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Township Page April 27, 2023

The April 27 2023 issue of Township page 2 of the Cosmos newspaper is available for viewing.

Lane restrictions on Main Street/Concession Road 7 in Uxbridge

The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Main Street/Concession Road 7 in the Township of Uxbridge.

When: May 1 to July 28, 2023. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place daily on Main Street, Concession Road 7 (Regional Road 1), from north of Brock Street (Regional Highway 47) to south of Davis Drive, in the Township of Uxbridge.

Why: The lane restrictions will be in place for road...

Reuse, recycle or safely dispose of items no longer needed during Environment Days

Uxbridge residents are invited to donate items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal at our upcoming Environment Day:

Saturday, September 16 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Uxbridge Seniors Centre (parking lot), 75 Marietta Street in Uxbridge.

Durham Region’s Environment Days support a circular economy, a model which retains and recovers as much value as possible from resources by reusing, repairing, refurbishing, remanufacturing, or repurposing products and materials before they are...

Province Announces Plans for Provincial Park in Uxbridge

The Province of Ontario has announced it is protecting southern Ontario’s green spaces by creating the province’s first urban provincial park in the Township of Uxbridge. This proposed park in the Oak Ridges Moraine would provide opportunities for people and families to enjoy the area’s natural beauty, including hiking and birdwatching, while strengthening the long-term protection and health of local wildlife. Areas regulated as provincial parks can also contribute to scientific research and...

Weight restriction season on Regional roads ends April 24

The Regional Municipality of Durham and local area municipalities restrict the operation of motor vehicles on designated roads during the spring weight restriction season, as per the Highway Traffic Act and Regional By-law 26-2018. This affects vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle. The final day of the Regional Municipality of Durham 2023 Weight Restriction season will be April 23.

When: April 24.

Where: Signs will be removed from Regional roads where these weight...