November 17, 2023 | Issue 11

Each year, the Township of Brock undergoes a rigorous process to create an annual budget that provides the services and programs residents depend on each day.

One important part of this process is to hear from you, our community and learn more about the programs and services that matter most. What programs, services and infrastructure investments would you prioritize during this budget?

The answers you provide in this survey will help inform Township staff and Brock Council on the budget priorities that are important to you. They will also be considered as part of the development of the 2024 Budget.

Please take our short survey or email us at budget@brock.ca and help us shape the 2024 Budget!

November 28, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre, Beaverton

The Township is working on a Waterfront Plan that will provide a long-term vision for the waterfront on Lake Simcoe and the open space lands that connect Downtown Beaverton to the harbour on Lake Simcoe.

The Waterfront Plan will make recommendations for the short, medium and long term to strengthen the role of the waterfront as a community and recreation hub; stimulate tourism and economic development; increase connections to Downtown Beaverton; and ensure its continued vitality for future generations.

Based on input received to date at consultation sessions and through an online survey, the project team has prepared an emerging preferred concept plan for public review and comment. A Community Information Session is being held to present the emerging preferred concept plan and get public input on the concept plan.

Visit letstalkbrock.ca/waterfront-plan for more information.

• In regards to the 2009 Lake Simcoe Protection Plan released by the Government of Ontario which called for Lake Simcoe's phosphorus pollution to be reduced by 50%, Council has requested the Government of Ontario to fund and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus pollution to 44 tones per year with a target date of 2030
• Council had no objections to the operation or a Indoor Mobile Food Market at the Manilla Hall run by The Nourish and Develop Foundation from November 2023-April 2024
• Staff have been Authorized to proceed with the revised Sidewalk Master Plan that was outlined in the report 2023-OP-009
• Council has approved the divestiture of the Rail Shed to the Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society and Staff had been directed to assist with site preparation. Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society will assume control of the Rail Shed and maintenance along with the historical plaque from Fox Park
• The Town Hall Building Assessment Reports were received by Council. Beaverton Town Hall $85,500 estimated repair costs identified in the 1-2 year timeframe and the Sunderland Town Hall $126,950 in estimated repair costs identified in the 1-2 year timeframe will be reviewed and included in the 2024 budget submissions for deliberation.
• Olga Kuzmich has been nominated to receive the 2023 Township of Brock Accessibility Award for going above and beyond to ensure an environment of accessibility for all patrons of the Brock Public Libraries. Olga has provided tutoring support to students in need by creating a supportive and inclusive environment, as well as, advocating an inclusive and accessible community for all.
• St. Joseph’s Catholic Church received the 2023 Durham Region Accessibility Award for their recent renovations with a focus on greater accessibility for all, including an exterior elevator, accessible washrooms, accessible doors, and large meeting space



If you wish to watch the Council Meeting from October 23, 2023 click HERE

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 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

Committee of The Whole- December 4, 2023 10:00 a.m.

Committee of The Whole- December 11, 2023 10:00 a.m.

Council Meeting - December 11, 2023 6:00 p.m.

Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee - December 12, 2023 9:00 a.m.

Brock Tourism Advisory Committee- December 14, 2023 10:00 a.m.

Non-Profit Sector Advisory Committee - December 15, 2023 4:00 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment - December 19, 2023, 7:00 p.m.

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

Calling all cat lovers! The Brock Animal Shelter has some adorable 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! Taking care of a rescue animal is a rewarding experience that will bring lots of love (and cuddles) into your life!

Avery

Shy and scared but curious, she needs someone who has patience and lots of love to bring her out of her shell. Vaccinated, spayed, microchipped and wormed.

Comet and Pluto are males, full of fun and excitement, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and wormed.

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/

Free Public Skates!!!

November 24, 2023 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sunderland Memorial Community Centre Sponsored by the Sunderland Lions Club

December 9, 2023 4:30-6:30 p.m. Skate with Santa! Sunderland Memorial Community Centre Sponsored by The Township of Brock

December 17, 2023 12-2 p.m. Santa Skate! Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre, Beaverton. Sponsored by The Beaverton Lions

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!

Join us a the library’s Knit and Crochet Creative Social Group, where enthusiasts of all skill levels gather to work on their knitting or crocheting projects. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, bring your own project or grab a kit and join us as we stitch and create together in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

New to knitting? Email info@brocklibraries.ca by September 9th to put your name on the list for a knitting kit that we can loan out to you.

Get ready to put your thinking caps on! Join us for a night of brain-teasing fun at our Trivia Night hosted at the fabulous Tar'd & Feather'd local pub! Gather your crew because teams of up to six people are welcome to compete in this epic battle of wits.

Save the Date: November 30th, 6:30 PM

Tar'd N Feather'd

To secure your spot, make sure to CALL AHEAD and reserve your table:

(705) 426-9464. The event is FREE – just pay for the delicious food and drinks you order to fuel your brainpower!

Join artist Diane Cooper as she guides you step-by-step to create a festive painting on an 8"X10″ canvas. Choice of sessions:

Cannington: Tuesday, November 21 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Beaverton: Tuesday, November 28 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Please register and pre-pay in the branch.

$20/person all materials included

Please bring a non-perishable item and a camera or device to take pictures with Santa.

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

 www.starticketing.com

Show dates: November 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!

Durham Region and community partners invite you to join us as we celebrate First Nation, Métis and Inuit Storytellers on November 24, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa. The evening will celebrate the creativity of Indigenous communities across several mediums and disciplines. Light refreshments will be provided. This is a free, drop-in event (no registration necessary).

Presented in partnership with Ajax Public Library; City of Oshawa; Clarington Public Library, Museums and Archives; Durham Community Health Centre; Durham College – First Peoples Indigenous Centre; Durham Region; Ontario Tech University – Indigenous Education and Cultural Services; Trent University Durham; Whitby Public Library; and The Robert McLaughlin Gallery.

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