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The County of Brant will have a new Brant Transit service provider beginning January 2, 2024

The County of Brant would like to thank residents for sharing their feedback on transit in our community. Following public consultation, and with Council approval, we are pleased to announce that a new service provider will be operating Brant Transit beginning on January 2, 2024*. Transit service will be provided by Via Transportation.

What does this mean for current and new transit users?

• Brant Transit will still operate as a ‘shared ride service' which means that you will likely be sharing your...

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Temporary Road Closure Scott Avenue

Location: Scott Avenue at Oak Avenue

Dates: Thursday November 30 to Friday December 8 2023 (1 week)

Reason: Trunk Sewer and Watermain Replacement

Work Performed by: Regional Sewer and Watermain Ltd. for County of Brant

Note:

• No through traffic
• No Emergency access
• Access to Scott Avenue from Grand River Street only
• Grand River Street North is reduced to one lane, one way, in the southbound direction south of Scott Avenue
• All northbound traffic will be detoured along Silver Street, Oak Avenue and Woodslee...

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Notification of Proposed Work: Brant-Waterloo Road

Location: Brant-Waterloo Road between Ayr Road and Reidsville Road

Update: Brant-Waterloo Road has been reopened to through traffic.

Please refer to Municipal511 https://www.municipal511.ca  for the most up-to-date information regarding road construction and closures.

It is our goal to minimize any inconvenience to our residents. Your patience through any disruption will be greatly appreciated. If additional information is required, please contact:

Scott McDonald

Road Superintendent
County of Brant

26 Park...

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Temporary Road Closure – Paris Santa Claus Parade December 2

Date: Saturday December 2 2023, 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm 

Parade staging 4:30 pm

• Ball Street between Main Street and Grand River Street South
• Burwell Street between Dundas Street West and Grand River Street South
• Arnold Street between Dundas Street West and Grand River Street South

Parade route road closure 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (approximately)

• Grand River Street South/North from Burwell Street to St. Patrick Street

Parade Route Demobilization 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

• St. Patrick Street into Paris High School parking lot...

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County of Brant names Darryl Lee as Chief Executive Officer of Brant Municipal Enterprises

County of Brant, ON – The County of Brant is pleased to announce that Darryl Lee will be appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Brant Municipal Enterprises (BME) starting January 2024. 

“We are grateful for the return of Darryl to the County of Brant as the Chief Executive Officer of Brant Municipal Enterprises,” said Alison Newton, Chief Administrative Officer for the County of Brant. “Darryl brings extensive municipal experience and knowledge, and we look forward to watching his...

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Winter weather is here!

Please find updated website links below.

Winter weather is here and we want to remind drivers to keep safety top of mind when heading out on County of Brant roads.

The amount of snow received from one end of the County to the other can be vastly different, so before you go out be prepared for what you may come across on the roads.

• Please slow down and drive according to changing road conditions.
• Be patient with snow plows, remember that you are much safer behind a plow than passing one.
• If you don't...

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Join us today for a County of Brant Council Meeting - November 28

Join us today, November 28, 2023, at 6:00 pm, for a County of Brant Council meeting.

Meetings are open to the public at County of Brant Council Chambers (7 Broadway Street West, Paris) and can also be live-streamed on the County of Brant's YouTube channel.

To view the meeting online please visit the County YouTube page.

To view the agenda, visit the Council Calendar.

Are you interested in learning more about County of Brant Council? Visit the Council webpage today!

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Controlled Burn in Cainsville on Saturday

The County of Brant Fire Department will have a controlled burn this Saturday, November 25 at 1388 Colborne Street in Cainsville.

The controlled burn will be taking place at the house located on the property and will be an opportunity to train firefighters and officers. This training will focus on fire attacks, ventilation, search and rescue and will allow crew members to test out new equipment.  

Fire attack training looks at how firefighters assess and approach a working fire, how to manage the...

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Join the EarlyON Centre and others for an Open House at TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre

We are pleased to invite the community to an Open House on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 10:00 am to celebrate the launch of free weekly EarlyON programming at the TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre (15 Ewart Ave, Cainsville).

EarlyONs are free drop-in play programs for children 0-6 and their parents and caregivers offered throughout the County of Brant and the City of Brantford.

County of Brant EarlyON programs are managed by the County’s Social Service provider, the City of Brantford...

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Urban Area Yard Waste Collection - November 27 to December 1

The final Urban Area Yard Waste Collection of the year will take place next week, November 27 to December 1, 2023

Yard waste curbside collection is offered to residential properties within urban areas. Leaf and Yard Waste is also free for disposal at the Landfill and Transfer Station for residential users.

Set Out Requirements:

• Materials are to be set out by 7:00 am on your regular collection day
• Acceptable containers/bundles: Paper bags/open-top rigid containers (plastic bags are not allowed) or...

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