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About Us

The Uxbridge Cosmos is an award-winning hyperlocal weekly newspaper that provides readers with updates on the news and events taking place throughout the Township of Uxbridge. We cover a wide range of topics, including municipal politics, sports, entertainment, the arts and cultural events, as well as cover the stories, accomplishments and milestones of people in our community. 

Why the Cosmos? 

  • Local owner. Local content. Local news. Local contributors.
  • Colorful design and eye-catching photography
  • Newspaper printed on quality paper, offering a clean look and feel
  • We support the outreach of service groups & organizations within the township
  • Delivery is straight to your mailbox. No plastic bags, no old newspapers on the driveway

Circulation

The Uxbridge Cosmos is published every Thursday. 9,600 copies are delivered to almost every residence and business by Canada Post.

Distribution includes the following areas:

  • :: Coppins Corners
  • :: Goodwood
  • :: Greenbank
  • :: Leaskdale
  • :: Mount Albert (partial)
  • :: Sandford
  • :: Stouffville (partial)
  • :: Sunderland (partial)
  • :: Udora
  • :: Uxbridge
  • :: Wagner Lake
  • :: Zephyr

The Uxbridge Cosmos is a proud participant in the Local Journalism Initiative, a program that supports the creation of original civic journalism that covers the diverse needs of underserved communities across Canada.

Recent Awards

  • Ontario Community Newspapers Association 2021 Better Newspaper Competition, “Columnist of the Year” for Ted Barris – Third Place
  • Ontario Community Newspapers Association 2020 Better Newspaper Competition, “Best News Photo” for John Cavers – Third Place
  • Ontario Community Newspapers Association 2019 Better Newspaper Competition, “Health and Wellness” for Lisha Van Nieuwenhove – Third Place
  • Ontario Community Newspapers Association 2019 Better Newspaper Competition, “Community Service” – Second Place
  • Canadian Community Newspaper Award for Outstanding Community Service 2019 – Second Place
  • Ontario Community Newspapers Association 2018 Better Newspaper Competition, “Community Service” – First Place
  • Ontario Community Newspapers Association 2018 Better Newspaper Competition, “Humour Columnist of the Year” for Lisha Van Nieuwenhove – Third Place
  • Ontario Community Newspapers Association 2017 Better Newspaper Competition, ” Best Rural Story” – First Place

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The Uxbridge Cosmos, a division of Cosmos Publishing Inc., 2015