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How to Keep Warm in the County of Brant

Everyone is at risk during very cold weather. In temperatures of -15C or colder, unprotected skin can freeze in less than 30 minutes and the risk of developing hypothermia is high. ❄️

Keep warm in the County of Brant by visiting the following locations:

Customer Service Offices - open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

• Burford Customer Service Office (26 Park Ave., Burford)
• Paris Customer Service Office (66 Grand River St., N, Paris)

County of Brant Community Centres - hours vary by location,...

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Why are people moving here?

Brant is awesome and blessed with nature’s paradise and friendly charm, ideally positioned near major highways and big cities… who wouldn’t want to move here?!

As a response to high housing costs across Ontario, the Provincial Government legislated municipalities to “Build More Homes Faster” to bring housing prices down.  

Brant is one of many municipalities in Ontario that is seeing growth.  Paris and St. George are seeing or will see the most growth which will strain existing infrastructure....

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County of Brant Responds to Amalgamation Report

The County of Brant is issuing the following statement in response to the report recently released by City of Brantford Mayor Davis, authorized using his Strong Mayor Powers, outlining the financial costs associated with an amalgamation of the County and the City.

The report correctly highlights that the County and City are distinctly different municipalities. In the County, these distinctions are what make us unique and why our residents have been passionate in sharing their opposition to...

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Winter weather - Help us clear the streets faster!

Help us clear the streets faster, Brant! During a snow event, please remember:

• Keep Roads Clear: Parked cars are a snowplow's biggest challenge. Please avoid parking on the street if possible, especially on streets that haven't been plowed yet.
• Shovel Sidewalks: Property owners and occupants must clear their sidewalks within 24 hours after snow accumulation ends. This helps keep our community safe for pedestrians.

• Don't Dump Snow: It is illegal to deposit snow from your property onto the road.

Your...

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2026 County of Brant Calendar

County of Brant residents — look for the 2026 County of Brant calendar in your mailbox beginning next week! 

The County of Brant annual calendar highlights garbage and recycling information, recreation programs, events, customer service details and so much more!

The calendar is also available online at www.brant.ca/AnnualCalendar

📬 Please note: Due to changing Canada Post delivery routes, some homes may unfortunately be missed. If you did not receive a calendar by December 15, they will be...

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Did you know - Winter Road Maintenance

The County’s winter road management plan includes anti-icing, salt, sand or a combination of all.

Salt is a cost-effective material and when applied in a timely manner, prevents snow and ice from bonding to the road surface. The County’s winter equipment is outfitted with the latest hardware and software optimizing the route and ensuring the most efficient use of salt and sand.  This technology leads to the use of less salt being released into the environment. 

Sand is used to provide traction on...

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Children’s Drop-in Multi-Sport program in Mount Pleasant

Please be advised that the Thursday Children’s Drop-in Multi-Sport program in Mount Pleasant has been cancelled for the month of December due to low participation. The program will restart on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

We apologize for any inconvenience. For updates subscribe to County of Brant news and notices at www.brant.ca/Subscribe 

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Drop-in Program Cancellation at Scotland Community Centre

Please be advised that the following drop-in program is cancelled today, Friday, November 28, due to inclement weather. 

• Drop-in Co-ed Adult Pickleball at 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Scotland Community Centre 

We appreciate your understanding. 

Subscribe to County of Brant news and notices at www.brant.ca/Subscribe 

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Program Cancellations on Friday, November 28

Please be advised that the following programs are cancelled today, Friday, November 28, due to inclement weather. 

❌️ After School Programming (all locations)
❌️ Seniors Drop-in Centre, Closed
❌️ Seniors Pickleball, 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Sojourn Church
❌️ Stretch and Strength, 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Syl Apps Community Centre 

For all registered programs, participants will be notified of cancellations by email and/or phone and the County of Brant will make every attempt to re-schedule programs. We...

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Messy winter weather is in the forecast!

Messy winter weather is in the forecast. In the County of Brant, we have over 2200 lane kilometers to plow, salt and sand!  2200 kilometers is equivalent to driving from Paris, Ontario to the tip of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.

Being a rural community, we have an extensive road network. In a snow or ice event, the winter maintenance vehicles may need to clear and/or treat the same roads several times.

To decide what roads to clear and treat first, the County of Brant is required to follow the...

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