News

County of Brant 2026 Family Day Closures

As Family Day approaches, please note the following changes to services on Monday, February 16, 2026.

County of Brant Customer Service Offices:

• County of Brant customer service offices will be closed on Monday, February 16 and will re-open on Tuesday, February 17 at 8:30 am.  
• Online chat will be unavailable at this time. 
• A number of services are available online. Visit the Online Services webpage for a complete list. 
• For urgent matters, call 519.44BRANT (519.442.7268), 1.855.44BRANT and stay on the...

Planning your spring cleaning? Save the date(s)!

Household Hazardous Waste days take place at the Mohawk Street Landfill, located at 20 Morrison Road, Brantford, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (ID may be requested to confirm residency in Brant or Brantford).

2026 Household Hazardous Waste Days:

• April 11
• May 2
• June 13
• July 11
• August 8
• September 12
• October 17
• November 21 

Household hazardous waste includes materials such as paint, solvents, used oils, batteries, and fluorescent light bulbs. These items should not be disposed of in household garbage due to their...

Getting a rebate for your home upgrades has never been easier!

Did you know the County of Brant offers financial incentives to help you switch to water-efficient appliances? Upgrading not only helps our local environment but puts money back in your pocket.

What’s available for Brant residents:

• Toilet Rebate: Receive $50.00 for replacing an old high-volume toilet (13L or larger) with a new WaterSense® certified model. You can claim this for up to two toilets per household!
• Washing Machine Rebate: Get a $100.00 one-time rebate when you replace an old top-loading...

Be a winter waste pro

The Big Rule: No Snowbank Surfing! Please don't place your garbage on top of or behind snowbanks.

Why?

• The Slippery Slope: Snowbanks are a major slip-and-fall hazard for our crews.
• Hide and Seek: High snow makes it hard for collectors to see or reach your items.
• The Deep Freeze: Bags on snowbanks can blow away, freeze to the pile, or get accidentally buried by a passing plow!

How to be a Waste Pro:

Ground Level Only: Place your items at the end of your driveway at ground level, tucked back slightly from...

Last call for Outdoor Sports Fields, Pitch, Diamonds and Court Requests for 2026 season

The County of Brant Sport Fields, Ball Diamonds and Beach Volleyball Court rental requests for the 2026 outdoor season are due this week on Wednesday, February 11 at 4:00 pm! 

Apply online:

Ball Diamonds, Soccer Fields & Cricket Pitch

• Apply online at www.brant.ca/fieldrequest

Beach Volleyball Courts

• Apply online at www.brant.ca/courtrequest

Hosting a tournament or special event?

• Please submit one application per event
• Events that include alcohol require a Special Event Advisory Team (SEAT) application
• SEAT...

Last call for Spring/Summer Floor Requests

The County of Brant Spring/Summer floor requests are due this week on Wednesday, February 11 at 4:00 pm! 

Be sure to submit your requests on time to secure your space for the upcoming season. Any submissions received after the due date will be dealt with on a first come, first serve basis if floor time allows. 

Requests can be submitted online at brant.ca/FloorRequest

The floor is available at the Burford Community Centre and the Gaukel Memorial Community Centre (St. George) from April 7 to August 9,...

Winter Active events this week!

It’s Winter Active month in the County of Brant! 

This annual celebration features free and low-cost winter activities and events all February long. Coming up this week:

Sunday, February 8
Free Public Skate – Burford Community Centre, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm sponsored by Brant Cares

Monday, February 9
Free Walking on the Turf – Syl Apps Community Centre, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Tuesday, February 10
Free Public Skate – Brant Sports Complex, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Wednesday, February 11
Free EarlyON Come Play! –...

County of Brant receives two Awards of Excellence from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario

On Wednesday, February 4th, County of Brant staff were recognized by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) for work connected to the Downtown Dig — a collaborative project involving multiple County divisions and the Downtown Paris BIA — focused on supporting local businesses and the community during the reconstruction.

Each year, the EDCO Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding economic development initiatives from across Ontario.

The County is pleased to have received the...

The Honourable Jill Dunlop, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response, visits Brant

The Honourable Jill Dunlop, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response, visited the County of Brant yesterday to meet with Mayor David Bailey, members of Council, MPP Will Bouma, and County staff.

During the visit, County staff provided Minister Dunlop with an overview of the flood preparedness program and emergency response equipment purchased through funding from the province’s 2024–25 Community Emergency Preparedness Grant. The equipment—including a motorized sandbagging machine, trailer...

The County of Brant has been recognized as an Age-Friendly Community by the Ontario Government!

The County of Brant received the Ontario Age-Friendly Community Recognition Award during a ceremony held alongside the Rural Ontario Municipalities Association (ROMA) Conference on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

The award celebrates 69 communities – supporting more than 13 million seniors - across Ontario that are working to create more inclusive and accessible environments for people of all ages and abilities.

The County of Brant was recognized for its efforts to build spaces that are inclusive,...