Press Releases

Province Approves Disaster Relief Funding for Eligible Uxbridge Residents

The Province of Ontario has activated theDisaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program for Township of Uxbridgeresidents who qualify.

This program can help property owners/tenants recover costs after a natural disaster including:

• clean up expenses
• costs to repair or replace essential property
• basic emergency expenses

You can apply if the affected property is in theactivation areaand if you are in one of the following categories:

• small owner-operated businesses

• small owner-operated farms

Yard waste collection delays continue

The Regional Municipality of Durham continues to experience yard waste collection delays in the Town of Ajax, Township of Brock, Municipality of Clarington, City of Pickering, Township of Scugog and Township of Uxbridge. Collection delays are expected to continue until the end of the year or until further notice.

There is an industry-wide labour shortage of truck drivers across Canada, which has impacted the Region’s contractors who provide waste collection services. This in addition to other factors...

Whitchurch Stouffville Legacy Fund Supports Uxbridge Storm Relief

Whitchurch-Stouffville has stepped up in a big way to support Uxbridge residents impacted by the Tornado on May 21st. Mayor Dave Barton, and Uxbridge Rotarian Ron Hunter were in Stouffville on June 10th to accept a cheque from Whitchurch-Stouffville Legacy Fund (WSLF) Board of Directors for $25,000 for Tornado relief efforts.  

“It is hard to express our appreciation and gratitude for your support”, stated Uxbridge Mayor Dave Barton.” We have always enjoyed a collegial and productive relationship...

Upcoming E-mobility demo at Regional Headquarters

Staff from Durham Region’s Planning and Economic Development Department and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team are hosting an e-scooter and e-bike demo to educate attendees on the use of E-mobility devices, rules, regulations and safety tips outlined in the new Regional Electric Kick Scooter By-law, on June 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The E-mobility demo will take place at Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON L1A 6A3, in the northwest parking lot. Regional...

Applications for Cancellation/Reduction/Refund of Municipal Taxes being Accepted

Due to the recent weather event that occurred in the Township of Uxbridge on May 21st, 2022, damage may have been sustained to building(s) or structure(s) on your property, rendering them damaged or unusable for the purposes for which they were used immediately prior to the weather event. Section 357 of the Municipal Act includes a clause that upon submitting an Application Form for Cancellation/Reduction/Refund of Taxes under Section 357 or 358 of the Municipal Act (“Application Form”) to the Township,...