Press Releases

Stay in the know about road construction work in Durham

Find out more about construction projects taking place in Durham Region through our Projects and Studies searchable tool. With this tool, you can find details on specific Regional public works projects planned or currently underway.

Check it out at durham.ca/WorksProjects.

To learn more about how we are making Durham roads safer visit durham.ca/VisionZero.

Do you know your responsibilities for water and sanitary service connections repairs?

Homeowners are responsible for repairing damage or breaks to the sanitary sewer service connections if damaged within one metre (three feet) from the house foundation or within the house. The Region will provide repair services for residential customers’ sewer service connections from the property line up to one metre (three feet) outside the house foundation. The Region does not provide restoration work (for lawns, gardens, or landscaping, including sprinkler systems or driveways, etc.) on private...

Uxbridge Fire Department Training with Aerial Truck Around Uxbridge

Residents may see Uxbridge’s new aerial truck in use at various locations around town as the department conducts training on the truck’s features and equipment.

Fire fighters have been training to drive and use new equipment and features on the truck since it arrived in October. The aerial truck will be at different locations around town to provide a more realistic training experience for the fire crews.

The Fire Department asks residents to respect the space required for the department to conduct...

Announcing 311: An easier way to connect with Durham Region

Customers can now connect with Durham Region by calling 311 for convenient access to information about Regional services like waste and recycling, water and sewer, and more.

Regional information is available by calling 311 within the geographical borders of Durham Region. If you are outside those borders, you can access information by calling one local number, 905-668-7711, or toll-free at 1-800-372-1102.

With 311, you don’t need to know the specific Regional department or employee you want to...

Government of Canada supports Uxbridge BIA through the Tourism Relief Fund

The Township of Uxbridge Business Improvement Area (BIA) received $100,000 grant from Central Counties Tourism through FedDev Ontario to boost economic viability of the downtown by provide a welcoming experience for visitors.  Some of the investments included rejuvenating the Brock Street Parkette, providing weekend access to public washrooms and the “Hop-on / Hop-off” trolley experience during the summer months and to once again be able to provide the “Santa Hut” to the residents of Uxbridge.

This...