Press Releases

Township Warns Public Against Stealing Street Signs 

Reward offered for information leading to charges 

A rash of missing street signs has prompted the Township of Uxbridge to issue a warning, “Stealing a street sign is a felony, and you will be charged”. Over the past few months, nearly 40 street name signs have gone missing in the Township of Uxbridge. The estimated cost to the Municipality to replace these signs is approximately $15,000 and the amount is increasing daily.  

An increase of sign thefts may be attributed to a social media challenge to...

Planks Lane Reconstruction to Continue through September 2023

Township of Uxbridge Public Works Department Notice 

On-going construction on Planks Lane will continue until the end of September. The road and the sidewalk will be closed on Planks Lane between Main St. and Marietta St.  

Families heading back to school at Joseph Gould Public School or Uxbridge Secondary School will need to plan their routes to school. Planks Lane adjacent to each school can be accessed from Marietta St., 3rd Ave., or from Nelkydd Lane. All other driving and walking routes to and...

Prioritize connections to improve your health

Durham Region Health Department is encouraging residents to prioritize meaningful connections to support their physical and mental health.

“Research shows that the power of connection is important to our well-being. Connection can take many forms: connection to yourself, connection to family and friends, and connection to your community,” says Keith Rew, public health nurse. “We know that the past few years have contributed to feelings of isolation and loneliness. The task of rebuilding...

Durham Region provides tips to keep wildlife out of your waste

The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents of tips to help keep wildlife out of your garbage, green bin and recycling boxes. Here are some ways to keep animals and bugs away:

Storage and Set-out

• Store your garbage, green bin and recycling boxes inside a garage or shed if possible, or away from fences and rails that can be easily climbed by animals.
• If you store your green bin outside and are worried the latch is not enough to keep the animals out, try using bungee cords or...

Region to open new facility to help address community need

The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“More people in our community are experiencing homelessness than ever before and the need is outpacing our ability to provide support. There are almost 300 people on the By-Name list. The By-Name List is a list of people currently experiencing homelessness, who provide consent to receive supports, and are engaged with the support system. We believe...