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The new Brant Transit is here!

Starting today, we have a new Brant Transit service provider, Via Transportation. Riders will be required to download a new app and create a new account. A new phone number to book is also available, 226.773.9347. 

Here’s what you need to know:

1. Visit the Brant Transit webpage to download the new Brant Transit app and sign up with your name, phone number, and email address.

2. Plan 1 to 14 days ahead.  Bookings open 14 days before the day you want to ride and end at 9:00 pm the night before. Make...

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Grand River Street North improvements update

Grand River Street North improvements update

Construction on Grand River Street North in Paris has been underway since the summer of 2023. The work taking place includes the replacement of watermain and sanitary sewers from 100 metres south of Trillium Way to Hartley Avenue. This is the first phase of a multi-year project for upgrades to Grand River Street North as recommended through the Grand River Street North Corridor Environmental Study Report and the Paris Master Servicing Plan.

We would...

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Join us for a County of Brant Council Meeting - December 19

Please join us today, December 19, 2023, at 6:00 pm for a County of Brant Council Meeting.

Meetings are open to the public at County of Brant Council Chambers (7 Broadway Street West, Paris) and can also be live-streamed on the County of Brant's YouTube channel.

To view the meeting, please visit www.brant.ca/Live.

To view the agenda, visit www.brant.ca/CouncilCalendar.

Are you interested in learning more about County of Brant Council? Visit www.brant.ca/Council today!

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2023 Holiday Hours and Closures

The County of Brant will be closed for the upcoming holiday on Friday, December 22 at 12:00 pm and will re-open on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. We wish you a very happy holiday season!

• County of Brant customer service offices will be closed on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 12:00 pm and will re-open on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
• A number of services are available online. Visit www.brant.ca/onlineservices.
• For urgent matters, call 519.44BRANT (519.442.7268), 1.855...

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Temporary Road Closure Powerline Road - CN Rail Maintenance

Location: Powerline Road, 560 metres west of McMillan Road

Dates: Monday December 11 2023, 6:00 am to Friday December 15 2023, 6:00 pm

Reason: CN Rail Maintenance

Work Performed by: Canadian National Railway

Notes:

• Powerline Road will be completely closed at the CN Railway Tracks
• No through traffic
• No Emergency access
• Barricades will be in place
• Detour route will be posted for the duration of the project

Please refer to Municipal511 https://www.municipal511.ca  for the most up-to-date information regarding...

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County of Brant Celebrates Community Volunteers

On Tuesday, December 5th the County of Brant celebrated volunteers throughout our communities at a Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at the TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre. Awards were presented to 52 community groups and individual volunteers.

“The volunteers throughout our communities give back in so many ways and we are incredibly grateful for them,” said County of Brant Mayor David Bailey. “From service clubs to sports organizations to individuals, we want to recognize how important...

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Spring and Summer 2024 Ice Requests

The County of Brant is accepting 2024 Spring and Summer ice requests for the Brant Sports Complex. All requests will be considered and ice will be allocated in accordance with the County of Brant Sport Facility Allocation Policy after the January 16, 2024, 4:00 pm deadline. This policy along with the facility cancellation policy can be found on the Ice and Floor Rentals webpage.

If you require ice time between March 31, 2024 to September 15, 2024, which includes any pre fall and winter season...

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The 2024 Calendar is on its way!

The 2024 County of Brant Calendar is on its way!

County of Brant residents look for the new calendar in your mailbox beginning this week.

The calendar highlights garbage and recycling information, recreation, activities, events, customer service information and so much more!

With the holidays approaching, Canada Post is busier than normal, you can expect to see your calendar over the next couple of weeks.

Printed copies of the calendar will be available for pick-up at County of Brant offices and...

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The County of Brant will have a new Brant Transit service provider beginning January 2, 2024

The County of Brant would like to thank residents for sharing their feedback on transit in our community. Following public consultation, and with Council approval, we are pleased to announce that a new service provider will be operating Brant Transit beginning on January 2, 2024*. Transit service will be provided by Via Transportation.

What does this mean for current and new transit users?

• Brant Transit will still operate as a ‘shared ride service' which means that you will likely be sharing your...

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