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Uxbridge Fire Department Training with Aerial Truck Around Uxbridge

Residents may see Uxbridge’s new aerial truck in use at various locations around town as the department conducts training on the truck’s features and equipment.

Fire fighters have been training to drive and use new equipment and features on the truck since it arrived in October. The aerial truck will be at different locations around town to provide a more realistic training experience for the fire crews.

The Fire Department asks residents to respect the space required for the department to conduct...

Ice Testing Underway at Elgin Pond – Red Flag Indicates Ice Unsafe for Use

Elgin Pond has frozen due to recent cold weather and testing of ice thickness has begun. Elgin Pond will officially open for skating when the ice thickness has reached between 8 and10 inches. Ice thickness is monitored and reported by using a system of flags.

Residents are asked to check the flag status prior to moving onto the ice. A yellow flag means the ice thickness is appropriate for skating. Venturing out on ice should always be done with caution. A Red flag means the ice-thickness is insufficient...

Committee Highlights for January 16, 2023

Committee Highlights for January 16, 2023:

• Township 2023 Financial Audit Process FinalizedThe Township Auditor presented the financialAudit Service Planto the General Purpose and Administration Committee of Council. The audit scope includes the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Township, the BIA, the Library Board and Township-managed Trust Funds.

• Federal Funding Support to Create Affordable HousingPickering-Uxbridge Member of Parliament Jennifer O’Connell spoke to details about the...

Township Page January 19, 2023

The January 19 2023 issue of Township page 2 of the Cosmos newspaper is available for viewing.

Council Highlights - January 9, 2023

Council highlights from January 9, 2023:

• 2021 Census Population Indigenous and Housing Information ReleasedCouncil received aCensus Population -Indigenous Peoples and Housing Portrait reportfrom Durham Region. Council noted the difference in housing numbers between Scugog and Uxbridge and requested a review of the OMPF funding formula to ensure the Township of Uxbridge is receiving an equitable share of funding. 
• Growth Plan Predicts 100,000 new Residents in Durham Region in 5 YearsCouncil...