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:
Customer Service Desk closed for the day on Monday, September 23, 2024
Posted: Wednesday September 18, 2024
Please be advised that Customer Service/Revenue Services at City Hall will be unavailable on Monday, September 23 as the team will be completing training off site. Services that will be unavailable that day include: paying water or tax bills (available online) updating or creating accounts paying for parking tickets (available online) purchasing parking passes, bus […]
Career Opportunities
Posted: Wednesday September 11, 2024
The City of Brockville invites applications from qualified and interested candidates for the positions of: Part-Time Fire Dispatchers (3 Positions); Brockville Arts Centre Box Office Attendant; Temporary Operator Trainee – Winter Maintenance; and, Canteen Attendant More details can be found here on the City of Brockville Careers page.
Islands Duck Hunting 2024-2025
Posted: Tuesday September 10, 2024
The Islands Duck Hunting season is from September 28, 2024 to January 12, 2025. The 2024-2025 Islands Duck Hunting Registration Form must be completed and confirmed by City staff to be valid. Please click this link for designated islands, information and procedures. Should you require further assistance, please contact parks@brockville.com.
Ice Available for Booking at the Memorial Centre
Posted: Friday August 09, 2024
The ice is going in at the Brockville Memorial Centre! As of Tuesday, August 13th ice will be available for booking for the upcoming season. click here to email Drew White. Interested groups should contact arenas staff. Information on the facility and ice rates for the current season can be found on our Arenas and […]
Changes to public access inside City Hall
Posted: Wednesday July 31, 2024
Starting Wednesday July 31st, all members of the public entering City Hall will be directed to Customer Service upon arrival. The Customer Service office is on your left after you enter through the building’s front doors. This is the office where you currently go to pay your water bill or taxes, and this office will […]
Construction Notice: Milling and Paving, Road Rehabilitation to start August 12
Posted: Tuesday July 30, 2024
The City of Brockville expects to start Road Rehabilitation on various City streets in August and September. The top 40mm (1 ½”) of asphalt will be removed by a cold milling process and then replaced with new hot mix asphalt within the following couple of weeks. Expected Start Date: August 12th, 2024 Expected End Date: […]
Construction Notice: Watermain Replacement on King Street West starting Tuesday July 9
Posted: Monday July 08, 2024
The King Street West (from Rivers Avenue to Oak Street) Watermain Replacement contract, awarded to Clarence McDonald Excavating, will start on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The work will include the replacement of cast iron watermain with new PVC pipe along with the respective restoration of road base, asphalt surfaces, concrete and sod. King Street will […]
Stay cool in Brockville during a heat wave
Posted: Tuesday June 18, 2024
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning to last throughout this week. As advised by our local Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, high temperatures and humidity may affect your health: becoming overheated can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Even short period of exposure to high temperatures can cause health problems. The […]
News and Updates:
Brockville Railway Tunnel Update
Posted: Thursday September 12, 2024
Earlier this year, Council approved funding to repair lighting components in the tunnel. The City was expected to have the equipment in late July. Staff have just received the lights and other equipment to repair the tunnel. Repairs are underway. We ask for patience while the contractor works on replacing the failed equipment. We are […]
2024-2025 Islands Duck Hunting – Procedure and Registration
Posted: Tuesday September 10, 2024
Overview: The season is from September 28, 2024 to January 12, 2025; 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 […]
Project Update: Youth Arena
Posted: Wednesday September 04, 2024
The Youth Arena project phase 1 is nearing completion. As part of the 2024 Capital Budget, Council approved funds to replace several critical components of the ice making plants at both the Youth Arena and Memorial Center. The objective of the projects was to ensure reliable operations of both facilities ice making capabilities in lieu […]
New Community Safety Zone for Swift Waters Elementary School
Posted: Thursday August 29, 2024
The City has added a new Community Safety Zone (CSZ) for Swift Waters Elementary School. Community Safety Zones are areas where there is a reduced speed limit during school hours and is marked with flashing lights and signage. The new CSZ is located on King Street between Centre Street and Cedar Street. The photo is […]
Council Highlights: Tuesday August 27, 2024
Posted: Thursday August 29, 2024
City of Brockville Council Meeting Highlights of Tuesday August 27, 2024 2024 Municipal Hazardous and Special Products Waste Event Annually, the City hosts a Municipal Hazardous and Special Products (HSP) Waste event where residents can dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste products. The 2024 event was held August 24th, 2024 in the parking lot of […]
Indoor Public Skating Schedule 2024/2025
Posted: Thursday August 29, 2024
Grab your sweater’s, family and friends and let’s make some memories together! It is important to note that all dates and times are kept current within this link throughout the entire indoor skating season. Adult Skating Sessions at the Memorial Centre: Beginning Wednesday September 4, 2024: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 1:00 pm to 2:20 pm (Excluding […]
Public Washrooms Seasonal Change to Autumn Hours of Operation
Posted: Monday August 26, 2024
Autumn hours of operation as of Tuesday September 3, 2024 Municipal Harbour – Blockhouse Island Open daily from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm until Thanksgiving and then 8:00 am to 6:00 pm for the winter. St. Lawrence Park and Centeen Park Open daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm until closing Thanksgiving. Hardy Park Open […]
King Street West Watermain Replacement
Posted: Monday August 12, 2024
The King Street West Watermain Replacement Contract has been underway for approximately one month. The Contractor is progressing well and has been able to manage the hard granite crews have encountered quite well. The City has removed and replaced the existing watermain with new 300mm diameter PVC watermain along with the all the necessary accessories. […]
Council Highlights: Tuesday July 23, 2024
Posted: Thursday July 25, 2024
Brockville City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Council Approves Funding Agreement for Canada Community-Building Fund The Canada Community-Building Fund (formerly known as the federal Gas Tax Fund) is a permanent source of federal funding for local infrastructure and is allocated to municipalities on a per-capita basis. In the past, this funding has been used […]
Paying parking tickets online
Posted: Tuesday July 02, 2024
The City of Brockville now brings you the convenience of paying your parking tickets online. Visit this secure site and follow the simple instructions. There is no need to create a login. It’s safe, easy and convenient. Please ensure that you wait 24 hours after the ticket was issued to use this method of payment. […]
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Posted: Tuesday June 11, 2024
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Railway Tunnel opening for the season
Posted: Friday May 10, 2024
Great news! We are excited to announce that the Brockville Railway Tunnel will open for the 2024 season on Friday, May 17th. The tunnel will be open 9:00 am to 9:00 pm daily, 7 days a week. For the time being, the tunnel will feature white lights only and we are excited to feature Brockville’s […]
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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