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Fibre-Optic Internet Expanding in the County of Brant

The County of Brant is pleased to continue collaborating with SWIFT as further expansion of fibre-optic internet occurs throughout the County of Brant.

Construction of the new high-speed fibre-optic network in the County of Brant is underway and is forecasted to be complete with service fully available to all locations within the project’s footprint by May 2023.

The project covers four separate areas within the County of Brant:

• The northern portion of the project area services the community of Harrisburg...

Message from the GRCA - Flood Termination/Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety

Date: March 24, 2022

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is terminating the combined Flood Warning/Flood Watch message previously in effect. A Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety is being issued for the entire Grand River watershed due to the unsafe conditions in local waterways.

River flows are beginning to recede across the watershed but will remain high through the next week.

The GRCA’s major reservoirs at Belwood, Conestogo, Guelph, Luther, Woolwich, Laurel,...

2022 Simply Grand Dog Park Membership Update

The Simply Grand Dog Park changes the locks annually on April 1. 

To renew or obtain a 2022 Simply Grand Dog Park Membership, please review the process below: 

1. We have moved to a new online membership for our dog park. Visit www.brant.ca/COBConnect and click the sign in/up button. If you have set up an account as of December 1, 2021 please sign in with your email address and password. If you are new please select Don’t have an account? Join.
   
   
2. Complete the online registration form and make the...

Service Update - Online Payments and Forms

Please be advised that our online payment system and online forms (including recruitment) are back up and running.

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

 County of Brant COVID-19 Update

As of March 21, 2022 following provincial guidance, face coverings will no longer be required for the public to access County of Brant Community Centres and recreation programs.

Masks are encouraged but optional when visiting a County of Brant Public Library but will be required for in-person group programs.  For updates visit brantlibrary.ca.

As per provincial guidance, face masks will still be required for public transit (including Brant Transit), healthcare settings, long-term care homes and...