Spring 2024
Message from Mayor Schummer
Greetings Brock residents!
The Township and Council are pleased to present the first edition of our mailed-out newsletter which will be sent quarterly to keep you informed. We understand that clear lines of communication are critical to building public confidence in municipal decision making and service delivery, and the Township is expanding our efforts to connect and engage with our 12,567 residents, especially with the closure of our local print newspaper.
Brock is committed to building trust within our community and ensuring two-way communication that is inclusive and accessible. Included in the spring edition of the newsletter are other ways to connect with Council and the Township of Brock. If there is a topic you wish to see covered in the next edition, please email communications@brock.ca
Thank you, Mayor Walter Schummer, Township of Brock Smallmouth Bass Fishing Capital of Canada
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Brock Recreation and Community Guide
The 2024 Brock Recreation & Community Spring & Summer Guide is now available on our website and limited print copies will be available at the Municipal Office, Brock Arenas, Brock Libraries and Brock CHC. Scan the QR code to view the guide on your phone or tablet.
Fitness Classes
The Township of Brock hosts a variety of fitness classes including Zumba, Pilates, Gentle Fit and more! There’s something for everyone!
Single class registration is now available for the Spring Session, which means there’s no commitment to a full session of classes. Select the class on the dates that work for your schedule. Only $10.00 per person, per class.
Classes include: Cardio Beat, Core Power, Zumba, Tabata, Yoga, Restorative Yoga, HIIT Fusion and Gentle Fit. Visit our website for class descriptions and schedules. www.townshipofbrock.ca/fitness
Summer Day Camp
Are you looking for a fun way for the kids to stay active during the school break? The Township of Brock offers a variety of age appropriate day camp programs. These programs are available for children between the ages of 4-12. Our camps include new specialty programs, weekly themes, crafts, and a variety of activities for your child to enjoy!
Visit our website for more details on camp offerings and registration. www.townshipofbrock.ca/daycamp
Attention Golfers!
Get ready for the 25th annual Charity Golf Tournament - registration is now OPEN! Join us in supporting youth-oriented projects in our community. Visit www.townshipofbrock.ca/golftournament/ for more info and to sign up today!
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Tax Department
Pre-authorized Payment Plans
Attention Taxpayers: enroll in our pre-authorized payment plans and you will never miss a tax payment again. The Township of Brock has three types of pre-authorized payment plans:
Installment plan (pay 4 installments throughout the year on the due dates)
Monthly plan (pay 11 installments on the first day of each month from January to November)
Arrears plan (pay monthly amounts that work for your budget that will also pay down your tax balance. Withdrawals take place the 20th of each month.)
Complete the Pre-authorized Payment Plan application at www.townshipofbrock.ca/paypropertytax/ submit it along with a void cheque or download the application and bring it with a void cheque to the Municipal Office located at 1 Cameron St. E. P.O. Box 10, Cannington, ON L0E 1E0
Reminder - the 2nd property tax installment is due on April 22, 2024.
Join a Committee
The Township of Brock is seeking community-minded resident volunteers to submit their names for consideration for the following committees:
Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee(BAAC)
Non-Profit Sector Advisory Committee
Apply today! www.townshipofbrock.ca/committees/
No Mow May
Participate today by picking up a No Mow May sign at the municipal office. Help pollinators flourish by allowing grass and weeds to grow providing shelter and food, which can be scarce early in spring!
Limited supply of signs are available.
Building Department
2024 Edition of Ontario's Building Code now available
The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued Ontario CodeNews e-bulletin #354, dated April 10, 2024, to announce the release of the 2024 Edition of Ontario's Building Code.
The 2024 Ontario Building Code will come into effect on January 1, 2025, with a three-month transition period that extends until March 31, 2025, for applications for which the working drawings were substantially complete before January 1, 2025.
Note of the following dates in the transition timeline:
April 10, 2024 - Release and filing of the 2024 Ontario Building Code
January 1, 2025 - 2024 Ontario Building Code in effect
March 31, 2025 - Deadline for permit applications using the 2012 Ontario Building Code, where working drawings were substantially complete before January 1, 2025
April 1, 2025 - All permit applications must use the 2024 Ontario Building Code
Public Works Update
2024 Spring Half Load Restrictions/Reduced Load Restrictions remain in effect. Staff continue to monitor the weather and advise the public to continue to check the website for updates to these restrictions.
Spring Maintenance
This spring our crews will be out completing the following :
Spring grading to prep for dust layer
Street sweepers start
Continue roadside brushing and cold patching
Sod and Blvd. repairs from winter operations
Roadside debris clean-up
Winter sand clean-up
planning@brock.ca
publicworks@brock.ca
treasury@brock.ca
The Township of Brock documents are available in alternate formats upon request. Please contact clerks@brock.ca or call 705-432-2355