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Ball Diamonds Cancelled June 17, 2024

Due to wet field conditions the following ball diamonds are cancelled for June 17, 2024: Green Lane Sports Complex, Victoria Park, Paris Optimist Park, Harrisburg Park and Diamond A at the Gaukel Memorial Community Centre.

Please check with your league organizer for any other updates.

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The County of Brant is giving away free trees for National Forest Week!

The County of Brant is giving away free trees for National Forest Week!

The County of Brant will be giving away 350 free trees to County of Brant residents to celebrate National Forest Week, third week of September. Residents will be able to select from 9 different types of native species.

Please reserve your free tree by registering through COBConnect website.

Trees are a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. Trees will not be delivered and will only be available for pick up. Pick up...

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Public Notice - River Access at Bean Park

Public Notice – Bean Park

Please be advised that river access will not be available at Bean Park in Paris beginning today, June 17, 2024 for approximately one week. Parking may also be limited during this time.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

For more information on river access points in the County of Brant visit Paddling page on our website.  

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The County of Brant to Participate in 2024 Communities in Bloom Event

The County of Brant is thrilled to announce its participation in this year's Communities in Bloom event. This marks the inaugural year of joining the prestigious Canadian program dedicated to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility, and beautification through community involvement.

“We are incredibly excited to participate in our first Communities in Bloom event,” said Meghan Hunter, Manager, Parks Capital Planning and Forestry. “This is a wonderful opportunity for us to come...

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River Lane Watermain Replacement – Temporary Weekend Lane Closure

Beginning Friday, June 14, 2024 at 7:00 pm to Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:00 am a temporary lane closure will be in affect on River Lane between Grand River Street North and the east end of the street. Full details listed below:

Location: River Lane between Grand River Street North and the east end of the street

Work Begins: Friday June 14 7:00 pm to Monday June 17 7:00 am

Work Performed by: Regional Sewer and Watermain Ltd. for County of Brant

Reason: Watermain Replacement

Note: All residents will have...

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Filming Activity in St. George Cancelled - June 15, 2024

Please be advised that the filming activity that was set to take place in St. George on June 15, 2024, from 4:30 pm until 6:30 am has been cancelled. 

Filming will still continue this evening - Friday, June 14 from 3:30 pm until 6:30 am - as planned.

Thank you for your patience. For more information about filming activity in the County of Brant, please visit our Filming Notices webpage.

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The County of Brant Unveils Refreshed Economic Development Strategy

In response to the transformed economic landscape and shifting dynamics following the COVID-19 pandemic, the County has developed a refreshed Economic Development Strategy aimed at leveraging past successes while adapting to the evolving business environment. This new strategy, which was approved by County of Brant Council in May, is designed to bolster and broaden the local economy, providing a roadmap for economic development and tourism initiatives over the short, medium, and long term.

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Curtis Avenue North Surface Paving

On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Curtis Avenue North undergo surface paving. Full details below:

Location: Curtis Avenue North

Work Date: Tuesday June 18 2024

Work Preformed by: Oxford Civil Group for the County of Brant

Reason: Placement of Surface Asphalt

Note:

• Through traffic will be maintained
• Local access will be maintained
• Emergency access will be maintained
• Signage will be posted and a flag person will direct traffic when required

Please refer to the Municipal 511 website for the most up-to-date traffic...

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Donations continue to be received for the Wilkin Family Community Centre

The Wilkin Family Community Centre fundraising campaign continues to receive generous support from individuals and businesses and is pleased to announce a donation of $10,000 from Envirotex Products.

“It is wonderful to have such incredible community support for this project” said Mayor David Bailey. “Thank you to Envirotex Products for their generous gift of $10,000, which helps in bringing us closer to our fundraising goal. This Community Centre means many different things to many different...

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Update - King Edward Street Lane Closures

Revised: On Friday, June 7 until Friday, June 14, 2024, the intersection of King Edward Street and Dundas Street West in Paris will undergo existing asphalt removal and placement of surface asphalt.  

Location: King Edward Street and Dundas Street West intersection

Work Date: Friday, June 7 and Friday, June 14, 2024

Work Preformed by: Sierra Infrastructure Inc. for County of Brant

Reason: Existing asphalt removal and placement of surface asphalt

Note:

• Through traffic will be maintained
• Local access will be...

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