Brockville Ontario
1 King Street West K6V 7A5 Brockville, ON, Canada

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit will be moved to the Yellow Protect level effective Monday, December 14, 2020 at 12:01am. Sector-specific ch...anges that the Province requires in Yellow zones is outlined online, and one of the biggest changes is the requirement for most businesses and organizations to develop a Workplace Safety Plan that you must be able to show when asked. Affected sectors include: organized events and gatherings, food and drink establishments, sports & recreation, meeting & event spaces, retail, personal care services, casinos/bingo halls/gaming, cinemas, and performing arts. For a summary of the latest changes, please visit https://brockville.com//sitepi/ED/Yellow%20-%20protect.pdf For guidance in developing your Safety Plan, and to download a template, visit https://www.ontario.ca//develop-your-covid-19-workplace-sa Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce Downtown Brockville Brockville Ontario

Good News Announcement - Former BGH / St. Vincent's Hospital site will be replaced with a new rental unit apartment building. The Federal and Provincial governments are partnering to contribute $2M to the project to help remove the current building and remediate the site. The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul have sold the site to Marguerita Residence Corporation who will erect 88 units of mixed income rental apartments basically adjacent to their other recent build on the corner of Victoria Ave and James St.

Brockville City Council is challenging any residents who can to plan to eat 3 meals over 3 days from local restaurants. Tuesday November 24th to Thursday November 26th. Take to social media to share where you’re eating from. Take out, dine in, or delivery. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner. #3Meals3Days Think local, act local, support local. Together we can help our restaurant industry survive. More here: https://bit.ly/3kdVif5 Jason Baker Brockville Mayor

Beautiful storefronts in #Brockville #shoplocal #communityspirit

2020 Community Recognition Awards Brockville City Council’s third annual Community Recognition Awards were presented virtually on Tuesday December 8th, 2020. These Awards of Recognition honoured a local group or individual from each member of Council for their contributions. The full-length event video can be found here: https://brockville.civicweb.net/document/157917 A truly inspiring occasion where each member of council offered recognition to just a few of the many positi...ve contributions being made in our community. Mayor Jason Baker CUPE Local 115 Councillor Cameron Wales YMCA of Eastern Ontario Councillor Jane Fullarton - 100 Women Who Care Councillor Jeff Earle Doug and Debbie Brooks Councillor Larry Journal Brockville & Area Food Bank Councillor Leigh Bursey Brockville Overdose Outreach Team Councillor Matt Wren Brockville Lioness Club Councillor Mike Kalivas BGH and Brockville & District Hospital Foundation Councillor Nathalie Lavergne Loaves and Fishes Council: The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce Congratulations to each and every one of your organizations, staff, boards, volunteers. To everyone in our community who cares, who work to make a difference and is the change they want to see in this world. It is noted. It is respected. It is appreciated.

Livestream here. #LestWeForget #lestweforget2020 #COVID Safe viewing.

The River of Lights is a Covid-19 safe holiday light display on Blockhouse Island which includes more than 35,000 lights set to music. This attraction is designed to both entertain our residents and visitors as well as to attract them to downtown Brockville in hopes while here those visitors will also support local Brockville businesses this holiday season.

Outdoor rink at Rotary Park. Stay tuned!

To help residents observe Remembrance Day in a meaningful way, the City’s 2020 Civic Ceremony will be live-streamed and aired on YourTV @yourtvbkville Cable TV. To show your support for those who made the ultimate sacrifice, watch the ceremony live-stream at https://www.facebook.com/BrockvilleON Due to COVID-19 and limitations on gatherings, the ceremony is by invitation-only and is closed to the general public. The full 45 minute video of 2019: https://youtu.be/UnGHjQ7zBC...U Historical Video Local images: (watch in HD setting) https://www.facebook.com/BrockvilleON/videos/980808218638377 Purchase a wreath or poppy from the Brockville Legion Contact Bob Golden Poppy Chair, Royal Canadian Legion, Brockville (ONT. No.96) Branch 613-345-0473 Brockville Legion Brockville Legion Branch 96 YourTV #lestweforget #lestweforget2020

This year we virtually honour Canada's veterans and remember the sacrifice they have made for our freedom. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #Canada #BrockvilleLegionBranch96 #Veterans #XBR Remembrance Day Video: https://www.facebook.com/Cityof1000Islands/videos/980808218638377/

Stay safe and enjoy beautiful scenes of Brockville. Public health is advising families to celebrate Thanksgiving with caution. Staying safe is a priority when planning celebrations. We can take this opportunity to learn to celebrate holidays differently and make new traditions.

