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Children’s Drop-in Multi-Sport Cancellation on March 20, 2025

Please be advised that the Children's Drop-in Multi-Sport program at Mount Pleasant Elementary School is cancelled for this evening, Thursday, March 20. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Housing Needs in the County of Brant

The County of Brant is conducting a Housing Needs Assessment to understand what kinds of homes our community needs now and in the future. This assessment study is essential as it helps the County plan for growth and access funding from the Canadian government to support housing initiatives and create made-in-Brant solutions for our housing needs. 

What is a Housing Needs Assessment?

This Housing Needs Assessment will examine different types of homes, including single family detached homes,...

The Grand River Conservation Authority has cancelled the flood warning for Brant

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is terminating the Flood Warning message previously in effect for Brant. A Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety is being issued for the entire Grand River watershed due to the continued higher river levels and unsafe conditions near local waterways. 

High flows observed throughout the watershed as a result of warmer temperatures and rain, since Friday, March 14, 2025, have receded. The snowpack across the watershed has almost completely...

Join Us for a Downtown Dig Drop-in Open House!

The Downtown Dig in downtown Paris began earlier this year with work by Enbridge Gas, which is expected to take approximately 60 days to complete (weather permitting). The next phase of construction is set to begin in early April, impacting access to Grand River Street North.

We invite businesses and residents to a drop-in open house to learn more about the project, including the construction phases, detour routes, and ways to stay informed.

Join us!

Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: Drop-in...

Public Notice - Surplus Land: Alexander Ave, Paris

Address:  Alexander Avenue, PL 492, S of Banfield Street, AS Closed by PA15787; S/T A336188: Paris PIN 32047 0155 (LT), Paris Ontario

The County of Brant currently owns a parcel of land commonly identified as unopened road allowance, being an extension of Alexander Avenue, South of Banfield Road, in the Town of Paris.

The County is proposing to declare the land as surplus for direct sale to the abutting property owners in the near future.

If you have any concerns or comments regarding the above...

Sanitary Sewer Maintenance in Brant - March 19-21

Please be advised the County of Brant will be conducting routine maintenance work on the Sanitary Sewer System from Wednesday, March 19 to Friday, March 21 in Brant in the following areas:

• Adi Dassler Way
• Folsetter Drive
• Bethel Road

The work is scheduled to take place during the day from Wednesday, March 19 to Friday, March 21 between the hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

This routine maintenance work involves high pressure cleaning of the sanitary sewers in the roadway followed by a video inspection of...

2025 Simply Grand Dog Park Membership

2025 Simply Grand Dog Park Memberships are now available!

The 2025 dog park key will be in effect April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. To renew and obtain a 2025 Simply Grand Dog Park Membership:

• Visit COBConnect and click the sign in/up button.
• Go to the membership tab of the website. Choose the applicable membership based on the number of dogs you own and will be bringing to the dog park. Complete the online registration form and make the membership payment.
• Once you have made payment, please email the...

Park Closures

Please be advised that the following County of Brant parks and access points are closed due to flooding until further notice:

• Bean Park (Paris)
• Burford Lions Art Cadman Park
• Eric Thomlinson Access Point (Glen Morris)
• Penman's Dam Access Point (Paris)

We remind the public to exercise caution around all waterways. Banks adjacent to rivers and creeks are especially slippery and, combined with current weather conditions, pose a serious hazard.

For updates on closures, please follow the County of Brant on

Grand River Conservation Authority issues Flood Warning for the County of Brant

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is updating and issuing a Flood Warning for the County of Brant, as well as Drayton, Grand Valley, Waldemar, West Montrose, the Village of Conestogo, New Hamburg, Ayr, Brantford and Six Nations. 

The Flood Watch previously issued for the remainder of the Grand River watershed remains in effect. For the full update visit the GRCA's website.

Flood Warning Message for County of Brant
River flows have reached flooding thresholds for low lying areas and...

Grand River Conservation Authority issues Flood Watch

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is issuing a Flood Watch message for the entire Grand River watershed.

Weather forecast

Temperatures in the watershed are predicted to reach double digits above freezing starting Friday March 14, 2025, and remain above zero over the weekend. A Colorado low system is forecast to move across the watershed on Saturday and Sunday, bringing approximately 25 to 30 mm of rain. The snowpack in the northern part of the watershed still contains a significant...