Online voting is now open in Uxbridge, with residents able to cast their ballots anytime between Oct. 13 and Oct. 26 at 8p.m. Voters can use the personalized PIN in their Voter Information Letter to vote online, or visit a Voter AssistanceCentre at Town Hall, Uxbridge Public Library, Goodwood Community Centre or Zephyr Community Centre for help. For voting assistance centre hours, locations and additional information, visit uxbridge.ca/voters.

Officials are warning drivers that reduced daylight during the fall and winter months can create hazardous conditions for morning and evening commuters.  Motorists are urged to take extra precautions when approaching intersections and watch for other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, while keeping windshields clean inside and out to improve visibility. 

Durham Regional Police are warning parents about an online predator network known as “The Com,” which allegedly targets children and teens aged eight to 17 through grooming, coercion and intimidation. Police say the network is suspected to be linked to several recent incidents across Durham, and warn that offenders use platforms such as Discord, Snapchat, Roblox and Minecraft to reach young people. Parents are encouraged to monitor their children’s online activity, watch for behavioural changes, save relevant messages, usernames and screenshots and report concerns to police.