Township of Brock Monthly E-Newsletter - April 2018
2018 Municipal Election 


Nominations for the Township of Brock Municipal Election, which will be held on Monday, October 22, 2018, will be accepted for the following list of elected offices by completing the prescribed form in the Office of the Clerk:

Mayor:
One (1) Member to be elected by general vote;

Regional Councillor:
One (1) Member to be elected by general vote;

Ward Councillors:
Five (5) Members to be elected by the electors of each of the five (5) Wards in the Township of Brock.

*Regional Chair
One (1) to be elected to represent the combined area of the Regional Municipality of Durham

*NOTE: Nominations will be received in the Clerk's office of the Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 6A3

*English Language Durham District School Board - Durham District School Board
One (1) Trustee to be elected to represent the combined area of the Townships of Uxbridge, Scugog, and Brock.

*NOTE: Nominations will be received in the Clerk's office of the Township of Scugog, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry, Ontario

*English Language Durham Catholic District School Board - Durham Catholic District School Board
One (1) Trustee to be elected to represent the combined area of the Townships of Uxbridge, Scugog, and Brock.

*NOTE: Nominations will be received in the Clerk's office of the Township of Uxbridge, 51 Toronto Street South, Uxbridge, Ontario

*French Language Public School Board - Conseil scolaire Viamonde
One (1) Trustee to be elected to represent the combined areas of the Counties of Haliburton, Northumberland, Peterborough, Peterborough (City), City of Kawartha Lakes, Quinte West (City), and Durham Region.

*NOTE: Nominations will be received in the City Clerk Services, City of Oshawa, 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa, Ontario

*French Language Catholic District School Board - Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
One (1) Trustee to be elected to represent the combined areas of the Counties of Northumberland, Hastings, Peterborough, City of Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough (City), Quinte West (City), and Durham Region.

*NOTE: Nominations will be received in the City Clerk Services, City of Oshawa, 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa, Ontario

Nomination Procedures
Nominations are required to be submitted on the prescribed form (available at the Clerk's office), which must be endorsed by at least 25 persons who are eligible electors within the Township of Brock and shall be filed IN Person or by an Agent at the Clerk's office, Township of Brock Municipal Administration Building, 1 Cameron Street East, Cannington, Ontario, L0E 1E0, during normal office hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) commencing Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The last date to file a nomination form is Friday, July 27, 2018 (Nomination Day) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Each filed nomination form must be accompanied with the prescribed nomination fee ($200 - Mayor and $100 - all other positions) payable by cash, certified cheque, money order, or debit only. No person who proposes to be a candidate may solicit or accept contributions for election purposes or incur campaign expenses until a nomination paper has been filed.


Registrations from Third Party Advertisers for the Election, which will be held on Monday, October 22, 2018, will be accepted by completing the prescribed form in the Office of the Clerk.

Qualifications
You may register as a Third Party Advertiser if you meet the following qualifications:
·         An individual who is normally a resident of Ontario;
·         A corporation that carries on a business in Ontario;
·         A trade union that holds bargaining rights for employees in Ontario.

Restrictions
The following are restricted from registering as a Third Party Advertiser:
  • A candidate whose nomination paper has been filed;
  • A federal political party registered under the Canada Elections Act or any federal constituency association or registered candidate at a federal election endorsed by that party;
  • A provincial political party, constituency association, registered candidate or leadership contestant under the Election Finances Act;
  • The Crown in right of Canada or Ontario, a municipality, or local board. 
Advertisements
Third Party Advertisements shall only be placed after the Third Party Advertiser has registered with the Clerk within each municipality where advertisements are to be placed.

Financial Obligations
Registered Third Party Advertisers are subject to spending limits and must file a financial statement.

Registration Procedures
Registrations are required to be submitted on the prescribed form (available at the Clerk's office) and shall be filed IN Person or by an Agent at the Clerk's office, Township of Brock Municipal Administration Building, 1 Cameron Street East, Cannington, Ontario, L0E 1E0, during normal office hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) commencing Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The last date to file a registration form is Friday, October 19, 2018.
No person who proposes to be registered may solicit or accept contributions for election purposes or incur expenses until a registration has been filed.

Further information related to these requirements or any other issues related to the Municipal Election in the Township of Brock may be obtained from the Clerk's office by calling 705-432-2355 or on the  Township of Brock Municipal Election Page.

The Township of Brock Summer Day Camp is for children aged 4-12 and is a great way for your kids to keep active, make new friends and have fun this summer! Camps take place at the arenas in Sunderland, Cannington and Beaverton weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m

Super Early Bird Discount: Register by April 30, 2018 and receive a $20 discount per week per child.

