Many covid cases under scrutiny likely to be Omicron: Kyle

Durham Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Kyle, yesterday cautioned that the highly-transmissible Omicron Covid variant…

Covid-19 paid sick days extended until July 31

The Ontario government is extending its Worker Income Protection Benefit program, which provides paid sick days,…

Merck to manufacture covid antiviral drug in Whitby

The Town of Whitby  yesterday welcomed an announcement that pharmaceutical giant Merck will manufacture its Covid-19…

50+ can book covid booster shot from December 13

The Ontario government is accelerating Covid-19 vaccine booster dose eligibility to Ontarians aged 50 and over…

Omicron: No reason for alarm, but stay vigilant says Kyle

Durham Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Kyle, yesterday said vaccination is still the best defence…

Free workshop on EI, pensions, OAS programs and more

Durham Region is hosting a free virtual workshop for older adults looking to learn more about…

67% Canadians know of at least one woman abuse case: DRPS

Statistics indicate that 67 per cent of all Canadians personally know at least one woman who…

Free flu shot available to all Ontarians in November

Ontario is launching one of the largest flu immunization campaigns in the province’s history, with the…

Asymptomatic need not isolate if fully vaccinated: Kyle

Durham Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Kyle, said there is no need to self-isolate for…

Clarington announces vaccine QR code implementation

The Municipality of Clarington was the first in Durham to announce that it will be implementing…