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Mayor Dave’s Q&A Video |
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Mayor Dave's January Newsletter Video This month’s edition includes information on upcoming events and recreation programs, along with a look back at 2025 accomplishments and more! |
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Updates from Council |
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Mayor, Dave Barton: I’d love to hear from you! If you have questions about local issues, upcoming events, or anything else on your mind, send them my way. Just email mayor@uxbridge.ca with the subject line "Mayor's Q&A." If your question is for a specific councillor, I'm happy to have them join the next video segment as well! I’ll be answering selected questions in a video next month. Looking forward to your submissions. Let’s keep the conversation going!
Regional Councillor, Bruce Garrod: As we enter the final year of this term of Council, I am looking forward to continuing to represent Uxbridge at Durham Region, alongside my role as Deputy Mayor. The year is already off to a busy start, both locally and at the Regional level. Food insecurity, while not a Regional responsibility, was a major concern highlighted through the Social Services survey I conducted. In January, Council joined the team at St. Andrew’s Church to assist with their monthly soup lunch. This was followed by bringing together key stakeholders from Loaves and Fishes and Feed the Need Durham to encourage exploration of opportunities to enhance cross-organizational collaboration. The annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference proved to be a worthwhile investment of time. We had the rare opportunity to meet with nine individual Provincial Ministers and their associates. Maintaining and strengthening these relationships has been instrumental in supporting a number of our grant applications. Important discussions were also held with the Homelessness Management team within Regional Social Services to better understand the findings of their recent point-in-time count and how those learnings can best be applied within Uxbridge Township. Finally, it has been a busy period with the two Conservation Authorities I represent, including my selection as Vice-Chair of CLOCA. Discussions continue around Provincial initiatives to consolidate Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities in an effort to establish greater consistency in processes.
Ward 1 Councillor, Pam Beach: 2026 is off to a busy start! I hope everyone had some restful downtime over the winter break. Don’t miss the Goodwood Public School fundraising spaghetti dinner on January 30, from 4:30–7:30 p.m. at Goodwood Hall. Tickets available through SchoolCash Online or by payment at the school, $15 for adults, $10 for students, preschoolers by donation. All proceeds will go toward new playground equipment for the school. Stay warm, drive safe, and take your time!
Ward 2 Councillor, Gord Shreeve: As this first edition for 2026 reaches your email, I would like to begin by thanking you for your interest in receiving the latest news on events and projects happening throughout Ward 2. On a snowy January 16th evening, the Zephyr Lions Club hosted a very well attended Spaghetti Dinner at the Community Centre. Regional Councillor, Bruce Garrod joined guests for dinner, meeting residents and taking the time to answer questions. Thank you, Councillor Garrod! The Udora Leaskdale Lions Club is serving a Spaghetti Dinner at the Udora Hall this evening January 30th from 5:30-7:30 p.m., adults-$15; children ages 5-12, $5. The Udora Leaskdale Lions recently partnered with the Uxbridge and Zephyr Lions to present a cheque for $3,000 to the Uxbridge Hospital Foundation. Great work, Lions😊 Zephyr Community Association members are working hard and planning a Valentine's Day Dance:
Date: 14 February, 2026 Time: 7:30 p.m. – Midnight Location: Zephyr Hall Ticket price: $15.00 Notes: This event is 19+. There will be a DJ, Cash Bar, Light Snacks, and a Silent Auction. All proceeds made from this event will be donated to Edward’s Animal Sanctuary.
For further information or to purchase tickets, please contact: zephyrhallboard@gmail.com
Ward 3 Councillor, Zed Pickering: Winter is in full swing and there’s plenty to enjoy! The Uxbridge Music Hall has a great lineup of concerts, theatre, and community productions this season. Visit the Uxbridge Music Hall’s Event Calendar to see what’s coming up and get your tickets. Stay active with community skate times at the Uxbridge Arena! Drop-in public skate and themed skates are offered throughout the season. Check the arena’s public skate schedule here: Skating and Shinny - Township of Uxbridge. A big thank you to all the crews and volunteers out keeping our local trails in great shape for snowy winter hikes. Your efforts help make our community trails welcoming all season long. And just a friendly reminder about winter parking regulations. Please avoid on-street parking between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., November 1 to April 1, and follow posted signs so our snow crews can clear roads safely and efficiently. You can read the full winter parking rules here: Parking - Township of Uxbridge
Ward 4 Councillor, Willie Popp: We’re right back in the swing of things with board and committee meetings. At the first BIA board meeting of 2026, we welcomed a member of DRPS who discussed two initiatives working to support businesses. The first, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), is a proactive crime-prevention strategy that uses environmental design to reduce opportunities for crime. The second program, CAMSafe, is a voluntary security camera registry that helps police identify the locations of residential and commercial cameras during investigations, strengthening collaboration between the public and police to resolve incidents more efficiently. It was great to hear how DRPS works to support and help protect our business community.
