Press Releases

Take part in Durham’s treasure hunt: Curbside Giveaway Day 2025!

Whitby, Ontario – Curbside Giveaway Day is back to help you turn your unwanted goods into someone else’s treasure! Curbside Giveaway Day is an event organized in co-operation with the local area municipalities, where residents can place unwanted items still in good condition—clearly marked as “Free”—on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Curbside Giveaway Day, residents should bring any items that were not taken back into their homes.

When: Saturday, September 13, from 7 a.m. to 7...

Uxbridge Updates - August 2025 Edition

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Uxbridge have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv) disease. There have now been 26 mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for the virus this season including five in Clarington, nine in Oshawa, four in Ajax, six in Pickering, one in Whitby and one in Uxbridge.

The current batch of positive mosquitoes was collected from the Health Department’s mosquito trap site located in...

The Township of Uxbridge Encourages Food and Monetary Donations for Hunger Action Month 2025!

Drop off non-perishable foods now through September 28 or donate online

Uxbridge and surrounding Durham Region municipalities are once again coming together this September for National Hunger Action Month to help raise awareness, food donations, and funds to fight hunger in the community and across Durham Region. 

Demand for support services is rising rapidly as food prices continue to climb, making it more important than ever to ensure that members of our community have access to the resources...

Over $7.7 Million from the Province for a New Aquatic Centre and Sports Facility

The Township of Uxbridge is pleased to announce that the provincial government has granted over $7.7 Million in funding to assist in the construction of a new pool and sports facility. Pickering-Uxbridge MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy, made the announcement today while joined by Minister of Sport, Neil Lumsden, Mayor Dave Barton, members of council, township staff and members of the community.

“Our government is proud to support communities like Uxbridge by investing in infrastructure that delivers...