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Mayor Walter Schummer's message on Pride Month
Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2023 11:15 AM
Thursday June 1, 2023
"I want to thank everyone for being here today at our flag raising ceremony as we celebrate the start of Pride Month. I welcome representatives from Pflag Durham who have joined us.
Pride month is of course often associated with the commemoration of inclusion for members of the LGBTQ and associated communities within our cities, towns, and villages. But it is more than that. The other day I was in the Pickering Town Centre and the mall had its many Pride banners up. One...Eastern Cougar are present in the community
Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2023 09:59 AM
The Ministry of Natural Resources is aware that Easter Cougars are present in the community and have been for well over 10 years or more. A Cougar was spotted at 11th Concession, Cannington and has been in the area for well over 8 years causing no trouble. Eastern Cougars are part of the Endangered Species List, so they are well protected and monitored by the Province and less of a threat than bears.
Quick facts
- Cougars rarely chase their prey. They are masters of camouflage and will slowly and...
Applications open for Durham Region’s Accessibility Advisory Committee
Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2023 09:10 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) is seeking two new members, a professional from the stakeholder community and a person with a disability, who are passionate about creating an inclusive and accessible region.
The mandate of the AAC, which is a committee of council, is to act in an advisory role to Regional Council through the Finance & Administration Committee on the preparation, implementation and review of its annual accessibility plan and other...
Bass Fishing Season Now Open
Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2023 08:59 AM
Bass Fishing Season opened on Saturday June 25, 2022.
Visit the Township of Brock, the Smallmouth Bass Fishing Capital of Canada and spend a day on Lake Simcoe!
The Beaverton Harbour is located at 24 Harbour Park Crescent and consists of a Boat Launch, Beach, Playground and Splash Pad. Township of Brock residents can launch their boats at no cost, while non-residents must pay a minimal fee for launching.
Go to our website for park hours. Follow the Durham Weekly Beach Report for water quality.
June 5 Workshop Agenda
Posted on Friday, June 02, 2023 10:00 AM
The agenda for the June 5, 2023 workshop is now available on the Council calendar.
The meeting is being held electronically and members of the public are encouraged to view the meeting on the livestream which can be accessed by clicking on the HTML Agenda. Council Members and staff will be participating electronically in the meeting.