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Garbage and Recycling Delay on Wednesday, August 13

Please note that some areas scheduled for garbage and recycling pickup today, August 13, 2025, will not be completed by 5:00 pm. Our collection crews are working diligently and hope to finish by this evening.

If your materials have not been collected by 8:00 pm, you may either:

1. Leave them curbside overnight, or
2. Bring them in and place them back at the curb by 7:00 am tomorrow for pickup by end of day.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Questions about Garbage...

Glen Morris Sidewalk Installation

Please note sidewalk installation has begun on Princess Street in Glen Morris. 

Details:

Location:

• Princess Street and Glen Morris Road East

Work Dates:

• Wednesday, August 13 – September 3, 2025, weather permitting

Work Performed by:

• Lancaster Construction for County of Brant

Sidewalk Installation Details:

• East side of Princess Street from East River Road to Glen Morris Road East
• South side of Glen Morris Road East from Princess Street to Glen Morris Public School
• These new sidewalks will provide a more...

Grand Opening of 174 Trillium Way brings 49 new affordable housing units to Paris

The City of Brantford and the County of Brant today officially celebrated the grand opening of 174 Trillium Way, a new affordable housing development providing 49 one- and two-bedroom units for singles, couples, small families, and seniors. The project is a key deliverable of the Mayors’ Housing Partnerships Task Force Affordable Housing Action Plan, a joint initiative between the City of Brantford and the County of Brant to address the urgent need for affordable housing in the region. At...

Temporary Road Closure – Princess Street in Glen Morris

Please note Princess Street in Glen Morris is currently closed. 

Details: 

Location:

• Princess Street between East River Road and Glen Morris Road East

Date:

• Wednesday, August 13, 2025, until further notice

By:

• Hydro

Details:

• No through traffic, emergency vehicles only. Hydro repair.

Please refer to Municipal511  for the most up-to-date information regarding road construction and closures.

It is our goal to minimize any inconvenience to our residents. 

Bethel Road and Pottruff Road Servicing Reconstruction 2025

Please note Pottruff Road south of Bethel Road is closed today due to construction. 

Details:

Location:

• Pottruff Road immediately south of Bethel Road

Work Date:

• Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Work Preformed by:

• Regional Sewer and Watermain Ltd.

Reason:

• Grading of road granular

Notes:

• No through traffic, no local access, no emergency access
• 47 through 136 Pottruff Road access from Robinson Road
• 150 through 213 Pottruff Road access from Rest Acres Road
• 1 through 68 Bethel Road access from Rest Acres Road
• Signage...

Update from County of Brant Fire

As of Tuesday, August 12, 2025 the County of Brant Fire Department has not issued a burn ban at this time.

If a burn ban is issued, a notice will be posted to Facebook and Instagram, as well as through County of Brant’s online news. You can subscribe to receive news and notices directly to your email at brant.ca/Subscribe

Please note —open air burning is not permitted if an air quality alert is in effect. According to the WeatherCAN app, the current air quality risk is low. If you are burning,...

Revised Start: Green Lane Closure at the Dundas Street East intersection

Please note the start of this construction project has been revised to Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Starting on Tuesday, September 2,  access to Green Lane from Dundas Street East will be closed as part of the Dundas Street East Reconstruction Project. 

Details

Location:

• Green Lane at the Dundas Street East intersection

Work Dates:

• Tuesday, September 2 until Friday, November 21, 2025. 

Work Performed by:

• L82 Construction Inc. for County of Brant

Reason: 

• Road Construction – Storm, Sanitary and Watermain Works

Movies in the Parks begins this Thursday evening!

Grab your popcorn, your lawn chair, and your favourite blanket and join us as we turn local parks into open-air theatres for family-friendly flicks under the stars. Movies begin at dusk.

2025 Movie Lineup:

• Thursday, August 14 – Dog Man at Onondaga Community Hall
• Thursday, August 21 – Mufasa at Mount Pleasant Park, Mount Pleasant
• Friday, September 5 – Lilo and Stitch at King William Park, St. George
• Friday, September 12 – Elio at Forest Drive Park, Paris
• Friday, September 19 – Karate Kid Legends at...

Upcoming Paris Optimist Skate Park and Park Closure

Please be advised that the Paris Optimist Skate Park and playground, located at the Syl Apps Community Centre, will be closed beginning Thursday, August 14 for Paris Drinks Fest and will re-open on Monday, August 17. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Park Patrol Cancelled on Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Please be advised that the following drop-in program has been cancelled for today, Tuesday, August 12. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

• Park Patrol, Sunny Hill Park, St George (9:00 am – 11:00 am)

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