Press Releases

Keeping our community warm: winter support for those without shelter

Whitby, Ontario – As temperatures drop, health risks increase for people experiencing homelessness. Cold exposure can cause frostbite, hypothermia and trench foot, and can make existing health problems—like heart and lung disease—worse.

To help protect people without a place to stay, the Region of Durham has a Winter Warming Plan. From December 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, there are warming locations open across Durham region. Transportation support is available through the Durham Region Outreach...

Township Lifts Significant Weather Event Advisory, Dec. 1st, 2025

Improved weather conditions have aided Township Road maintenance crews as they work to clear roads, sidewalks and parking lots. As a result, the Township is lifting the advisory of a Significant Weather Event that was declared on November 28th.

Drivers and pedestrians are still urged to be cautious as there are localized accumulations of melt water and the potential for icy conditions. Please drive according to the road conditions. ​

Township Declares Significant Weather Event Due to Heavy Snow Accumulation Nov 28 2025

Based on the heavy snowfall and high winds creating white-out conditions, the Township wishes to advise residents that roads may be snow covered and slippery. Residents are asked to drive according to the weather conditions. 

Roads, sidewalks and parking lots will be cleared as soon as crews are able to address them. 

Thank-you for your patience during the snow clearing operations. Please assist our work crews by refraining from on-street parking to enable plows to go down the street and...

UXBRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Township of Uxbridge Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Committee’s call for nominations for it’s Environmental Achievement Award.

This award is to recognize any environmental projects or initiatives that can be related in any way to: environmental protection, restoration or enhancement, energy conservation/carbon footprint reduction, or initiatives that promote sustainability.

Nominations are open to any individual, group, club, corporation or organization that...

Township of Uxbridge Recognized as a Top Performer in the 2024 Durham Greener Buildings Awards

The Township of Uxbridge is pleased to announce that it has been recognized among Durham Region’s top performers in the 2024 Durham Greener Buildings (DGB) program.

Durham Greener Buildings recently reviewed the 2023–2024 data for all Broader Public Sector buildings participating in the DGB Challenge. The Township of Uxbridge’s facilities were evaluated for environmental performance, and Uxbridge has been commended for its notable achievements in reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas...