A growing number of these plants are being seen across Ontario including Uxbridge. The giant Hogweed Plant is a huge toxic plant that can cause serious burns and scarring as well as blindness. Sap from the plant has the ability to bond with your skin when exposed to sunlight it causes inflammation, itching, weeping blisters and eventually will leave black and purplish scars. Giant hogweed is most frequently found adjacent to streams, creeks, roads, in vacant lots or in rights of ways. "Even a tiny trace of sap applied to the eye can singe the cornea, causing temporary or permanent blindness, he added. The chemicals in the sap, furocoumarins, are carcinogenic and teratogenic, meaning they can cause cancer and birth defects." Drew Halfnight - Giant weed that burns and blinds spreads acros... 06/26/2013

Summer Time Visitors When You live In The Country When You live in the country your visitors are more likely to be of the four legged kind. Skunks and Racoons to Mink, Otter and Muskrats even the odd Deer or Bear all stop by for a visit in our neighbourhood.  Our feathered visitors range from Osprey and Canada Geese to Great Blue Herons, we have had Mallards, Mergansers and wood ducks stop by along with our Grosbeaks, Cardinals, Orioles, humming birds and many others to numerous to mention. In the river at our back door we see a variety of small fish, crayfish, water spiders and beetles even the odd turtle. When You live In The Country You just never know who might drop by   We found this cute 1 inch little painted turtle on our front lawn a few days ago  ... Such a difference from the ... 06/25/2013

"Your Signature Is Your Mark"   At least it used to be ..... Today cursive writing is slowly disappearing from the school curriculum. A quote from the article Why Johnny can’t sign his name: Cursive writing goes the way of the quill bit.ly/136FySV "Your signature is your mark. Are we having a whole generation who can't write their name? How are you supposed to sign cheques — put your fingerprint on a legal document?" John Molenaar   At least it used to be ..... Today cursive writing is slowly disappearing from the school curriculum. Are your children able to sign their name? How is their spelling and grammar? Is technology affecting your childs ability to communicate verbally or in writing ?   In today's technological world kids are using and depending on technology at a much younger ag... 06/25/2013

Uxbridge Real Estate Market Snapshot - Week Ending Sunday June 23rd, 2013 Currently ..... There are currently 161  properties listed on the National MLS® System for sale in Uxbridge with the price range from $154,900 to $3,699,000. This is up from 153 Last week and up from the141 properties available at the end of May ..... includes properties that are sold subject to conditions being met. Listing Inventory - The Numbers To  Watch  ..... In looking at the chart below you can see that as we get closer to summer the number of listings usually rises.  With 161 properties currently available this year is no different,  the trend is still upward. It will be interesting to see how we wrap up the month in a weeks time as currently the number of properties available is higher that it has been i... 06/23/2013

Uxbridge, Ontario - Fridays At The Foster 7:30 P.M June 21st, 2013 - Features Mary Dube and Brian Larter Fridays At The Foster ..... ..... a series of Musical events that take place every Friday evening from 7:30-8:30pm May to October. June 21st, 2013 - Features Mary Dube Singer/Songwriter and Brian Larter Singer Guitarist Performing popular favourites and original songs to warm the heart. Sit Back, relax and enjoy the soulful harmonies and sweet melodies that will fill the Foster Admission By Donation at the door 9449 Concession 7(Take Main St North) The Foster Memorial Inspired by the Taj Mahal in India and Christian Byzantine churches it was built as a resting place for Foster's wife and daughter. ..... MAKE IT A GREAT DAY To Learn More About Life and Living In Uxbridge A community w... 06/20/2013

  Lucy Maud Montgomery - In Her Own Words - Uxbridge Road Trips and Staycations   Maud Of Leaskdale From The Personal Journals of L.M. Montgomery. Don't Miss It It's Excellent Staring Uxbridge Actress Jennifer Carroll If you have not seen "Maud Of Leaskdale" yet I encourage you to do so.  "Maud of Leaskdale" is the story of Lucy Maud Montgomery during her time in Leaskdale (1911 to 1926) in her own words. Conceived and directed by Conrad Boyce it follows the life of L.M. Montgomery through a time of simple joys and heart-rending tragedy. As you sit, thinking about what you are about to see, waiting for the play to start your thoughts are suddenly interrupted as "Maud" enters talking about the long wretched road to Leaskdale. I recently spent a very delightful evening with "Maud of Leask... 06/20/2013

