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Cria Pettingill appointed as Brock’s new Regional Councillor
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
darryl knight
Oct 162 min read


Brock Council receives Community Safety presentation from Durham Region Police Service Board
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
Brandon Clark
Oct 161 min read


Four candidates vie for Brock Township’s Regional Councillor seat
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Residents had the opportunity to see four candidates present...
darryl knight
Oct 92 min read


Brock Township celebrates first-ever Awards of Merit in Sunderland
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Applause and pride filled Sunderland Town Hall, on Thursday,...
darryl knight
Oct 92 min read


Conservation Authority warns Brock Council regarding road salt impacts
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Local councillors heard an eye-opening presentation, on the...
darryl knight
Oct 22 min read


Explore Brock Township during the latest Culture Days weekend
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: This Saturday, September 27th, Brock Township is inviting...
darryl knight
Sep 252 min read


Sunderland & Bobcaygeon News
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....

The Standard
Sep 251 min read


Shovels in the ground for Sunderland Memorial Arena revitalization
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The rain may have been steady, but it couldn’t dampen the...
darryl knight
Sep 113 min read


Community and celebration bloom at the Sunderland Fair on September 9th and 10th
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The village of Sunderland will soon be buzzing with...
darryl knight
Sep 52 min read


Greenbank & Sunderland News
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...

The Standard
Sep 51 min read


Ridership growing on new DRT Route 618
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Durham Region Transit’s new fixed-route bus service, in North Durham, is quickly gaining...
darryl knight
Aug 212 min read


Sunderland Arena set for bigger ice and more dressing rooms
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The long-awaited renovation and expansion of the Sunderland Memorial Arena is set to move forward,...
darryl knight
Aug 212 min read


Petition calls for action on lack of childcare options in Sunderland
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Council recently received a petition from, Sunderland...
darryl knight
Aug 132 min read


Mike Jubb acclaimed as the new Mayor of Brock Township
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Brock Township has a new mayor and there won’t be a...
darryl knight
Jul 301 min read


Childcare expansion hopes placed on hold in Sunderland
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Plans, for a long-awaited childcare expansion in Sunderland,...
darryl knight
Jul 302 min read


Beaverton & Sunderland News
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...

The Standard
Jul 171 min read
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