#TOA has many ways to help #BeatTheHeat: - Recreation facilities and libraries are open as cooling centres during operating hours. - Head over to one of our pools. Learn more at ajax.ca/swimming - Cool off at one of our six splash pads! Learn more at

Beat the heat! Cool off at our splash pads, pools, Lakeview Park Beach, or air-conditioned recreation facilities. Check the Region’s posted beach closures at durham.ca/Beaches Learn more at oshawa.ca/CoolingOptions

It is HOT HOT HOT! 🌡️ 🥵 For tips on how to protect your health during extreme heat, visit durham.ca/heat

WHAT IS ALGAE? 🌱Algae are TINY, plant-like beings that occur naturally in waterbodies around the world. 🐢🐟Algae is an important food source for fish, water snails, shrimp, mayflies, turtles, salamanders, and tadpoles. 🚨WHAT IS A HARMFUL ALGAE BLOOM: The rapid growth of algae

Welcome to the first of our "Algae info series": 🌱What is algae, when is it harmful, and tips to keep your family and pets safe this summer 🌊💧 Durham Region Health Department Region of Durham Township of Scugog KawarthaConservation Ontario Nature #Algae #WaterSafety #LakeLife #SummerSafety

Are you hosting a community special event or attending one as food vendor in Durham Region? 🌭 🎡 🎥 Watch our new video to learn about requirements and tips to ensure everyone has a good time! youtu.be/ROUAwpI2gdg?fe…

Respect the rules, they are there for a reason! They help reduce accidents and maintain safe water conditions. Learn more durham.ca/RecWater

Food Recall Warning: Mon Père brand Camembert recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes durham.ca/FoodSafety

Low-Cost Rabies Clinic! Check out this upcoming local clinic for your pets hosted by Vets Around the Corner Community Veterinarian Program. 📅 Sat. Aug. 23 🕙 10am-3pm 📍 Uxbridge Arena 💲 $50+HST (rabies vaccine) and $35+HST (microchipping) durham.ca/Rabies

☀️ Planning to spend time outdoors this summer? Take precautions to protect against West Nile virus. Subscribe to our webpage to learn about West Nile and how to project yourself and your family. Visit durham.ca/WestNile

Updated beach water test results are now available in the Health Department’s online disclosure portal, Check&GO! Durham. Beaches are posted when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard. View current test results on Check&GO! Durham: durham.ca/BeachResults

Food Recall Warning: Various brands of Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate recalled due to Salmonella durham.ca/FoodSafety

Recent food recalls are linked to Salmonella. Reduce your risk of infection and learn more. Visit bit.ly/2GQ3ilX For the latest recalls, check out durham.ca/foodsafety

Children, the elderly and those who have underlying medical conditions, such as lung or heart disease are at a greater risk of health effects associated with high Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) levels. Know the best times to be active outdoors. Visit bit.ly/4dnPA6Y