Press Releases

New Asphalt Walkway Installation at Harold Bell Memorial Park Set to Commence

Construction of a new asphalt walkway at Harold Bell Memorial Park begins October 25th and will continue until November 1st, weather permitting.

The walkway construction will connect the new Goodwood Road sidewalk to the playground within the park, providing safer and easier access to the park’s facilities.

The park and playground facilities remain open during construction.

Are you Weather-Ready, Durham Region? Tell us!

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is considering expanding its Durham Greener Homes program to help residents reduce the impact of severe weather on their home or property. This can include reducing the impact of basement flooding, wind damage, and heat stress. We are looking for input from residents who own or rent their home to help design the program. 

The Durham Greener Homes Weather-Ready survey is part of a broader engagement strategy with local area municipalities, residents, community...

Learn about ways to reduce waste during Waste Reduction Week

How can reducing waste help you save money and protect the environment?

That’s the topic of discussion for this Waste Reduction Week (October 21 to 27). As part of celebrating Circular Economy Month, Waste Reduction Week is an opportunity to learn more about specific waste streams and the waste reduction component of a circular economy through daily themes.

Themes for this week:

• Monday, October 21 – Repair Monday
• Tuesday, October 22 – Textile Tuesday
• Wednesday, October 23 – E-Waste Wednesday
• Thursday...

Ontario Building Critical Infrastructure in Uxbridge

Ontario Building Critical Infrastructure in Uxbridge and Facilitating Revitalization of Downtown Area Total of $940,229 in funding will help create jobs and support economic growth

NEWS                                                                                                                                                                           October 18, 2024

UXBRIDGE — The Ontario government is investing $911,791 to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure in the Township of...

Brook Never Sleeps Workshop Returns Nov. 15th!

Last held in 2019, the Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC) is bringing back the Brook Never Sleeps event, last held in 2019, offering local youth a chance to explore the ecology of the Uxbridge Brook through a full-day interactive workshop.

This free, hands-on educational event, designed for youth aged 10 – 14, will take place on Friday, November 15th, from 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. – PA Day for both elementary and high school students.

Participants will engage in a variety of...