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County of Brant Supports Special Olympics Ontario 2025 Provincial Summer Games

The County of Brant is proud to announce its support for the Special Olympics Ontario 2025 Provincial Summer Games, which will take place from July 10 to July 13, 2025, in both the County of Brant and City of Brantford. Hosted by the Brantford Police Service, OPP and Six Nations Police Service, the event will welcome athletes from across the province to compete and celebrate the spirit of inclusion and achievement.

Local Special Olympics participants, as well as members from the Games Organizing...

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Public Notice - Streetlight Upgrades

Starting the week of December 9, the County of Brant will begin upgrading existing streetlights in the Wingrove Woods and Wallace Court subdivisions (weather permitting). These upgrades will significantly enhance safety, energy efficiency, and the overall appearance of these areas.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience during this improvement process.

For more information, please contact Rick Knap, Roads Technologist at 519.44BRANT (442.7268) or email Rick...

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Garbage & Recycling Collection Delay Notice - December 5

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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Council Approves the County of Brant’s Climate Action Plan

The County of Brant is excited to announce the approval of the Climate Action Plan at the November 26, 2024, Council meeting. This comprehensive plan serves as a roadmap to guide the County toward a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future. It outlines actions designed to advance climate change mitigation and adaptation at both the corporate and community level.

"The County of Brant is taking action to address climate change with the approval of our Climate Action Plan,” said County of...

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Paris Christmas Parade - Temporary Rolling Road Closures, December 7

Please be advised of Temporary Rolling Road Closures taking place on Saturday, December 7 from 4:30-8:30 pm in Paris for the Paris Christmas Parade. Full details are listed below:

Location: Paris

Parade Staging - Beginning at 4:30 pm

• Ball Street - from Main Street to Grand River Street South
• Arnold Street - from Dundas Street West to Grand River Street South
• Burwell Street - from Dundas Street West to Grand River Street South

Parade Route Closures - Beginning 5:30 pm

• Dumfries Street - from Dundas...

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Holiday Garbage and Blue Box Collection Schedule

Friendly holiday reminder that because the Christmas and New Year’s holidays fall on a regular collection day this year, garbage and recycling collection will be completed one day later. For example, if your regular collection day is Wednesday, December 25, your garbage will be collected on Thursday, December 26.

Curbside Christmas tree collection will occur during the weeks of January 6 – 10, 2025 and January 13 - 17, 2025. To ensure your tree is collected, it must be at the curbside by 7:00 am...

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The County of Brant is updating its Sport Facility Allocation Policy!

The County of Brant is updating its Sport Facility Allocation Policy!

This policy, last revised in 2016, ensures fair use of County-owned sports facilities like arenas, sports fields, and gymnasiums. The goal of this policy is to ensure all facilities are used fairly, support the growth of sports in the community, and prioritize access for different groups in a way that is balanced and inclusive.

How can you help? We are seeking community input from athletes, sports groups, and recreational users...

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Garbage & Recycling Collection Delay Notice - December 4

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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Rest Acres and Powerline Sign Installation - December 9-13

Please be advised of installation of new road sign and adjustment to the existing signs at the Rest Acres Road and Powerline Road Roundabout. Work will take place from Monday, December 9 to Friday, December 13, 2024. Full details are listed below:

Location: Rest Acres Road and Powerline Road Roundabout

Work Dates: Monday, December 9 to Friday, December 13, 2024

Work Performed by: Lyncon Construction Inc. for the County of Brant

Reason: Installation of new road sign and adjustment to the existing signs

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Spring/Summer 2025 Ice Requests

The County of Brant is currently accepting 2025 Spring/Summer ice requests! For information on dates, insurance requirements, fees and more, please visit our Ice page.

If you require ice time between March 31, 2025 to September 14, 2025, which includes any pre fall/winter season and tryout ice times from mid-August to September 14, please ensure your request is submitted by the deadline.

Please note the following closures:
Gurney Pad: 

• closed April 22 - April 25, from 6:00 am – 4:00 pm only
• closed...

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