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September is Hunger Action Month - Township of Uxbridge Encourages Foodbank Donations

Drop off non-perishable foods now through September 27 or donate online

Uxbridge and surrounding Durham Region municipalities are once again coming together this September for National Hunger Action Month to help raise awareness, food donations, and funds to fight hunger in the community and across Durham Region. 

The demand for services from local food banks has never been higher. Residents are encouraged to make donations to the local foodbank at Zehrs, Pharmasave and the Trail Capital Pharmacy....

Townhall's Temporary Window Retrofits Bring the Township Closer to Becoming a Bird-Friendly City!

Earlier this week, Bird Friendly Uxbridge volunteers hand-painted murals on a few of the windows at Town Hall to prevent bird collisions and halt the decline in bird populations. These murals serve as a temporary measure while the Township explores more permanent solutions. This initiative is part of the Township’s broader effort to achieve the ‘Bird Friendly City’ Certification.

In February, the Bird Friendly Uxbridge team received Council’s endorsement to apply for certification from Nature...

Township Page, Cosmos August 22, 2024

August 22, 2024 Issue of Township Page 2 of Cosmos Newspaper

Uxbridge Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Window Now Open!

The Township of Uxbridge Fire Department is hiring volunteer firefighters. Applications are currently being accepted until September 13th for interested and qualified candidates.

The role of a volunteer firefighter is both rewarding and challenging. Upon successful completion of the recruit training program, volunteer firefighters respond to a variety of emergency responses including structure fires, vehicle fires, motor vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, and public hazard incidents.

Township Page, Cosmos August 15, 2024

August 15, 2024 issue of Township Page 2 of Cosmos Newspaper