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Let’s all work together to keep motorcyclists safe

Motorcycle season is here! Motorcyclists are at high risk of sustaining injury in a collision. Approximately 63 per cent of motorcycle collisions result in an injury or fatality. All road users share responsibility in keeping motorcyclists safe.

 Tips for motorcyclists:

• Inspect your bike before every ride.
• Wear appropriate safety gear.
• Stay calm and alert when riding.
• Pay attention to surroundings.
• Obey traffic laws.

 Tips for drivers of other vehicles:

• Check mirrors and the surrounding area. Motorcycles...

Medical Priority Dispatch System launches in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – Starting today, the Region of Durham Paramedic Services (RDPS) and Oshawa Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC) are implementing the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) to enhance how 9-1-1 medical emergencies are assessed and how paramedic services are deployed in the region.

With MPDS, people calling 9-1-1 will be asked more detailed questions by Ambulance Communications Officers to accurately determine the nature and urgency of the medical emergency. This will...

Join the Trails Committee and the Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park for Guided Trail Walks!

The Township of Uxbridge Trails Committee, in collaboration with the Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park, is launching a brand-new series of guided trail walks this summer!

There are 3 guided walks planned, each with their own theme. Dates, times, and descriptions of each walk are provided below:

• Tree ID – Tuesday, June 3rd from 1:00-2:30 pm at the Uxbridge Countryside Preserve
  • Learn ways to identify trees by their bark, branching, buds and colouring
• Trail of the Ice Giants: Uncovering the Secrets of the...

COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING AN APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE

NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING AN APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

This Notice is to inform you that the Township of Uxbridge has received a Zoning By-law Amendment Application which has been deemed complete in accordance with the requirements of Section 34 of the Planning Act. The Planning Committee of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge will hold a statutory public meeting to make available...

Help the Township of Uxbridge WIN $100,000 During the ParticipACTION Community Challenge this June!

This June, the Township of Uxbridge is participating in the national ParticipACTION Community Challenge, an annual initiative that encourages Canadians to get active in a friendly competition to crown Canada’s Most Active Community.

Communities across the country will track their physical activity levels throughout the month of June. The most active community will earn the title and a grand prize of $100,000 to invest in local physical activity and sport programs. Additional prizes ranging from...