Eyesight tends to change quietly. Most people do not notice the shift until they are holding…
Category: Health & Safety
The growing demand for medical alert devices with no contracts or hidden charges
Medical alert devices are safety devices that have gained significance for several seniors who wish to retain their…
MTO asked to protect crash site responders with ‘blockers’
Following two horrific incidents last October and November of vehicles – including a truck in one…
West Nile Virus found in Oshawa, Ajax mosquito batches
A batch of adult mosquitoes collected in Oshawa have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV)…
Clarington donates additional land to Marigold Hospice Care
The Municipality of Clarington has announced that it has donated additional land to Marigold Hospice Care…
Season’s first mosquito batch tests positive for West Nile Virus
Durham Region Health Department yesterday said it has received notification that a batch of adult mosquitoes…
Orange Alert for air quality continues, programs closed
Even as smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario is continuing to cause poor air quality and…
Air Quality: Durham goes in for zero tolerance burn ban
Almost all municipalities Durham have announced a burn ban even as the region’s Health Department issued…
Yellow Heat Warning: Southern Durham may swelter at 37°C
Environment Canada issued a yellow warning for heat at 6:40pm yesterday forecasting maximum temperatures of up…
Several collection staff hurt by sharp objects in waste
Durham Region is reminding residents to keep the health and safety of waste collection workers in…