   253 Davis Drive Uxbridge, Ontario   This Is The View From The Sunroom and Deck Who Could Ask For Anything More Just Listed  Uxbridge West Seclusion on 20 Acres, with 2 Ponds + 3 Bedroom Home More pictures virtual tour and information to come.        Presented by Kathy Clulow   Sales Representatives  RE/MAX All Stars Realty Inc. Brokerage 905-852-6143 Each office is independently owned and operated © Kathy Clulow (Uxbridge Real Estate Online) All rights reserved.   06/17/2013

Uxbridge Real Estate Market Snapshot - Week Ending Sunday June 16th, 2013 Currently ..... There are currently 153 properties listed on the National MLS® System for sale in Uxbridge with the price range from $154,900 to $3,699,000. This is up from 141 at the end of May ..... includes properties that are sold subject to conditions being met. Listing Inventory Still Continuing To Rise ..... While the number of properties available has shown a steady increase month over month for the year to date the trend has been much lower than in previous years. May, saw the number of listings pass the 2012 number by a smidgen but it looks like June will see the number of properties on the market back in the range of June 2009 or 2010.   This past week saw the following transactions reported by the Toro... 06/16/2013

History and Heritage - The Foster Memorial - Uxbridge Ontario   Inspired by the Taj Mahal in India and Christian Byzantine churches The Thomas Foster Memorial was built as a resting place for Fosters wife and daughter. A Major landmark in Uxbridge it stands out in striking contrast to the surrounding rolling farm lands . While many events take place here The Foster Memorial itself is worthy of the visit. This wonderfull unique treasure of byzantyne design is located approx 4 km north of Uxbridge on Durham 1. The solid copper roof has leaded stained glass windows. The doors are constructed of solid brass again with stained glass windows. The floor and ceiling are covered with marble mosaics with inlaid symbols There is a marble alter and the colums supporting the great arches are also m... 06/14/2013

Uxbridge, Ontario - Fridays At The Foster 7:30 P.M June 14th, 2013 - Features Gwyneth Reid and Susan Montreuil Fridays At The Foster ..... ..... a series of Musical events that take place every Friday evening from 7:30-8:30pm May to October. June 15 Gwyneth Reid and Susan Montreuil - Harpists The sound of the Harp in the exceptional acoustics of the Foster is absolutely beautiful as they play soft and soothing melodies & Celtic tunes. Admission By Donation at the door 9449 Concession 7 (Take Main St North) The Foster Memorial Inspired by the Taj Mahal in India and Christian Byzantine churches it was built as a resting place for Foster's wife and daughter. ..... MAKE IT A GREAT DAY To Learn More About Life and Living In Uxbridge A community where neighbours work together and get involved... 06/13/2013

GTA MARKET UPDATES Greater Toronto Area Real Estate Market Update What Happened In May 2013 "The sales picture in the GTA has improved markedly over the past two months. While the number of transactions in April and May remained below last year’s levels, the rate of decline has been much smaller. A growing number of households who put their decision to purchase on hold as a result of stricter lending guidelines are starting to become active again in the ownership market,"Ann Hannah President Toronto Real Estate Board The Average Selling Price for homes in the GTA ..... up 5.4% from the same period last year Over all sales numbers..... Down 3.4% from the same period last year. However Single detached homes in the GTA were up by almost 1% over the same period last year and in the City of ... 06/06/2013

Month End May 31st, 2013 - Uxbridge Real Estate Market Snapshot May Figures Send A Mixed Message Currently there are 149 properties for sale in Uxbridge, up from 141 at month end, and up significantly from the 116 homes available at the end of April. In May the Number of Days on the market dropped slightly from 38 to 36. The number of homes for sale continued to climb while the number of sales dropped from 41 in April to 33 in May. Homes that are priced for today's market are still selling quickly while overpriced listings are languishing adding to the build up in listings. While statistics http://goo.gl/Fv1uq may provide a look at current market trends they should not be used to determine what is happening to the value of your home. For an opinion on the current market value of your ho... 06/05/2013

The 43 Annual Tour of Homes takes place this Saturday June 1st. The Unique architectural homes open to the public for this self guided tour will pique the interest of both men and women. Old, new, contemporary, French Chateau and quaint styles are open for viewing as one travels throughout the rolling countryside of Uxbridge Township.  Proceeds support worthwhile outreach programs both locally and regionally of Trinity United Church.     05/31/2013

