August 18, 2023 | Issue 8

The Township of Brock is looking to hire candidates for the following positions.

• Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (Contract)
• Arena Ice Attendants - Casual
• Causal Labourer - Roads Department and Arenas

Please Visit https://www.townshipofbrock.ca/careers/

The Township of Brock has been experiencing an increase in complaints involving stray, abandoned and at large animals throughout the Municipality. We want to remind all residents that owning a pet is a privilege that brings great rewards but also great responsibility. We have created a list that will assist you in ensuring that as an owner you are being responsible by ensuring the safety, security, health and well being of your pet to ensure you are being a responsible owner within the community.

Licensing:           

All dogs above 6 months of age, that reside in Brock, must be licensed each calendar year. Licensing tags are required to be always affixed to your dog’s collar (Animal Control By-Law 2446-2012-PP Section 2) Failure to license your dog may result in fines and/or charges under the Animal Control By-Law.

Off Leash / At large:        

Under section 3 of the Animal Control By-Law, you are required to always keep your dog and cat under your control. Pets are not permitted to run free on the street or in any other public place, or anywhere off the owner’s property at any time. All pets must be supervised and on a leash. Failure to do so may result in fines and/or charges and/or the impoundment of your pet.

Veterinary Care:              

Take your pets for regular checkups and ask questions about their diet, behaviour, activity level and ensure your dog stays up to date with vaccinations. Pet owners are required under both the Animal Control By-Law and Provincial Animal Welfare Laws to ensure suitable, adequate, and appropriate care is always required. 

Spay and Neuter:            

Though not a legal requirement, responsible pet owners should spay or neuter their pets to prevent accidental breeding. Not spaying or neutering your pets contributes to the overpopulations of unwanted and abandoned animals. Residents are reminded that you are not permitted to breed dogs or cats within the Township of Brock without a Breeding or Boarding Kennel License.

Care of Animals:              

Pet Owners should be aware that section 5 of the Animal Control By-Law states that “every person who keeps, harbours, maintains, or possesses a dog or cat shall provide such animal, or cause it to be provided, with a clean and sanitary environment free from an accumulation of fecal matter, adequate and appropriate care, food, water, shelter, warmth, opportunity for physical activity, attention, veterinary care as may be required, and an environment that is appropriate to meet the physical and behavioural needs of the animal”. Persons failing to ensure these needs are met may be subjected to fines, charges under Municipal By-Laws and/or charges under the Provincial Animal Welfare Act and or the Criminal Code of Canada.

Legislation:

•  2446-2012-PP - Animal Control By-law (townshipofbrock.ca) 
•  Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act
• Criminal Code (Department of Justice - Canada)
• Health of Animals Act (Department of Justice – Canada)
• Dog Owners’ Liability Act (Ministry of the Attorney General)
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act

Win a one hour FREE Ice Rental in Brock Township! In celebration of our amazing community, we’re giving away THREE free ice rentals for one hour!

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Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to enjoy the ice in Brock Township! Let’s show our appreciation for the small, tightknit community of Brock, and get up to date on all the Township information, initiatives, and projects. Plus, join us in promoting local fairs, events, sports, plays, musicals, and much more!

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August 14, 2023 Council Meeting

The Township of Brock Council Discussed the follow:

• Sunderland Arena Renovation and Expansion Project- Next Steps to include:



•  Discussing de-scope possibilities with the Provincial and Federal Governments with a focus on range of scopes they could consider.
• Undertake a user group survey to walk through the project to ensure everyone is aware of where de-scope options might be possible and explain the impacts any decisions may have on other parts of the facility. 
• Hire a consultant to prepare and release an RFP for the preferred Project Management Services.
• Hire a Project Manager to lead the balance of the. 
• Establish an Arena Sub-Committee consisting of the following members: Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chair of Parks and Recreation Department, Chief Administrative Officer, Public Works Director, Manager of Facilities, and Director of Finance.

