News

Age-Friendly Committee to Host Active Living Fair October 3rd, 2025

The Township, in partnership with the Age-Friendly Committee, is hosting an Active Living Fair for community members 55+.  Join the committee on Friday, October 3rd from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Uxbridge Seniors Centre (75 Marietta Street).

This free community event is an opportunity for older adults to explore the many ways to stay active, healthy, and engaged in Uxbridge. Whether you are looking to try a new activity or learn about public services, there are plenty of resources for...

Take part in Durham’s treasure hunt: Curbside Giveaway Day 2025!

Whitby, Ontario – Curbside Giveaway Day is back to help you turn your unwanted goods into someone else’s treasure! Curbside Giveaway Day is an event organized in co-operation with the local area municipalities, where residents can place unwanted items still in good condition—clearly marked as “Free”—on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Curbside Giveaway Day, residents should bring any items that were not taken back into their homes.

When: Saturday, September 13, from 7 a.m. to 7...

Uxbridge Updates - August 2025 Edition

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Uxbridge have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv) disease. There have now been 26 mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for the virus this season including five in Clarington, nine in Oshawa, four in Ajax, six in Pickering, one in Whitby and one in Uxbridge.

The current batch of positive mosquitoes was collected from the Health Department’s mosquito trap site located in...

Township Page, Cosmos August 28, 2025

August 28, 2025 issue of Township Pages of Cosmos Newspaper