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Emergency Preparedness Week, Planning for Every Season - Summer

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4-10, 2025. Learn how to Plan for Every Season with the County of Brant and take emergency preparedness into your own hands.

Planning for Every Season - summer

Summer brings beautiful weather — but it also comes with the risk of extreme heat, severe thunderstorms, lightning and tornadoes. Are you prepared for a power outage?

The following tips can help during a power outage:

• Keep freezers and refrigerators closed.
• Only use generators outdoors and away from windows.

Road Closure Notice – The Downtown Dig

Please be advised that Grand River Street North, between William Street and Mechanic Street will be closing tomorrow, Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 7:00 am, for Phase 2a of construction of the Downtown Dig.

We remind the public that vehicle access will be closed in this area throughout Phase 2.           

Here are a few important reminders:

• Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the Downtown Dig – signage will be placed throughout downtown to help you navigate during construction
• Downtown businesses...

Emergency Preparedness Week, Planning for Every Season - Spring

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4-10, 2025. Learn how to Plan for Every Season with the County of Brant and take emergency preparedness into your own hands.

Planning for Every Season - Spring

Spring in the County of Brant can bring rapid snowmelt, heavy rains, and rising water levels — all increasing the risk of flooding.

How to prepare for a flood:

• Check if your property is located in a flood plain area on our webpage
• Keep storm drains and culverts clear
• Install a sump pump and zero reverse flow...

Program Cancellation - Youth in Brant Field Trip

Please be advised that the Youth in Brant field trip scheduled for this Thursday, May 8, has been cancelled. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

To find more ways to celebrate Youth Week in the County of Brant, visit the Youth in Brant webpage.

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Nominations are now open for the 2025 Salute to Brant Business Awards

The County of Brant is pleased to share that nominations are now open for the 2025 Salute to Brant Business Awards.
 
Salute to Brant is an annual event that brings together leaders within the local business community, elected officials, community influencers, and various industry experts to celebrate the progress and achievements of businesses in the County of Brant and to share industry insights. This year’s awards will focus on the resiliency of businesses during times of uncertainty.

“Now more...

St. George Storm Sewer Maintenance May 6 to May 9

The County of Brant will be conducting routine inspection and maintenance work on the Storm Sewer System in the following areas of St. George:

• Margaret Drive
• Hampton Court
• Windsor Drive
• Andrew Street

The work is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, May 6, to Friday, May 9, between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.

This routine maintenance work involves high pressure cleaning and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) video inspection of the storm sewers. The high pressure cleaning and CCTV video activity...

Paris Storm Sewer Maintenance May 6 to May 8

The County of Brant will be conducting routine inspection and maintenance work on the Storm Sewer System in the following areas of Paris:

• Amelia Street
• Ball Street
• Gilston Parkway
• Hillside Avenue
• Old Mill Street
• Race Street
• Washington Street

The work is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, May 6, to Thursday, May 8, between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.

This routine maintenance work involves high pressure cleaning and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) video inspection of the storm sewers. The high...

It's Mental Health Week

This morning Mayor David Bailey and the Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant Haldimand Norfolk Branch proudly raised the flag in recognition of Mental Health Week, standing in solidarity with our community to promote mental well-being and break the stigma surrounding mental health.

This year's theme, Unmasking Mental Health, encourages openness, connection, and compassion—reminding us all that it's okay to not be okay. Thank you to our partners, staff, and residents who joined us in support of...

County of Brant appoints new General Manager of Operations

The County of Brant is pleased to announce that David Mellor has accepted the role of General Manager of Operations, effective Thursday, May 1, 2025.  

“We would like to welcome David to the organization,” said Alison Newton, Chief Administrative Officer. “He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from past roles, and we couldn’t be happier to have him join the team.”

Mr. Mellor, a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) who is originally from Paris, most recently served as the General Manager...

It's Emergency Preparedness Week!

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4-10, 2025. Learn how to Plan for Every Season with the County of Brant and take emergency preparedness into your own hands.

Here’s how you can stay prepared for an Emergency in the County of Brant:

• Subscribe to County of Brant news and follow the County of Brant on Facebook, Instagram, and X
• Follow County of Brant Fire, OPP west and Grand River Conservation Authority on social media
• Download the WeatherCAN app and get alerts for your local area
• Both your home and...