March 2025 Newsletter

Brock Recreation and Community Guide


The 2025 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, Brock CHC and the Thrift Hub in Cannington.

Mayor's Business Networking Event

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


2025 Mayor's Networking Business Event

Wednesday April 16th at 5:00 p.m.

Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre

91 Elliot St. Cannington


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!

Spring Fitness Classes


The Spring Fitness Schedule will run March 31 – June 28, 2025. The schedule will offer both full session and single class registration. Full session registration opens March 7, 2025. Single class registration will only open once the minimum number of participants have been confirmed for the full course. Classes that do not reach minimum participation by March 18, 2025 will be cancelled and individual class registration will not open.



Full Course Registration - $130.00 for 13 weeks ($10.00 per class)

Individual Class Registration - $12.00 per class


Full Session Registration is now open for the Spring Session.


Single Class registration is scheduled to open on March 18, 2025 for the Spring Session.

2025 Spring Half Load Restrictions

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

2025 Budget


The 2025 Budget for the Township of Brock was approved by Council on Monday February 24, 2025. Brock Township’s annual budget levy increase will be 4.44%. The 4.44% is the annual increase to Brock’s total municipal budget, NOT to a homeowner’s property tax bill. Brock Township’s portion of the total tax bill a homeowner pays annually is approximately 37% (the Region of Durham and School Boards make up the difference) and the budget increase will result in a 1.63% increase to a residents’ total property tax bill, for approximately $66.15 more a year for the average home assessed at $300,000 (or approximately $20.05 per year for each $100,000 of residential assessment).



The total budget for 2025 is $30,442,236, of which a total of $11,234,330 is funded by tax levy and is used by the following Township Departments: Planning and Building Corporate & IT Fire, Protection and Crossing Guards Library Public Works Parks and Recreation Public Buildings.


Included in the 2025 budget is capital projects totaling $14,451,745, including roads and bridges projects/fleet replacement of $2,960,000, Parks and Recreation projects of $10,700,050 and Fire and Emergency Services equipment of $791,695.  Please see the Township of Brock 2025 budget page on our website for further information. www.townshipofbrock.ca/budget/

We are seeking sponsors for the Township of Brock's

Annual Golf Tournament!

Why Sponsor?

Our golf tournament offers a unique opportunity to promote your business or organization while supporting community initiatives in Brock. With a variety of sponsorship levels available, you can choose the option that best aligns with your goals and reach. Plus, you’ll have the chance to network with local leaders, business owners, and community members—all while enjoying a round of golf.


From hole sponsorships to prize donations, there’s an opportunity for every business to get involved. We also have exclusive package deals for those looking to make a bigger impact!

The funds raised from this event will go directly to support community your and senior programs and services that benefit the Township of Brock. Your support helps make our community stronger and provides valuable opportunities for residents of all ages.


How to Get Involved

If you're interested in sponsoring this year's golf tournament, please reach out to our event team at golftournament@brock.ca or call 705-432-2355 ext. 238. We would love to discuss the various options and find the perfect fit for your business.


We look forward to partnering with you and making this year’s tournament the best one yet! 

Reminder: Your 2024 burn permits have now expired

Now is the time to purchase your 2025 burn permit.


🔥Recreational Burn Permit $25

🔥Open Air Burn Permit $30

🔥Agricultural Burn Permit $100


Visit our website for more information

2025 Dog Tags Available Now!

Time to renew! 2025 dog tags are now available. New this year, Lifetime Tags!


Tags can be purchased online or in person at one of the following locations:


🐶Township Administration Building

😸A5 Pet & Bird Depot, Beaverton

🐶Davis Hardware, Beaverton

😸Pilgrim’s Home Hardware, Sunderland

🐶Brock Dench Animal Shelter


Visit our website for more information

Hosting an event in our Community?

Please make sure to review the Support for Community Organizations Policy and webpage for more information on how the Township can support the event.

Don’t forget to fill out the Special Event Application and submit it to clerks@brock.ca as well in advance as possible. 

Upcoming Regular Council Meetings


Council Meeting - March 24, 2025 - 6:00 p.m.


To view agendas or watch the livestream please visit the Meeting Calendar

Notice of Closure - Wilfrid Hall

At the February 10, 2025 Council meeting, Council passed the following resolution with respect to the divestiture of the Wilfrid Hall.


