News and Announcements
Please read below for a list of the latest municipal news and public announcements.
In the case of an emergency, official information will be shared on our Emergency Services page.
Announcements:

Compost Site Dates Extended by Two Weeks
Posted: Friday November 17, 2023
Curbside leaf collection will be completed during the week of November 13 to November 18th. Gord Watts Municipal compost site has extended their opening hours for two additional weeks for drop off. Hours: Monday to Friday 12pm to 5pm Saturday 10am to 3pm The site will close Friday December 8th, 2023 for the season. Leaves […]

Notice of Public Information Centre: Centeen Park Main Pumping Station Replacement
Posted: Friday November 10, 2023
The City of Brockville is advancing a detailed design to replace the existing Main Pumping Station at Centeen Park to mitigate operational constraints and operator safety risks associated with the existing pumping station. How will this affect me? The Main Pumping Station is a critical component of the City’s sanitary sewer system. This project will […]
News and Updates:

Indoor Public Skating
Posted: Friday December 01, 2023
All dates and times are kept current. Lace up those skates, Brockville! Our indoor public skating schedule is back, and we’re gearing up for a season of ice-cold FUN! Mark your calendars because we’ve got an ice-tastic lineup for you this winter! Whether you’re a figure-skating pro or just looking to glide into the season, […]

Highway 401 Brockville – Transportation Environmental Study Report
Posted: Thursday November 23, 2023
Transportation Environmental Study Report 30-Day Review Period: The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has undertaken a Planning, Preliminary Design, and Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for Highway 401 from 2 km west of Stewart Boulevard to 750 m east of North Augusta Road (about 4.5 km), within the City of Brockville. The purpose of […]

Compost Site Dates Extended by Two Weeks
Posted: Friday November 17, 2023
Curbside leaf collection will be completed during the week of November 13 to November 18th. Gord Watts Municipal compost site has extended their opening hours for two additional weeks for drop off. Hours: Monday to Friday 12pm to 5pm Saturday 10am to 3pm The site will close Friday December 8th, 2023 for the season. Leaves […]

Shop Where Your Heart Is – back for its third year
Posted: Wednesday November 15, 2023
This popular program rewards you for supporting local businesses this holiday season with chances to win weekly prizes. The more stores you support, the more chances you have to win! In partnership with the Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Brockville, the program will be running all December long, starting on November 17 […]

Overnight Parking Restrictions
Posted: Wednesday November 08, 2023
Winter Parking Restrictions are in effect. Parking is prohibited on City streets between the hours of 2 AM and 7 AM. The date range for no parking on City streets are in effect as of Nov 1st, 2023 and end Mar 31st, 2024. This prohibition is in effect regardless of weather conditions. Illegally parked cars can […]

Make the most of your visit to Brockville’s River of Lights
Posted: Tuesday November 07, 2023
Will you be coming to Brockville to see the River of Lights this holiday season? In addition to the ‘who, what, and where’ of our event, we have put together a Top 10 round up of how to make the most of your visit to Brockville for the River of Lights presented by Canarm. We […]

2024 Budget
Posted: Tuesday September 26, 2023
The September 26th Council meeting kicks of the 2024 Budget. The City’s Budget page provides: How the Budget Process works Budget Overview Key Dates for 2024 Budget Deliberations Asset Management Plan Understanding Your Tax Bill Please visit https://brockville.com/local-government/finance/budget/

Want the Latest News Emailed To You Directly?
Posted: Thursday September 21, 2023
Due to recent changes to the social media platform Twitter, the City of Brockville has decided to discontinue using tweets as a primary means for public communications. The City will continue to post relevant items to Facebook and the News section of our website. In lieu of ‘tweets’, Announcements will be found in the same […]

2023-2024 Islands Duck Hunting – Procedure and Registration
Posted: Monday September 18, 2023
Overview: The season is from September 23, 2023 – January 7, 2024; Anyone found to have damaged City-owned property will be charged as per City Procedure 1754, Items 2 and 3; Hunters are not allowed on the Islands to post or construct blinds or other constructed shelters prior to the 15th of September; Blinds or […]

Participate in Welcoming Week September 8-17
Posted: Tuesday September 05, 2023
Welcoming Week is taking place across the country from September 8-17, 2023 and is an opportunity to reflect our local community and welcome newcomers to the city who have made Brockville their home. Welcoming Week is an annual event across the country lead by Immigration and Citizenship Canada, and is an opportunity to bring together […]

Tourism Wayfinding Signs
Posted: Tuesday July 04, 2023
You may have noticed that a number of new signs have been installed around the city in the last few weeks. These signs make a significant step towards beautifying our streets and will allow us to remove a number of individual attraction signs that are faded and outdated and that visually ‘clutter up’ our streets. […]

Brockville Transit – Service Adjustment
Posted: Wednesday May 24, 2023
Council approved the purchase of 2 new buses during the May 23 Council meeting. These buses are being ordered and are expected to arrive in November. This will help to modernize the fleet and maintain the current service level. Meanwhile, Brockville Transit has had to remove a bus from service as a safety precaution (Bus […]
Other City News and Updates
For additional items of interest, please check out our other news categories:
- Announcements
- Business News
- Building and Planning most requested information
- Building Announcements for our building and development community
- Planning Notices and Upcoming Public Meetings
Twitter Update
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