Press Releases

Durham Region Transit Launches New 605 Route in Uxbridge

In-town bus route provides continual service to popular locations

Effective Tuesday, January 2, 2024, Durham Region Transit launched the new 605 route operating in Uxbridge. The new route was launched based on ridership data from the On-Demand service and on feedback received from public consultation in Uxbridge.

The new 605 route improves reliability and increases public transit options for Uxbridge residents.

The new 605 route circulates around town and goes to the Preserve Shopping District on...

Settlement Reached in Bridgebrook Application

Bridgebrook Corporation (The Applicant), is the owner of undeveloped lands approximately 40 hectares in size, located in the northern portion of the Uxbridge Urban Area between Concession Road 6 and Centre Road, generally north of Bolton Drive, municipally known as 7370 Centre Road.

The Applicant submitted applications on April 9, 2021, to amend the Region’s Official Plan, the Township’s Official Plan, and the Township’s Zoning By-law, as well as for approval of a draft plan of subdivision. The...

Township of Uxbridge Highlights Key 2023 Accomplishments

The Township of Uxbridge had a productive year in 2023 and has prepared a short video highlighting the Township’s annual achievements.

The video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/06mTimN9MLw

Additional accomplishments are documented in CAO Report 01/24 A Year in Review- Accomplishments by Department.

Uxbridge Receives Energy Efficiency Achievement Award for Ice Re-surfacing Project

The Township of Uxbridge has received an Energy Efficiency Achievement Award from Enbridge for its ice resurfacing upgrade project.

The Township implemented REALice technology in 2023 to save costs and reduce energy usage. REALice is designed specifically for ice rinks and treats the water used for ice resurfacing, eliminating the need for hot water when building and resurfacing ice.

With no water heating, there is reduced gas consumption (BTUs) and reduced electric consumption (kWh), as brine...

Film Durham. Your locations. Their next film.

Are you interested in listing your property as a potential filming location in the Film Durham and Ontario Creates Digital Location Libraries? If so, the Durham Region Film Commission (Film Durham) and municipal film offices are offering a Locations Seminar for homeowners and businesses in the region to learn about hosting a film or television production, to be held on February 29, 2024 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site, McLaughlin Room (Carriage House) located at 270...