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Township mourns the death of former Mayor Terry Clayton

Ron Davidson

Sep 15, 2022
2 min

Township mourns the death of former Mayor Terry Clayton

DAN CEARNS, The Standard BROCK: The Brock Township community is mourning the loss of former Mayor Terry Clayton. On Friday, September 2nd, the Township announced Mr. Clayton had passed away, “due to health complications from a recent surgery.” Mr. Clayton served two terms as the township’s Mayor, from 2000 until 2003 and from 2011 until 2014. He also served as the Regional Councillor and Ward 2 Councillor. “It is always sad to hear of the passing of a former colleague, who ha

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Chief Administrative Officer, Ingrid Svelnis Contract Extended

Ron Davidson

Sep 1, 2022
1 min

Chief Administrative Officer, Ingrid Svelnis Contract Extended

BROCK: The Township of Brock announced, on Tuesday, August 23rd, the extension of CAO Ingrid Svelnis’ contract to the end of December 2023. “Ms. Svelnis will skillfully carry us through the election and assist Council in their selection of the next CAO.” stated a post on the Township of Brock’s website. Ms. Svelnis was the Township of Uxbridge’s CAO for 12 years from 2008 to 2019 and came out of retirement, to again, serve the Township of Brock, in March 2021. Bringing a weal

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Scugog, Brock Townships support creation of ‘Draven Alert’

Ron Davidson

Jul 7, 2022
1 min

Scugog, Brock Townships support creation of ‘Draven Alert’

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG/BROCK: The Townships of Scugog and Brock are adding their voices to a request for a new alert system, following the tragic death of 11-year-old autistic boy Draven Graham in Lindsay. At a meeting on Monday, June 20th, Scugog councillors passed a motion to have the Township “request the Province of Ontario to develop and implement a community warning program, similar to Amber Alert, for those persons of special needs or circumstance who leave [t

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Brock Built-In continues tradition of providing exceptional service

Ron Davidson

Apr 29, 2022
2 min

Brock Built-In continues tradition of providing exceptional service

DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Brock Built-In Specialists has been offering customers exceptional technological service since 1975. The business offers residential and commercial options for security systems and monitoring services, window coverings, including custom drapery and automated blinds, audio/video options, full home automation systems and central and portable vacuum sales and service. “We try to offer exceptional customer service. Being a small business,

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Lane Restrictions on Lake Ridge Road in the Township of Brock

Ron Davidson

Apr 29, 2022
1 min

Lane Restrictions on Lake Ridge Road in the Township of Brock

BROCK: The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of construction and lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) in the Township of Brock. The road work will occur between April 25th to June 24th. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule. Road rehabilitation to improve safely will be done on Lake Ridge Road from north of Sunderland Road (Regional Road 10) to south of Concession Road 7. The Region realizes the construction wor

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No timeline yet for return of in-person Brock Township meetings

Ron Davidson

Mar 17, 2022
1 min

No timeline yet for return of in-person Brock Township meetings

DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock has not yet decided on a date for when they will open council chambers for in-person meetings. At a meeting on Monday, March 14th, Regional Councillor Ted Smith stated the Region of Durham has set April 27th as the date they will start hosting in-person meetings, and questioned if Brock Township has a set timeline for hosting their own. “We are currently testing our equipment. As c

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Ron Davidson

Mar 3, 2022
1 min

Brock Township approves 2022 municipal budgets

DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock has approved their 2022 Operating and Capital budgets. The decision was made at a meeting on Monday, February 28th. The budget includes a tax increase of 2.17 percent. Interim Treasurer Sheila Strain praised council members for how they were able to pare down the budget. “We started at 3.91 percent, which seemed to me to be fairly reasonable, given what was happening around Durham

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Premier defends decision to loosen public health measures

Ron Davidson

Feb 24, 2022
1 min

Premier defends decision to loosen public health measures

DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Ontario Premier Doug Ford has defended the Ontario government’s decision to start the next phase of the lifting of public health measures earlier than originally planned. “We can’t stay in this position forever. We’ve got to learn to live with this and get on with our lives,” the Premier said, during a press conference, on Tuesday, February 15th. Premier Ford then spoke about how people feel a

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Brock tweaks proposed naming policy

Ron Davidson

Feb 17, 2022
2 min

Brock tweaks proposed naming policy

DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock has finalized a naming policy for their municipal assets. At a Committee of the Whole meeting, on Monday, February 14th, councillors saw a report from planner Debbie Vandenakker regarding the naming of streets, parks and facilities. “Our current list of approved names is for street names only and [is] not sufficient to provide a variety of choices to the development community and C

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Brock Township starts deliberations on final budget<br>for this term of Council

