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Mayor Statement on the Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2022 04:09 PM
Extending Condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
On behalf of the Members of Council and The Township of Brock, I offer condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on this eighth day of September 2022.
It is with heavy hearts we see the end of an impressive 70-year reign. Her Majesty, a patron of more than 600 charities and organizations, of which 36 are in Canada, dedicated her life to the service of others.
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National Hunger Action Month Begins on September 6, 2022
Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2022 02:43 PM
September is National Hunger Action Month. This month The Township of Brock is teaming up with other municipalities in the Region of Durham to collect donations on behalf of their local food banks.
Many families will send their children back to school as September begins.
As families and their children continue to struggle due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic, food banks, and other related services are even more critical.
Help a child by giving them a school year free of food insecurity...
Increased Reports of Aggressive Dog Behavior
Posted on Friday, August 26, 2022 10:02 AM
The Township of Brock is experiencing an increase in incidents related to aggressive dog behaviour and dogs otherwise at large.
The Corporation of the Township of Brock would like to remind dog owners of their responsibility to keep their dog(s) from running at large under the Animal Control By-Law Number 2446-2012-PP as amended. Unleashed dogs are considered to be at large even in the presence of their owner and all dogs must be leashed while on any public property within the Township of...
Invasive Plant Species Spotted in the Township of Brock
Posted on Friday, August 26, 2022 09:09 AM
Invasive plant species are present within the Township of Brock, and a survey has been done to assess the severity of the problem.
The most common invasive plant species within the Township of Brock are Common Buckthorn, Dog Strangling Vine, Wild Parsnip, Phragmites, Garlic Mustard, and Tatarian Honeysuckle.
Some of these plants should take priority as they are either harmful to humans or very close to spreading to a level that would be very difficult to manage. These being Wild Parsnip and Dog Strangling...
Ukrainian Flag Raised at The Municipal Administration Building
Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2022 12:30 PM
The Ukrainian flag was raised at the Municipal Administration Building in Cannington on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in celebration of the 31st anniversary of Ukrainian Independence.
Among those in attendance were Regional Councillor Ted Smith, Ward 1 Councillor Michael Jubb, Ward 2 Councillor Claire Doble, Ward 3 Councillor Walter Schummer, Ward 4 Councillor Cria Pettingill, Ward 5 Councillor Lynn Campbell, members of staff, and members of the public.
Regional Councillor Ted Smith gave...