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Statement From Mayor Dave Barton Regarding Deputy Mayor Transition

On May 1, 2024, Ward 5 Councillor Todd Snooks will assume the role of Deputy Mayor, a position he will hold until February 28, 2025.  I want to thank Ward 4 Councillor Willie Popp for serving as Deputy Mayor over the last 4.5 years (November 2019 and again November 2022).

Willie did an exceptional job representing me at Committees, Events & Conferences, Meetings, and supporting our COVID-19 and EF2 tornado emergency responses.  His leadership & tireless dedication to the organization and to...

Township Page, Cosmos April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024 of Township Page 2 of Cosmos Newspaper  

Township Seeking Feedback on a Proposed Community Garden

Township Seeking Feedback on a Proposed Community Garden

The Township is seeking residents’ feedback about a proposed community garden in Uxbridge.  Residents are encouraged to complete the short online survey. The information from this survey will help the Township determine whether this project should proceed while also gaining a sense of what the community envisions for this project.

Complete the survey on-line by visiting: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WXC9NWP

Survey closes May 15th.

Call for applications to the Thriving Communities Fund

Call for applications to the Thriving Communities Fund

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is accepting applications to the Thriving Communities Fund. This fund supports local non-profit organizations with helping to prevent and/or reduce poverty for Durham Region residents.

What: The Thriving Communities Fund supports operational and/or capacity building activities that strengthen the ability to deliver key programs and services. The 2024 funding limit is up to a maximum of $50,000 per...

Compost Giveaway events are being held across the region from April 27 to June 8

Compost Giveaway events are being held across the region from April 27 to June 8

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has teamed up with the area municipalities to offer free compost to residents at special events taking place across the region.

When and where:

Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to noon

• Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
• Lakeview Park (parking lot), Kluane Avenue, Oshawa

Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to noon

• Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre (parking...