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Flag raising in honour of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 10:14 AM
The Township of Brock shows its support for those combatting homophobia, transphobia and biphobia and acknowledge the struggles our LGTBQ+ community faces by proclaiming May 17th the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
Mayor John Grant, along with Allison Bennie, North Durham PFLAG representative, raised the flag in support of this initiative with words spoken by Mayor Grant.
"The Township of Brock continues to advocate for our friends...

Brock Environment Days
Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 11:57 AM
In partnership with Durham Region, Diabetes Canada and The Salvation Army Thrift Store, Brock Township is running an Environmental Event.
On Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon, drop off your items for Reuse, Recycling or Disposal at the Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre in Beaverton.
Items that can be donated for reuse are:
- Clothing and Textiles
- Shoes
- Home Decor
- Bedding
- Small Household Items
- Sporting Goods
Recycle your electronic waste:
- Cell phones and small electronics
- TV's
- Radio's
- VCR...

Nominate an environmental champion for a Conservation Award
Posted on Monday, May 09, 2022 03:20 PM
Nominate an environmental champion for a Conservation Award today!
Nominations are now open for Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's Annual Conservation Awards!
Do you know someone who is a Lake Simcoe Watershed Hero? Maybe their efforts are inspiring great strides in conservation education? Or maybe their project will result in long term conservation benefits to the health of a community? Is there a youth in your community who has taken it upon themself to do something profoundly...

Business Count returns to Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, May 04, 2022 03:51 PM
Whitby, Ontario – As part of an annual Regional project to gather employment statistics and build a stronger local economy, businesses in Durham Region should expect a knock on their door this spring/summer. The Regional Municipality of Durham, Planning and Economic Development Department, is conducting its eleventh Business Count to gather information from local businesses about their operations.
Between May and August, Business Count surveyors will be visiting all business establishments in the...

Weight restriction season on regional roads ends April 30
Posted on Friday, April 29, 2022 01:15 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham’s 2022 weight restriction season will end as of April 30. This affects vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle.
When: The final day of Durham Region’s seasonal weight restrictions is April 30.
Where: Signs will be removed from regional roads where these weight restrictions no longer apply, however please note that some roads may have year-round weight restrictions applied. Please refer to the complete map for more...