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Snow Plow Safety Reminders

With the winter storm here, the County of Brant reminds motorists to stay a safe distance back from snow plows when you see blue flashing lights.

“Snow plows, salt and sand trucks must travel slower than regular traffic,” said Greg Demers, Director of Roads at the County of Brant. “Sight lines and visibility near a working snow plow are significantly reduced by blowing snow. Please be patient.”

It is dangerous to pass either between or around working snow plows because of blowing snow and the...

 Do you know what these signs mean?

Do you know what these sign means?

This sign means you cannot park in the area between the signs. You may not stop your vehicle except to load or unload passengers or merchandise. These signs are used in pairs or groups to indicate when parking is not allowed on one side of the street.

Please note, these signs only indicate parking restrictions for the side of the street on which they are installed on.

Certain roads are Snow Emergency Routes. When the County declares a snow emergency, it is...

Business in #BrantWorks News Bulletin - Stubbe's Precast

Publishing Note: Business in #BrantWorks is a weekly news bulletin that will highlight local businesses in the County of Brant and highlight their achievements! Be sure to check out our social media Every Wednesday for that week's Business in #BrantWorks News Bulletin!

Stubbe’s Precast, in the Brant community of Harley was awarded the Ontario Concrete Award for a Mid to High Rise Residential Pre-Cast Project. This project, known as the Trent-Durham Residence and Academic Building is located on the...

Stormwater Ponds Safety Reminder

The County of Brant Fire Department would like to remind residents of the dangers that surround bodies of water during the winter months, including stormwater management ponds. 

Please watch the following safety video from Fire Prevention Office Tom: 

We would like to remind the public that stormwater ponds are not authorized skating locations.

Stormwater management ponds are designed to keep water flowing, and salt also infiltrates these ponds. Conditions around these ponds can change rapidly...

Barkers Bush Trail Access

With construction beginning at the Nith Peninsula Residential Subdivision, we would like to notify residents that signage will be posted in the near future to help trail users safely access the trails around Barkers Bush in Paris.

The developer, Losani Homes, will be installing fencing around the construction area for public safety. The construction area’s main entrance will be off Dundas Street West, Paris. Trail access will be maintained and please follow the posted signs.

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