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Grand Erie Public Health Welcomes New Board of Health Chair for 2026

Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is pleased to announce its new Board of Health Chair at the Board’s first meeting of 2026 today.

Maria Kinkel was elected Chair, while John Bell was voted in as Vice Chair for a second consecutive year.

The Board will also be seeking to fill a City of Brantford appointee position after Member, Kevin Davis, stepped down at Wednesday’s meeting.

The Board for GEPH consists of one council appointee from Haldimand County, two council appointees from Norfolk County, two...

Extended Water Shut-off

Snowbirds! Do you know about the extended water shut-off?

Consumers who go away for extended periods, or otherwise will not be using water, may request an “Extended Water Shut-off” reduced rate.

Homeowners will be required to shut off their mainline valve within their home and provide GrandBridge Energy with a photo of the meter to confirm the shut off and meter read. Those consumers will then be billed for 75% of the fixed monthly water charge.

Contact GrandBridge Energy at 1.877.871.2215 or...

New Flood Mapping Tool Available to Help County of Brant Residents Identify and Assess Flood Risk

The County of Brant and the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) are pleased to announce the availability of enhanced flood mapping resources to help property owners better understand their flood risk and prepare accordingly.

Flooding remains the number one natural hazard risk in the County of Brant. To support residents in identifying whether their homes or properties may be vulnerable, the GRCA has developed detailed river flood mapping of the Grand River in the County of Brant and a...

Garbage and Recycling Collection Delay on Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Please note that some areas scheduled for garbage and recycling pickup today, January 27, 2026, 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...

Join us for the Draft Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan — Open House

Join us tomorrow, January 28 or on January 29 to learn about the draft Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan, speak with County staff, and share your input.

Open Houses and Locations: 

• Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Onondaga Community Hall, 42 Brantford Street, Onondaga
• Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Oakland Community Centre, 3 King Street North, Oakland
• Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Glen Morris Centennial Hall, 17...

Winter is here, and for many, that means snowmobiling!

While it's a great way to enjoy Brant’s landscape, safety must always come first. Remember these essential tips to ensure a safe ride for everyone:

• Stay on Marked Trails: Only ride on officially designated and marked trails. Trespassing on private property is illegal and dangerous.
• Check Conditions: Be aware of ice and weather conditions before you head out.
• Never Drink and Ride: Impaired driving laws apply to snowmobiles, too. Plan a safe journey.
• Wear Proper Gear: Always wear a helmet and...

Family Literacy Day Community Celebration Cancellation

Notice: Due to inclement weather, the Family Literacy Day Community Celebration has been moved to next Tuesday, February 3. 

Regularly scheduled Kinderplay at Syl Apps will still take place from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Family Literacy Day Community Celebration

Date: Tuesday, February 3

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Kinderplay 10:00 - 11:30 am)

Location: Syl Apps Community Centre (51 William Street, Paris)

What to expect:

• Free Kinderplay on the turf
• StoryWalk with County of...

Program Cancellations on Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Due to today’s weather conditions, the following programs are cancelled.

Registered Programs:

• Seniors Drop-In Centre at the Sojourn Church 

• Youth Drop-In Centre at the Syl App’s Community Centre 
• Chair Yoga at the Burford Community Centre from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
• Intermediate Pickleball at the Sojourn Church
• Adult Pickleball at the Sojourn Church 
• Adult Rec Volleyball at the Paris District High School from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Drop-In Programs

• Fill Your Cup at the Sojourn Church at 9:30 am

For all registered...

Snow update on January 26, 2026

Hey Brant!  We received 6-8 inches or 15-20 cm of snow!  The full winter maintenance team was fully deployed and are still working to get to all the streets.   This includes 29 full-time Operators and 14 seasonal Operators on rotating shifts.  Each Operator has dedicated equipment and routes.

How can you help?

• Remove your parked car from the streets.  They are the snowplows’ biggest obstacle
• Shovel Sidewalks: Property owners and occupants must clear their sidewalks within 24 hours after snow...

Program Cancellation Notice on Monday, January 26, 2026

Due to inclement weather, the following registered programs are cancelled today:

• Chair Yoga at the Wilkin Family Community Centre at 10:00 am
• Functional Fitness at Sojourn Church at 4:00 pm

As well, the Seniors Drop-In Centre will be closed for the day. 

For all registered programs, participants will be notified of cancellations by email and/or phone and the County of Brant will make every attempt to re-schedule programs.

We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to stay safe.