In observance of #Thanksgiving Monday, October 12, 2020, Brockville Transit systems are NOT operating. Regular service resumes on Oct. 13, 2020. No garbage nor recycling collection Monday. Collection moves to the day after your normal pick-up day for the rest of the week. #XBR

You may have left Brockville, but Brockville hasn’t left you. #XBR #Brockville #Ontario #Canada #clearlybrockville #BrockTrail north #autumnleaves Friends of The Brock Trail

Brockville Railway Tunnel is Closing Friday October 2nd, 2020 - Following Provincial directives and to help keep our community safe, the Brockville Railway Tunnel will be closed Friday October 2, 2020 at 9 pm for the season. We hope to see you next year! #XBR

Gorgeous autumn sunset framing the #Brockville skyline. Photo credit: LAF #XBR #stlawrenceriver

Here's an old aerial photo from our City archives. Guess the location and the approximate year. #Brockville #TBT

Changes to Gathering Limits Due to the recent increase in cases and to ensure continued health and safety, there is a new limit on the number of people allowed to attend unmonitored social gatherings and organized public events across Ontario. As of September 19, 2020, the new gathering limits are: indoor events or gatherings: 10 people (previous limit of 50) outdoor events or gatherings: 25 people (previous limit of 100)... Indoor and outdoor events and gatherings cannot be merged together. This applies to social gatherings in private residences, backyards, parks and other recreational areas. This includes: functions parties dinners gatherings barbecues wedding receptions The new limits do not apply to events or gatherings in staffed businesses and facilities because they must already follow specific public health and safety guidelines to minimize risk and limit the spread of COVID-19. They include: bars restaurants cinemas convention centres or banquet halls gyms recreational sporting or performing art events religious services, rites or ceremonies City of Brockville COVID-19 Resources and Information https://brockville.com/COVID19 See more

There is no better time than the present to enjoy the great outdoors.

The City of Brockville is pleased to announce the hiring of David Lazenby as the Fire Chief of the Brockville Fire Department following an in-depth hiring process. Mr. Lazenby has experience in the fire service at the senior leadership level having held various roles in Canada and in the United Kingdom (UK). Mr. Lazenby’s career began in the UK where he held progressive positions, including a secondment to the National Resilience Assurance Team where he helped to oversee the ...UK Fire Services response to large-scale natural and man-made disasters. As Fire Chief for the City of Burlington he oversaw 8 fire stations and 275 staff in a composite department. As Deputy Fire Chief for the City of London, he was responsible for 14 fire stations and 340 staff as well as the hazardous materials, technical rescue and water/ice rescue teams and he previously oversaw the training and communications divisions. Prior to his career in the fire service, he spent 11 years in the private sector working as a management accountant for one of the world’s largest minerals companies. Mr. Lazenby holds a Diploma in Public Administration from Western University and a Certificate in Fire Service Administration from Dalhousie University as well qualifications from the Charted Institute of Management Accountants. We are pleased to welcome Chief Lazenby to the City of Brockville. He brings a wealth of knowledge and management experience that makes him the ideal candidate to lead our Fire Department and Emergency Preparedness Team. We are looking forward to having him here in Brockville and hope that our citizens will have an opportunity to welcome him to Brockville over the coming months. - Janette Loveys, City Manager Mr. Lazenby will start with the City of Brockville on Monday, September 21, 2020. Brockville Fire Department https://www.facebook.com/BrockvilleFire

City Staff are currently working to provide a solution to bridge the gap between the start of the school year and a new Crossing Guard contract coming into effect. This item is high priority and all relevant departments are working to restore this service as soon as possible. Crossing Guards will be in place by Friday September 11th at high traffic areas, with a few exceptions, to ensure the safety of children walking to and from school.... List of Crossing Guards and locations starting September 11th: Laurier Blvd. at Kensington Pkwy. Laurier Blvd. at Dana St. Laurier Blvd. at Windsor Dr. Windsor Dr. at Durham St. Central Ave. at Stewart Blvd. Central Ave. at Perth St. Central Ave. at Balmoral Cres. Commonwealth School Buell St. at James St. North Augusta Rd at Reynolds Dr. Train Track Crossing at Perth St. Train Track Crossing at Park St. Train Track Crossing at Ormond St. Train Track Crossing at Bartholomew St. Please be advised that the following intersections will not have Crossing Guards tomorrow (September 11th), but will be covered as soon as possible: Cuthbertson at Windsor Dr. (crossing guards will be present at this location starting Monday September 14) William St. at Pearl St. (crossing guards will be present at this location starting Monday September 14) Durham St. at Vanier Dr. Church St. at Perth St. Updates will be available at https://bit.ly/2ZpBE8q

A beautifully upgraded hospital with tremendous health care in a gorgeous and safe community.