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Waste collection changes over the holiday season 2025

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to inform residents in the City of Pickering, the Town of Ajax, the Municipality of Clarington, and the townships of Brock, Uxbridge and Scugog of changes to curbside waste collection dates due to the holidays.

When: Waste collection scheduled for Thursday, December 25 will be moved to the following day. This shift will continue with Friday, December 26 collection being moved to Saturday, December 27. Collection will also be shifted...

Warming Centre Open to the Public

With colder temperatures, the Township of Uxbridge advises residents that they are welcome to visit the Uxbridge Public Library ( 9 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge) during the following hours of operation:

• Uxbridge Public Library – 9 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

For those seeking additional support, please contact Durham Region by calling 311 or visiting www.durham...

Cold Weather Alert Expanded to South Durham

A Cold Weather Alert was issued yesterday for North Durham, that remains in effect. 
Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Durham Region Health Department is expanding the Cold Weather Alert for South weather zone that will be in effect overnight tonight into tomorrow morning.

Cold Weather Alerts are issued when the temperature is forecasted to reach -15 degrees Celsius or colder, and/or when the wind chill is forecasted to reach -20 or colder, and when weather conditions...

Township Page, Cosmos December 4, 2025

December 4, 2025 issue of Township Pages of Cosmos Newspaper

Winter Parking, Snow Clearing and Driving Tips

With the colder months upon us, it is important to review these winter rules, responsibilities, and safety tips to ensure you are prepared for another winter season.

Winter Parking Reminders:

Overnight parking is not permitted on Township streets between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., from November 1 to April 1. Vehicles may be ticketed in this timeframe regardless of the weather conditions.

Vehicles parked on the streets while sanding or snow clearing is underway may be ticketed. Parked cars can...