Press Releases

Notice of Bridge Work and Extended Road Closure

Effective Wednesday December 7, 2022 Due to safety concerns, the bridge on the York/Durham line, located approximately 550 metres north of Zephyr Road and crossing Mount Albert Creek, will be closed until bridge repairs are completed. The road will be closed north of Durham Road 39 in the Township of Uxbridge to south of Ravenshoe Road in the Town of East Gwillimbury. This road closure includes the bridge that was previously closed for repairs in January 2022. The detour route currently in place...

Council Highlights - November 7, 2022

Council highlights for November 7, 2022:

• Councillor Ruona thanked for his service to the communityOn behalf of Council, the Mayor thanked Councillor Gary Ruona for his service to Township residents. The Mayor presented a plaque and shared that a tree will be planted to recognize Councillor Ruona’s service on Council. Councillor Highet will be similarly recognized.

• Remembrance Day Ceremony to take place at CenotaphThe Royal Canadian Legion will host a ceremony in downtown Uxbridge on Fri. Nov...

Municipal election candidates in Durham can recycle election signs

The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Sign Recycling Program provides election candidates the opportunity to recycle dedicated loads of corrugated plastic signs, free of charge following the election. Signs may be dropped off at Durham’s three waste management facilities; find one near you at durham.ca/WMF.

Wooden stakes, wire mounts, nylon zip ties, metal rings and staples must be removed from signs before delivering to the waste management facility. Candidates who are considering future campaigns...

Region of Durham launches the Durham Greener Homes Program

The launch of the Durham Greener Homes Program will make it easier and more affordable for Durham Region residents to make energy improvements to their homes.

By empowering residents to undertake home energy renovations, the Durham Greener Homes Program will help reduce our climate impact, save Durham residents money on energy bills and create jobs in the clean energy transition.

Program participants will gain access to a home energy coach who will provide impartial expert advice throughout...

Election Engagement and Extended Hours

Clerk’s Department staff will be encouraging robust participation in the municipal election by going out to the community to connect with residents.

“We want to make participation as easy as possible. To this extent, we will be engaging residents in a variety of ways, and extending our office hours,” said Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk.

DateLocationTime

Monday September 26

Uxbridge Arena

5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.