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West River Street Reconstruction 2025

West River Street reconstruction is scheduled to begin Monday, April 7, 2025. 

Location:

• West River Street between Mechanic Street and Broadway Street West

Work Dates:

• Monday, April 7 to late July 2025, end date to be determined

Work Preformed by:

• BEECH Infrastructure Group Ltd. for County of Brant

Reason:

• Full road reconstruction including replacement of watermain, storm, sanitary sewer, and road resurfacing.

Details:

• No through traffic
• Local access will be maintained
• Emergency access will be maintained

Have you used Brant Transit recently? Share your feedback!

Brant Transit is the County of Brant’s pre-booked, shared-ride public transportation program. In January 2024, we transitioned to Via Transportation as our Brant Transit service provider. A year later, we are now looking to gather your feedback to assess satisfaction with Brant Transit and aiming to explore further opportunities with your input.

Why your feedback matters

• Service Evaluation: Assessing the frequency and purpose of your trips helps us tailor our services to better meet community...

Tennis Courts Keys are now available for purchase

The tennis season is almost here! Tennis courts are open annually from mid-April until Thanksgiving weekend. 

To use the tennis courts in Paris and St. George, a key is required.  Residents can obtain one for $21.47 per family, which is good for the whole year.

How to purchase a key 

1. Visit Brant.ca/COBConnect and select sign in/up 
   
2. Once logged in, select the membership tab of the website. Choose the Tennis Membership 2025. Complete the online registration form and make the membership payment.
3. Staff will...

Grand Erie Public Health Well Water Testing

Did you know that the Grand Erie Public Health offers free well water testing for residents whose drinking water comes from a private well?

Water samples are tested for two types of bacteria: total coliforms and E. coli.

• Total coliforms. These bacteria are often found in animal waste, sewage, soil and vegetation. If they are in your drinking water, it means contaminated surface water may be entering your well.
• E. coli (Escherichia coli). These bacteria are normally found only in the digestive systems...

County of Brant to Participate in 2025 Communities in Bloom Competition

The County of Brant is thrilled to announce its participation in the 2025 Communities in Bloom competition, following a successful inaugural year in 2024. This year’s theme, ‘Edible Gardens’, presents an exciting opportunity for residents to embrace sustainability, food security, and community beautification through gardening.

"We are excited to once again showcase the natural beauty of the County of Brant through the Communities in Bloom program," said Mayor David Bailey. "With the 2025 theme...

Watts Pond Trail Improvements

Please be advised that scheduled construction at Watts Pond Trail will begin in early April 2025 and will continue throughout the month until completion. The park will not be accessible to the public during construction. We thank you for your patience as we work to improve our community

We appreciate your patience as we make improvements to the trail. To learn more or view the complete Watts Pond Trail concept plan, visit EngageBrant.ca/WattsPondTrail.

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Brant Plants is Back!

Brant Plants is BACK! Let’s turn the County of Brant green this spring!

320 trees will be available for residential property owners to reserve and pick up on Thursday, May 8, 2025 (if successful, you'll receive a confirmation email with pickup details).

County of Brant residents can get a 5-gallon potted tree for just $10!

Choose from:

• Tulip Tree
• Eastern Redbud
• Autumn Blaze Maple
• Downy Serviceberry
• Swamp White Oak
• White Pine
• American Sycamore
• Paper Birch
• Sugar Maple

Mark your calendars! Registration opens

New Downtown Paris BIA Board Appointed to Support Downtown Businesses

The new Downtown Paris Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board has been appointed and approved by County of Brant Council for the next two years, following the board’s election in early March.

“The Paris BIA in an integral part of our business community,” said Mayor David Bailey.” I would like to thank the past board members for their dedication to supporting downtown Paris. Volunteering their time on top of managing a small business is no easy feat, and we truly appreciate their commitment and...

Watershed Conditions Statement

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement

The weather system forecasted this weekend is expected to bring 20-30 mm of rain across the entire Grand River watershed, with higher amounts possible in the northern part of the watershed and in localized areas if thunderstorms occur. There is a possibility of freezing rain across the watershed as well. This rain event is expected to start today, Friday, March 28, 2025, and last until Monday, March 31, and...

County of Brant's 2024 Year In Review

We are excited to share the County of Brant’s first-ever Year in Review, highlighting the activities, achievements, and hard work that shaped our community in 2024!

This report is a collective reminder of the dedication of County staff in maintaining and enhancing the County of Brant for all residents to enjoy. Inside, you’ll find:

• Department Highlights showcasing key projects and initiatives
• Key Statistics quantifying the services provided to our community
• Success Stories & Staff Recognition