Maze proves that navigating poverty is no easy task

A number of people taking part in the Uxbridge Poverty Coalition’s “poverty maze” at St. Paul’s Anglican Church last Wednesday found themselves frustrated at the end of the exercise – and that’s just what the organizers wanted. As one of the organizers said: “It was made to make them feel frustrated and angry.” …continue reading…

‘Tis the season for annual Toy Drive
The snow has arrived, and with it, the annual community Christmas Toy Drive. The Township is allowing the old fire hall on Bascomb St. to be used as the sortation and distribution centre, and as in the past, the Toy Drive will support many local user groups, including local churches, the schools, the Salvation Army and the local food hamper committee, to name a few.
Visit the Toy Drive website to either request a donation or make a donation. The website is www.uxbridgetoydrive.com  …continue reading…

Well-known spa gets makeover at well-known retreat

The location has changed, but the spectacular spa service is the same. Uxbridge Manor Spa, which used to be located on Feasby Rd., has taken up residence in what used to be HighFields Country Inn & Spa, just south of Zephyr. Owner Lisa Borquez has rebranded and opened a 4,000 square foot spa… …continue reading…

Police make arrests for regional LCBO thefts

Three Toronto men are facing charges in connection with the theft of multiple bottles of alcohol from the Uxbridge LCBO.

On Monday, Nov. 4, witnesses reported seeing two males enter the store, fill a suitcase and a duffle bag with bottles of alcohol, and leave without paying. After leaving the store, a customer followed their vehicle and relayed their position to Durham Region Police Services.…continue reading…

Unity (1918) brings Spanish flu to post-war Saskatchewan

While the First World War rages overseas, life in the small town of Unity, Saskatchewan, continues as normal – siblings squabble, couples fall in love, farmers complain about the weather, and the local telephone operators gossip about. When the Spanish flu strikes, however, suddenly the war is on everyone’s doorstep, and this time, the enemy is invisible and unstoppable. …continue reading…

Local charity a finalist in national charity donation giveaway

The Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity (JACC), located here in Uxbridge, is one of 10 Canadian respite charities qualified to receive a donation of $125,000 as part of a nationwide philanthropic contest.

Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity’s mission is to improve the quality of life for seriously and chronically ill children and their families by providing financial support. A donation from iA Financial Group would help JACC double the number of respite services available to Ontario families for 2020. …continue reading…

Leadership award presented to ‘Mr. Uxbridge’

“Say, do you know Joel Speers?”

You might answer that you don’t, but chances are, you do. And if you don’t have the good fortune to know him personally, you have at least seen his face around town, working for the Township or volunteering at any number of events. …continue reading…

uxperience looking to give away money again

Local not-for-profits and charities are now being invited to apply for the opportunity to be the recipient of proceeds from the 2020 “uxperience” variety show. uxperience is an annual production that features local performers volunteering their time to sing, dance, play music or help backstage. Performers are always welcome, especially those who sing! …continue reading…

Too little, too late for Bruins

After allowing the Port Hope Panthers to build up a five-goal lead at the arena last Friday, the Uxbridge Bruins staged  spirited come-back attempt but fell just a little bit short, losing the game 5-4. Perhaps being five men short on the bench was a determining factor.
  The game started promisingly, with goalie Cam Smith making a great save on a close-in blast early in the first period. However, relying on speed and fast breakouts from their own end, the Panthers scored three goals within three minutes, including one where Smith appeared to lose sight of the puck in his pads..…continue reading…