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Notice: Mt. Pleasant Bulk Fill Station Out of Service

Posted on Monday, January 19, 2026 04:15 PM

Please be advised that the Mt. Pleasant Bulk Fill Station, located at 319 Ellis Ave., Mt. Pleasant, will remain out of service for the remainder of today and into tomorrow.

An update will be provided once the station is back online.

In the meantime, please use the bulk water fill locations in St. George, Ancaster, or Brantford.

Thank you for your patience, and we apologize for the inconvenience.

For more information on Bulk Water Fill Stations in the County of Brant, view our Bulk Water Fill...

Join us for a County of Brant Council Budget Meeting

Posted on Monday, January 19, 2026 02:04 PM

County of Brant Council will discuss the 2026 proposed budget at the following upcoming meetings:

January 22, 2026 at 9:00 am
February 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm
February 12, 2026 at 9:00 am (if required)

Meetings are open to the public at Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West, Paris, or available to watch live or on demand at brant.ca/Live.

Residents are invited to review the 2026 Draft Budget online on our 2026 Proposed Budget webpage

You can also share your comments or questions by Friday, January 30,...

Winter Driving Reminder

Posted on Monday, January 19, 2026 12:30 PM

Hey Brant! There will be brief but intense snowfall today. Visibility will be rapidly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow.

Travel will likely be hazardous. Our plows are prepared and will be on the roads. Please remember to be patient with plows and never pass a plow. The roads are always better behind a plow then in front.

We want everyone to get home safely! Please monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

Visit www.brant.ca/Winter.

Ward 5 By-election reminder

Posted on Monday, January 19, 2026 10:25 AM

The Ward 5 by-election will take place on Monday, March 16, 2026.

This election will fill the vacant Ward 5 Council seat for the remainder of the 2022–2026 Council term, with the final meeting of the current Council scheduled for October 20, 2026.

📌 Nominations are currently open and will close on January 30, 2026 at 2:00 pm. Please note: an individual is officially a candidate once their nomination papers have been certified, which allows them to begin campaigning.

The successful candidate will be...

Cold notification issued for GEPH region starting Saturday, January 17, 2026

Posted on Monday, January 19, 2026 07:47 AM

The Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Grand Erie Public Health is issuing a Cold Notification for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk), effective Saturday, January 17, 2026.

A Cold Notification is issued, by the MOH, when parts or all areas of the region are expected to reach temperatures below -15 ºC, or when wind chill values reach -20 ºC.

The notification will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.

These conditions can pose serious health...

Cold notification Cancelled for Brant on January 16, 2026

Posted on Friday, January 16, 2026 10:37 AM

The cold notification issued by the Medical Officer of Health on January 14, 2026 for the Grand Erie Public Health region has been cancelled as temperatures are no longer forecasted to be -15 C or -20 C with windchill.

To learn more about preventing cold-related illnesses during extreme cold weather, please visit www.geph.ca

Committee of Adjustment Meeting on Thursday, January 15

Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2026 03:24 PM

The Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for this evening, January 15 at 6:00 pm, at the County of Brant Council Chambers (7 Broadway Street West, Paris) is still taking place.

You can also watch the meeting online on the County of Brant Youtube channel at brant.ca/live

For more details, visit brant.ca/CouncilAgenda

Community Centre Update on Thursday, January 15

Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2026 02:28 PM

The following community centres will reopen today, Thursday, January 15, at 4:00 pm, for scheduled rentals:

Brant Sports Complex
Burford Community Centre
Gaukel Memorial Community Centre
Syl Apps Community Centre

Thank you to the community for your patience as our Roads crew continues cleanup efforts following the significant snowfall received.

For updates, follow the County of Brant on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to news and alerts at brant.ca/subscribe.

Tourism Starts Here - Resident Sentiment Survey

Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:24 PM

If you live in the County of Brant, your perspective on local tourism matters.

We’re inviting residents to take part in a short Resident Sentiment Survey to better understand how tourism impacts our community — from quality of life to local benefits.

Takes 5–8 minutes
Confidential and anonymous
One $100 gift card awarded locally

Visit brant.ca/TourismSurvey now to complete the survey before February 27, 2026.

Snow on the Roads and Parked Cars

Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2026 09:13 AM

Good morning, Brant! We are getting a lot of snow today. Plows will be working to remove snow as efficiently as possible. Please remove your vehicle from the street. Parked cars are the plows biggest obstacles.

As the snow continues today, the plows may need to clear the same roads several times. There are 2200 lane kms in the County! This will take time. Roads are plowed in order of priority. We will get to all the streets. Thank you for your patience!

A special thanks to all the...

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