Whereas the Township of Brock has legislated responsibilities with respect to Capital Asset Management Planning; and

Whereas the Township of Brock received and adopted the Core Services Review (2023) and the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan (2023), where both documents recommended the divestiture of assets; and

Whereas Wilfrid Town Hall generates a minimal amount of rental revenue, runs an operating deficit and has limited reserves for capital repairs or upgrades;

Now, therefore Be It Resolved That Report 2025-CO-001, Wilfrid Hall be received; and

That Council approves the sale of Wilfrid Hall and declares the land and building (Wilfrid Hall) as surplus; and

That Council authorizes that Mayor and Clerk to execute all required documents necessary to complete the transactions in selling Wilfrid Hall; and

That Council direct staff to go back to the Wilfrid Hall Community Association with respect to the use of the built-up profit in the Wilfrid Hall Reserve.


As such, no bookings as of March 16th are being accepted and any existing bookings have been cancelled. The building and property will be publicly listed on MLS once it is made available for sale.


The Township thanks the Wilfrid Hall Community Association for their years of dedicated service.

Brock Libraries

Community Events

Check out the Community Event Calendar!

Looking for something fun to do this month? Look no further than the Township of Brock Community Event Calendar. August has many exciting events for you to check out!


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

Durham Region News

Supporting positive youth development: Applications open to receive funding for community projects


Residents and small, not-for-profit community groups aiming to reduce violence and support positive youth development can apply for Durham Region’s Community Micro-Grants through the Building Safer Communities Grants Program.


Applications to receive funding are open, as of February 10, and should align with the Durham Region Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan and Durham Region’s Strategic Plan. The CSWB Plan aims to support safety in communities and addresses needs related to education, health care, food, housing, income and cultural expression.

This grant program supports residents and small, not-for-profit community groups in addressing youth violence by encouraging leadership and supporting positive youth development.


When: Applications for Community Micro-Grants are officially open and will close on March 28, at 11:59 p.m.


How to apply: Review the Application Guidelines and complete the application form available on Your Durham. Submit a completed application form to cswb@durham.ca.

Results of the applications will be announced in late May and the project implementation period will begin June 1 to December 31, 2025.


Information sessions will be held in February and March to answer any questions and to provide comprehensive details to grant applicants. Details and additional information about the grant program are available on Your Durham.

Supporting Agriculture in North Durham

Thank you to agriculture businesses and community members who provided feedback on Durham Region’s study to update policies for agriculture-related and on-farm diversified uses in the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge.



The agriculture sector is an important component of the local economy—providing food, products, a livelihood and jobs for farmers and their employees. It also helps to support rural businesses that provide products and services, contributing to the agricultural system.   

The study's overall objective is to support a thriving agricultural system and rural economic opportunity, while balancing farmland protection. Your feedback has been valuable in determining the policies and application processes for these uses/activities.


Draft recommendations and an application toolkit are now available on the project webpage.

You can provide your feedback by responding to the online survey by March 17.  


Follow for project updates.

Durham U.S. Tariff Response

U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will have broad impacts on jobs and the economy in Durham Region.

 

Invest Durham, with the Cities, Towns, and Townships, Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade and local post-secondary institutions have combined forces to support the impacted businesses and residents of Durham. Here is how the Durham Economic Task Force (DETF) can help:  

 

  • Visit our centralized landing page for information on who to contact, and what support is available.
  • Take part in an information webinar on March 20 for exporters seeking to diversify to other markets. Find information and registration details below in the Events and Partnerships section.
  • Economic Development teams are reaching out to businesses to offer advice on ways to mitigate impacts and make connections to government services.  
  • We are providing information about Durham Region businesses to the Province to support a Team Canada response. 
  • We are putting together a trade diversification support program. If your product can be sold in international markets beyond the U.S., we want to know! 
  •  We will launch a promotional campaign to encourage Canadians to shop locally and visit Durham Region. 

 

The DETF is meeting regularly to collaborate on the best ways to support Durham businesses, and residents. Our economic strength and resilience will help us weather the storm together to emerge stronger.

 

Find resources, support and stay connected


Webinar: Understanding the Impacts of U.S. Tariffs


Exporters or anyone wanting to expand their business globally are invited to a webinar on March 20 from 1 to 2 p.m. to learn more about the U.S. tariffs and their implications.

Get insights on Canada-U.S. trade relations, how to leverage existing trade agreements, and practical steps to minimize the impact on your business.



Register for the webinar

Durham Farm Fresh Website Refresh


Durham Farm Fresh has a newly refreshed website! The new website updates have allowed Durham Farm Fresh to modernize the user experience and provide new listings of experiences, activities and available products at their member’s farms. Be sure to check out the website, especially since maple syrup season is almost here!



https://www.durhamfarmfresh.ca/

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