Press Releases

Join Durham Region’s Bike Month celebrations

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, in partnership with area municipalities and community partners, invites residents to celebrate Bike Month by taking part in a series of fun and educational cycling activities throughout the region. From June 1 to 30, residents are encouraged to explore Durham’s unique landscapes and scenic trails while practising safe cycling.

When: June 1 to 30.

Where: Visit durham.ca/BikeMonth to register for interactive and fun local contests including taking the Bike Month...

From Mayor Dave’s Desk: May 2025 e-Newsletter

From Mayor Dave’s Desk: May 2025 e-Newsletter  This edition is jam-packed with information about Uxbridge’s participation in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge for a chance to win $100,000, recreation events taking place this June, and departmental updates from across Township facilities!  Not yet signed up? Subscribe here!  Mayor Dave’s Video:  https://gqr.sh/CcbT    In this month’s video, Mayor Dave discusses ParticipACTION, updates around the Fields of Uxbridge and answers residents’ questions....

Health Department celebrates World No Tobacco Day, May 31

Whitby, Ontario – May 31 is World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) and Durham Region Health Department will mark this event by reminding everyone that it’s never too late to quit smoking and bringing awareness of the harms of tobacco marketing that targets youth.

Vaping is an emerging trend among youth. As of 2020, research indicates that 17 per cent (5.2 million) of Canadians 15 years and older had tried vaping.

Researchers note that youth are at risk of becoming addicted to nicotine in e-cigarettes, as...

Two New Miyawaki-style Forests Coming to Uxbridge!

The Township of Uxbridge is proud to partner with the Rotary Club of Uxbridge to announce two new tree planting initiatives implementing the Miyawaki method, which was used to install the first mini forest at the Fields of Uxbridge last year.

A mini forest is a densely planted community of native trees and plants in a small area the size of a tennis court. Pocket forests are smaller, usually the size of a few parking spaces. These forests hold many benefits as they grow up to 10 times faster,...

Tree Debris Clean-up Update

Tree debris clean-up crews continue their diligent work in both rural and urban areas. The Township appreciates residents' cooperation and patience throughout this process.

Residents who placed storm-related debris at the curb by the April 13 deadline can expect collection to occur shortly. Please note that the curbside placement deadline has now passed, and no new debris should be placed at the roadside.

For those who missed the curbside deadline, debris may still be dropped off at the Scugog...