Press Releases

Residents are invited to take part in the Region’s Curbside Giveaway Day on May 4

Building on the success of last year’s event, the Curbside Giveaway Day is back. Curbside Giveaway Day is an event organized in co-operation with the local area municipalities, where residents can place unwanted items in good condition—clearly marked as “Free”—on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Giveaway Day, residents return unclaimed items to their home.

Saturday, May 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

How to participate:

• Check out the full list of acceptable and unacceptable items.
• Mark...

Statement From Mayor Dave Barton Regarding Deputy Mayor Transition

On May 1, 2024, Ward 5 Councillor Todd Snooks will assume the role of Deputy Mayor, a position he will hold until February 28, 2025.  I want to thank Ward 4 Councillor Willie Popp for serving as Deputy Mayor over the last 4.5 years (November 2019 and again November 2022).

Willie did an exceptional job representing me at Committees, Events & Conferences, Meetings, and supporting our COVID-19 and EF2 tornado emergency responses.  His leadership & tireless dedication to the organization and to...

Township Seeking Feedback on a Proposed Community Garden

Township Seeking Feedback on a Proposed Community Garden

The Township is seeking residents’ feedback about a proposed community garden in Uxbridge.  Residents are encouraged to complete the short online survey. The information from this survey will help the Township determine whether this project should proceed while also gaining a sense of what the community envisions for this project.

Complete the survey on-line by visiting: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WXC9NWP

Survey closes May 15th.

Proceed with caution through construction zones

Proceed with caution through construction zones

The number of construction projects increases as the weather warms up. To protect the safety of workers, other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, all drivers are reminded to slow down and proceed with caution through construction zones or areas where workers are present.

Drivers are also reminded that speed limits are reduced in construction zones, and fines are doubled when workers are present.

For more information on current and upcoming...

Street Sweeping Set to Commence

The Township is preparing to commence annual street sweeping, which is expected to take 6-8 weeks, weather permitting. During this time, please try to avoid on-street parking.  

Please be advised that there will be no special pick-up for sand left in piles or in pails. We ask that sand is left on the roads. Residents are permitted to rake any sand that has accumulated on boulevards into curbs or gutters prior to the sweeping of the streets. A secondary sweep of missed areas due to parked cars will...