Press Releases

Election Compliance Audit Committee Townships of Brock, Uxbridge and Scugog

The Townships of Brock, Scugog, and Uxbridge are requesting applications from interested members of the public to serve on the Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026 Municipal Election. This committee, consisting of three (3) members, will serve all three (3) municipalities for the term of November 15, 2026, to November 14, 2030.
 
Ideally, membership on the Compliance Audit Committee shall be comprised of one (1) member of the public from each municipality to serve all three (3) municipalities.
 

Waste Management Facility holiday schedule changes

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the Regional Waste Management Facilities (WMF) in Brock, Scugog and Oshawa and the Household Special Waste Depot in Clarington will have revised days of operation during the holiday season.

When:

• Thursday, December 25 – Closed
• Friday, December 26 – Closed
• Saturday, December 27 – Closed
• Sunday, December 28 – Closed (Closed on Sundays)
• Monday, December 29 – Closed (Closed on Mondays)
• Tuesday, December 30 – Open 8 a.m. to 4 p...

Warming Centre Open to the Public

With colder temperatures, the Township of Uxbridge advises residents that they are welcome to visit the Uxbridge Public Library ( 9 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge) during the following hours of operation:

• Uxbridge Public Library – 9 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

For those seeking additional support, please contact Durham Region by calling 311 or visiting www.durham...

Cold Weather Alert Expanded to South Durham

A Cold Weather Alert was issued yesterday for North Durham, that remains in effect. 
Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Durham Region Health Department is expanding the Cold Weather Alert for South weather zone that will be in effect overnight tonight into tomorrow morning.

Cold Weather Alerts are issued when the temperature is forecasted to reach -15 degrees Celsius or colder, and/or when the wind chill is forecasted to reach -20 or colder, and when weather conditions...

Winter Parking, Snow Clearing and Driving Tips

With the colder months upon us, it is important to review these winter rules, responsibilities, and safety tips to ensure you are prepared for another winter season.

Winter Parking Reminders:

Overnight parking is not permitted on Township streets between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., from November 1 to April 1. Vehicles may be ticketed in this timeframe regardless of the weather conditions.

Vehicles parked on the streets while sanding or snow clearing is underway may be ticketed. Parked cars can...