West Nile Virus detected again, this time in Oshawa

Durham Region Health Department has confirmed that adult mosquitoes collected in Oshawa have tested positive for…

Residents warned about toxic Wild Parsnip and Cow Parsnip

Residents are being warned that Wild Parsnip and Cow Parsnip are now flowering in the area.…

Swim Alert: Blue-green algae confirmed in Lake Scugog

The Durham Region Health Department has issued a Blue-Green Algae Advisory for the eastern shore of…

First West Nile virus batch detected in Durham

Durham Region Health Department has confirmed that adult mosquitoes collected in Clarington have tested positive for…

Ajax invests $50k of gaming revenue to aid dementia services

The Town of Ajax has announced a $50,000 contribution to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region…

Stay Alert: Durham Region heat warning is not lifted

Durham Region is facing its first heat event of the year, with forecasted temperatures expected to…

Most not guarding against Lyme, WNV: Durham Health

Durham Region Health Department has released a new report highlighting the growing health threat posed by…

Rescue pilots fly Oshawa cat to Saskatoon for specialized care

Earlier this month, a medically fragile sphynx cat named Seraphina completed a two-day journey across provinces—from…

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality warning for Durham

Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for Pickering, Oshawa, and southern Durham, warning…

Caution urged after measles case visits Durham ribfest, movie

The Durham Region Health Department is alerting residents to potential measles exposure at several Ajax locations…