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Health Department encourages parents to book eye examinations for school-aged children

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is encouraging parents of school-aged children to book an appointment for their child with a local optometrist as vision screening is an important component of a child’s visual health.

The Ontario Association of Optometrists recommends that children should have their first eye examination at six-months old, another examination between two and five-years old and, subsequently, every year thereafter. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers a...

Know an environmental hero? Nominate them today.

Environmental Advisory and Sustainability Committee seeking nominations for the Environmental Achievement Award 

Originally developed by the Watershed Advisory Committee, the Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC) is reactivating the Environmental Heroes Award project, now known as the Environmental Achievement Award, and is seeking nominations.

This award is to recognize any environmental projects or initiatives that can be related in any way to:

-       Environmental...

Road closure on Regional Road 1 in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Regional Road 1 (Concession Road 7) in the Township of Uxbridge.

When: October 7 to December 13, 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Regional Road 1 (Concession Road 7), from Regional Road 13 to Foster Drive, in Uxbridge.

Why: Road closures in place to accommodate the road reconstruction of Regional Road 1 (Concession Road 7).

Note: The Region realizes that the work may...

Road closure on Ashworth Road in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Ashworth Road in the Township of Uxbridge.

When: September 30 to October 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Ashworth Road from Concession 6 to Regional Road 1 (Concession Road 7), in Uxbridge.

Why: Road closure is in place to accommodate the road reconstruction of Regional Road 1 (Concession 7).

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make...

We want your input! Use of Accessible Taxi Survey

Municipalities, across Durham Region, have received input about a shortage of accessible taxis. This situation can make it difficult for some people to travel around the region.

The Region of Durham is committed to ensuring accessible services and programs to all residents and visitors to our region. All Durham Region Transit (DRT) buses are low floor with a front ramp to support customers using mobility devices, as well as other accessibility features required by the Accessibility for...