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New Opportunity! Scale House Attendant - Part time (Up to One Year Contract).
Posted on Thursday, January 30, 2025 10:59 AM
The County of Brant is recruiting for a Solid Waste Facility / Scale House Attendant - Part time (Up to One Year Contract) in our Operations Department! Please visit www.brant.ca/jobs to apply for this job opportunity.
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Winter Active Curling Open House Cancelled - February 22
Posted on Thursday, January 30, 2025 10:00 AM
Please be advised that the Winter Active Curling Open House scheduled for Saturday, February 22 has been cancelled. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
To find additional FREE and low cost activities, programs, and more happening all February long visit our Winter Active webpage.

Garbage & Recycling Collection Delay Notice - January 29
Posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 04:05 PM
It is anticipated Garbage and Recycling in some areas of today’s collection will not get picked up by 5:00 pm today. Collection Crews are working diligently and are hopeful to complete collection today.
If your material has not been picked up by 8:00 pm tonight, please either leave your materials curbside overnight, or remove and place it back at curbside by 7:00 am tomorrow morning, and it will be collected by the end of day.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

New Signalized Intersection at King Edward Street and Dundas Street West in Paris
Posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 03:00 PM
A new signalized intersection has been installed at King Edward Street and Dundas Street West in Paris. Testing of the traffic lights will be taking place this week, with full activation to follow shortly thereafter. A crossing guard will remain at this location until the end of the school year, following this the position will be evaluated.
Background:
As part of the Nith Peninsula Residential Development, a Traffic Impact Study was completed in 2023. Based on the study’s findings, County of...
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Temporary Road Closure Update – Maple Grove Road - January 29
Posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 02:47 PM
Please be advised that Maple Grove Road between Highway 24 and Bishopsgate Road has reopened after a temporary closure earlier today.
Full details listed below:
Temporary Road Closure – Maple Grove Road - NOW OPEN
Location: Maple Grove Road between Highway 24 and Bishopsgate Road
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
By: OPP
Note: No through traffic, emergency vehicles only
Please refer to Municipal511 for the most up-to-date information regarding road construction and closures.
It is our goal to minimize any...

Garbage & Recycling Collection Delay Notice - January 28
Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 04:34 PM
It is anticipated Garbage and Recycling in some areas of today’s collection will not get picked up by 5:00 pm today. Collection Crews are working diligently and are hopeful to complete collection today.
If your material has not been picked up by 8:00 pm tonight, please either leave your materials curbside overnight, or remove and place it back at curbside by 7:00 am tomorrow morning, and it will be collected by the end of day.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
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Public Information Meeting: Communication Tower and Communication Antenna
Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 03:30 PM
Join us on Tuesday, February 11, at 6:00 pm for a Public Information Meeting regarding the Update to Communication Tower and Communication Antenna Preferred Location Protocol.
County Staff will present a recommendation report to Council at the meeting inside County of Brant Council Chambers (7 Broadway Street West, Paris). The meeting can also be viewed online at brant.ca/Live. Any person who wishes to speak or make a verbal presentation at the meeting must request to register as a delegation. To...
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Fireworks Bylaw Reminder: Lunar New Year - January 29, 2025
Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 02:00 PM
On September 26, 2024, Council approved the use of fireworks during the Lunar New Year. Fireworks are permitted only on the day of the Lunar New Year, January 29, 2025. If you’re planning to celebrate with fireworks, please use caution and follow the Fireworks Bylaw to ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration for everyone.
Here are some important guidelines to remember:
- You must be over 18 years old to purchase or discharge fireworks.
- Family fireworks can only be discharged on the day of the Lunar...

Automated Speed Enforcement To Go Live in Early February
Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 01:00 PM
The County of Brant’s first Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) camera on Silver Street will go live in early February.
Installed in October 2024 near North Ward Public School in Paris, the camera is part of the Brant Safe Streets Strategy to promote safer roads in Community Safety Zones. Since its installation, a testing and awareness phase has been underway during which no fines were issued.
Fines for speeding will be issued once the program begins, with the following schedule:
- 1 to 19 km over the...
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Public Meeting - Proposed Amendment to the County of Brant Comprehensive Zoning By-law 61-16
Posted on Monday, January 27, 2025 04:47 PM
Join County of Brant staff at a Statutory Public Meeting regarding a proposed amendment to the County of Brant Comprehensive Zoning By-law 61-16.
Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: County of Brant Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West, Paris?
Meetings can also be live-streamed on the County's YouTube Channel
In accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, the County of Brant is proposing to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 61-16 to help implement a new Backyard Hen program...