Significant Weather Event Declared - December 30, 2025

As of 9:30 a.m. on December 30, 2025, the Municipality of Brockton has declared a Significant Weather Event in accordance with Ontario Regulation 366/18. All roads and sidewalks maintained by the Municipality will be in a "state of repair" until further notice. This declaration is not a notice of closed roads and the Municipality of Brockton remains diligent in providing continued winter maintenance to ensure public safety. Drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to use an appropriate level of caution when travelling during this event.

Municipal Offices Holiday Closures

The Municipal Office and Brockton Child Care Centre will be closed for the holidays at 1:00 p.m. on December 24, 2025 until January 1, 2026. The Community Services (Parks and Recreation) Administration Office will be closed at 1:00 p.m. on December 24, 2025, and again on December 25th, December 26th, December 31st and January 1, 2026. All offices reopen on January 2, 2026. Council and staff wish you a safe and happy holiday season!

Ring in the new year at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102, Walkerton (505 Scott Street) on January 1, 2026 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for the New Year's Levee - an easygoing afternoon of good company, laughs, and stories from the past year as we kick off 2026 together!

Public Skating Over the Holidays

Apply to Serve as a Brockton Councillor

The Municipality currently has a vacancy for one (1) Councillor. Council will appoint a new individual to fill this Councillor seat in January in accordance with our Council Vacancy Replacement Procedure Policy. The appointed individual will serve as Councillor from the date of their appointment (mid-January) until the end of the current Council Term (November 14, 2026).

Applications are open to fill the vacant Brockton Councillor seat until January 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

In mid-January, Council will hold a Special Council Meeting to consider Candidate applications, and appoint one individual to serve as Councillor for the remainder of the 2026 Council Term. 

Learn more about the Council Vacancy process

News and Alerts

  • Significant Weather Event Declared - December 30, 2025

    As of 9:30 a.m. on December 30, 2025, the Municipality of Brockton has declared a Significant Weather Event in accordance with Ontario Regulation 366/18. All roads and sidewalks maintained by the Municipality will be in a "state of repair" until further notice. This declaration is not a notice of closed roads and the Municipality of Brockton remains diligent in providing continued winter maintenance to ensure public safety. Drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to use an appropriate level of caution when travelling during this event.
    Municipality of Brockton logo By Municipality of Brockton - Dec 30, 2025
  • No Waste Collection for Brant on December 30, 2025

    🛑 Waste Collection Cancelled - December 30 🛑

    Waste collection is cancelled for Brockton (Brant township area) residents for December 30th, 2025. Walkerton residents may also experience a missed collection, however the contractor is working to complete this section. An update may be provided later.
    Dec 30, 2025
  • Holiday Landfill Hours and Depot Closure (1)
    ❗Holiday Landfill Hours and Depot Closures ❗
    Brant Landfill will be open:
    📌December 24th 9:00am - 1:00pm
    📌 December 27th 8:00am - 4:00 pm
    📌December 31st 9:00am - 1:00pm
    Greenock Transfer Station will be open:
    📌 December 27th 8:00am - 1:00pm
    📌 January 3rd 8:00am - 4:00pm
    ❗❗Reminder: Walkerton Recycling Depot is CLOSED as of December 30th at 2pm ❗❗
    Under the new legislation, convenience depots are not going to be supported or funded by Circular Materials. A convenience depot is defined as a depot that is located within an area that currently has curbside collection. As a result, the following changes will be made to the convenience depots in Brockton:
    ▶ Blue Box Recycling, Film Plastics and Cardboard bins will be removed from the Walkerton Recycling Depot, Brant landfill and the Greenock Transfer Station.
    ▶ The Walkerton Recycling Depot will be closing and bins removed on December 30th at 2pm
    ▶ Scrap metal and E-Waste still being collected at the Brant Landfill.
    If disposing of carboard at the Walkerton Recycling Depot after Christmas, ensure the carboard is placed within the bins provided, and is flattened to ensure maximum use of the bins. If a bin is full, please do not place the cardboard outside of the bins.
    Recyclable materials will NOT be accepted at this location after December 30th at 2pm.
    Dec 27, 2025
  • Career Opportunity: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Operations Technician

