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Enbridge Gas Assists the County of Brant in Supporting Firefighter Training

Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas) is helping the County of Brant Fire Department purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist–a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge Gas operates.

“At Enbridge Gas, safety is at the core of what we do. Providing support to Ontario firefighters with emergency response training,...

Dundas Street West Improvements

The County of Brant will begin improvements to Dundas Street West in fall 2023 in preparation for the Nith Peninsula Residential Development. On July 18, 2023, Report # RPT-0289-23 was approved by County of Brant Council, detailing the background of the development and the traffic impact study.

During the planning phase of the Residential Development, the developer was required to complete a Traffic Impact Study detailing how the increase in traffic generated from the new development would impact...

Redevelopment underway on 5,7,9 Grand River Street North in Downtown Paris

The redevelopment of 5,7,9 Grand River Street North in downtown Paris has begun with the demolition of the existing buildings underway.

The completed project will have five (5) residential units with elevator access and three (3) commercial units. Construction is scheduled to be completed in late 2024. The improvements include a complete rebuilding of the external façades that will be accessible.

“We realize how important it is to invest in our downtowns,” said Zach Gable, Director of Economic...

County of Brant names new Deputy Fire Chief

The County of Brant is pleased to announce that Brent Cain has been named the new Deputy Fire Chief.

“We are happy to share that Mr. Cain has accepted the role of County of Brant Deputy Fire Chief,” said County of Brant Fire Chief Darren Watson. “Deputy Chief Cain brings with him an extensive background in fire services for the County of Brant and with over 28 years of experience, we are incredibly grateful to have someone with his skills and knowledge in the Deputy Chief role.”

Deputy Chief Cain...

Public Notice - Redevelopment of 5, 7 and 9 Grand River Street North, Paris

Public Notice - Redevelopment of 5, 7 and 9 Grand River Street North, Paris

We would like to advise the public of construction that will be taking place at 5, 7 and 9 Grand River Street North in Paris. Northern Rudder Holdings Inc.(Northern Rudder) will be doing extensive renovations at these locations, including commercial units on the main floor and condominium residential units on the second and new third floor. Due to the confined space of this area a traffic control plan and pedestrian...

Connectivity Guidebook for the County of Brant

In an increasingly connected world, access to reliable high-speed internet is necessary. Being connected helps us stay in touch with our communities, access public services, create jobs and enhance economic growth and business development. Technology has progressed so quickly that it can be difficult to pinpoint what can be done to fully harness the power of connectivity.

The Connectivity Guidebook was put together by a Joint Committee consisting of County of Brant Council and the Paris and...

Bow Park Farm

The property where Bow Park Farm resides has a long history. In the early 1600s, the land was home to the Neutrals and by the mid-1600s the Iroquois took over the Neutral land during the Beaver War. The land became an Iroquois hunting ground before it was home to settlers in the 1850s.

Bow Park Farm
140 Oxbow Road, Brantford
Photo Courtesy of Brantford Public Library

The Honourable George Brown, one of the Fathers of Confederation, founder of the Toronto Globe newspaper and the namesake for George...

Nursing Sisters of Canada

Nurses have been the backbone of our community and have played a key role in keeping us healthy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. From administering vaccines to caring for infected people to running assessment sites, nurses are true heroes. The County of Brant has always had a strong group of nurses pulling us through hard times. Experiencing how much nurses have done during the pandemic, makes us reflect on the nurses from days gone by who helped pull us through tough times.

Brant is proud of...

Kindred Spirits

Kindred Spirits Artisans of Paris is an organization of individuals who share a common creative interest and who work cooperatively to actively encourage arts and crafts within the Paris and district community.  This group has a core of approximately forty members, representing a variety of artistic and craft skills. 

Kindred Spirits Artisans of Paris was founded in 1991.  Over the past years, the cultural life of Paris has profited from open workshops, cultural discussions, exhibits, and members...

Tips for Making an Indie Film in your own Backyard!

Here are some tips on how to approach your backyard budget films; including who to ask for help, where and how to gather resources, and how to be everybody’s friendly neighbourhood filmmaker.

Shooting a film in your backyard is the reality of many indie productions. For many, budgets are low, but hopes can stay alive for good production value. The key to success is leaning on neighbours or even strangers to donate their time, talents, homes, businesses, and items.

#1- Design your film on what’s...