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Rest Acres and Powerline Sign Installation - December 9-13

Please be advised of installation of new road sign and adjustment to the existing signs at the Rest Acres Road and Powerline Road Roundabout. Work will take place from Monday, December 9 to Friday, December 13, 2024. Full details are listed below:

Location: Rest Acres Road and Powerline Road Roundabout

Work Dates: Monday, December 9 to Friday, December 13, 2024

Work Performed by: Lyncon Construction Inc. for the County of Brant

Reason: Installation of new road sign and adjustment to the existing signs

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Spring/Summer 2025 Ice Requests

The County of Brant is currently accepting 2025 Spring/Summer ice requests! For information on dates, insurance requirements, fees and more, please visit our Ice page.

If you require ice time between March 31, 2025 to September 14, 2025, which includes any pre fall/winter season and tryout ice times from mid-August to September 14, please ensure your request is submitted by the deadline.

Please note the following closures:
Gurney Pad: 

• closed April 22 - April 25, from 6:00 am – 4:00 pm only
• closed...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory - Wednesday, December 4

A winter weather travel advisory in effect for the County of Brant for Wednesday, December 4, 2024

With snow in the forecast, it's the perfect time to share Winter Driving Safety Reminders.

When bad weather approaches, we ask that you:

• Check the weather and road conditions before heading out
• Avoid all non-essential travel
• If you need to go out be prepared and slow down
• Have a well-stocked emergency car kit
• Be patient with the plows and other snow maintenance vehicles

Download the WeatherCAN App today...

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Planning Notices Update: Impact of Canada Post Strike

Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, the County of Brant has adjusted how Planning Act application notices are distributed. While direct mailing to adjacent landowners is temporarily unavailable, we’ve implemented alternative measures to ensure compliance with notification requirements:

• Posting signs on the property in question.
• Publishing notices in local newspapers.
• Sharing notices via email with residents who have requested updates.
• Adding notices of current planning applications to our Active...

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Program Update - Coed Adult Badminton

Please note that the Wednesday night Adult Badminton program at North Ward Public School has been cancelled for the remainder of the session. 

Thank you for your understanding.

For more information on upcoming Winter Recreation programs and activities, be sure to check out the Winter Community Services Guide, available December 19 on our Community Services Guide webpage. 

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Church Street West, Scotland - Road Reconstruction: Paving - December 2-4

Please be advised Church Street West asphalt paving is scheduled to begin on Monday December 2, 2024, between Simcoe Street and east of 39 Church Street West. Full details are listed below:

Location: Church Street West from Simcoe Street to 150m west of Augustus Street

Work Dates: Monday, December 2 to Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Details:

Church Street West asphalt paving is scheduled to begin on Monday December 2, 2024, between Simcoe Street and east of 39 Church Street West. 39 Church Street West...

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Garbage & Recycling Collection Delay Notice - November 28

It is anticipated Garbage and Recycling in some areas of today’s collection will not get picked up by 5:00 pm today. Collection Crews are working diligently and are hopeful to complete collection today.

If your material has not been picked up by 8:00 pm tonight, please either leave your materials curbside overnight, or remove and place it back at curbside by 7:00 am tomorrow morning, and it will be collected by the end of day.

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

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Children's Multi-Sport Cancellation - November 28

Please be advised that the Drop-in Children's Multi-Sport program at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School is cancelled for this evening, November 28.

We are sorry for any inconvenience.

To find the complete schedule of drop-in Recreation programs visit our Drop-In Programs webpage.

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Online Parking Ticket Payment Restored

Please be advised that the online payment system for parking tickets has been restored. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Visit the Parking Tickets webpage to learn more about paying for parking tickets in the County.

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Simply Grand Dog Park closed on Tuesday, December 3, 2024

The Simply Grand Dog Park will be closed on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm for scheduled maintenance.

We apologize for the inconvenience. 

For more information about the Simply Grand Dog Park, visit the dog park webpage.

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