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Temporary Ice Closure - Gaukel Memorial Community Centre

Please be advised that the ice at the Gaukel Memorial Community Centre in St. George is currently closed for emergency maintenance and is expected to reopen at approximately 4:30 pm. 

All drop-in skates are cancelled for today.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

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Paris Waste Transfer and Recycling Station Reduced Winter Hours

Beginning this Saturday, November 8, the Paris Waste Transfer and Recycling Station (40 Railway Street, Paris) will operate under reduced winter hours.

Winter Hours (November – April):

• Tuesdays: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
• Thursdays: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
• Saturdays: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Please note: this site accepts small amounts of solid waste and recycling only. Large loads are not accepted at the Paris Waste Transfer and Recycling Station.

Thank you for helping to keep...

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Ninth Concession Road - Bridge Rehabilitation 2025

Please note Ninth Concession Road Bridge Rehabilitation will begin on Monday, November 10 for approximately six weeks. 

Location:

• Ninth Concession Road, 300m east of Muir Road South

Work Dates:

• Monday, November 10 to Friday, December 19, 2025 (six weeks)

Closed by:

• Urbanlink Civil Ltd. for County of Brant

Reason:

• Castler Bridge Rehabilitation

Notes:

• Road access over Castler Bridge will be closed to all through traffic for the duration of the construction
• Detour signage will be posted on Ninth...

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Notice of Statutory Public Meeting – Fees & Charges By-law

The County of Brant intends to pass a Fees and Charges By-law which includes fees for Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Police, and Fire. The fees will be effective as of January 1, 2026, unless otherwise noted in the By-law. In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Ontario Regulation 244/02, a statutory public meeting has been scheduled as follows:

County of Brant Council Meeting

• Tuesday, November 25, 2025
• 6:00 p.m.
• County of Brant Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street North, Paris

The report on the...

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Paris’ Downtown Dig – Update October 31, 2025

Downtown Dig Update for October 31:

We’re so close!  As the fall weather ramps up and the construction window closes, the Downtown Dig continues.

What happened this week:

• Sidewalk from Cobblestone Commons to Nith River Bridge (on both the east and west side) is complete
• East side curb completed
• Brick adjacent to Cenotaph has been placed
• Hydro secondary line north of midblock is ongoing
• Hydro service connections to the buildings are 57% complete

What’s happening next week:

• Hydro work continues
• Base...

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County of Brant Celebrates Reconstructed Sunny Hill Playground in St. George

The County of Brant officially celebrated the grand reopening of the Sunny Hill Park playground in St. George yesterday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and cheque presentations. The event featured remarks from Mayor David Bailey, along with representatives from the St. George Lions Club and Kal Tire.

Generous community contributions helped make the project possible, including a $25,000 donation from the St. George Lions Club and a $10,000 contribution from Kal’s Replay Fund, which supports the use...

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Brant-Brantford Welcomes New Chief of Paramedic Services

Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Lyndsey Longeway as the new Director/Chief of Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services, effective November 3, 2025.

“We are grateful to have Lyndsey join our team,” said Cindy Stevenson, General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services for the County of Brant. “Her vast experience across the paramedic and community health landscape will be a tremendous asset to our organization and the communities we serve.”

Lyndsey joins...

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Temporary Road Closures - Burford Interdenominational Remembrance Day Parade

Temporary Road Closures and Parking Restrictions – Burford Interdenominational Remembrance Day Parade

Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025, 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Road Closure: No through traffic, emergency access only, barricades will be in place on Park Avenue from East Andrew Street to Rutherford Street

Set-up By: County of Brant Operations Department

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

It is our goal to minimize any...

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Let's go Blue Jays!

The County of Brant is joining fans across Canada in celebrating the Toronto Blue Jays as they compete in the World Series! 💙⚾

Beginning today, Penman’s Dam in Paris will shine BLUE in honour of our home team.

If you’re in Downtown Paris — stop by to see the lights and show your team spirit!💙

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2026 Sports Hall of Fame Nominations are open!

Nominate a local legend for the 2026 County of Brant Sports Hall of Fame by Sunday, November 30! 🏆

Whether they’ve excelled as an athlete, led a local team to victory, or built opportunities for others — now’s your chance to recognize their dedication in the categories of Athlete, Team and Builder.

• Athlete: Must have been outstanding in their athletic field of endeavor, or must have achieved better than average proficiency in a number of sports, even if not reaching the absolute top level in any...

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