MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
November 19, 2021 | Issue 11
Upcoming Events

The digital Council Calendar makes it easier then ever to livestream meetings, access agendas & minutes, and submit a delegation request. Simply click on an event and select Agenda (HTML) to access the livestream or recording that is connected with the agenda.

  • Council - November 22, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

  • Committee of the Whole - December 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
Protect yourself against Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is known as The Silent Killer because you can't smell it, see it or taste it. But it can harm or kill you.
In Ontario, over 65% of all CO deaths and injuries occur in homes.
COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 Vaccinations are available across Ontario. As per Ministry of Health guidance, COVID-19 vaccinations can only be given to anyone 12+.

As of September 22, 2021, you will need to provide proof of vaccination to access certain businesses and settings to help further protect Ontarians from COVID-19 and the Delta variant.

Durham Region Health Department is now expanding eligibility for third doses of COVID-19 vaccine, as recently announced by the province.

Public Skating 2021
Our public skating is open to all ages and abilities. Get active with friends and family and try a public skate today!

Programs are scheduled at the Sunderland Memorial Arena and the Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre. 
Brock Business Survey
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Calling all Brock business owners! Have your voice heard by filling out the Brock Business Survey. This survey is a key step in the process of building effective partnerships between the Brock business community and local/regional government. The feedback garnered throughout this survey will be used by the Township of Brock, Region of Durham, Brock Board of Trade, Brock Economic Development Advisory Committee (BEDAC) and Brock Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC) to effectively respond to the priority needs of the business community.
 
Township of Brock Accessibility Award
On October 26, the Township of Brock Accessibility Award was presented to The Thrift Hub and Jolene Munro by Regional Councillor/Deputy Mayor Ted Smith for their efforts to improve accessibility and/or accessibility awareness, while going above and beyond to make accessibility a key factor in the community.
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Santa Claus is coming to Brock!
Check out the many opportunities to see Santa leading up to the holiday season. 
November 19 – 7:00pm

The Beaverton Lions Santa Claus Parade, Tree Lighting and Downtown Open House is a much anticipated annual event in Beaverton. Everyone is invited to join with family, friends and the community to make this a fun filled, successful kick off for the Holiday Season. For more information contact Chris Gillespie at 705-344-5441 or via email at christophergillespie@hotmail.com
November 27 – 11:00am

Parade marshalling will take place in Rick MacLeish Arena parking lot. The Lions regret that Santa will not be able to visit with children at the firehall following the parade. For information contact Lion Bo Enss 705-432-3241 / parade@canningtonlionsclub.ca.
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November 19 – 6:00-9:00pm
Christmas Open House

The Merchants of Beaverton invite you to their Christmas Open House.

Enjoy the holiday spirit while browsing the shops of Downtown Beaverton for early Christmas gift giving ideas.
December 11 – 7:00pm

Lace up your skates for a FREE
Public Skate from 4:30-6:30pm at the Sunderland Memorial Arena, before watching the parade take off from the arena parking lot at 7:00pm.
Brock Libraries Imagination Zone in Cannington
Journey down the rabbit hole for an adventure in Wonderland as you explore our magically transformed programming room.
Brock Libraries Winter Closure
Brock Libraries wishes to remind you that all Library Branches will be closed from Friday December 24, 2021 to Monday January 3, 2022. We look forward to serving you again on Tuesday January 4, 2022. Happy Holidays!
Getting Funding and Financing for your Business
Looking for funding for your business? Then join this Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) event to meet local funding organizations and find out what types of funding and programs they offer small business owners.

Stories of the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work, communicate, and live. Everyone has faced different struggles and triumphs throughout this time yet our community has remained #DurhamStrong through our resilient spirit. What is your story?

Stories of the Pandemic is a project to help us connect and build community recovery and healing. We are calling on you-our community-to share your unique experiences with us.

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Rural Response to COVID-19: A Survey of Residents
Residents of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge are being asked to share their experience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a research project being led by the University of Guelph, in partnership with the Region of Durham and Community Development Council Durham.

All households in the Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge will receive a survey in the mail. Residents are encouraged to complete it and send it back in the pre-paid envelope provided or complete the survey online.

Any questions can be directed to lead researcher, Dr. Leith Deacon at 519-824-4120 ext. 52521 or Leith.Deacon@uoguelph.ca.
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Digital Main Street 3.0
‘Brick-and-mortar’ businesses in Ontario with 1 – 50 employees are highly encouraged to apply for their $2,500 Digital Main Street grant before the November 30 deadline. Digital Main Street’s Digital Transformation Program offers qualifying businesses a non-repayable $2,500 grant to put towards the expansion of their business’ digital presence. This can include digital advertising, social media, software and more!

The Durham Digital Main Street team at the Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) is here to help you through the application process and provide up to 10 hours of digital services support.

Complete the Durham Tourism Strategic Plan Survey
The tourism industry is extremely important for both community-building and economic development. Durham Tourism recognizes the role you play in supporting vibrant communities and attracting visitors. In collaboration with stakeholders and municipal partners, we are developing a tourism strategy that accurately captures the strengths of the region. The development of a 2022-2026 Durham Tourism Strategic Plan will provide a unified road map for coordinated tourism growth and success in the Region.

We want your voice heard and thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this important survey.
COMPLETE THE SURVEY HERE!

The survey closes on November 30 at 5 p.m.

The strategy development must begin with our stakeholders. The end result will be a relevant, usable, and implementable tourism strategy that will have achievable action items to enhance and elevate tourism in Durham Region.
‘How to Tell your Food Story’ Workshop 

Durham Tourism would like to invite you to join us alongside our partners at the Culinary Tourism Alliance, for a webinar on ‘How to Tell Your Food Story’.

The Culinary Tourism Alliance works with communities to grow food tourism by leveraging the history, heritage, and culture behind the food and drink that makes each destination unique.

As part of the webinar, participants will have the opportunity to explore how understanding and telling your unique 'food story' can help attract customers to your business and the region. You will learn to identify different types of culinary tourists; identify opportunities to generate increased visitor demand; and look at some good practices and grassroots marketing tactics for attracting foodies to Durham Region.

Wednesday December 1, 2021
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.


Please register by November 26 to reserve your space!
Canadian Agricultural Partnership funding intake for producers

A cost share funding intake has been announced for producers with many project categories including animal health, food safety, plant health, business analysis, market development and productivity. The intake opened on Nov 15th and closes on Dec 6th. More information on project categories can be found here.  

Visit Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association for more information on eligibility and to submit an application.
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