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Drop-in programs at Syl Apps Community Centre are cancelled on Wednesday, November 26

Please be advised that the following drop-in programs at Syl Apps Community Centre are cancelled on Wednesday, November 26 due to scheduled building maintenance.

 Walking on the Turf 8:00 am to 9:00 am

 Kinderplay 10:00 am to 11:30 am

 RC Flyers 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

We apologize for any inconvenience. To find drop-in Recreation programs in the County of Brant visit brant.ca/DropInPrograms

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Dundas Street East and Green Lane in Paris have reopened

We are pleased to share that Dundas Street East and Green Lane in Paris have re-opened.

The attenuator (a safety device designed to reduce the damage to structures, vehicles, and motorists resulting from a motor vehicle collision) will be installed at the CN Rail bridge delineator in the near future. Until then, the road under the CN Rail Bridge will be narrowed to a wide single lane in each direction.

The Dundas Street East reconstruction project will resume in spring 2026 with updates provided...

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Brant Invites the Community to Celebrate with Holiday Decorating Photo Contest!

The County of Brant is inviting the community to join us in celebrating the holiday season and spreading cheer across Brant by taking part in the Holiday Decorating Photo Contests!

“We welcome residents, businesses and community groups to join us,” said County of Brant Mayor David Bailey. “Let’s make this holiday season extra special by encouraging our family, friends and neighbours to join in all the fun this time of year brings.”

Participants can take part in the contests through the County of...

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Construction Notice – Dawdy Park

Starting today, Monday, November 24, Dawdy Park (80 Hartley Ave., Paris) will be undergoing construction to install a brand-new swing set, featuring two belt swings and an accessible swing.

The rest of the park will remain open to the public during this time. Updates will be shared as they become available.

Thank you for your patience as we make this great space even better for our community!

To learn more about parks in the County of Brant visit www.brant.ca/Parks 

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Dundas Street East Update - November 21 2025

Dundas Street East construction continues!

What has been accomplished since November 7, 2025:

• Watermain commissioning and final connections completed
• Temporary storm sewer on Green Lane completed
• Temporary road asphalt completed

What’s happening next:

• Asphalt curb, asphalt sidewalk, and asphalt driveway aprons (these are temporary and will be finalized in 2026)
• North side of Dundas St. E line painting and street sweeping
• Dundas Street E. and Paris Road intersection signal lights wire adjustments
• South...

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Notice: Park Closure for Tree Planting on Monday, November 24

Please be advised that the following park will be closed for tree planting on the following dates (weather permitting):

 Monday, November 24: King William Park, St. George

We apologize for any inconvenience. For updates, subscribe to County of Brant News and Notices at brant.ca/Subscribe

To find more parks in the County of Brant visit brant.ca/Parks 

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New 4-H Club Inspires the Next Generation of First Responders in the County of Brant

A group of recently retired volunteer firefighters in the County of Brant are continuing their commitment to public service in a new way - by inspiring the next generation of first responders!

“This is a fantastic example of community partnership and mentorship in action,” said County of Brant Fire Chief Darren Watson. “By connecting experienced first responders with youth through 4-H, we’re building stronger, safer, and more engaged communities.”

This year, the group, which also includes one...

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Paris Downtown Dig Update November 21, 2025

We made it!  The last week of the Downtown Dig for 2025!

Accomplishments for the final week:

• Winter site cleanup
• Streetlights power supply
• Hydro work:
• Secondary line – 100% complete
• Service connections to businesses - 100% complete
• Asphalt hard surfacing work
• Road markings - 100% complete
• Sidewalk, planter box, and brick work progress. Remaining areas to complete will be temporarily patched with asphalt
• Utility work 
• Trees have been delivered and planted in the planter boxes by the mid-block crosswalk

• All...

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Awards Presented at the Paramedic Services Committee Meeting on November 19, 2025

County of Brant Mayor David Bailey and Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis awarded the Governor General’s Emergency Medical Service Exemplary Service Medal for 20 years of service to Mark Schouten and Marie Sopko.

This distinguished honour recognizes the outstanding commitment, dedication, and accomplishments demonstrated over a remarkable career in emergency medical services.

Thank you to Mark and Marie for this accomplishment and their continued dedication to their community in emergency medical...

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Urban Area Yard Waste Collection - November 24-28

Friendly reminder that Urban Area Yard Waste Collection is next week, November 24-28!

Curbside yard waste collection is offered to residential properties within urban areas in the County of Brant. Materials are to be set out by 7:00 am on your regular collection day in paper bags/open top rigid containers and bundles of limbs/ branches under 7.5 cm (3 in.) in diameter (max. bundles size 2 ft x 4 ft.).⁠

2025 Yard Waste Collection Weeks:

• Monday, November 24 to Friday, November 28

Due to the...

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