Hunter Gardener Manager of recreation for the township of Uxbridge and Joanne Haley coordinator Ux55+ and senior services came onto township talk for a very special announcement “We want to share today that is a new branch of our community services department all made possible through this grant funding. So Ux55+ is a new active Living Center initiative, designed for older adults 55 and over, operating out of Sanford Community Center, Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to offer programming for older adults and seniors in the rural hamlets” visit the township of Uxbridge website to register or learn more.

For fire prevention week residents are being reminded to keep their pets safe. Officials are encouraging pet owners to place an emergency decal on their door to let first responders know they have pets indoors and prepare a kit with essentials such as food, water and medications. Emergency centres have special areas for pets and service animals are permitted to remain in general areas with their owners.

Ontario has referred concerns about student financial aid at private career colleges to the Ontario Provincial Police after an audit found possible misuse of public funds and problems with student enrolment records. The government has paused all OSAP payments to students at the seven career colleges while the investigation continues, leaving some students worried about how they will pay for their education. Officials say legislation will also be introduced to make online-only programs at private career colleges ineligible for OSAP again.