October 11, 2024 | Issue 10

All Township of Brock facilities will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024 for Thanksgiving

Employment Opportunities with the Township of Brock



The Township of Brock is currently accepting applications for the roles of: 

Supervisor of Operations (deadline: October 24, 2024)

Seasonal Casual Labourers (deadline: October 23, 2024)

Interested applicants are invited to submit a covering letter and resume to Human Resources at hr@brock.ca 

Public Open House to discuss MacLeod Park Redesign

The 2024 MacLeod Park Concept Plan was presented to Council at the October 7, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting. Staff and Council are looking for community input on the 2 concept designs that were presented in the report. 

Visit www.townshipofbrock.ca/MacLeodPark/ to view the detailed design concepts and for more information on this project.

Community members are invited to a Public Open House on October 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers located at 1 Cameron Street E, Cannington ON, L0E 1E0.

Community members are invited to email their preferred 2024 MacLeod Park Concept Design and three (3) preferred priorities to recreation@brock.ca  

 Deadline to provide input is October 31, 2024

Area wide speed limit reduction in Sunderland

Durham Region and the Township of Brock have implemented the new lowered 40 km/hr speed limit throughout Sunderland Urban Centres on all Municipal and Regional roads. Visit www.townshipofbrock.ca/news/ for full details.

Blackwater Bridge - New Weight Restrictions

Please be advised that Blackwater Bridge located on Concession 4 Brock, East of Blackwater Road and West of Sideroad 18 has new imposed weight restrictions. As a result, the bridge will be closed to all commercial and farm vehicles and is only admissible for local, passenger vehicles. Staff will continue to monitor the conditions of the bridge and will advise of any permanent closure. This bridge will remain closed to commercial and farm traffic until otherwise noted.

Please contact the Public Works Department for any questions or concerns.

Brock waste management facilities to be

temporarily closed to the public

Brock waste management facilities (WMF) will be temporarily closed to the public to accommodate the installation of new scales. 

Brock WMF will be closed from October 31 to November 4, reopening on November 5 at 8 a.m.

For more information about the Regional WMFs, including hours of operation and a list of accepted materials, visit durham.ca/WMF.

Notice of upcoming Public Meetings

Monday, November 18 at 6:00 PM

Residents can participate in person or electronically, or

watch the meeting live streamed 

Building By-law and Related Fees

The Township of Brock is proposing to amend some costs of the building permit fees above the prescribed 2% increase noted within the by-law following a review of the current permit fees and the costs associated with providing service to administer and enforce the Ontario Building Code and 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 four (4) 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, 2025.

More information on this Public Notice can be found at on our website.

Proposed Closure & Sale of an Unopened Laneway

The Council of the Township of Brock has received requests from interested parties, to

consider enactment of a by-law to formally stop up and close an unopened laneway as

well as declaring land as surplus, with the intention of selling the laneway in whole or in

part.

The subject lands are located in Sunderland, south of River Street and west of Albert

Street. The subject lands are legally described as Lane, Plan 79; Brock, Regional

Municipality of Durham, PIN No. 72004-0248. The subject lands are illustrated on the

key map attached.

The Notice Policy requires that Council host a public meeting prior to the consideration

of a subsequent meeting to formally enact a by-law to stop up and close the unopened

laneway and declare the lands as surplus.

More information on this Public Notice will be available on our website on Tuesday October 15, 2024

Committee of the Whole Meeting - October 21, 2024 3:00 p.m.

Council Meeting - October 21, 2024 6:00 p.m.

Committee of the Whole Meeting - November 4, 2024 10:00 a.m.

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

Summer 2024 Council Highlights

Council Highlights offers a summary of crucial decisions or agenda items discussed in Committee of the Whole and Council meetings, aiming to give residents a snapshot of the meeting proceedings. Below are a few Council Highlights from the meetings that have happened this Summer. Scan the QR code to get a complete list of highlights from Council this summer.



• The Region of Durham has provided an update to Council of the future plans of the Future Vallentyne Bypass, which is still in the design phase.
• King Street Park Project Update was presented to Council and staff are now directed to go back to tender with the re-scoped project.
• Council received the Operating Results - Actual to Budget Report from the Treasury Department as of June 30, 2024
• The Township of Brock is proud to recognize Captain Jesse Beaudrow, for his incredible courage in risking his life to save others. Jesse was recently awarded the Ontario Medal for Firefighter Bravery, the province’s highest honour for his heroism.
• The Sunderland Arena Project Manager contract was awarded to CBRE.
• The Support for Community Organization Policy has been adopted by Council. The Policy aims to create a thorough and consistent form to ensure equal opportunity is provided in supporting community and non-profit groups. A new Special Event Application Form is required to be completed by Community Organizations and Non-Profit Groups to assist with their event planning and to streamline requests coming to the municipality. Visit www.townshipofbrock.ca/CommunityGroups/
• The Backyard Hens report was received by Council, with the By-law to be adopted October 21st. Chickens are currently only permitted on properties that are zoned Rural, Rural Buffer or Environmental Protection. The Backyard Hens By-law would permit the keeping of a maximum of 4 hens on properties that are zoned Rural Residential and Hamlet Residential. Backyard Hens are NOT permitted in urban zoned areas.

Brock Dench Animal Shelter

Pets available for adoptions in October

Adopt a new family member! Please see our animals available for adoption on our Facebook page 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 amazing pets looking for their forever homes!

Pets Available

Dogs

Walter (M) 5 Years Cane Corso/Dane X

Walter is a a lovable guy that is food and toy motivated and loves to please his people!

Cats

Binksy (M) super friendly personality and just likes to hang around.

Kittens!! 7 Kittens available!

Adopt! Don't Shop!

