Beaverton’s only female reeve, Helen Mckenzie, is among those recommended to be commemorated through the naming of streets in the community’s Marydel Homes subdivision. In a letter to the Township of Brock, to be received at the Dec. 4 council meeting, Ken Scruton provided a list of individuals whose names he hopes will be added to the list of possible
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Although only 21 residents reportedly completed the online survey regarding Brock Township’s 2018 budget, results show a desire for increased fire service. A report to the Finance Committee, scheduled for Monday (Dec. 4), says residents who responded are also interested in an increase in the level of winter control and road maintenance. They are satisfied, according to the report, with
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Officers with the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) will once again reach out to long-term care residents throughout the region this holiday season. Starting Monday (Dec. 4), officers will visit with residents of long-term care homes in Durham Region as part of the eighth annual Seniors’ Christmas outreach program. As part of the program, officers will bring gifts and chat
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A tentative agreement between First Student Canada and the union representing its Ajax and Brooklin school bus drivers means service will continue uninterrupted. “Durham Student Transportation Services (DSTS) has been notified by First Student Canada that Unifor 4268, the union representing First Student Ajax and First Student Brooklin school bus drivers has reached a tentative agreement,” reads a notice posted
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A cheque for $5,000 will help the Township of Brock make the Gamebridge playground fully accessible. The Frank Cowan Company Home Town Program presented the Township with $5,000 this week to help cover the construction costs. According to a release from the Township, the community playground will be equipped with FIBAR material providing an accessible surface and a drainage layer
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One of Brock Township’s most active online collectives is calling on the broader community to help fill the gaps at area food banks. Brock’s Ultimate Deals and Beaverton Treasure Finds, managed by Adeline Khoo Pettit, PeggyLee McLean and Colin Theodoru, are asking their membership to raise funds through online auctions, item donations or cash donations in support of the local
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The Thrift Hub in Cannington is once again inviting area families to participate in the Children’s Christmas Shopping Experience. In a Facebook post Tuesday (Nov. 28), the Thrift Hub shared due to last year’s success, the event would return. “We had so much fun with this last year we thought we would try it again,” reads the post. “This event
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More than two dozen people were charged with drunk driving offenses during the second week of the Festive Ride program in Durham. Nearly than 2,700 vehicles were stopped at checkpoints in Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Port Perry, Uxbridge and Clarington throughout the week and 101 roadside breath tests were administered. In addition to the 25 arrested for drinking and driving,
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An open letter to Brock Township Council: I have recently become aware that Brock Township is considering the acquisition of an aerial/ladder truck. I also understand that the acquisition of such a truck was recently recommended in a consultant’s report. I have had an opportunity to read that report. Opinion: I am expressing my opinion based of having been a
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The Brock Township Fire Department has responded to more than 2,000 calls since 2012, with an average response time just shy of nine minutes. A report from Fire Chief Rick Harrison outlines the number of calls fielded by each of the three halls in that timeframe, along with an average response time. The Beaverton hall was by far the busiest,
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