Ron Davidson

Feb 10, 2022
2 min

Brock Township starts deliberations on final budget<br>for this term of Council

by The Standard | Podcast February 10th, 2022 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Brock-Budget-Feb-10th-2022.mp3 DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock started deliberations of their 2022 municipal operating and capital budgets, on Monday, February 7th. At that budget meeting, councillors saw a budget which included a proposed 3.91 percent tax increase. If that were to be approved, it would mean a

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Brock changes a speed limit and considers changing several others

Ron Davidson

Jan 27, 2022
2 min

Brock changes a speed limit and considers changing several others

Brock changes a speed limit and considers changing several others by The Standard | Podcast January 27th, 2022 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Brock-speed-limit-changes-Jan-27th-2022.wav DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: A change to the speed limit request has led Brock council to look at speeds on all of the Township’s gravel roads. At a meeting on Monday, January 24th, councillors voted to direct staff to re

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Brock supports grant application to help restore historic Sunderland cenotaph

Ron Davidson

Dec 16, 2021
1 min

Brock supports grant application to help restore historic Sunderland cenotaph

DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is supporting a grant application from the Sunderland Historical Society, which is looking to clean and restore the Sunderland Cenotaph. At a meeting on Monday, December 13th, Larry Doble came to the Council to discuss an opportunity to get funding to help restore this community monument. “The cenotaph in Sunderland was built in 1922, so next year is [its] 100th anniversary. There

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Ron Davidson

Dec 16, 2021
4 min

Christmas events

Saturday, Nov. 20th to Friday, Dec. 31st Scugog Arts Indoor Christmas Market Scugog Arts will be hosting their annual indoor Christmas Market from November 20th to December 31st from 11am-5pm. Discover a fabulous selection of gorgeous handmade gifts. Painting, fiber, pottery, wood, prints, photography, and handmade cards for all the special people in your life! Where: Scugog Arts Space, 175 B Queen St., Port Perry Info: https://scugogarts.ca/ Dec 4th, 2021 – Jan 8th, 2022 Uxb

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Ron Davidson

Dec 16, 2021
1 min

Cases increase in North Durham and Kawartha Lakes

DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: COVID-19 case numbers in local communities are starting to see increases as the holiday season approaches. As of press time, according to the Durham Region Health Department, Uxbridge has 13 active cases in home isolation. To date, Uxbridge has had 26 deaths and 497 resolved cases. Scugog has three active cases in home isolation. Since the start of the pandemic, Scugog has had 17 deaths

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Brock Township lets housing control by-law expire

Ron Davidson

Dec 9, 2021
2 min

Brock Township lets housing control by-law expire

by The Standard | December 9th, 2021 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/BT-lets-bylaw-expire-Dec-9th-2021.wav DAN CEARNS, The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock has let their Interim Control Bylaw, regarding supportive and modular housing, expire, paving the way for the Region of Durham’s Beaverton Supportive Housing project to start moving forward. “Just over a year ago, and in response to resident and Council concerns, Township of Brock pa

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Brock Township marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Ron Davidson

Dec 3, 2021
2 min

Brock Township marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority acquires more land

Ron Davidson

Nov 25, 2021
2 min

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority acquires more land

by The Standard | November 25th, 2021 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LSRCA-acquires-more-land-Nov-25th-2021-The-girls.wav DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) has recently acquired 137 acres in Brock Township. “The land transfer was finalized late last week and is a mix of wetland and floodplain in the Beaver River Wetland Conservation Area in the Tow

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Ron Davidson

Oct 28, 2021
1 min

Brock Township hears concerns regarding gravel pit expansion

DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: A couple of residents expressed their concerns to Brock council regarding a planned Aggregate Pit expansion on Monday, October 25th. At the meeting, Kaik Bharucha and Matthew Negrazis discussed their concerns with an application from CBM Aggregates to expand their Sunderland South Pit operation. “We have endured for years the CBM pit noise at night,” Mr. Bharucha explained. “I strongly urge and request

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Ron Davidson

Oct 14, 2021
1 min

North Durham, Kawartha Lakes COVID-19 cases at 18

DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: There are a total of 18 active COVID-19 cases in the North Durham and Kawartha Lakes regions. According to the Durham Region Health Department, Scugog has ten active cases, all listed in home isolation as of press time. To date, Scugog has had 17 deaths and 378 resolved cases. Uxbridge has five active cases in home isolation. Since the start of the pandemic, Uxbridge has had 26 deaths an

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Durham Region to take Brock to court regarding housing project delay

Ron Davidson

Oct 14, 2021
2 min

Durham Region to take Brock to court regarding housing project delay

DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Region of Durham is taking the Township of Brock to court over the dispute regarding the Beaverton supportive housing project. In a recent press release, the Township advised residents the Region “served the Township of Brock with an Ontario Superior Court of Justice application” last month in order to “quash Interim Control By-law 2994-2020.” In November, Brock Township councillors voted to pass an

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