Brock Firefighters Raise $1,226.35 for the

Brock Dench Animal Shelter

Thanks to the generous support of the community, Brock Firefighters raised $1226.35 during the well-attended Firefighter Car Wash.

The Firefighter Car Wash was hosted by Firefighters on their own free time at Station 81 in Sunderland on August 24th from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and had about 77 vehicles attend from the community to support this worthy cause.



We extend our gratitude to everyone who participated in the car wash and graciously donated. Your support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the animals in our community!

Moderate: Use caution when burning 

Up-to-Date Fire Hazard Conditions can be found on our homepage at www.townshipofbrock.ca

Public Ice Programs

The 2024/2025 Public Ice Program schedule is available in the 2024/2025 Fall & Winter Brock Recreation & Community Guide for all 3 arenas

Fall Fitness Registration

Registration is open for fall fitness classes. Follow the Township of Brock Sports and Recreation Facebook page or visit our website for more information on programs.

Fall Into Fun When You Gather At The Farm In Durham Region This Season

With the leaves changing colour and the air becoming crisp, there’s no better place to experience fall than on a farm in Durham Region.

Throughout the month of October, gather at the farm and enjoy one of the many festive fall events and activities taking place across the region. Whether it’s a visit to the pumpkin patch, an epic corn maze or shopping for farm-fresh produce, make the most of the season at one—or all—of the farm events and farm stores! Then share your gathering on social media using the hashtag #GatherAtTheFarm.

Plus, when you visit a participating farm, you can enter for a chance to win a getaway in Port Perry!

Gather at the farm this fall

Discover the Magic of Reading with Reading Buddies!

Is your child ready to embark on a reading adventure? Our Reading Buddies program is here to make learning to read a fun and rewarding experience! We pair emerging readers with enthusiastic teen volunteers, creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment where your child can build confidence and develop their reading skills.

Call to book an appointment and secure your spot. Let’s turn those pages and light up imaginations together!

Visit https://brocklibraries.ca/

Builders Club is coming back with more action, and *Master Builder Jo* will be leading the way! 

Kids in grades 1-5 are invited to join Jo for epic builds, exciting missions, and hands-on projects exploring awesome STEAM concepts and project planning.  Whether you're a budding engineer or just love to create, this program is perfect for you!

 * Tuesday evenings

 * 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM*

 * Beaverton library branch*

Looking for something fun to do this month? Look no further than the Township of Brock Community Event Calendar. September 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

Beaverton Bridge Update

The Region of Durham is progressing with temporary and permanent replacements of the Beaver River Bridge, located on Regional Road 15 west of Highway 12, in the Township of Brock. The old bridge will be replaced with a new structure and it is scheduled to commence construction in 2026 and be completed in 2027. In the interim, a temporary bridge is scheduled to be opened to traffic in mid-November of 2024.

The Region's contractor, Elirpa Construction and Materials Ltd., mobilized to the site on July 8th. The old bridge has been removed and the temporary bridge has been fabricated. Hydro relocations and the temporary bridge abutments have been completed. The temporary bridge components will begin arriving to the site on October 7th, with assembly and commencement of launching occurring over the two weeks following delivery.

Approvals for the temporary bridge are being obtained from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) and Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO). The Region appreciates the support of our partners for their timely approvals to complete this important project for the community.

Please visit our website or The Regional Municipality of Durham for bi-weekly updates on this Regional project.

Durham Greener Homes

Heat Pump 

Don't miss the Durham Greener Homes Free Heat Pump Workshop Series! Heat pumps are a must-have for energy-conscious homeowners, offering climate-friendly heating and cooling solutions.

Third Workshop - Township of Brock

📅 Nov 12 @ 6 to 7:15 p.m.

📍 Brock's Cannington Library

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/durham-region-is-offering-a-free-heat-pump-workshop-in-brock-township-tickets-1036977065317?aff=oddtdtcreator

On-Farm Climate Action Fund

accepting applications

A new intake for Ontario’s On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) is currently accepting application. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis.

The Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) provides cost-share funding to farmers to support the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to tackle climate change through reducing emissions of GHGs and supporting increased carbon sequestration. Cost-share support to farmers is available under the project categories of nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotational grazing

To be eligible to receive OFCAF funding, the proposed project must be new to the acres included in the application. A new practice is one that has not been previously implemented. Cost-share funding is available at 65% of approved project costs for practices implemented between April 1, 2024, and January 31, 2025. Eligible projects include:

Cover Cropping:

• Planting an eligible cover crop on new acres that will be left undisturbed over the winter (i.e., the crop will not be chemically or physically terminated in the fall or winter)

Nitrogen Management:

• Use of synthetic fertilizer substitutes/organic amendments including manure and compost
• Equipment purchases to support injection of manure on new acres
• Purchase of dual action nitrogen stabilizers
• Development of a written crop nutrient plan

Rotational Grazing Systems:

• Establishing a new, or expanding the acreage of an existing, rotational grazing system for livestock; the system must be at least 10 acres and include at least 4 paddock sections.

Projects must be completed in 2024.

TO LEARN MORE:

• The OFCAF Program Guide provides detailed information on eligible project activities and costs, who is eligible to apply, information required with an application, how to apply, and more!

Create a Backyard Oasis with Native Shrubs from LEAF!

Brock residents, beautifying your yard while enhancing biodiversity with native shrubs is always a smart

choice! Our partner LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests) offers beautiful shrubs that

will brighten your yard and provide important habitat for wildlife and pollinators. Choose from over 30

individual shrub species or pick a themed bundle to get four shrubs for the price of three! Shrub bundle

themes include: Edible, Native Bee, Privacy, Small Yard and Songbird. All shrubs come with mulch and

shrub care resources. Options for full-service planting or to-your-door delivery are available.

Ready to transform your outdoor space? Apply today at LEAF and grow smart with LEAF!