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Durham Region recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility

The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham; and the Mayors of the Town of Ajax, Township of Brock, Municipality of Clarington, City of Oshawa, City of Pickering, Township of Scugog, Township of Uxbridge and Town of Whitby:

"March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to recognizing the many achievements of transgender, Two-Spirit and non-binary people; and to celebrate their...

Township of Uxbridge Approves 2023/2024 Operating Budget and 10 Year Capital Investment Plan

The Township of Uxbridge’s 2023/2024 Operating Budget and 10 Year Capital Investment Plan were approved by the Finance Committee on February 2nd, 2023 after an in-depth review and considerable deliberations by the Finance Committee over the past few months. Council adopted the 2023/2024 Budget based on the recommendation of the Finance Committee, at the Council Meeting on February 27, 2023.

The Township’s 2023 Budget consists of operating expenditures of $20.6 million and capital expenditures of...

Township Page March 30, 2023

TheMarch 30 2023 issueof Township page 2 of the Cosmos newspaper is available for viewing.

Township of Uxbridge Marriage Licence Application Moves On-line

Marriage licence applications in the Township of Uxbridge have moved on-line with the introduction of an electronic marriage licence application system, launched March 28th.  

The new on-line application system, which is funded by the Provincial Government’s Municipal Modernization Fund, will enhance applicant’s ability to apply for a marriage licence. The new system will: 

• Streamline in-person appointments  
• Offer applicants the convenience of applying anywhere at anytime  
• Eliminate time...

Township of Uxbridge Receives Provincial Funding for Derecho Disaster Recovery

The Ontario government has announced provincial disaster recovery funding for the municipalities that experienced the May 2022 derecho that moved across southern Ontario with winds up to 195 km/hr. The Township of Uxbridge was left with extensive property and infrastructure damage, months’ worth of recovery, and rendered numerous homes inhabitable and at least 9,000 homes without power. 

Uxbridge has been advised by the province the Township will receive up to $881,000, to provide financial...