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Garbage & Recycling Collection Delay Notice - Tuesday, May 14, 2024

It is anticipated Garbage and Recycling in some areas of today’s collection will not get picked up by 5:00 pm today. Collection Crews are working diligently and are hopeful to complete collection today.

If your material has not been picked up by 8:00 pm tonight, please either leave your materials curbside overnight, or remove and place it back at curbside by 7:00 am tomorrow morning, and it will be collected by the end of day.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience. 

County of Brant celebrates local business Numesh with a Grand Opening Ceremony

The County of Brant joined Numesh today for a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting event in celebration of their new facility located in Cainsville. The opening of this facility is a significant investment in the province and the County of Brant.

“Thank you to Numesh for investing in the County of Brant,” said Mayor David Bailey. "Their commitment not only creates job opportunities for skilled workers but also contributes positively to our local economy."

Founded in 1975, Numesh is the...

Temporary Road Usage - Macpherson School Road, German School Road, Blue Lake Road

Temporary Road Usage for a filming commercial “Road to Country”

Route: East River Road, Macpherson School Road, German School Road, Blue Lake Road

Dates: Monday, May 13, 2024 and Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 7:00 am until 9:00 pm

Note: Road usage, no traffic interruptions.

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

It is our goal to minimize any inconvenience to our residents. Your patience through any disruption...

2024 Pre-Season Aquatics Registration

Set your alarms! Registration for 2024 Pre-Season Swimming Lessons opens tomorrow, May 14, at 8:30 am. 

The Paris Community Pool offers a variety of programs including swimming lessons, fitness classes, special events and more. The County of Brant pool and splash pads will open for the season on Saturday, June 1. 

View the Aquatics Guide online or pick up a printed copy at any County of Brant Customer Service Office, Community Centre or Library. 

Register online at COBConnect or in person at Brant...

Garbage & Recycling Collection Delay Notice Thursday, May 9, 2024

It is anticipated Garbage and Recycling in some areas of today’s collection will not get picked up by 5:00 pm today. Collection Crews are working diligently and are hopeful to complete collection today.

If your material has not been picked up by 8:00 pm tonight, please either leave your materials curbside overnight, or remove and place it back at curbside by 7:00 am tomorrow morning, and it will be collected by the end of day.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Emergency Preparedness Week 2024

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 5-11, 2024! This year the theme is A Plan for Every Season. Emergencies wait for no one and often arrive unannounced – whether it is the crack of dawn or in the dead of night, across the calm of summer or the chill of winter. The first steps to preparedness are awareness and planning.

This Emergency Preparedness Week, take the initiative to:
• Protect yourself and your family: Discover the essentials of creating a 72-hour emergency kit that caters to the unique...

Temporary Road Closure and Intermittent Traffic Stoppages for TV Show Motorheads in Downtown Paris

Please be advised that beginning Thursday May 9, 2024, there will be temporary road closures and intermittent traffic stoppages for filming purposes. 

Road Closure

Location: Grand River Street North between William Street and Mechanic Street

Date: Thursday May 9, 5:00 pm – Friday May 10, 5:00 am. The road closure will begin any time between 5:00pm – 7:00pm.

Closed By: County of Brant Operations Department

Reason: TV Show Motorheads

Note:

• No through traffic
• Emergency and local access only
• Barricades will be...

Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk 55+ Summer Games

Did you know District 25 Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk is hosting a 55 + Summer Games? The games will run from May 26 - June 12 at a number of locations throughout our community

Games Schedule: May 28 - Lawn Bowling at St. George Lawn Bowling Club, St. George 10:00 am - Mixed doubles & Mixed Triples May 30 - Pickleball at Dajoh Youth & Elders Centre, Ohsweken 9:30 am - Male, Female, Mixed 55+ & Mixed 65+ *Must register with partner June 5 - Golf at Fescues Edge, Scotland 12:00 pm - Male, Female (55+, 65+,...

New Opportunity! Customer Service Representative (Full Time)

The County of Brant is recruiting for a Customer Service Representative (Full Time) within the Administration Division! Please visit www.brant.ca/jobs to apply for this job opportunity.

County of Brant Fire Department Honours Firefighters at a Dedication Ceremony in Cainsville

On Saturday, May 4th the County of Brant Fire Department held a Dedication Ceremony at the Cainsville Fire Station to honour and pay tribute to firefighters from the station who have passed away. Fittingly the ceremony was held on International Firefighters Day. 

"The Dedication Ceremony served as an important reminder of our ongoing commitment to recognizing and honouring our fallen firefighters," said County of Brant Fire Department Chief Darren Watson. "It is an opportunity for us to pay...