Press Releases

National AccessAbility Week May 25th- 31st

The Township of Uxbridge has proclaimed the week of May 25th to 31st, National AccessAbility week. Every year, Canada observes National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) to honour the valuable contributions of individuals living with disabilities and to highlight efforts aimed at identifying, eliminating, and preventing obstacles to inclusion and accessibility throughout the country.

Throughout the week the Accessibility Advisory Committee will be hosting and engaging in NAAW events, including Red Shirt...

Sidewalk Inspections Underway in the Township of Uxbridge May 2025

During the week of May 12th a contractor for the Township of Uxbridge will be assessing the condition of local sidewalks. The contractor will be looking for uneven or broken sections of sidewalk and identifying those which pose a trip hazard or other adverse conditions.

The contractor will be using a golf-cart to conduct the inspection, and may mark portions of the sidewalk with spray paint.

The results of the inspection will be used to create a maintenance plan for problem sidewalk areas.

Township Announces Relocation of “Spirit Bear” Sculpture

After today, community members may notice a change outside Town Hall. The “Spirit Bear” sculpture, which has stood outside the building since 2008, is being relocated.

Created by the late artist Gerd Untermann during a 2008 sculpture symposium alongside artists Fly Freeman and Wynn Walters, Spirit Bear has been a longstanding piece of public art in the community for over 15 years.

Despite ongoing conservation efforts, the sculpture has continued to deteriorate due to exposure to the elements. At...

Improving the sightline for drivers making left turns

Whitby, Ontario – Turning left at busy intersections just got easier. Durham Region is redesigning designated intersections to incorporate Positive Offset Left Turns (POLTs) as part of the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. POLTs move the left-turn lanes farther to the left, so drivers trying to turn left can see oncoming traffic better and avoid blocking each other’s view.

Where: POLTs can be found at intersections throughout Durham Region, with plans to introduce more in the...

Crossrides allow cyclists to cross the street without dismounting

As part of Durham Vision Zero, crossrides have been installed along multi-use path routes at intersections throughout the region.

A crossride is a dedicated space at an intersection where cyclists can legally ride their bicycle through the intersection without dismounting. Crossrides are identified by unique pavement markings and may be located beside a pedestrian crosswalk or on its own. Crossrides can be combined with a crosswalk to save space, which is called a mixed crossride.

At signalized...