    The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applicants for the full-time position of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Operations Technician. Read our News Post for more information.
    Municipality of Brockton logo By Municipality of Brockton - Dec 23, 2025
  • Career Opportunity: Senior Accounting/Payroll Clerk

    The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applicants for the full-time position of Senior Accounting/Payroll Clerk. Read our News Post for more information.
    Municipality of Brockton logo By Municipality of Brockton - Dec 23, 2025
  • Municipal Offices Holiday Closures and Public Skating Over Holidays

    The Municipal Office and Brockton Child Care Centre will be closed for the holidays at 1:00 p.m. on December 24, 2025 until January 1, 2026. The Community Services (Parks and Recreation) Administration Office will be closed at 1:00 p.m. on December 24, 2025, and again on December 25th, December 26th, December 31st and January 1, 2026. All offices reopen on January 2, 2026. Council and staff wish you a safe and happy holiday season! Read the News Post to learn more about Public Skating happening over the holidays.
    Municipality of Brockton logo By Municipality of Brockton - Dec 22, 2025
  • Holiday Landfill Hours and Depot Closure
    ❗Holiday Landfill Hours and Depot Closures ❗
    Brant Landfill will be open:
    📌December 24th 9:00am - 1:00pm
    📌 December 27th 8:00am - 4:00 pm
    📌December 31st 9:00am - 1:00pm
    Greenock Transfer Station will be open:
    📌 December 27th 8:00am - 1:00pm
    📌 January 3rd 8:00am - 4:00pm
    ❗❗Reminder: Walkerton Recycling Depot is CLOSED as of December 30th at 2pm ❗❗
    Under the new legislation, convenience depots are not going to be supported or funded by Circular Materials. A convenience depot is defined as a depot that is located within an area that currently has curbside collection. As a result, the following changes will be made to the convenience depots in Brockton:
    ▶ Blue Box Recycling, Film Plastics and Cardboard bins will be removed from the Walkerton Recycling Depot, Brant landfill and the Greenock Transfer Station.
    ▶ The Walkerton Recycling Depot will be closing and bins removed on December 30th at 2pm
    ▶ Scrap metal and E-Waste still being collected at the Brant Landfill.
    If disposing of carboard at the Walkerton Recycling Depot after Christmas, ensure the carboard is placed within the bins provided, and is flattened to ensure maximum use of the bins. If a bin is full, please do not place the cardboard outside of the bins.
    Recyclable materials will NOT be accepted at this location after December 30th at 2pm.
    Dec 22, 2025
  • Water Main Break - Pine Street
    Municipal staff would like to advise residents of a water main break on Pine Street, between Yonge Street and Mary Street. Crews are on site working and residents in the area may experience loss of water while repairs are underway. We thank residents for their patience while we repair the issue and request they by-pass the area if possible.
    Dec 19, 2025
  • Career Opportunity: Building Inspector/Enforcement Officer

    The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applicants for the full-time position of Building Inspector/Enforcement Officer. Read our News Post for more information.
    Municipality of Brockton logo By Municipality of Brockton - Dec 18, 2025
  • Walkerton Snow Removal - December 17, 2025

    Municipal staff will be clearing excess snow from streets in Walkerton on Wednesday December 17 starting at 1:00 a.m. Please ensure all vehicles are off the roads to assist with snow clearing. Any vehicle obstructing the removal of snow will be towed at the owner’s expense.

    A reminder that Winter Parking Provisions remain in effect - no person may park on a highway between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. during the months of November to April.
    Municipality of Brockton logo By Municipality of Brockton - Dec 16, 2025
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100 Scott Street, P.O. Box 68, 
Walkerton, Ontario N0G 2V0, Canada

Phone: 519-881-2223,
Toll Free: 1-877-885-8084,
Fax: 519-881-2991

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