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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Uxbridge have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv) disease. There have now been 26 mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for the virus this season including five in Clarington, nine in Oshawa, four in Ajax, six in Pickering, one in Whitby and one in Uxbridge.

The current batch of positive mosquitoes was collected from the Health Department’s mosquito trap site located in...

Township Page, Cosmos August 28, 2025

August 28, 2025 issue of Township Pages of Cosmos Newspaper

The Township of Uxbridge Encourages Food and Monetary Donations for Hunger Action Month 2025!

Drop off non-perishable foods now through September 28 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. 

Demand for support services is rising rapidly as food prices continue to climb, making it more important than ever to ensure that members of our community have access to the resources...

Over $7.7 Million from the Province for a New Aquatic Centre and Sports Facility

The Township of Uxbridge is pleased to announce that the provincial government has granted over $7.7 Million in funding to assist in the construction of a new pool and sports facility. Pickering-Uxbridge MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy, made the announcement today while joined by Minister of Sport, Neil Lumsden, Mayor Dave Barton, members of council, township staff and members of the community.

“Our government is proud to support communities like Uxbridge by investing in infrastructure that delivers...

How simple painted bars on Durham Roads help reduce speeding

If you’re traveling around Durham, you may start noticing horizontal white lines painted in the middle of your lane. So, what are they for, and how do they work?

These lines are known as optical bars, and they give drivers the perception they are going too fast or speeding up. Essentially, the space between the markings reduces over the length of the area where the lines are painted, giving the illusion of increased travel speed, which encourages motorists to slow down as the spacing narrows.