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Trailhead Parking Revenues to Sustain Trails and Local Amenities  

With over 300km of trails, Uxbridge is designated the Trail Capital of Canada. The trail system within the Township of Uxbridge sees over 100,000 visitors annually and this number is predicted to grow. With the increase in trail traffic, it has become more difficult for the municipality, landowners, land managers, and volunteer groups to keep up with the pace and costs of necessary maintenance, visitor amenities and services, and trail rescue services/equipment. The Trail Sustainability Project...

Council Highlights - June 27, 2022

Council highlights - June 27, 2022:

• Climate Adaptation and Transition Committee Presents Annual ReportCouncil heard a deputation from Robert Brown and Fly Freeman who shared their first Annual Report and presentation from the Climate Adaptation and Transition Committee.
• North House Reports on Poverty and Homelessness in North DurhamNorth House presented statistics and facts about poverty and homelessness in North Durham and from Uxbridge specifically. North House advocated for more rental and...

Township Page June 29, 2022

The June 29 2022 issue of Township Pages 2, 3 and 7 of the Cosmos newspaper is available for viewing.

Township of Uxbridge Ends State of Emergency; Rebuilding Continues

The Township of Uxbridge has officially ended the State of Emergency that was put into effect on May 21st when an EF2 Tornado caused extensive damage across the municipality. Rebuilding and restoration continue in Uxbridge to recover from the storm.

The Township has maintained the State of Emergency after the tornado while the Municipality and its residents were receiving recovery services from various levels of Government and 3rd party agencies.

The Township is grateful for the extensive...

Committee of Council Highlights - June 20, 2022

Committee of Council highlights for June 20, 2022:

• Township Auditor Presents Audit ReportsCommittee received a summary of audit reports for the Consolidated Financial Statements , and Trust Funds
• Township Updates Master Fire PlanCommittee heard a presentation on the process to update the Fire M aster Plan. The revised Fire Plan, when adopted, will guide the Fire Department and Township in making decisions for the next 10 years relating to staffing, fire safety, equipment, station needs and associated...