October 20, 2023 | Issue 10

We are saddened to hear that Metroland has decided to cease printing weekly editions of the Brock Citizen. Our deepest sympathy goes out to those impacted by the sudden job loss and we want to express our appreciation for the hard work and dedication you brought to local news.

We understand that this affects our residents who relied on the print edition of the newspaper for local news and events, but please note that you can still access the online version of the Brock Citizen on www.durhamregion.com every week.

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• A Public meeting was held to gather input from the public and Council as it relates to a new proposed Sign By-law. Staff presented options for a new Sign By-law and encouraged the public to continue providing feed back to clerks@brock.ca. A draft Sign By-law is expected later in October.
• Council approved the Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival 2024 for April 6th and 7th at the Sunderland Memorial Community Centre
• Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society Rail has requested the Shelter/Shed be relocated on the Beaver River Museum grounds for enhancement to provide an educational tool for visitors and residents. Council has directed staff to report to a future agenda.
• The Brock Fire Department has been selected as one of the recipients of the Mental Wellness Program bursaries. This bursary will allow the Fire Department to participate in any mental wellness programs that will aid in equipping personnel with essential tools and resources to navigate the issues they encounter. They received two separate awards another was from Enbridge that will give them funds to purchase carbon monoxide detectors and then they hand them out for free to the public.
• The Sunderland Santa Claus Parade Committee will host the 2023 Sunderland Santa Claus Parade on December 9, 2023 and Council approved free use of the Sunderland Memorial Arena for the public skate.



If you wish to watch the Council Meeting from September 25, 2023 click HERE

TAKE NOTICE that, Council will be holding two separate Special Council meetings. The first to be held on November 3, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Administration Building at 1 Cameron Street East, Cannington, and the second on Monday, November 6, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre at 176 Main Street, Beaverton.

Specifically, both meetings will be immediately going into Closed Session under Section 239(2)(b) Personal Matters and 239 (2) (d) Labour Relations – CAO CAO Recruitment for the duration of the meetings and livestreaming will not be available.

Dated at the Corporation of the Township of Brock this 20th day of October 2023.

Fernando Lamanna, Clerk/Deputy CAO

Corporation of the Township of Brock

1 Cameron Street East, Box 10

Cannington, Ontario, L0E 1E0

705-432-2359

fernando.lamanna@brock.ca

Take Notice that the Township of Brock will hold a Public Meeting to consider the passing of a by-law to adopt new and amended building fees and charges under Section 7(6) of the Building Code Act, as amended, at the Council Meeting on November 27, 2023. 

Purpose and Effect 

The Township of Brock is proposing to amend the costs of the building permit fees following a review of the current permit fees and the costs associated with providing service to enforce the Building Code Act, as amended, with regards to issuance of building permits through Section 7. The effect will be to increase the existing fee structure and introduce a new five (5) year fee schedule, as well as amendments to the building by-law, and will take the form of a replacement by-law. It is the intent that the new fee schedule will be effective January 1, 2024. 

The following information will be available to the public by contacting the Building Admin at billie.clark@brock.ca or in person at the Township Municipal Office: 

• The amended Building By-law;
• The proposed permit fees;
• The current permit fees; and
• Justification of the permit fee increase through the permit fee review report.

Public Meeting 

The Council of the Township of Brock is holding a Virtual Public Meeting to provide interested parties the opportunity to learn more about the proposed amendment and make comments before any decisions are made. This virtual public meeting will be held on: 

Monday, November 27 at 6:00 PM

Residents can participate electronically by contacting clerks@brock.ca or watch the meeting live streamed through the Council Calendar

To watch a livestream or video recording of the meeting, click on the meeting date and view the HTML version of the agenda to follow along with the agenda and video at the same time: Watch Here

Comments or Questions 

Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or oral representation either in support of, or in opposition to, the proposed permit fee schedule. Should you wish to participate electronically and speak during the meeting to provide comments, please register with the Clerk's Department in advance of the meeting by emailing clerks@brock.ca. You must receive the Zoom link from the Clerk's Department to speak at the meeting. 

Should you have any questions about how to participate in the Statutory Public Meeting, please email clerks@brock.ca or call 705-432-2355 and request the Clerk's Department. 

Written comments or questions can also be provided before or after the meeting to the Township. For more information and/or to be notified of subsequent meetings regarding this matter, please contact: 

Billie Clark, Building/Planning Admin 

Township of Brock 

1 Cameron Street East, Cannington, ON L0E 1E0 

705-432-2355 ext.230 or billie.clark@brock.ca

Note: This shall serve as Public Notice in compliance with Section 7 (6) of the OBC Act, as amended and Division C- Part 1 article 1.9, Sentence 1.9.1.2 of the OBC.

Dated at the Township of Brock on October 16, 2023 

Committee of The Whole- October 23, 2023 3:00 p.m.

Council Meeting - October 23, 2023 6:00 p.m.

Special Council meeting November 3, 2023, 10:00 a.m.

Special Council meeting November 6, 2023, 8:30 a.m.

Brock Tourism Advisory Committee - November 9. 10:00 a.m.

Committee of the Whole - November 13, 2023 10:00 a.m.

Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee - November 14, 2023 9:00 a.m.

Committee of Adjustment - November 21, 7:00 p.m.

