News
Search

Garbage and Recycling Delay on April 24, 2025
Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 04:07 PM
Garbage and Recycling in some areas of today’s collection will not get picked up by 5:00 pm. Collection Crews are working diligently and are hopeful to complete collection by this evening.
If your material has not been picked up by 8:00 pm, 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.
Should you have any...

Paris to Ancaster Bicycle Race on Sunday
Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 03:00 PM
Please be advised the Paris to Ancaster Bicycle Race will take place this Sunday, April 27 in the County of Brant.
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm
The following roads will be used:- Keg Lane
- Brant Oxford Road
- Watts Pond Road
- Nith Road
- West Dumfries Road
- West River Road
- Glen Morris Road West
- East River Road
- Glen Morris Road East
- McLean School Road
- Howell Road
- Highway 5
- Harrisburg Road
- German School Road
- Burlington Street
- Misener Road
- Jerseyville Road
- Ronald Road
- Intermittent Traffic...

County of Brant invites your feedback to help inform the Community Forest Strategy
Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:00 PM
Trees are more than just beautiful - they’re essential. They clean the air, cool our communities, support wildlife, and make our neighbourhoods healthier and more vibrant. The Community Forest Strategy will help the County of Brant plan for the future of our trees and green spaces in urban and rural areas, and we want your input!
What is a Community Forest?Brant’s Community Forest includes all the trees and green spaces across the County - on both public and private land. That means not just...

Public Information Meeting - Housing Needs
Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:00 AM
Join us on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00 pm for a Public Information Meeting* regarding proposed zoning changes to support four residential units as of right in Paris and St. George.
Meetings are open to the public at County of Brant Council Chambers (7 Broadway Street West, Paris) and can also be viewed on the County of Brant YouTube Channel.
What is this about?
The County of Brant is proposing changes to Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 61-16 in response to the need for more innovative, diverse, and...

Happy Earth Week!
Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:00 AM
Earth week is April 22 to April 28, 2025. There are so many fun and easy ways to take part in Earth Week—because even small actions can have a big impact. Join us in giving back to the place we all call home and make this Earth Week truly meaningful!
Earth Week Tree Planting in Mt. PleasantBe part of something big this Earth Week—we’re planting 800 trees in the park, and we need your help!
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Mount Pleasant Nature Park, 755 Mt....

St. George Storm Sewer Maintenance - April 23-25, 28
Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2025 03:00 PM
Please be advised the County of Brant will be conducting routine inspection and maintenance work on the Storm Sewer System in the following areas of St. George:
- Hampton Court
- Highgate Drive
- Mansfield Drive
- Margaret Drive
- Southampton Drive
- St. George Road
- Sunnyside Drive
- Taylor Road
- Willits Crescent
- Windsor Drive
The work is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, April 23, to Friday, April 25, and Monday, April 28, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.
This routine maintenance work involves high...

Paris Storm Sewer Maintenance - April 22-23
Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2025 02:30 PM
Please be advised the County of Brant will be conducting routine inspection and maintenance work on the Storm Sewer System in the following areas of Paris:
- Mile Hill Road
The work is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, April 22, to Wednesday, April 23, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.
This routine maintenance work involves high pressure cleaning and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) video inspection of the storm sewers. The high pressure cleaning and CCTV video activity is to be...

Urban Area Yard Waste Collection is back!
Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2025 02:00 PM
It’s that time of year, Brant! Urban Area Yard Waste Collection is back!
Time to roll up your sleeves and get those yards spring-ready! Curbside yard waste collection is offered to residential properties within urban areas in the County of Brant. Materials are to be set out by 7:00 am on your regular collection day in paper bags/open top rigid containers and bundles of limbs/ branches under 7.5 cm (3 in.) in diameter (max. bundles size 2 ft x 4 ft.).
2025 Yard Waste Collection Weeks:
- Monday, May...

Cainsville Sanitary Sewer Maintenance - April 22
Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2025 01:30 PM
Please be advised the County of Brant will be conducting routine maintenance work on the Cainsville Sanitary Sewer System in the following area:
- Worthington Drive
The work is scheduled to take place during the day on Tuesday, April 22, between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.
This routine maintenance work involves high pressure cleaning of the sanitary sewers in the roadway followed by a video inspection of the pipes. The cleaning activities can result in sufficient back pressure that may cause...
.png)
Youth Week in the County of Brant
Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2025 09:00 AM
Youth Week in the County of Brant takes place from May 3–9, 2025. Join us for drop-in events and activities for youth aged 11-15!
Youth Centre & Pizza Party – FREE!
- Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Time: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- Location: Syl Apps Community Centre (51 William Street, Paris)
- Type: Drop-in
Pop-Up Youth Centre – FREE!
- Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Location: County of Brant Public Library – St. George Branch
- Type: Drop-in
Youth in Brant Field Trip with BGC Brantford
- Date: Thursday,...