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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Excerpts can be found below from the City of Brockville Zoning Bylaw 050-2014, as amended, to assist you with establishing a home occupation (more commonly referred to as a home based business). Part 1.0: Interpretation, Administration, and Enforcement, Subsection 1.10 Certificate of Occupancy No person shall change the use of any lot covered by this […]

Brockville can add another 7th place finish to its bragging rights with the recent rankings from MacLean’s for “Best communities in Canada for great health care 2019”. The rankings award points for communities that spend the least amount of time on waiting lists, as well as how many family doctors, specialists, and doctor’s offices are […]

Brockville strives to be a welcoming community that is attractive to new residents. A huge component of a welcoming community is our current residents and how they interact with newcomers to help settle into their new home. The St. Lawrence-Rideau Immigration Partnership has 10 Tips you can implement in your daily life to help make […]