An artistic rendering of the proposed “small urban format” store, to be located on the Countryside Preserve in Uxbridge. For more, visit Township News.
Mayor Dave Barton, left, and Ward 4 Councillor Willie Popp use two grocery carts in Zehrs to demonstrate appropriate social distancing. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends people maintain at least six feet (one cart plus a person) between one another in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. Photo by Lisha Van Nieuwenhove
Municipal play structures have been closed off to the public amid the growing spread of COVID-19. Click here for more. Submitted by Colleen Baskin
Lillian Hope (née Bacon) celebrated her 101st birthday on March 15. For more on the lifelong Goodwood resident, click here. Photo submitted by Betty Groff
Click here to watch the video of The Cosmos as featured on CBC’s ‘The National’, Wed., Nov. 21, 2018.
- An artistic rendering of the proposed “small urban format” store, to be located on the Countryside Preserve in Uxbridge. For more, visit Township News.
- Mayor Dave Barton, left, and Ward 4 Councillor Willie Popp use two grocery carts in Zehrs to demonstrate appropriate social distancing. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends people maintain at least six feet (one cart plus a person) between one another in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. Photo by Lisha Van Nieuwenhove
- Municipal play structures have been closed off to the public amid the growing spread of COVID-19. Click here for more. Submitted by Colleen Baskin
- Lillian Hope (née Bacon) celebrated her 101st birthday on March 15. For more on the lifelong Goodwood resident, click here. Photo submitted by Betty Groff
- Click here to watch the video of The Cosmos as featured on CBC’s ‘The National’, Wed., Nov. 21, 2018.
Uxbridge all but shut down by COVID-19
Uxbridge has been shut down by the COVID-19 virus to the point that a council meeting was held yesterday (Wednesday) with no one present in the council chambers, including the mayor and councillors. The special emergency meeting was conducted electronically, with council members, staff and the media logging in via their computers. Deputy clerk Josh Machesney said the meeting used technology similar to Skype to connect all the participants live. The public could watch via a live video feed on the township’s E-Scribe page. Questions from the public and media arising from the proceedings were sent by way of e-mail. Machesney said amended provincial legislation allows for such an electronic meeting. …continue reading…
Uxbridge prepared for coronavirus arrival
Dr. Carlye Jensen, chief of Markham Stouffville Hospital Uxbridge site, has told Uxbridge council that the arrival of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Uxbridge is not a question of if, but when.
Jensen also said that staff and doctors at the Uxbridge Hospital are being trained to respond to the infection. As part of the local medical community’s efforts, she said, updates on the situation will be posted on www.uxbridgehealth.ca …continue reading…
A note from MP Jennifer O’Connell
For well over a week now, you’ve been self-isolating and practicing social distancing to protect yourself, your family and vulnerable groups in our community from the spread of COVID-19. I know you’re worried about caring for your kids and your family, or worried about your business or your job and how you will pay your bills. …continue reading…
Message from Mayor Dave Barton
I’d like to start this column by stating how proud I am of Township residents for pulling together to isolate in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and for volunteering to help others in our community. I know the staff on our front lines at the hospital and in our medical clinics appreciate your support. …continue reading…
No Bruins banquet but lots of awards
The Uxbridge Bruins have postponed their annual banquet until later in the year because of COVID-19. However, the team has announced the winners of the awards handed out each year. The Ivan Cox Memorial Defenceman of the Year award goes t0… …continue reading…
Popular music festival another victim of coronavirus
The Sunderland Lions Music Festival is the latest event to be cancelled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
The popular festival, which was to have run from April 14 through to April 30, will have to wait until 2021 to celebrate its 63rd year. …continue reading…
Broadband access survey looking for local input
The Region of Durham has recently launched a survey designed to collect information from across the region that will help determine “next steps’ in bringing the region “up to speed with some of the best-connected communities in the world” with broadband service.
Residents are invited to complete the survey online by visiting durham.ca/broadband. Hard copies are also available from the municipal offices. The survey will be available to complete until April 30, 2020.