Press Releases

Get your 2026 Super Pet Calendar Today!

The 2026 Super Pet Calendar is now available for purchase. These calendars will make for an adorable gift for the holidays or also a great item to have around the house.

By getting a super pet calendar, not only do you get to enjoy cute pictures of local pets all year long, but you are also supporting a great cause. Proceeds from calendars will go towards supporting vital services for animals that visit the Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter. These proceeds will ensure animals receive the necessary...

Aquatic and Sports Complex Development Set to Begin

The Township of Uxbridge is pleased to announce that the next phase of the Aquatic and Sports Complex project is now underway. The contract for the design-build has been formally awarded, and preliminary work is scheduled to begin soon. Further updates will be shared as the project progresses.

Construction is projected to be completed, with the facility opening to the public by March 2027.  The construction will follow a phased approach, and throughout this period, the existing pool will remain...

Township Launches Forest Therapy Trail

The Township of Uxbridge’s Parks and Trails Department invites community members to explore the new self-guided Forest Therapy Trail, a brand-new walk designed to promote mindfulness and well-being.

The Forest Therapy Trail is a self-guided experience that leads visitors on a journey through Elgin Park, helping them connect with the natural world around them. Forest Therapy is the practice of spending intentional time in nature, with an emphasis on engaging the senses and appreciating its...

Township of Uxbridge CAO Kristi Honey Named One of Canada’s Most Powerful Women

October 30, 2025 – The Township of Uxbridge is proud to share that Chief Administrative Officer Kristi Honey has been named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN).

The annual WXN awards celebrate extraordinary women across the country whose leadership, innovation, and impact are transforming industries, organizations, and communities. Kristi Honey is recognized among this year’s honourees for her bold vision, strategic leadership, and...

When the Clocks Change So Should the Batteries in Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm 2025

On November 2, 2025, clocks will fall back one hour at 2am. With the time change, the Uxbridge Fire Department recommends that residents not only change their clocks, but also their batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

For your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to work efficiently the batteries must be replaced for new ones at least once a year. Changing your batteries during the time change is an easy way to remember and stay on track of when you last changed your batteries.

Smoke...