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Restaurant Opportunity: Summer 2025 Patio Passport Program
Posted: Tuesday April 15, 2025
This opportunity is open to all restaurants and cafes operating in and around Brockville. This successful program launched in the summer of 2025 and is in the works for the upcoming patio season. How it works (for customers): Pick up your Passport at a participating patio or the Brockville Tourism Visitor Centre (16 Market Street […]

Easter Weekend Municipal Service Updates
Posted: Monday April 14, 2025
The following municipal administrative offices will be closed Friday April 18th, 2025 and open Monday April 21st, 2025: City Hall (1 King Street West) Gord Watts Municipal Centre (251 North Augusta Road) Wastewater Treatment Centre (1807 County Road 2 East) Water Filtration Plant (20 Rivers Avenue) Good Friday and Easter Monday service impacts: Brockville Tourism, […]

Lunch and Learn: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Environmental Scans
Posted: Tuesday April 08, 2025
Free lunch and learn for non-profit organizations, municipalities, businesses, and anyone interested in learning about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Environmental Scans. Learn about: Reasons to conduct and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Environmental Scan What the process looks like How to build on the results of an Environmental Scan Date and Time: Tuesday, April 22 from […]

Leeds Grenville Wholesale Food and Beverage Tradeshow
Posted: Tuesday April 08, 2025
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with local food & beverage producers and retailers to strengthen local supply chains. Join us for the Leeds Grenville B2B Wholesale Food and Beverage Tradeshow, where local producers, growers, and wholesalers connect directly with buyers, retailers, and restaurants. This is your chance to source fresh, high-quality […]

Boost your business during the Brockville Tall Ships Festival
Posted: Monday April 07, 2025
Set Sail for an Exciting Opportunity with the Tall Ships Festival! Brockville Tall Ships Festival is making waves June 20–22, 2025! With majestic ships, lively entertainment, and thousands of visitors expected, this is your chance to boost foot traffic, attract new customers, and gain extra promotion. Why Participate? Get featured on Brockville Tourism’s social media […]

Brockville Community Clean-up Saturday April 26, 2025 and Mayor’s Corporate Challenge
Posted: Thursday March 20, 2025
Together we can make our City shine! Today is the first day of Spring! Brockville’s Community Wide Clean Up will be held Saturday April 26th from 9am to 12 noon. Volunteers will be provided with supplies. Click here to sign up for Saturday and for more information. Check the map to see where people are […]

Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) Program
Posted: Wednesday March 19, 2025
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 […]

Share Your Love for Local
Posted: Tuesday March 18, 2025
We want to hear from you! It’s more important than ever to support local businesses, services, community organizations, and each other as we face uncertainty. Our people are our community, and what makes Brockville a great place to live are all of you. We are working with the Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce on […]

Street and Sidewalk Sweeping Begins
Posted: Tuesday March 18, 2025
Spring sweeping operations typically begin every spring between April and May, weather permitting. This year, City crews are getting a jump on it. Arterial roads are swept first, followed by collector roads, and then residential streets. Please keep your vehicle off the streets during this time to allow the sweepers to make their rounds in […]

Notice of Building Permit Fees Review
Posted: Thursday March 06, 2025
The Planning and Development Committee of the City of Brockville will be holding a Public Meeting to consider the passing of a bylaw to adopt new and amended building fees and charges under Section 7(6) of the Ontario Building Code Act, as amended. Date of Public Meeting: Tuesday April 1, 2025 Time of Meeting: 6:00pm […]

2024 Development Charge Background Review File No. D26-01
Posted: Friday February 28, 2025
Update March 7, 2025: A public meeting was held on Tuesday March 4, 2025 relating to the Development Charge Background Study and Proposed Development Charge By-law for the City of Brockville. To view this meeting and for further information, please click this link. Comments may be submitted anytime up until a decision is made by […]

Canada US Tariff Updates
Posted: Thursday February 06, 2025
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 […]
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