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The Rural Ontario Development Program provides cost-share funding for projects that help rural communities. Small brick and mortar businesses in rural Ontario with 1 to 20 employees can apply through the business development stream. This stream offers up to 35% cost-share, to a maximum of $10,000. Intake 1 is now open, with a deadline of September 24 […]

Enjoy some sips in the sun this summer and you could win one of our monthly prizes with the 2025 Brockville “Patio Passport” program. How it works: Pick up your Passport at a participating patio or the Brockville Tourism Visitor Centre (16 Market Street East, Brockville) Spend at least $10 at a participating patio from […]

Mayor and Council of the Corporation of the City of Brockville are pleased to announce that Dayna Golledge has accepted the position of Economic Development Manager and began her new role on Monday, April 28th, 2025. With over eight years of dedicated service and a proven track record in both leadership and collaborative roles within […]

The St. Lawrence Rideau Immigration Partnership has released their research report “Immigrant Experiences in Leeds and Grenville: Examining Social, Economic, and Cultural Inclusion, 2025.” The report presenting the findings of a 2024-2025 community based research project conducted to better understand immigrant experiences in Leeds and Grenville, to identify gaps and barriers to services and programs […]

Employers who are struggling to find a skilled workforce to meet your business goals can consider innovative strategies under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. Leeds Grenville employers could utilize the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program and the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program for up to 200 eligible applicants and job opportunities. The United […]

As tariffs between Canadian goods entering the USA, and American goods entering Canada come into effect and as the situation continues to develop, a number of organizations that we are affiliated with are dedicated to providing resources, updates, and key information for the business community. Tariffs are a tax on imported goods, paid by the […]

The 2024 Ontario Building Code came into effect on January 1, 2025. There’s a three month grace period until March 31, 2025, allowing the use of the 2012 Ontario Building Code for applications with drawings that were mostly done before January 1, 2025. Here’s a summary of the key changes which will affect the built […]

The following is a municipal notification to inform you about an upcoming road closure that will affect a main artery in our community. While we understand that this may cause some inconvenience, this closure is essential for much-needed repairs and improvements. Details of the Closure: Road: Stewart Boulevard south, William Street / CN overpass Closure […]

Our municipality invests in the beautiful downtown and waterfront area of Brockville. Our waterfront is unique and sets us apart from other cities along the river, and our beautiful, historic downtown boasts tons of businesses, services, and amenities that make this area shine. Check out the upcoming Downtown Brockville business directory for more information on […]

Leading Canadian food manufacturer Leclerc has announced the purchase of the former Procter & Gamble (P&G) factory at 1475 California Avenue in Brockville, an expansion of its North American operations that will see $100 million invested locally along with the creation of over 200 new jobs. Leclerc, a Quebec City-based family-owned company established in 1905, […]

If you are planning to change the way you use all or part of an existing building, you may need a Change of Use Building Permit, even if you are not planning any construction. 10(1) of the Building Code Act states: “Even though no construction is proposed, no person shall change the use of a […]

The City of Brockville and Caber Group are pleased to announce that they have reached an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for 36-46 King Street West, the former Woolworth’s building. The Woolworth’s property is one of the most prominent sites in Brockville’s downtown, close to the main intersection of King Street and Courthouse Avenue. Constructed […]