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

Council Meeting Highlights May 13, 2025
Posted: Wednesday May 14, 2025
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 […]

Centeen Park Stairs Project
Posted: Tuesday May 13, 2025
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 […]

Brockville Railway Tunnel Opening
Posted: Friday May 09, 2025
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 […]

Clear the Line – Combating 9-1-1 Misuse
Posted: Thursday May 08, 2025
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 […]

Community Grant Applications: Now Open
Posted: Thursday May 01, 2025
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 […]

Brockville Tall Ships Festival June 20-22, 2025 – Get Your Tickets
Posted: Tuesday April 29, 2025
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 […]

Updated Hours for the Compost Site
Posted: Friday April 25, 2025
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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

William Street (Stewart Blvd., South) Overpass Rehabilitation Project
Posted: Monday January 27, 2025
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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Posted: Tuesday June 11, 2024
The City’s primary means for public communications are Announcements. Formerly known as ‘tweets’, Announcements can be found on our homepage in the gradient bar showing text side-scrolling below the homepage image. After you subscribe, when Announcements are made, you will automatically receive them directly to your email inbox as they are released. In the event […]
Announcements:

Holiday Schedule for Victoria Day May 19, 2025
Posted: Tuesday May 13, 2025
Municipal Administrative Services closed on Monday, May 19 include: 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) City services and facilities long weekend changes: Brockville Tourism, Visitor Information Centre: Location: 16 Market Street East Open […]

Centeen Park Stairs Project
Posted: Tuesday May 13, 2025
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 […]

Brockville Railway Tunnel Opening
Posted: Friday May 09, 2025
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 […]

Clear the Line – Combating 9-1-1 Misuse
Posted: Thursday May 08, 2025
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 […]

Community Grant Fund is now open
Posted: Thursday May 01, 2025
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 […]

Water Meter Replacement Notice
Posted: Tuesday January 14, 2025
Our municipality is undertaking a water meter replacement program. Many of the current meters are reaching the end of service life. A City of Brockville representative with City identification, will approach homeowners directly. If residents are not home, they will receive a notification letter or door hanger with details about scheduling your meter replacement. The […]
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
Please note that Twitter will no longer be used as the primary means of communication in the case of an emergency. In an emergency, official information will be shared on our Emergency Services page.