Press Releases

Uxbridge Fire Department urges residents to make sure their smoke alarms are working

The theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2024 is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”

 The Uxbridge Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week (FPW) campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.

According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent)....

Indoor Walking Trail Opens Nov. 4th!

With the winter months approaching, many residents look forward to staying active while at the same time staying warm. The Township of Uxbridge offers an indoor walking trail at Uxbridge Secondary School on Monday and Wednesday evenings to provide a safe and accessible fitness opportunity throughout the winter season. Strollers and mobility devices are welcome.

The walking trail is open between 6:00p.m.- 8:00p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays except for holidays and school closures.

Participants can...

Eligible residents can get help accessing benefits at the Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs

Whitby, Ontario – Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs will be available across Durham Region this fall to support residents with accessing benefits that may put money in their pockets.

Why: Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs can help eligible residents to:

• Learn about benefits they may be eligible for.
• Get or replace government identification, such as Social Insurance Numbers (SINs) and Birth Certificates. For a SIN, residents must bring a primary ID and a second form of government ID to the Hub; for...

Health Department encourages parents to book eye examinations for school-aged children

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is encouraging parents of school-aged children to book an appointment for their child with a local optometrist as vision screening is an important component of a child’s visual health.

The Ontario Association of Optometrists recommends that children should have their first eye examination at six-months old, another examination between two and five-years old and, subsequently, every year thereafter. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers a...

Know an environmental hero? Nominate them today.

Environmental Advisory and Sustainability Committee seeking nominations for the Environmental Achievement Award 

Originally developed by the Watershed Advisory Committee, the Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC) is reactivating the Environmental Heroes Award project, now known as the Environmental Achievement Award, and is seeking nominations.

This award is to recognize any environmental projects or initiatives that can be related in any way to:

-       Environmental...