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Increase in illegal dumping on Brock Roadways
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2023 02:49 PM
The Township of Brock has seen an increase in illegal dumping on our roadways and is reminding residents that if caught illegally dumping, residents can face fines, if convicted up to $10,000. Leaving waste in parks, along the roadside, or on others’ property without their permission is detrimental to the health and safety of our beautiful community!
The Brock Waste Management Facility is open to the public and located 22480 Side Rd 17, Cannington
Open Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
8 a.m. to...
May 2023 Newsletter
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2023 01:52 PM
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Backyard Chicken Survey
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2023 01:42 PM
The Council of the Township of Brock wants to hear your feedback on the possibility of permitting chickens to be kept in backyards in urban areas. The municipality's current By-law's prohibits residents in urban residential areas from keeping backyard chickens. Currently, the bylaw states that only properties deemed rural may keep backyard chickens. Many other municipalities have considered the issue of backyard or urban chickens with varying results.
Some municipalities choose not to permit...
Statement from Regional Chair on strong partnerships among Durham and the eight local municipalities
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2023 08:51 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“Despite the recent provincial announcement about changes to the structure of the Region of Peel, there have been no concerns raised about the size or structure of The Regional Municipality of Durham.
Our Region, and the eight local municipalities, have a productive and strong track record of working together to serve our residents....
May 2023 is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2023 04:17 PM
Whitby, Ontario - May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month and Durham Region Health Department is reminding everyone to take precautions against ticks when spending time outdoors.
Blacklegged ticks are prevalent in Durham, especially in forested and grassy areas. It’s important to take precautions to avoid tick bites, as some ticks may carry the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, which can cause Lyme disease in humans and animals. Reports of tick bites and Lyme disease infections in Ontario have...