Press Releases

Durham Accessibility Conference returns with focus on the power of inclusion in the workplace

Abilities Centre, in partnership with The Region of Durham, invites the business community, Durham Region employers and those interested in exploring the power of inclusion in the workplace to attend the Durham Accessibility Conference.

When: Tuesday, May 30 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is now open.

Where: This is a free virtual conference via Zoom. Register online for the Durham Accessibility Conference.

What: The theme for this year is Power of Inclusion: Moving Accessibility from...

Durham Region is eliminating paper waste collection calendars to reduce waste

As part of The Regional Municipality of Durham’sLong-term Waste Management Planto mitigate environmental impacts, paper waste collection calendars will no longer be distributed to households. Residents of the Town of Ajax, Municipality of Clarington, City of Pickering, and Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge are encouraged to download theDurham Region Waste Appor access the online collection calendar atdurham.ca/waste.

The Durham Region Waste App, available on Google Play or in the App Store...

Suspected cases of Avian Flu found in geese locally

With geese and migratory birds starting to return to the community, the Township of Uxbridge is aware of cases of birds that have died or are presumed to be infected with avian influenza (H5N1), also known as bird flu. Township of Uxbridge staff have responded to reports of geese in distress at Elgin Pond. Although avian flu hasnot been confirmed, the Municipality is taking precautions consistent with avian flu when managing the situation because avian flu has been detected in neighbouring...

Region of Durham and DRT accepting applications for the Transit Advisory Committee

The Region of Durham and Durham Region Transit (DRT) are currently accepting applications from residents in Oshawa, Scugog and Uxbridge for the Transit Advisory Committee (TAC).

The TAC is comprised of 17 members in total (16 voting and one non-voting) with representation from each area municipality. Details about membership, composition and eligibility criteria are outlined in theTerms of Reference.

When:Completed applications should be submitted to the Regional Clerk.

Where:Application formscan...

Become a Community Hero! Apply for an Uxbridge Crossing Guard Position Today.

Not all heroes wear capes…some wear high visibility vests while holding stop signs!

Crossing Guards are community heroes that play an essential role in the safety of our children and community. Walking, wheeling or cycling to school is a healthy activity and is good for our planet. The Township is currently hiring friendly, reliable adults for regular or stand-by shifts who are community-minded to make the commute to school safe, healthy and friendly.

Besides being recognized as a community hero,...