• Durham Student Transportation Services (DSTS) requested that the existing crossing guard be relocated from Simcoe St and Mill St to Simcoe Street and Mara Road to facilitate a safe crossing for students attending Holy Family Catholic School. This decision was deferred until the Spring of 2024. The students currently are bussed and for the school year 2024/2025 those students maybe required to walk in accordance with the DSTS transportation eligibility guidelines.
• Leah Daniels Concert at Manilla Community Hall August 25, 2023 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Tickets are $25 with a portion being donated to the Manilla Community Hall Association. Tickets can be purchased at www.leahdaniels.com
• Harbour Park Crescent Boat House Owners – Intent to Purchase lands was received and any decision was deferred until the recommendations of the Waterfront Area and Open Space Plan have been presented to Council.
• Beaverton Fall Fair September 15 & 16. This year’s theme is “Blue Jeans and Country Dreams”
• Beaverton Lions Elimination Draw held at the Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre September 23rd from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am.
• Council will approve the installation of three sea containers 'SeaCans' at the proposed site after site preparations have been completed by the Cannington Historical Society and Cannington Haunted Attraction pending final approval of the exterior façade of the SeaCans.
• Sunderland Fall Fair September 12 & 13. This years theme is “Pumpkins”, Beer Garden will operate on September 12, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

If you wish to watch the Council Meeting from August 14, 2023 click HERE

Committee of Adjustment - August 22, 2023 7:00 p.m.

Committee of the Whole - September 11, 2023 10:00 a.m.

Special Council Meeting - September 11, 2023 6:00 p.m.

To view agendas or watch the livestream please visit the Council Calendar.

The Township of Brock Dench Animal Shelter is experiencing record numbers of abandoned, stray, orphaned and unclaimed dogs, cats and kittens and is full to capacity. There are very few requests for adoptions. How can you help the shelter?

😸Adopt a new family member! Please see our animals available for adoption on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/Brockanimalshelter or call the shelter at

704-432-2884 or email animalshelter@brock.ca to set up a date and time to meet some of the fantastic pets looking for their forever homes!

🐶Consider a donation to the shelter! The shelter always needs wet and dry dog, cat and kitten food, treats, toys, blankets, cat litter, and cleaning supplies.

😸Consider applying to become a Foster Parent. Foster parents are essential to all animal shelters and rescues and provide a safe, quiet, peaceful environment. Foster opportunities are available for both dogs, cats and kittens and include bottle feeding, socialization and an environment to recover from illness or medical conditions and treatment.

🐶Donate to the Brock Township Animal Shelter Sick and Injured Fund. 100% of donations from the fund are used for medical treatment and for animal enrichment. A charitable donation receipt is provided with contributions over $25. https://www.townshipofbrock.ca/Animals/

BE A RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER; know your legal responsibilities under Municipal, Provincial and Federal law!

Life is an adventure and Beaverton is the ultimate destination this summer! Marybeth, Paddle Adventurer, spent a day out in Brock with her paddleboard exploring all the local gems that beautiful Beaverton offers. Please read about her adventures, from local farm tours to standup paddle boarding on Lake Simcoe and every delicious meal in between.

https://choosebrock.ca/visit-beaverton-in-brock-township-this-summer/

Join us for all the fun of the fair! 

This year we’re celebrating the humble Pumpkin. 

Sunderland Fairgrounds

September 12, 5:00p.m, to dusk September 13, 9:00 a.m. to dusk 

We have it all! Adventure Village, Market Vendors, Horse, Cattle and Poultry Shows, Carriage Racing, a Horse and Lawn Tractor Pull and of course a Pet Show. There are Agricultural and Craft Exhibits as well as food choices for everyone! It wouldn't be the Sunderland Fair without the ever popular Demolition Derby.



New and exciting additions for 2023 Escape Room and Axe Throwing. Visit  For more information visit agfair.ca

The countdown is on - Less than one month until the Beaverton Fall Fair returns!

September 15 & 16

Beaverton Fair Grounds

There will be bouncy castles, vendors, ProRider FMX shows, horse-drawn wagon rides, a wrestling show, the demolition derby and more.

Visit www.beavertonfallfair.ca for more information and stay tuned as we will be posting all you need to know about what's happening at the fair this year!

The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents of tips to help keep wildlife out of your garbage, green bin and recycling boxes.

