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Township Page, Cosmos July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025 issue of Township Pages of Cosmos Newspaper

Township of Uxbridge Launches new Online Permit System for Public Works Applications

The Township of Uxbridge is pleased to announce the launch of Permit Central, a new online permit registration system for a variety of public works permit applications including:

•             Event in Right-of-Way Permit •             Municipal Consent •             Oversize/Overweight Load Trip Permit •             Road Entrance Permit •             Road Occupancy Permit

Permit Central is an efficient, accessible, and intuitive platform for users seeking permits. Permit Central simplifies the...

The Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter Receives Another Major Donation!

The Councils of Uxbridge and Scugog joined staff from the Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter on July 12th to announce a significant donation supporting the new animal shelter project.

The Estate of Marlyn Ruth Rennie has contributed an additional $84,579, bringing her total donations to $1,100,674 since the fall of 2023. These generous contributions directly support the development of the new animal shelter.

The Townships of Uxbridge and Scugog thank Marlyn Ruth Rennie, her family, and friends for...

Drivers reminded to leave one metre of space when passing or driving alongside cyclists

Whitby, Ontario – A little space makes a big difference. Durham Region reminds drivers to leave at least one metre of space between their vehicle and bicycles on the road to help improve safety for all road users. Through Durham Vision Zero, we work with road safety partners to create safer roads and reduce collisions, road fatalities and injuries with the goal of zero people killed or injured on Durham roads.

According to the Highway Traffic Act drivers must leave at least one metre of space when...

Fire Ban Issued for Uxbridge

Due to extreme heat and dry weather, the Township of Uxbridge has imposed a fire ban on all open-air burning effectively immediately. Open flames at this time risk causing serious damage to property and the environment.  

No new fire permits will be issued until the ban is lifted. 

Open air burning includes the use of burn barrels, outdoor fireplaces, and cooking fires, as well as fires in pits. Portable outdoor fire appliances are not approved for use in Uxbridge at any time. Residents may still...