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Fire Permits Now Available Through Permit Central

The Township of Uxbridge is pleased to announce that open air fire permits are now available online through Permit Central, the Township’s permit application platform. Some exclusions will apply. For example, oversized fire permits will still require an in-person visit to the Fire Hall at 301 Brock St. West and will require an initial site inspection and a follow up inspection every two years thereafter.

Permit Central is already being used to issue a variety of Township permits, including road...

Calling all Durham youth to become Water Warriors

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is inviting young residents to take part in its annual Water Report Cover Drawing Challenge. Durham residents aged 18 and under are encouraged to become “Water Warriors” by creating artwork that shows how they help protect water in their everyday lives.

Participants are asked to draw or paint a picture showcasing actions that help conserve and protect water, such as saving water at home or school, protecting rivers, lakes and groundwater, and...

Township Lifts Significant Weather Event Advisory, Jan. 16, 2026

Improved weather conditions have aided Township Road maintenance crews as they work to clear roads, sidewalks and parking lots. As a result, the Township is lifting the advisory of a Significant Weather Event that was declared on January 15th, 2026.

Township Page, Cosmos January 15, 2026

January 15, 2026 issue of Township Pages of Cosmos Newspaper

Brock Street Culvert Replacement Project Officially Complete

For more than 30 years, the Township has been aware that the existing culvert would need replacement. Construction of this project commenced in 2018, and the Township is now in a position to share the full financial disclosure of the largest infrastructure project it has ever undertaken. The complete cost for the Brock Street Culvert Replacement Project, including litigation and settlements, totalled $26,073,557.

While construction of the Brock Street Culvert Replacement Project concluded...