Press Releases

UXBRIDGE TOWNSHIP OFFICIALLY “BIRD FRIENDLY” AS NATURE CANADA CERTIFIES BIRD TEAM

Uxbridge, Ontario - November 18, 2024 -- Nature Canada has made it official: Uxbridge Township is now one of the country’s “Bird Friendly” cities.

Canada’s oldest national nature conservation society announced the Township’s

certification today, recognizing the efforts made by the Bird Team, Municipal Staff and Council and the local community to preserve and protect Uxbridge’s bird population. The news was greeted warmly by Mayor Dave Barton, who declared himself “thrilled.”

“This recognition...

Celebrate business and ignite inspiration with Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is proud to champion the innovators and job creators who launch businesses and drive economic growth by proclaiming November 18 to 22 Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week.

A flag raising at Durham Regional Headquarters marks the start of Do It In Durham—a week-long event series for anyone who wants to start a business, grow a business or explore entrepreneurship in Durham Region. Participants can tap into expert guidance from a diverse lineup of speakers, build...

Uxbridge Fire Hall Receives Energy Performance Award

The Township of Uxbridge Fire Hall has been recognized for its energy performance, ranking third among the Best Energy Performing Fire Stations in the Durham Greener Buildings (DGB) Program.

As part of the Township's participation in the program, the 2023 weather-normalized Energy Use Intensity (EUI) data for the Fire Hall was submitted to the DBG Program for assessment of its energy performance. To ensure accurate and fair comparisons, buildings were categorized by property type and greenhouse...

Notice of Public Meeting - Zoning By-law Amendment -Township of Uxbridge - King St Parkette

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE

NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING AN APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

This Notice is to inform you that the Township of Uxbridge has received a Zoning By-law Amendment Application which has been deemed complete in accordance with the requirements of Section 34 of the Planning Act. The Planning Committee of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge will hold a statutory public meeting to make available...

Canada Post labour disruption impact to services

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to notify residents that all incoming and outgoing mail may be affected by a potential labour disruption at Canada Post.

When: A 72-hour strike notice was issued on Tuesday, November 12, and would take effect on Friday, November 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET, should an agreement not be reached by then.

Where: A service disruption would affect all incoming and outgoing mail.

Why: In the event of a Canada Post labour disruption, the Region would...