News and Announcements

Council Approves Zoning By-law Amendments for 0 Scace Avenue and 10 Victoria Avenue Two Zoning By-law amendments have been approved to support additional housing development in the city. Applications to support the development of a six-unit, multi-residential building on Scace Avenue and a basement residential unit on Victoria Avenue were considered by Council Tuesday following […]

The City of Brockville is excited to announce that construction will begin immediately following the May long weekend on a new set of pedestrian access stairs at Centeen Park, located along the St. Lawrence River in downtown Brockville. These stairs, constructed by United Counties Construction, will enhance pedestrian connectivity by linking the new Water Street […]

Join us on Friday, May 16 at 2pm as we officially reopen the Brockville Railway Tunnel for the 2025 season! Come take the first walk of the year through Canada’s first railway tunnel and enjoy an incredible light and sound experience. Whether it’s your first visit or a yearly tradition, it’s the perfect way to […]

Brockville Joins First-Ever Provincewide Campaign to Combat 9-1-1 Misuse The City of Brockville has joined the first-ever provincewide campaign to tackle 9-1-1 misuse, an issue that continues to strain emergency services. The Emergency Services Steering Committee (ESSC) has launched the “When Every Second Counts” campaign aimed at reducing non-emergency 9-1-1 calls and educating the public […]

The first intake of the newly developed Community Grant Fund is now open! Interested and eligible organizations can now apply for the spring intake of 2025 community grant funding. Prior to submitting an application, interested candidates should review the Community Grants Policy, which further explains the funding available, eligibility requirements, and the grant review and […]

Get ready for the ultimate summer experience, packed with unforgettable moments, epic performances, and non-stop fun! This is the event you’ve been waiting for — don’t miss out! The Brockville Tall Ships Festival is coming up on June 20-22, 2025 and tickets are officially on sale! Don’t miss your chance to board incredible ships from […]

Location: Gord Watts Municipal Centre, 251 North Augusta Road Brockville, ON, K6V 2Y2 Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Friday: April 1 to August 30: 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm September 2 to November 1: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm November 4 – November 29: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturdays: April 1 to November 29: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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