DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: An aging and structurally compromised sand storage facility, in Sunderland, will soon be replaced, after council approved the purchase of a new fabric-covered dome with a temporary foundation, at its meeting, on Monday, December 8th. Council’s decision followed the presentation of a report, from, Interim Director of Public Works, Ben Kester, which detailed significant deterioration in the existing wo

By Patricia Dawson Guided hike in Uxbridge will take place Saturday, December 20th, from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Secord Forest parking lot, a kilometer south of Goodwood Road on Concession 3. Join the Oak Ridges Trail Association on their guided walks and hikes across the top end of the GTA. Enjoy fresh air, meet new friends, and energize your body. Bring the family to the Sunderland Santa Claus parade on December 13th, 2025. This is a free event and starts at 7 p.m.

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Following a thorough and transparent selection process, Councillor Cria Pettingill has been appointed as Regional Councillor for the Township of Brock, filling the vacancy, created earlier this year, when Mayor Mike Jubb was acclaimed and sworn in as Mayor. Residents had the opportunity to see three qualified candidates present their case for the position, during a Special Council Meeting, on Wednesday

BRANDON CLARK  The Standard Durham Region Police Service Board (DRPSB) Chair Shaun Collier presented the October 2025 Community Policing Report at Tuesday, October 14th's Brock Township Council meeting. Under the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA), changes have been made for Boards and Services. Training and Education, equipment, oversight by the Inspector General-new codes of conduct, and expanding the definition of “adequate and effective”. Current areas of focus incl

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Residents had the opportunity to see four candidates present...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Applause and pride filled Sunderland Town Hall, on Thursday,...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Local councillors heard an eye-opening presentation, on the...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: This Saturday, September 27th, Brock Township is inviting...

By Patricia Dawson Bring the whole family to the fairy tale corn maze Crusade on September 26th. This takes place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m....

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The rain may have been steady, but it couldn’t dampen the...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The village of Sunderland will soon be buzzing with...

by Larry Doble The Greenbank Lions are selling 55 pound bags of fall fertilizer 7-27-27 for $50 with free delivery to your home in late...

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM:  Durham Region Transit’s new fixed-route bus service, in North Durham, is quickly gaining...

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The long-awaited renovation and expansion of the Sunderland Memorial Arena is set to move forward,...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Council recently received a petition from, Sunderland...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Brock Township has a new mayor and there won’t be a...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Plans, for a long-awaited childcare expansion in Sunderland,...

By Patricia Dawson Last week's paper had an error with one of the programs at the Brock library in Beaverton. It was stated there is a...