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Join Durham Region’s Bike Month celebrations

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, in partnership with area municipalities and community partners, invites residents to celebrate Bike Month by taking part in a series of fun and educational cycling activities throughout the region. From June 1 to 30, residents are encouraged to explore Durham’s unique landscapes and scenic trails while practising safe cycling.

When: June 1 to 30.

Where: Visit durham.ca/BikeMonth to register for interactive and fun local contests including taking the Bike Month...

From Mayor Dave’s Desk: May 2025 e-Newsletter

From Mayor Dave’s Desk: May 2025 e-Newsletter  This edition is jam-packed with information about Uxbridge’s participation in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge for a chance to win $100,000, recreation events taking place this June, and departmental updates from across Township facilities!  Not yet signed up? Subscribe here!  Mayor Dave’s Video:  https://gqr.sh/CcbT    In this month’s video, Mayor Dave discusses ParticipACTION, updates around the Fields of Uxbridge and answers residents’ questions....

Township Page, Cosmos May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025 issue of Township Pages of Cosmos Newspaper

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

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, June 14, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Health Department celebrates World No Tobacco Day, May 31

Whitby, Ontario – May 31 is World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) and Durham Region Health Department will mark this event by reminding everyone that it’s never too late to quit smoking and bringing awareness of the harms of tobacco marketing that targets youth.

Vaping is an emerging trend among youth. As of 2020, research indicates that 17 per cent (5.2 million) of Canadians 15 years and older had tried vaping.

Researchers note that youth are at risk of becoming addicted to nicotine in e-cigarettes, as...