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Messy winter weather is in the forecast!

Messy winter weather is in the forecast. In the County of Brant, we have over 2200 lane kilometers to plow, salt and sand!  2200 kilometers is equivalent to driving from Paris, Ontario to the tip of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.

Being a rural community, we have an extensive road network. In a snow or ice event, the winter maintenance vehicles may need to clear and/or treat the same roads several times.

To decide what roads to clear and treat first, the County of Brant is required to follow the...

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Salvation Army Paris Food Bank - Closed on Thursday, November 27

Please be advised that the Salvation Army Paris Food Bank will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, November 27, due to a planned power outage.

For more information on food banks and food pantries in the County of Brant visit brant.ca/BrantCares

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Temporary Road Closure – Tenth Concession Road

Please be advised that Tenth Concession Road, from Clement Road to Harley Road, is currently closed to allow for hydro repairs.

Closure Location:

• Tenth Concession Road from Clement Road to Harley Road
• Clement Road from Harley Road to Tenth Concession Road

Date:

• Wednesday, November 26, 2025, until further notice

By:

• County of Brant

Notes:

• Hydro repair
• No through traffic, emergency vehicles only
• Please refer to www.municipal511.ca for the most up-to-date information regarding road construction and...

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The County of Brant Celebrates Completion of 2025 Downtown Dig Construction Season

The County of Brant is proud to announce the successful completion of the major construction activities for the 2025 season of the "Downtown Dig" project in downtown Paris. This once-in-a-lifetime infrastructure renewal project, which occurs every 75-100 years, replaced critical underground infrastructure and transformed the streetscape to create a more vibrant, functional, and accessible downtown for decades to come.

"We made it, Brant! We are thrilled to have reached this significant milestone...

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Syl Apps Community Centre Turf Closure

Due to concerns regarding the current indoor turf conditions, the field at Syl Apps Community Centre will remain closed until necessary repairs are completed, with an anticipated reopening of Thursday, December 4, 2025.

During this time all regularly scheduled drop-in programming, as well as all private user groups will be cancelled.  We appreciate your understanding and will provide updates as maintenance is completed. 

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Why is there so much major road construction happening? Paris and St. George are growing!

With more homes being built and more people moving to Brant, we are upgrading the infrastructure to make sure it can provide a high quality of service for residents, businesses and visitors!  

This means major road construction is happening which is messy and inconvenient (we get it and agree!).

The current infrastructure was in place to serve the population in Brant during the post-war boom in the 1960s.  Since the 1960s, our community has grown significantly, placing more demand on existing...

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The Winter Community Services Guide is coming Thursday, December 18!

You can view the guide online at brant.ca/Guide or pick up a printed copy at any County of Brant Customer Service office or community centre.

The Winter guide is packed with information about drop-in and registered recreation programs for all ages, parks, events, and community contacts. It also includes 2026 Summer Camp information so that parents can get an early start on their summer planning. 

Save the Date(s):

❄️ Winter Program Registration opens on Monday, January 5, at 6:00 pm.

❄️ 2026 Summer...

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Friendly Reminder: William Street and Grand River Street Intersection

Friendly reminder: When heading east on William Street towards the William Street and Grand River Street North Intersection, please remember there are two lanes. 

The left lane is dedicated for left turns only.  The right lane is dedicated for those travelling straight and turning right.  Since the re-opening of Grand River Street North, there have been a few near-misses and confusion using these lanes.  Line markings are on the road. Additional signage will be posted in the area to help remind...

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Drop-in programs at Syl Apps Community Centre are cancelled on Wednesday, November 26

Please be advised that the following drop-in programs at Syl Apps Community Centre are cancelled on Wednesday, November 26 due to scheduled building maintenance.

 Walking on the Turf 8:00 am to 9:00 am

 Kinderplay 10:00 am to 11:30 am

 RC Flyers 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

We apologize for any inconvenience. To find drop-in Recreation programs in the County of Brant visit brant.ca/DropInPrograms

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Dundas Street East and Green Lane in Paris have reopened

We are pleased to share that Dundas Street East and Green Lane in Paris have re-opened.

The attenuator (a safety device designed to reduce the damage to structures, vehicles, and motorists resulting from a motor vehicle collision) will be installed at the CN Rail bridge delineator in the near future. Until then, the road under the CN Rail Bridge will be narrowed to a wide single lane in each direction.

The Dundas Street East reconstruction project will resume in spring 2026 with updates provided...

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