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Heat Warning Issued for Durham Region
Posted on Monday, June 17, 2024 10:10 AM
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Heat Warning for Durham Region commencing June 17, 2024. Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected through most of the week.
This is being shared with community partners so that heat response plans can be activated, and the public can take precautions. Infants, children, older adults, people who are pregnant, and people with pre-existing medical conditions are more at risk for heat-related illnesses.
A heat warning occurs when the...
Enabling Agriculture-Related and On-Farm Diversified Uses in North Durham
Posted on Friday, June 14, 2024 09:29 AM
Durham Region is undertaking a study to update policies for agriculture-related and on-farm diversified activities, and the application and approval processes for these activities within the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge. The overall objective is to support a thriving agricultural system and rural economic opportunity, while balancing farmland protection.
The land use categories of focus for this study are:
- Agriculture-related uses, broadly defined as farm-related commercial or...
Notice of Passing of Development Charges By-law
Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2024 02:53 PM
Notice of the Passing of a Development Charges By-Law By The Township of Brock
Take Notice that the Council of the Township of Brock passed Development Charge By-law No. 3724-2024 on the 10th day of June 2024, under Section 2 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 (the Act).
And Take Notice that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal under Section 14 of the Act, in respect of the Development Charges By-law, by filing with the Clerk of the Township of Brock on or before Monday,...
Regional Road 15, Township of Brock - Beaver River Bridge - Canadian Navigable Waters Act
Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2024 11:13 AM
The Regional Municipality of Durham hereby gives notice that a submission has been made to the Navigable Waters Registry, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for public comment described herein and its site and plans.
Pursuant to paragraph 10(1)(b) of the said Act, The Regional Municipality of Durham has deposited with the Minister of Transport, on the online Common Project Search Registry and under registry number 10815, a description of the following work, its site and plans: the...
June 10, 2024 Committee of the Whole and Council Meeting Highlights
Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 10:24 AM
- Durham Region Greener Homes provided an overview of their program which helps Brock residents upgrade their home with energy efficient retrofits.
- Cannington Lions Club have proposed a new community initiative to relocate and expand the existing half size basketball court in Cannington's MacLeod Park. Council accepted the proposal and directed staff to work with the Cannington Lions Club to coordinate the installations in conjunction with the resurfacing of the former skateboard area.
- Council...