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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

June 17, 2022 | Issue 6

ATV By-law Requirements

The ATV By-law (1954-2005-PP) governs the use of ATV/ORVs whether they're off the road or on the road in the Township of Brock. As we get into the summer months this by-law becomes more relevant as the use of ATV/ORVs increases with the warm weather. Specifically per by-law 1954-2005-PP, ATV/ORVs are only permitted to be on municipal roadways between December 1 – March 31.

Fore more information you can contact: [email protected]

Fireworks By-law

The Township of Brock governs the use of fireworks through the Fireworks By-law (3119-2022).As Canada Day approaches there maybe some questions as to how far in advance of the holiday people can set off any fireworks that they have purchased. Fireworks can only be set off on the day of the holiday as well as the preceding day. It costs $70 (including inspection) to get a Fireworks License. The fee for a Special Events Firework License is $79.10.

If you have more questions regarding the rules that govern the use of fireworks in the Township of Brock you can contact: [email protected].

Burning Permits By-law

As its now cottage season, bonfires are part of daily life for some. Within the Township of Brock, agricultural, open air and/or recreational burning is regulated through the Burn By-law No. 3120-2022. All properties require a burn permit prior to having any agricultural, open air, and/or recreational fires.

The following permit fees apply:

$20 per year for an Open-Air Burning Permit

$20 per year for a Recreational Burning Permit

$60 per year for an Agricultural Burning Permit

If you are unable to apply online, please call the Fire Department at 705-432-2355 ext. 228 or ext. 233. For more information you can contact: [email protected].

Noise By-law

The Township of Brock realizes noise is a necessary part of life; it is something that we cannot escape. There are some noises that can be unnecessary and disruptive. Noise By-law No. 3118-2022 regulates noise within the Township of Brock.

As per the noise by-law, no person shall make any unusual noise or noise likely to disturb other inhabitants. For more information regarding the noise by-law and how it may affect you, you can contact [email protected]. Anyone who fails to act accordingly to this bylaw is guilty of an offence and is liable to a maximum penalty of $10,000 (ten thousand dollars) and a minimum penalty of not less than $350.00.

2022 Municipal Election

Candidate Nominations – 2022 Municipal Election

NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the TOWNSHIP OF BROCK

Nominations in the Township of Brock for the Election, which will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022, 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.

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

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*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

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*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

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*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

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*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.

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Information on Nomination procedures and requirements is available online at townshipofbrock.ca/elections

Are You on the Voters' List?

Check if you are on the voters' list by visiting voterlookup.ca

Your name must be on the Voters’ List in order to cast a ballot.

MPAC created voterlookup.ca to provide electors an easy way to confirm and update their information for municipal and school board elections. This tool is available year round and allows eligible electors to confirm or update their information, add a name to an address, or change their school support for the purpose of elections.

Recreation News

Township of Brock Presents Summer Day Camp

The Township of Brock is thrilled to be bringing back our Summer Day Camp Programs. Registration is now open. Registration closes the Friday before the desired week of camp at 12:00 pm. The Township of Brock Summer Day Camp Programs are running throughout the summer for children ages 4-12.

Contact: [email protected].

For more details visit our website.

Dates: July 4 - August 26

Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Cost: $150.00 per child, per week

Location: Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre (Beaverton), Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre (Cannington), Sunderland Memorial Arena (Sunderland)

Fitness Classes

Short Term Rentals in the Township of Brock

Brock Libraries News

Saturday June 18, 2022

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Timothy Findlay Branch, Cannington

Visit brocklibraries.ca for more information

Give us your feedback!

Brock Township Public Library is developing a new four year Strategic Plan. We are looking at ways to improve the quality of the library services we provide to our community. We are reaching out to our community to help gather research with a survey.

Durham Region News

North Durham - Collision Assets

The Collision Conference is almost here! The Collision Conference is a a global tech conference to show why Durham Region is a great place to live while you grow your business and about the programs and supports available at our tech incubators and accelerators. The Collision Conference also showcases Durham Region’s three post-secondary schools and how they are graduating the tech talent a growing business needs.

Date: Jun 20-23

Location: Toronto

To learn more about the Collision Conference, please visit

https://invest.durham.ca/collision