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County of Brant announces 2024 Culture Days funding opportunities

Culture Days is returning this fall and we are proud to share that the County of Brant has been chosen as a “Festival Hub” location. We are also pleased to announce that funding opportunities to assist local contributors in their Culture Days programs are available.

Culture Days, happening nationwide from September 20 to October 13, 2024, celebrates arts, culture, and heritage, providing communities with opportunities to appreciate diverse artistic expressions and connect. The County of Brant...

Development Charges By-Law Update

The County of Brant is undertaking an update to its Development Charges Background Study and By-law to reflect new projects and updated costs for capital works needed to support growth in the community over the next ten (10) years. The current by-law expires August 31, 2024 with a new by-law scheduled to be presented to Council in July.

Join us for a Stakeholders Meeting on Thursday, May 9 at 6:00 pm at the Brant Sports Complex, 944 Powerline Road, Paris. A Public Meeting will also be held in...

Urban Area Yard Waste Collection will take place next week - May 6 to 10

Urban Area Yard Waste Collection will take place next week, May 6-10, 2024

Yard waste curbside collection is offered to residential properties within urban areas. Leaf and Yard Waste is also free for disposal at the Landfill and Transfer Station for residential users. 

Set Out Requirements:

• Materials are to be set out by 7:00 am on your regular collection day
  • Please note that due to the fluctuating volume of yard waste set out for each collection week, collection of material may not occur on your...

National Youth Week 2024

National Youth Week is recognized annually May 1 – 7!

Join us in celebrating the energy, passion and potential of young people everywhere. Investing in our youth means investing in our community, and the County of Brant is committed to amplifying the unique and diverse perspectives of this population.

The County of Brant Youth Centre is open every Tuesday from November to June, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm, at Syl Apps Community Centre (51 William Street, Paris). Youth ages 12-17 are welcome to join for...

Filming is returning to downtown Paris

Filming is returning to downtown Paris!

Parking and road disruptions are expected from May 6 to May 10, 2024, particularly on May 9, when filming is set to occur. Downtown businesses will remain open.

Street dressing for the filming will take place from May 6 to May 8 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, and teardown will be completed by May 10 at 6:00 pm. Notices will be issued by the production company to residents and businesses in the impacted areas.

Parking spaces required for filming will be blocked off...

The Cainsville Fire Station will be holding a Dedication Ceremony on Saturday May 4, 2024

The County of Brant Fire Department is holding a Dedication Ceremony to honour and pay tribute to County of Brant Firefighters from the Cainsville Fire Station who are no longer with us.

Fittingly, the ceremony will be held on International Firefighters Day.

The Ceremony will honour fallen Firefighters Troy Cummerson and Dave Monkhouse, as well as past members of the Cainsville Fire Station: Mike Couperus, Harold Rutherford, Larry Brown, Roger Tottle, and Murray Thompson.

Ceremony details:
Date:...

Notice Regarding Waste Collection - Thursday, April 25, 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.

The 2024 County of Brant Aquatics Guide is now available!

The 2024 County of Brant Aquatics Guide is now available!  

The County of Brant is excited to welcome swimmers back for the 2024 season! The Paris Community Pool offers a variety of programs including drop-in swims, swimming lessons, special events and more.

2024 Swimming Lesson Registration Dates:

• Pre-season: May 14, 2024
• Session 1: June 11, 2024
• Session 2: July 9, 2024
• Session 3: July 23, 2024
• Session 4: August 6, 2024

If you are unsure of what level to register your child, please contact the pool...

Notification of Road Use/Road Closure - Paris to Ancaster Bicycle Race

Beginning on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 8:00 am until 12:30 pm there will be Intermittent Traffic Stoppages conducted by Brant OPP for the Paris to Ancaster Bicycle Race. 

Route:

Keg Lane, Brant Oxford Road, Watts Pond Road, Nith Road, West Dumfries Road, West River Road, Glen Morris Road West, East River Road, Glen Morris Road East, McLean School Road, Howell Road, Highway 5, Harrisburg Road, German School Road, Burlington Street, Misener Road, Jerseyville Road, Ronald Road.

Dates: Sunday April 28...

Invitation For Citizen Appointees to the County of Brant Advisory Committees - April 2024

The Council of the County of Brant is seeking applications for volunteer citizen appointments, for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term, to the following Advisory Committees:

• Accessibility Advisory Committee

Candidates for all committees must be at least 18 years of age.

Written applications outlining your qualifications, interests, and/or experience must be received by the undersigned by Friday, May 3, 2024.  For further information or an application form, please check the County of Brant Council...