YDHR Celebrates Canadian Forces Day   The York Durham Heritage Railway opens their season with a tribute to our Canadian Forces, men and women who have earned the respect and recognition of Canadians and citizens of other countries around the world for their unwavering dedication and commitment, men and womenwho carry out their duties every day with valour and bravery. The York-Durham Heritage Railway will honour our Canadian Forces members by offering them a free ride on June 2nd. History and Heritage - Uxbridge Ontario - The York Durham Heritage Railway Built in the late 1800's to transport grain and lumber it was known as the Toronto and Nippissing Railway (T&N). Once completed it ran from Toronto to Coboconk. The rail line went through many ownership changes over the years and event... 05/31/2013

SOLD ..... SOLD ..... SOLD Are You Seeing Too Many Sold Signs? Are You tired of, scouring the paper, calling or visiting a variety of agents and offices, searching for your dream home. Perhaps it is time for you to build a working relashionship with just one agent. Just tell us what you're looking for and our virtual agent will take care of the rest. You will automatically receive copies of listings that match your search criteria in the Durham Region communities of Uxbridge, Port Perry and Scugog, and the York Region communities of Georgina, Stouffville and Markham-Unionville, in your inbox as they become available.   Are the homes for sale in the newspaper SOLD by the time you get to read about them. Then maybe it's time to trade in your "mail box"for an "inbox". Automate your dream h... 05/27/2013

Uxbridge, Ontario Century Charmer Just Listed SOLD     Desirable location …..  character abounds in this 3 bedroom home, separate living and dining rooms overlook the delightful private garden. Original trim, floors, windows, Enjoy lazy afternoons with lemonade on the veranda. A short walk to parks, schools, shopping, trails, restaurants. If you love century homes, don’t miss this opportunity!      05/13/2013

Uxbridge Real Estate Market Snapshot Week Ending Sunday May 12th, 2013 Currently ..... There are 129 properties listed on the National MLS® System for sale in Uxbridge with the price range from $154,900 to $3,400,000. ..... includes properties that are sold subject to conditions being met. This is up from the end of April as seen in the chart below but still lower than the number available at the end May in the previous three years. Last Weeks Activity.....   This past week saw the following transactions reported by the Toronto Real Estate Board for Uxbridge:   3 properties with price changes 8 residential property sold subject to conditions being met 0 residential Condo/Other sold subject to conditions being met 8 residential freehold properties sold firm (may include properties previo... 05/12/2013

A State Of Emergency Emergency Preparedness Week May 5th to May 11th This past week we took a little road trip up into cottage country to check out how our little hideway faired over the winter. Even though our place is high and dry we could not help but notice some of the damage done by the still swollen Muskoka River. The recent flooding in cottage country that caused communities such as Huntsville and Bracebridge to declare a state of emergency reminds us of the need to be prepared. The goal of Emergency Preparedness Week which runs from May 5th to May 11th this year is to encourage Canadians to get involved and be prepared for any emergency. . . Are You Prepared?       By doing one thing each day for during Emergency Preparedness Week you will be better prepared for any emergency   ... 05/04/2013

Uxbridge Real Estate Market Snapshot Week Ending Sunday April 28th, 2013 This past week saw the number of homes available rise by 5.2% . With the spring market heating it is not unusual to see the number of listings increasing however there are still fewer homes for sale than at this time last year.    Homes For Sale In Uxxbridge Currently ..... There are 122 properties, up from 116 at the end of last week, listed on the National MLS® System for sale in Uxbridge with the price range from $199,000 to $3,400,000. ..... includes properties that are sold subject to conditions being met.   Last Weeks Activity.....   This past week saw the following transactions reported by the Toronto Real Estate Board for Uxbridge:   3 properties with price changes 9 residential property sold subject to con... 04/28/2013

Huck Finn Fishing Day - Reminiscing The Days Of Our Youth - Teach A Youth To Fish   Huck Finn Returns To Uxbridge ..... Are You Ready For It An old African proverb is "it takes a village to raise a child". Well here in Uxbridge we see that in action as one of the biggest kids events in Uxbridge is a joint venture of: Canadian Tire Uxbridge, Durham Regional Police, zehrs, The Times Journal, The Uxbridge Legion, Optimist Uxbridge, The town Of Uxbridge, The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, The Pickering Rod and Gun Club, Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Days, and the Provine of Ontario. Remember what it was like to be a child when we were growing up ..... life was much simpler back then we did not have all the electronic gadgetry that today's youth have. We played out doors m... 04/26/2013