Press Releases

Sign for New Animal Shelter Removed - Commitment to Project Remains – June 22, 2023

Construction work to install fibre optic cable has necessitated the removal of a sign erected to promote the site of the New Animal Shelter of Uxbridge and Scugog (NASUS) on Lakeridge Rd. While the sign has come down, the commitment to complete the project by both the Township of Uxbridge and the Township of Scugog remains strong.

Printed waste collection calendars will no longer be distributed to reduce waste

Waste collection calendars are going digital! As part of The Region of Durham’s Long-term Waste Management Plan to mitigate environmental impacts, paper waste collection calendars will no longer be distributed to households.  Eliminating the paper calendars will save on printing and distribution costs while also reducing waste.

Residents of the Town of Ajax, Municipality of Clarington, City of Pickering, and Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge are encouraged to download the Durham Region Waste...

Traffic signal change at the intersection of Brock Street and Toronto Street in Uxbridge

In support of Durham Vision Zero, a strategic road safety action plan, the Region of Durham will be changing the sequence of traffic signals at the intersection of Brock Street and Toronto Street in the Township of Uxbridge.

The traffic signal sequence, which refers to the order and timing of the traffic lights, will be updated to separate the pedestrians crossing on the south side of the intersection from the westbound left-turning vehicles, as well as pedestrians crossing on the north side...

Announcing 311: An easier way to connect with Durham Region

Customers can now connect with Durham Region by calling 311 for convenient access to information about Regional services like waste and recycling, water and sewer, and more.

Regional information is available by calling 311 within the geographical borders of Durham Region. If you are outside those borders, you can access information by calling one local number, 905-668-7711, or toll-free at 1-800-372-1102.

With 311, you don’t need to know the specific Regional department or employee you want to...

Former Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor Honoured with Children’s Library Dedication

Former Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor was in the spotlight on January 11th at a special tribute to recognize her many contributions to the community during her 34 years of public service.

Dignitaries joined former colleagues and friends to dedicate the Gerri Lynn O’Connor Children’s Library. Mayor Barton and Regional Chair John Henry joined Library Board Chair Dave Phillips to congratulate and publicly thank Ms. O’Connor for her public service.

“I’m very pleased to be able to recognize and thank...