Early Bird Discount - Register by May 31, 2018 and receive a $10 discount per week per child.

Space is limited and late registrations will not be accepted.  Registration at the non-discounted rate for each week of camp closes at 12:00 p.m. (noon) the Friday prior to each week. (Example: Registration for Week 2 which begins July 9th, closes Friday at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on July 6, 2018)

To view the camp schedule of events including weekly trips and themes, and to register visit the Township of Brock Recreation Website

The Spring Fitness Class Schedule is now underway. Most classes cost only $5!  Full program details and class times are available on the Township of Brock website
Help us raise funds for Youth Projects in Brock Township

Township of Brock Charity Golf Tournament - Thursday June 21, 2018 
Registration Fee: $140.00 

 
On June 21st we will return to Cedarhurst Golf Club near Beaverton for the 20th year and you are invited to join us.  Included with your registration package is a barbeque lunch, use of a  golf cart, entry in the putting & chipping contests, a hot dinner and  a complimentary gift.
 
Over the past 19 years, 124 grants have been awarded to 51 organizations offering youth programs in Brock. More than $196,133 has been raised and all of it has been reinvested in programs and services for our young people.
 
Don't wait to add your name to the list as space is limited. Help us make this year's 
Tournament a success!
 
Interested in donating a prize or being a sponsor?

Contact Arlene Smith at 705-432-2355 Ext. 230 / [email protected]

Notice: Half Load Restrictions in Effect as of March 1, 2018

For further information, please contact the Township of Brock Public Works Department 705-432-2355


It's time to mark your calendars for four special events at the Brock Township Public Library!
  • May 24 - Trees with Heritage - Edith George talks about how many community trees are rooted in our local history - Beaverton Branch Library
  • June 21 - An Evening With Terry Fallis - enjoy an evening with award winning author Terry Fallis - Beaverton Branch Library
  • July 19 - An Evening in The Arctic - take time to explore the north with presenter Dawn Doyle - Beaverton Branch Library
  • July 21 - Using Artifacts to Write a Short Story - let author Lucy Black guide you in releasing the stories held in your special artifacts - Beaverton Branch Library
Some programs require FREE tickets. Please contact the Beaverton Branch Library (704-426-9283) to reserve yours.

  Brock Township Public Library - We've Got It Going On! 
Township of Brock Accessibility Award Nominations

The Township of Brock Accessibility Award is presented once a year to an organization or business in Brock that has shown a concerted effort to improve accessibility. Improved accessibility can mean either physical alterations or new programs and features that reduce barriers and permit greater access to services for those with disabilities. The purpose of this recognition is to thank the organization or business for its efforts and to encourage other organizations and businesses in the community to make accessible improvements.


Pictured on the right, the recipient of the 2017 Accessibility Award, the Sunderland Lions Club for their accessible walking trail. 

Nominations will be accepted until  May 30, 2018.  
­Spring Mayor's Networking Business Breakfast


Wednesday, April 25, 2018
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Beaverton Thorah Community Centre
176 Main Street, Beaverton
Registration will start at 7:15 a.m.

  • April 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. - Council, Finance Committee, Planning Committee, Protection to Persons & Property Committee and Administration & Personnel Committee
  • April 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sunderland Memorial Arena - Planning Committee 
  • May 7, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. - Public Works Committee and Parks & Recreation Committee 
  • May 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. - Council and Finance Committee
  • May 28, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. - Planning Committee, Protection to Persons & Property Committee and Administration & Personnel Committee 
All meetings, except where noted, are held in Council Chambers at 1 Cameron Street East, Cannington, and are open to the public. 

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April 21, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. 
Sunderland Town Hall

April 25, 2018 7:30 a.m. 
Beaverton-Thorah Community Centre 

April 29, 2018 5:00 p.m.
Trinity United Church, Cannington

Cannington Lions Canoe-a-thon
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May 5, 2018
Cannington

May 5, 2018
Beaverton-Thorah Community Centre

Cannington Horticultural Society Plant Sale & Auction 
May 5, 2018 9:30 a.m. Nourish Community Hub

To add your event and for a full event listing visit
http://townshipofbrock.ca/tourism/community-events/upcoming-community-events/
Township of Brock | 705-432-2355 | [email protected] | www.townshipofbrock.ca

This document is available in an accessible format upon request.
Please contact the Clerk's Department at 705-432-2355.
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