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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...

Durham observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Remembering the Children Memorial

The Region of Durham will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at a Remembering the Children Memorial on September 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Durham Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby. Please access the grounds from the north entrance on Rossland Road. Follow the directional arrows to the south parking lot. The memorial will take place at the Garden Street entrance. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division of The Regional Municipality...

Township of Uxbridge Takes Part in National Hunger Action Month

The Township of Uxbridge is participating in this National Hunger Action Month to help raise awareness, food donations and funds to fight hunger in the community.

Hunger is an important issue that affects residents from across the Region. With current pressures on the cost of living more people are using food banks and related services than ever before. That is why, this month, Uxbridge, the Region of Durham, and all area municipalities are working to collect food for local food banks. The last time...

With the kids back in class, remember to slow down in school zones

With Durham Region students back to school, road users must remember to keep safety top of mind in school zones.

Drivers need to slow down, stay focused, and watch for cyclists and pedestrians; and pedestrians must ensure they always cross the road at a designated crossing or signalized intersection. With more people walking, cyclists and drivers should give themselves extra time to get to their destination and ride with care to protect the safety of children.

Through the Durham Vision Zero strategic...

Township Page September 1, 2022

The September 1, 2022 issue of the Township page 2 of the Cosmos newspaper is available for viewing.