Press Releases

Upcoming closure on Regional Road 1 in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Regional Road 1 (Concession Road 7) in the Township of Uxbridge.

When: April 14 to July 9, 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Regional Road 1 (Concession Road 7), between Regional Road 13 and Foster Drive, in Uxbridge.

Why: The road closure is in place to accommodate the reconstruction of Regional Road 1 (Concession Road 7). For more information, visit durham...

Uxbridge Mayor and Council Invite Residents to Attend an Egg Hunt in Elgin Park!

The Mayor and Council of the Township of Uxbridge are excited to invite residents and their families to the Mayor and Council Egg Hunt on Friday, April 18th, at 11:00 a.m. Join them at Elgin Park for a fun-filled, family-friendly event featuring an exciting egg hunt, music, and prizes!

The event is free to attend and open to all residents. Those planning to attend are asked to register in advance to ensure there are enough goodies for everyone. 

Please register here: https://forms...

Township of Uxbridge to Deploy Resources for Ice Storm Tree Debris Cleanup

In response to the recent ice storm, the Township of Uxbridge is committed to assisting residents with storm cleanup efforts. Crews will be deployed to support tree debris removal in affected areas.

Once it is safe to do so, all properties in the Township of Uxbridge, with properties of 2 acres or less, may place ice-storm-related tree debris at the roadside for collection. The Township will be picking up, chipping, and removing debris over the coming weeks with assistance from local contractors...

Do Your Part This Earth Day – Join the Earth Day Clean-Up, Saturday, April 19th!

The Township of Uxbridge invites all residents to take action for the planet by participating in this year’s Earth Day Spring Clean-Up. Every effort counts in keeping our parks, trails, and neighbourhoods clean and green!

On Saturday, April 19th, volunteers can choose to clean parks and trails independently or join a team effort at the Uxbridge Countryside Preserve from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. This event is also a fantastic opportunity for students looking to gain volunteer hours while making a...

Scugog and Brock waste management facilities remain closed

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents that due to an ongoing power outage the following service disruptions have occurred:

• The Durham Waste Management Facility in Scugog remains closed until further notice due to a power outage. The site will reopen once power is restored.
• The Durham Waste Management Facility in Brock remains closed until further notice due to a power outage. The site will reopen once power is restored.

Temporary bins have been set up for household...