Community Notices/Events

Leaf and yard waste collected weekly for the fall

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that the frequency of leaf and yard waste collection will change to weekly for the fall season in the City of Pickering, the Municipality of Clarington, the Town of Ajax, and the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge.

When: Starting the week of September 21 in Ajax and Clarington, and starting the week of September 28 in Pickering, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge, leaf and yard waste will be collected...

Winter Parking Reminder

As winter is approaching, the Township of Uxbridge is asking for your cooperation to help the snow clearing operations in our community go as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

Parking vehicles on the street in winter months can interrupt or prevent effective snow clearing operations.  Snow plow operators clear snow as close to the curb as possible (or, where no curb exists, to edge of the travelled portion of roadway), but road obstructions, like parked vehicles, prevent this job from being...

HONOUR OUR VETERANS DRIVE-BY PARADE

Nov. 8th in Elgin Park starting at 1:00pm

 

This year, COVID-19 restrictions prevent a Remembrance Service from occurring at the Cenotaph on Nov. 11th.

The Honour our Veterans Banner Committee and Uxbridge Legion Branch 170 have organized a drive-by parade to provide residents an opportunity to acknowledge and thank our veterans and remember the sacrifices made in the service of our country.

Veterans and current serving military personnel will be gathered (in a physically distanced...

Durham Region to host Waste Plan Virtual Town Hall

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to join Durham Region’s Director of Waste Management Services and other members of our Waste Management leadership team for an hour-long virtual Town Hall session on November 5.

Community members will have an opportunity to learn more about the Region’s 2021 to 2040 Long-term Waste Management Plan (Waste Plan) and to provide their input to help develop the framework for the plan.

When: Thursday, November 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: The town hall will begin...

Durham Region celebrates Waste Reduction Week October 19 to 25

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is celebrating Waste Reduction Week (WRW) from October 19 to 25 with different themes each day that emphasizes the daily actions residents can take to reduce waste and help our environment. WRW also celebrates Durham Region’s year-round programs highlighting environmental efforts and achievements while also encouraging innovative new ideas and solutions.

The themes for each day of the week are as follows: Monday focuses on circular economies;...