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Township Page September 22, 2022

The September 22 2022 issue of Township page 2 of the Cosmos newspaper is available for viewing.

Election Engagement and Extended Hours

Clerk’s Department staff will be encouraging robust participation in the municipal election by going out to the community to connect with residents.

“We want to make participation as easy as possible. To this extent, we will be engaging residents in a variety of ways, and extending our office hours,” said Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk.

DateLocationTime

Monday September 26

Uxbridge Arena

5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Health Department campaign stresses importance of reducing stigma in our community

Durham Region Health Department, in partnership with the Durham Region Opioid Task Force, is promoting a local anti-stigma campaign entitled, "People Who Use Drugs are Real People. Get Informed. Get Involved. Get Help.", to help increase the importance of addressing the damaging effects that stigma can have for members of our community.

“The opioid crisis continues to have great impact on communities across Durham region,” said Megan Green, a public health nurse with the Health Department. “It’s...

COVID-19 Moderna Spikevax Bivalent booster bookings open September 12

Durham Region Health Department will begin offering Moderna Spikevax Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to eligible individuals, as announced by the Ontario Ministry of Health.

Vulnerable populations including residents of long-term care homes and congregate settings, adults 70 and older, healthcare workers, First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals 18 and older, immunocompromised individuals 12 and older, and pregnant individuals, will be eligible to receive the bivalent vaccine as of September...

Township Bestows Honour on Resident Pat Higgins

The Township of Uxbridge is pleased to announce it has bestowed the “Order of Uxbridge” upon local resident Pat Higgins. The honour was conferred at the Fall Fair on Saturday, September 10th, and Mr. Higgins was the inaugural recipient. The Order of Uxbridge was created to recognize citizens who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the community over a number of years.

Mr. Higgins long-term service to the community inspired the award. Council unanimously endorsed Mr. Higgins as the inaugural...