Committee of The Whole- November 27, 2023 3:00 p.m.

Council Meeting - November 27, 2023 6:00 p.m.

Public Meeting - November 27, 6:00 PM

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

Calling all cat lovers! The Brock Animal Shelter has some adorable black kittens that are in need of a fur-ever family. Come by the shelter and take your pick of these sweet little fur balls and bring them home today! Breezy and Trix, our sweet ginger ladies are also looking for a home. Taking care of a rescue animal is a rewarding experience that will bring lots of love (and cuddles) into your life! Call the shelter today 705-432-2884

Our public skating is open to all ages and abilities.

Get active with friends and family and try a public skate today!

Parent & Tot & Senior, Stick & Puck, Shinny, Public Skating, Drop-In Figure Skating and Senior Skate. Visit our website for times and locations www.townshipofbrock.ca/skating/

Start Fresh this Fall!

It's time to boost our energy levels and feel the power of fitness! Join us for a range of classes that'll help you to unleash your strength and take on the world. Let's get our fitness on - see you there

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CLASSES

www.townshipofbrock.ca/fitness/

Fall is the perfect time to get outside and explore the great outdoors! Corn Maze season is in full swing, with farms across Durham Region challenging us with their twisting and turning mazes! Put your mind and skills to the test and find a corn maze near you - or plan your next adventure to new places. Check out this list of Corn Mazes in Durham Region and get ready for an a-maze-ing experience!

Buzzing Bees Adventure Farm, Sunderland

A beast lives deep in the woods of MacLeod Park. Every year, this ravenous, blood-sick creature rises from its yearly slumber to satisfy its hunger at Cannington Haunted Attraction. Only when it has gorged itself on the atmosphere of fear, the sound of screams, and the uncomfortable laughs of false bravado can it return to its slumber to wait for next October.

You have to see the evils that await you at Cannington Haunted Attraction to believe them.

Features include two outdoor wooded trails and an indoor barn maze, all of which are transformed into immersive horror-themed environments complete with live scare actors and some shocking surprises.

Side attractions include a mini-escape room, food and craft vendors, and a decorated museum.

Come experience the greatest Haunted Attraction in Durham Region!

Ages 8+, free parking on site.

4 Days only! October 20, 21, 27 and 28 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Tickets can be bought HERE

$20 per person includes all scare attractions.

5 Minute Escape Games ($5-cash only)

Refreshment Booth provided by Nourish Community Hub (Cash only)

Parking is FREE

Cash only event

Supported by the Sunderland Lions Club

Brock Libraries is looking for teen volunteers to help with two programs:

Program 1: Builders Club Teen Helpers - Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:15 PM in Beaverton.

Get involved with the behind the scenes and in person activities of our Builder's Club programming.

Program 2: Reading Buddies - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Make reading a blast for kids! Practice reading, play games, and have fun. This program runs one day a week at each branch. (Cannington on Tuesdays, Sunderland on Wednesdays, and Beaverton on Thursdays)

Both programs require an application and a commitment to ongoing participation.

Email us at info@brocklibraries.ca or stop by a branch to apply!

Tickets to the Musical “Oliver Jr.“ are now for sale at

 www.starticketing.com

Show dates: November 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19.

Friday shows start @ 7pm

Saturday and Sunday shows are matinees @ 2pm.

Ticket price $20 each and $17 for those 18 and younger.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see the all the

kids in this large cast and amazing production!

Discover Durham: The ultimate guide for tourists both near and far!

Become a tourist in your town! The Durham Tourism Discovery Guide features a variety of unique experiences, annual events, local restaurants and cafés, and fun activities for the whole family—in every municipality, for every season!

Explore the charming mix of urban excitement and country charm that our region has to offer, and share your experiences with @DurhamTourism on Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).

To download your copy, visit DurhamTourism.ca/guides. 

North Durham Building

Business Forum

Join fellow entrepreneurs from Durham Region’s northern communities on November 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Trail Hub in Uxbridge for the return of the North Durham Building Business Forum. Falling within Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week, this free, high-energy event aims to inspire new ideas, share knowledge and best practices applicable to a wide range of businesses, help business leaders make strategic connections, and share information about business supports available throughout Durham Region.

Register for the North Durham Building Business Forum before space runs out!

Durham Region has opened applications for the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Fund: Building Safer Communities Grants program to support small, not-for-profit organizations and community groups with violence prevention projects in Durham Region communities.

Successful applications will provide opportunities to vulnerable and at-risk children and youth in Durham Region and help steer them away from gun and gang violence, by addressing the underlying social conditions that give rise to crime.

More information on the grant program and how to apply is available at durham.ca/CSWB-Fund. 

Durham Region has continued to add new rebates to the Durham Greener Homes program to further help Durham residents achieve energy-efficient homes and reduce their carbon footprints. A Durham Heat Pump Rebate, offering up to $2,000 for heat pumps, has recently been launched to this effect.

Additional Deep Retrofit Rebates provide participating residents with up to $10,000 in incentives for reducing their home’s greenhouse gas emissions. These rebates may be combined with other incentives from Enbridge Gas and the Government of Canada, including the Home Efficiency Rebate Plus program.

When combined, upwards of $20,000 in cash rebates are available to Durham residents. 

For more information, visit durhamgreenerhomes.ca 

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.