The 25th Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival was an outstanding success with good weather, strong sponsors, lots of happy vendors and a supporting community that resulted in a record crowd.
Earlier today, the Province of Ontario announced that they are extending the winter break for all students and that all schools in Ontario will be closed on Monday January 3 and Tuesday January 4 to students.
On Nov. 24, negotiations between the Region of Durham and the Township of Brock regarding the Beaverton supportive housing project concluded with the signing of a settlements.
Firstly, I, as a member of your municipal council, would like to apologize to the residents of Brock for what I feel was an act of contempt against you and your right to have your local government openly discuss, debate and vote on a very important matter of public policy.
The primary purpose of this letter is to voice the Concerned Citizens of Sunderland’s strong opposition to the proposed relocation of Sunderland’s parkland and recreational facilities received from Miller Planning Services on behalf of David MacInnis.
It continues to be a concern with the amount of speeding that continues throughout Beaverton. But it is even more concerning about the excessive speed on King Street in front of the public school, and the area where children and people walk.
We are writing to the Township to propose a stop sign on Albert Street South and Rennie Street or a speed bump on both sides of the school to slow the traffic down on the street.
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of a tragic vehicle accident that has resulted in the sudden loss of a member of our Brock HS community and has resulted in other individuals from the surrounding community sustaining injuries.
And it would appear the Region of Durham just keeps the hits coming at Brock.
On behalf of the council for the Township of Brock, we wish to acknowledge receipt of the correspondence sent from your office on October 6, 2021 and wish to take the time to thank you for your interest in the discussion to date.