March 8, 2024 | Issue 3

The Township of Brock's Mayor and Council invite local businesses to a free networking event! This is an opportunity for the Township to provide municipal and regional updates to help you better serve our community.

2024 Mayor's Networking Business Event

Monday April 15th at 5:30 p.m.

Beaverton Town Hall 397 Simcoe Street, Beaverton.

Local business owners are encouraged to register online for the event, as well as provide suggestions for topics of discussion. Appetizers and light refreshments will be available for attendees to enjoy as the Mayor provides a brief presentation. Municipal and Regional staff will also be in attendance to answer any questions that you may have. 

Space is limited so register today!

The Township of Brock offers Civil Marriage Solemnization and Marriage Licence/Ceremony Packages. Civil Marriage Ceremonies can be performed in The Municipal Administration Building Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m. by appointment only.



Visit our website for more information

Brock residents, organizations and businesses strive to create an environment that is welcoming and engaging. We would like to recognize the efforts of everyone that has made Brock an inclusive place to live.

Has a business you frequent eliminated any barriers or enhanced access for people with disabilities?

Has a community organization made accommodations that would have otherwise prevented individuals from being able to join?

Has an individual created a positive and engaging experience?

Please help us by nominating a Brock resident, business or organization that has embraced the goal to make our Township accessible to everyone. Please give a detailed example of how this Brock resident, organization and business made a difference.

Reduced load restrictions, “Half Loads” are in effect on Township and Regional roads. For additional information please contact the Public Works Department.

The Township of Brock is seeking community-minded resident volunteers to submit their names for consideration for the following committees:

• Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee(BAAC)

• Non-Profit Sector Advisory Committee

If you are interested in volunteering to join a committee, please fill out the Committee/Board Appointments application form.

Apply today! www.townshipofbrock.ca/committees/

Committee of The Whole - March 11, 2024 10:00 a.m.

Committee of The Whole - March 25, 2024 3:00 p.m.

Council Meeting - March 25, 2024 6:00 p.m.

Committee of The Whole - April 8, 2024 10:00 a.m.

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

Brock Dench Animal Shelter

Pets available for adoptions in March

Meet Nala!

This active girl is a shepherd husky x that is approximately 3 years old. Nala is looking for an active home that can provide her with plenty of exercise! She seems to do well around the other dogs that she has met through the fence. She has not been tested with cats. Nala needs time to warm up to new people and can be reactive towards men but once she is comfortable she is a lovely and loyal companion. Nala has been spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.

Please call the Brock Shelter 705-432-2884 for more information on these pets.

Adopt! Don't Shop!

Brock Township Fire Department received $20,000 from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada to purchase six new defibrillators.

Mihir and Riddhi from Firehouse Subs, Taunton Gardens, Whitby, displaying one of the defibrillators.



Thank you to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada & Firehouse Subs, Taunton Gardens for helping to enhance public safety. 

The 2024 Brock Recreation & Community Spring & Summer Guide is now available

This guide focuses on summer camps, local sports organizations, programs, events, fairs, concerts and everything else happening in our community this spring and summer. 

Limited print copies will be available at the Municipal Office, Brock Arenas, Brock Libraries and Brock CHC

March Break Public Skating Programs

Spring has sprung and it is time to get active! We offer classes from Cardio Beat, to Gentle Fit to Restorative Yoga. Adult Sports programs like Pickleball, Badminton and Volleyball are available to enjoy.

Registration is now open for full session registration (10-13 weeks, varies by class). Each class requires a minimum of 5 participants for it to be offered. If the minimum number of participants is reached by March 22, 2024, then those classes will open for individual day registration ($10 per class). Classes that do not reach the minimum participation will be cancelled and individual day registration will not open.

Full Course Registration - $104.00 for 13 week class

($8.00 per class)

Individual Class Registration - $10.00 per class

View class descriptions, instructor bios and registration information. 

Maple Syrup Festival - Library Book Sale

Located at Sunderland Public School 

Saturday, April 6 from 10a.m. - 4 p.m. - CASH ONLY

visit Brock Libraries for more information on these programs

Looking for something fun to do this month? Look no further than the Township of Brock Community Calendar. March has many exciting events such as March Break fun for the kids, live concert, educational courses, garden club events and Easter egg hunts!

Organizations are encouraged to submit your event request for all upcoming events by visiting the Community Event Calendar

Public Information Centers offer an opportunity to meet with the service design team and learn about networking, planning processes and the future of public transit service in Durham. Attendees are welcome to ask questions, share their thoughts and provide valuable insight into the customer experience.

Location: Fisher's Independent Grocer – 30 Beaver Ave, Beaverton, ON L0K 1A0

Date and time: Monday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

How to get there: On Demand. Service offered on reservation only.

Please call 1-866-247-0055 by 2 p.m.

Visit Durham Region Transit for more information

Durham Region is conducting a customer service survey to gather feedback on how we can better serve residents and stakeholders.

Participate in the survey by March 31! Learn more: durham.ca/CustomerServiceSurvey

With new studios are opening across Canada and the Greater Toronto Area, film and television production volumes are rising at unprecedented rates! Creating a movie or television series requires a broad range of skills and interests, and provides many well-paying, high-quality film jobs—from script to screen, to special effects.

Learn about these opportunities in Durham Region and beyond at the Film and Television Industry Career Fair on March 25, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Durham College - Ontario Tech University Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre in Oshawa. Meet industry professionals, visit interactive displays, and experience what it is like behind-the-scenes!



Register now for the Career Fair!

Does your business have a product or service that would be a great fit for municipal government or the public sector? The Region of Durham, in collaboration with local area municipalities and community partners, is hosting a virtual Business Showcase event on April 15, 16 and 17 to showcase products and/or service solutions for Regional and municipal program/service areas.

Businesses are invited to register by April 2.

Register now for the Business Showcase.

Applications are now open for My Main Street, a $15-million Government of Canada investment, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), to foster the stabilization and revitalization of main streets across southern Ontario.

My Main Street is being delivered by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) and offers two streams that open for applications on February 22, 2024:

The Business Sustainability stream will support brick-and-mortar businesses located on main streets across southern Ontario with up to $20,000 in non-repayable funding to enhance productivity. The program will provide advanced market research to businesses to address localized needs and opportunities.

The Community Activator stream will support community not-for-profit projects focused on high-impact placemaking activities with up to $250,000 in non-repayable funding. Projects considered will include initiatives such as events and festivals, community enhancements and streetscape improvements.

Join an information session for more information! Learn more at mymainstreet.ca.

Community organizations provide a wide variety of programs to help kids succeed.

Call 2-1-1 to explore what programs there might be in your community or visit http://211ontario.ca

Here are some examples of programs across Ontario:

- Youth wellness hubs

- Homework clubs

- After school programs

- Leadership clubs

- Pre-employment programs

- Youth mentorship

- TVO Mathify

- English as a second language classes

- Volunteer tutors and more.