With all the snow we have been receiving over the last month, I want to give a huge shout-out and thank you to our Public Works team for all their hard work and dedication. This winter maintenance season alone, they have worked double the number of hours compared to years prior. Here’s the breakdown:
With warmer days ahead, I'm happy to let you know that plans for Canada Day are already underway. I look forward to another fun-filled event; stay tuned for more information to come regarding what’s in store this year!
Ward 5 Councillor, Todd Snooks: The winter weather has certainly made an impact on Uxbridge in the early start of 2026! Please keep your sidewalks and fire hydrants clear and be careful backing out of your driveways with snow piles limiting your visual field and making it that much harder for drivers and pedestrians to see one another. Hoping to see a little reprieve from the snow, ice, and frigid temperatures soon!
Coming soon in Ward 5 is the Uxbridge Winter Farmers Market – a great place to get out of the cold and get your local produce, meats, artisan items, etc. Starting Sunday February 15, 2026, and running every other Sunday until April 12, 2026, (10 a.m. to 3p.m.) in the Uxbridge Arena Community Room – hope to see you there!
As Chair of Planning and Development I like to ensure members of the public are well informed of our upcoming statutory public planning meetings. There are two such meetings scheduled to take place in February:
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2025 Accomplishments |
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In 2025, we achieved a lot! Watch our 2025 Accomplishment Review Video or visit our website to see all the highlights. |
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Snow Removal and Safety Reminders
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With the recent snow accumulation, we’d like to remind residents of a few important safety measures:
Sidewalks and Roofs:
Hydrant Access:
Children’s Safety: |
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Recreation Programming
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March Break Camps Registration Now Open! Two popular camps return this March Break (March 16th - 20th).
Click here to register!
Indoor Walking Trail is Back!
Get moving and stay active this season! |
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Themed Skates Return
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The Uxbridge Arena is thrilled to announce another season of themed skates! Enjoy a fun and family-friendly skate every Saturday from Jan. 24th-Mar. 14th. With fun themes ranging from Retro Rink vibes to Tik Tok Trending Hits, there is something for everyone. Participants are encouraged to dress on theme! Skate Themes: Feb 7: Y2K Pop Party Feb 14: Valentine’s Day Skate Feb 21: Retro Rink Roller Night Feb 28: Roots & Roads Folk Night Mar 7: Tik Tok Trending Skate Mar 14: Spring Break Skate
Every Saturday from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Uxbridge Arena (291 Brock St. W.)
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Say “I Do” This Valentine’s Day at the Township |
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With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, love is in the air, and it is the perfect time to say, “yes” to forever! The Township of Uxbridge offers marriage licences and civil ceremonies, all in one convenient place. Choose from six ceremony scripts or make it your own with personalized vows and custom elements (approved by the Marriage Officiant during your pre-ceremony consultation). Learn more about planning your ceremony on our website! |
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March Break Aquatic Programs
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This march break the Uxpool is offering two exciting opportunities to certify your aquatic leadership.
Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Pre-requisites: 15 yrs of age (minimum), Bronze Cross, and Standard First aid (need not be current). **Full attendance is mandatory.
Dates: March 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cost: $350.00 (includes materials and exam fees) Location: Uxpool - 1 Parkside Dr, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1K7 Registration Open Now! Click here for full details.
Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor Pre-requisites: 15 yrs of age (minimum), Bronze Cross, and Standard First aid (need not be current). **Full attendance is mandatory.
Dates: March 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cost: $422.00 (includes materials and exam fees) Location: Uxpool - 1 Parkside Dr, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1K7 Registration Open Now! Click here for full details. |
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Update to Fire Code
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Did you know?
As of January 1st, 2026 you are now required by Ontario Fire Code to have a carbon monoxide detector on each floor of your residence.
Make sure you are up to date and get your CO alarms now, if you haven’t already!
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Uxbridge BIA & Tourism Introduce the Love Trail |
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The Uxbridge BIA and Discover Tourism are partnering together to introduce a brand new interactive trail themed around Valentine’s Day. Take you and your loved ones on a self-guided experience through Uxbridge’s local businesses. With stops at local cafes, restaurants, gift shops, florists and jewellers, this tour is romantic and a great way to enjoy time close to home with your family and loved ones. The Love Trail officially launched today, check out all the details here: https://discoveruxbridge.ca/love-trail/.
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Tax Bill Due February 25th |
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Visit our website to learn about payment options. |
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