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Simply Grand Dog Park Maintenance on Tuesday, May 6

Please be advised that the Simply Grand Dog park will be closed for routine maintenance on Tuesday May 6, from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Want to get involved with the Simply Grand Dog Park? The County of Brant is seeking community input on dog parks within the County of Brant to help improve operations, service, and access policies. Have your say now on the Dog Park Project webpage.

Household Hazardous Waste Day this Saturday, May 3

Household Hazardous Waste Day for County residents will take place this Saturday, May 3, at the Mohawk Street Landfill (20 Morrison Road, Brantford) from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Household hazardous waste includes materials such as paint, solvents, used oils, batteries, and fluorescent light bulbs. These items should not be disposed of in household garbage due to their harmful effects on the environment, humans, and animals.

Please note - ID may be requested to confirm residency in Brant or Brantford.

Urban Area Yard Waste Collection - May 5-9

Friendly reminder that Urban Area Yard Waste Collection is next week, May 5-9!

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:

The 2025 County of Brant Aquatics Guide is here!

The Paris Community Pool offers a variety of programs including drop-in swims, swimming lessons for all ages, special events and more.

View the Aquatics Guide online or pick up a printed copy at any County of Brant Customer Service Office, Community Centre or Library.

2025 Swimming Lesson Registration Dates:

• Pre-season: May 13, 2025 (8:30 am)
• Session 1: June 17, 2025 (8:30 am)
• Session 2: July 8, 2025 (8:30 am)
• Session 3: July 22, 2025 (8:30 am)
• Session 4: August 5, 2025 (8:30 am)

Pre-season Registration

West River Street Reconstruction - Temporary Road Closure

Please be advised that West River Street at Mechanic Street is currently closed due to an emergency watermain repair. 

Details

Location: West River Street at Mechanic Street

Work Dates: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 until late evening

Work Performed by: BEECH Infrastructure Group Ltd. for County of Brant

Reason: Emergency watermain repair

Notes:

• No through traffic, local access or emergency access to West River Street from Mechanic Street, access only from William Street
• 8,10,14 West River will have no access...

Apply now to be a Citizen Appointee to the County of Brant Library Board!

The Council of the County of Brant is seeking applications for one (1) volunteer citizen appointment for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term for the County of Brant Library Board. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.

To apply, complete the Advisory Committee Application Form Online. 

Written applications outlining your qualifications, interests, and/or experience must be received by the undersigned by May 15, 2025.

Advisory Committees and Boards are groups established under various...

Storm Sewer Maintenance April 30 to May 2, 2025

The County of Brant will be conducting routine inspection and maintenance work on the Storm Sewer System in the following areas of St. George:

• Margaret Drive
• Hampton Drive
• Windsor Drive
• Andrew Street
• Edward Avenue
• Scott Street
• Beverly Street East
• Beverly Street West
• Southampton Drive
• Sunnyside Drive
• Reid Street

The work is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, April 30 to Friday, May 2 between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.

This routine maintenance work involves high pressure cleaning and Closed-Circuit...

Scotland-Oakland Library Branch closed

Please be advised the Scotland-Oakland Library Branch is closed this evening due to a power outage.

Regular services should resume tomorrow, April 30, 2025. 

For more information, visit the County of Brant Public Library website

Power Outage at Syl Apps Community Centre

Please be advised that Syl Apps Community Centre is currently closed due to a power outage. 

All programs and rentals are cancelled for the evening of Tuesday, April 29. 

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Road Closure Notice - Bendemere Road

Please be advised that a section of Bendemere Road, east of Gilham Way will be fully closed on Monday, May 5, 2025 for approximately one week as part of the servicing of Paris Grand Estates Subdivision.

Details of Road Closure:

Location: Section of Bendemere Road, east of Gilham Way

Work Dates: Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, weather permitting

Work Performed by: Regional Sewer and Watermain Ltd.

Reason: Sewer and road works for the Paris Grand Estates Subdivision

Notes:

• Through traffic will not be...