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Township Page, Cosmos May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025 issue of Township Pages of Cosmos Newspaper

Take part in Durham’s treasure hunt: Curbside Giveaway Day!

Whitby, Ontario – Curbside Giveaway Day is back to help you turn your unwanted goods into someone else’s treasure! Curbside Giveaway Day is an event organized in co-operation with the local area municipalities, where residents can place unwanted items still in good condition—clearly marked as “Free”—on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Curbside Giveaway Day, residents should bring any items that were not taken back into their homes.

When: Saturday, June 14, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Health Department celebrates World No Tobacco Day, May 31

Whitby, Ontario – May 31 is World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) and Durham Region Health Department will mark this event by reminding everyone that it’s never too late to quit smoking and bringing awareness of the harms of tobacco marketing that targets youth.

Vaping is an emerging trend among youth. As of 2020, research indicates that 17 per cent (5.2 million) of Canadians 15 years and older had tried vaping.

Researchers note that youth are at risk of becoming addicted to nicotine in e-cigarettes, as...

Two New Miyawaki-style Forests Coming to Uxbridge!

The Township of Uxbridge is proud to partner with the Rotary Club of Uxbridge to announce two new tree planting initiatives implementing the Miyawaki method, which was used to install the first mini forest at the Fields of Uxbridge last year.

A mini forest is a densely planted community of native trees and plants in a small area the size of a tennis court. Pocket forests are smaller, usually the size of a few parking spaces. These forests hold many benefits as they grow up to 10 times faster,...

Tree Debris Clean-up Update

Tree debris clean-up crews continue their diligent work in both rural and urban areas. The Township appreciates residents' cooperation and patience throughout this process.

Residents who placed storm-related debris at the curb by the April 13 deadline can expect collection to occur shortly. Please note that the curbside placement deadline has now passed, and no new debris should be placed at the roadside.

For those who missed the curbside deadline, debris may still be dropped off at the Scugog...