents to protect themselves and others by getting their annual influenza vaccine, known as the flu shot. The flu shot is safe and protects you from the influenza virus which causes a contagious respiratory illness. The vaccine is free and recommended for everyone six-months and older.

“The best way you can stop the flu is by getting your flu shot every year,” explained Dr. Robert Kyle,...

Municipal election candidates in Durham can recycle election signs

The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Sign Recycling Program provides election candidates the opportunity to recycle dedicated loads of corrugated plastic signs, free of charge following the election. Signs may be dropped off at Durham’s three waste management facilities; find one near you at durham.ca/WMF.

Wooden stakes, wire mounts, nylon zip ties, metal rings and staples must be removed from signs before delivering to the waste management facility. Candidates who are considering future campaigns...

Applications open for Durham Region’s Anti-Racism Taskforce

The Region of Durham is seeking community members who are passionate about creating an inclusive, racism-free region to apply to be a member of the Durham Region Anti-Racism Taskforce (DRART).

The mandate of DRART is to act in an advisory role to Regional Council through the Finance & Administration Committee on issues related to racism. The work of DRART will be guided by Council approved Terms of Reference.

To apply you must live or work in Durham Region and complete the online application...

Township Page October 27, 2022

The October 27, 2022 issue of Township page 2 of the Cosmos newspaper is available for viewing.