Here are some ways to keep animals and bugs away:

Storage and Set-out

• Store your garbage, green bin and recycling boxes inside a garage or shed if possible, or away from fences and rails that can be easily climbed by animals.
• If you store your green bin outside and are worried the latch is not enough to keep the animals out, try using bungee cords or a heavier object on the green bin lid. Just remember to remove these on collection day.
• Set your waste out by 7 a.m. on your collection day and not the night before.
• Keep your meat or fish scraps in the freezer until collection day.
• Use an approved garbage can for your bagged garbage. Note: Garbage cans are not permitted for use in curbside collection in Oshawa and Whitby.
• Keep food waste out of the garbage by using the green bin. The green bin helps keep animal-attracting odours locked in.
• Securely latch the orange lock on your green bin before setting it out.

Containers

• Wash your containers often to reduce odours.
• Make sure all contents are inside the green bin with no bags sticking out.
• Use 100 per cent compostable liner bags inside your green bin. Do not place loose materials inside the bin.
• Sprinkle baking soda into bottom of kitchen catcher to prevent odours and store in a well-ventilated area.
• Add layers of paper (e.g., shredded paper, newspaper, or used paper towel) between food waste to absorb moisture.
• Rinse all your recycling containers before placing inside your containers blue box.

Garbage and green bin collection for Oshawa and Whitby residents is managed by the individual municipalities, not the Region of Durham.

For more information, please visit durham.ca/waste, call 311 (within Regional limits) or 905-668-7711 (toll-free at 1-800-372-1102).

Residents are also encouraged to download the Durham Region Waste and Whitby Waste Buddy Apps to access waste management information.



The Durham Region Waste and Whitby Waste Buddy Apps provide residents with customized collection schedules, reminders about collection days, Know Before You Throw search tool and service alerts. Available on Google Play or in the App Store. Free to download.

Durham Region awarded broadband funding; partners with Vianet to deliver internet service

The Regional Municipality of Durham is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding for a broadband expansion project to deliver fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) technology to rural homes and businesses in 10 underserved communities across the region.

The funding has been provided from the federal and provincial governments to help achieve our vision for connectivity. Support is being provided from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada through the Universal Broadband Fund—a $3.225 billion fund supporting broadband infrastructure projects that bring high-speed internet to rural and remote households; and the Province of Ontario’s Improving Connectivity for Ontario program.

The Region, through its recently established broadband Municipal Services Corporation, Durham OneNet Inc., has partnered with Internet Service Provider (ISP), Vianet, as a private sector contributor, to deliver FTTP technology to businesses and residents.

Rural homes, businesses and institutions across 10 Durham Region communities will benefit from this project including: Ashburn (Balsam, Glen Major, Chalk Lake), Uxbridge (Silver Spring Crescent), Leaskdale (Victoria Corners), Sunderland (Blackwater), Greenbank (Saintfield), Manchester, Myrtle (Myrtle and Myrtle Station), Columbus, Raglan (Raglan and Shirley) and Courtice (south Courtice).

Design work for the project began in mid-2022 and construction began in November 2022. The project will be constructed in phases, with the final phase expected to be completed by December 2025. This project totals nearly $30 million of investment in Durham Region and will help bridge the digital divide.

To learn more about broadband, current projects, service providers and more, please visit DurhamOneNet.ca.

Throughout the summer, Durham Region Business Count surveyors have been visiting all business establishments throughout the Region. Surveyors are collecting basic information about the type and nature of the company, the number of employees, plans for growth, floor space and location.

Data collected will be used for municipal planning and analysis, programming to grow our industry clusters and to help plan for business services to build a stronger local economy.

In addition to in-person visits, businesses – including home-based businesses, non-profit organizations and farms – have the option to complete the 2023 Business Count by visiting durham.ca/BusinessCount. Count your business in! 

Brock residents looking to plant this fall can benefit from a subsidized planting program offered by Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF).

You can choose from more than 500 native trees and shrubs and enjoy expert advice provided by LEAF’s certified arborists, full-service planting or delivery options, mulch and tree care resources.

Private properties with adequate planting space qualify, including residential backyards, multi-units and businesses. There’s no better time to plant than fall, so book your consultation today!

Learn more and apply at yourleaf.org.