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2025 Household Hazardous Waste Days

The County of Brant and the City of Brantford have partnered to offer additional Household Hazardous Waste days for County of Brant residents! This partnership will replace the previous one-day annual event held in the County.

Household Hazardous Waste days will now take place at the Mohawk Street Landfill, located at 20 Morrison Road, Brantford, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (ID may be requested to confirm residency in Brant or Brantford).

2025 Household Hazardous Waste Days:

• April 12
• May 3
• June 14
• July 12

The 2025 Spring/Summer Community Services Guide is Coming!

Mark your calendars! The County of Brant Spring/Summer Community Services Guide is coming March 27! Registration for Summer programs opens on Monday, April 7 at 6:00 pm.

The Spring/Summer Guide includes important information like:

• Registered fitness and recreation programs for all ages
• Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Courts
• Playgrounds, Skate Parks and Trails
• Music in the Parks, Community Tree Planting, and other special event information

View the Guide online on our Community Services Guides page or...

Grand River Conservation Authority cancels Flood Watch

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is terminating the Flood Watch message previously in effect and is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety message for the entire Grand River Watershed.

Weather forecast

Daytime high temperatures are expected to range from 7 to 12 degrees Celsius on Monday and 4 to 12 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, with warmer temperatures in the south and cooler temperatures in the north of the watershed. Above freezing temperatures are expected to...

Program Cancellation: Parent and Tot Skate - Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Please note that the Parent and Tot Skate on Wednesday, March 12, from 9:30-11:30 am at Brant Sports Complex has been cancelled.  We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding.

To find a complete list of March Break Skates visit our Skate page.

Sanitary Sewer Maintenance in Paris: March 12-14

Please be advised the County of Brant will be conducting routine maintenance work on the Sanitary Sewer System in Paris the following areas:

• Cardinal Lane
• Cobblestone Drive
• Crawford Place
• Grandville Circle                       
• Irongate Drive
• Marriott Place
• McQueen Drive
• Row Lane

The work is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, March 12 to Friday, March 14, between the hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

This routine maintenance work involves high pressure cleaning of the sanitary sewers in the roadway followed by a video...

Paris Lions Park Playground Update - Friday, March 7

Please be advised that the previously scheduled maintenance for the Paris Lions Park playground on Friday, March 7, has been postponed. The playground will remain open as usual.

For updates and to find other playgrounds in your community, visit our Parks page.

Grand River Conservation Authority extends Flood Watch

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has issued the following Flood Message #2: Flood Watch

The Grand River Conservation Authority is extending the Flood Watch for the entire watershed that was issued on March 3, 2025, due an increased risk of ice jam formation following snowmelt and runoff from recent rain events.

Heightened Risk of Ice Jams

A series of low-pressure systems brought above-freezing temperatures and 10 to 20 mm of precipitation to the watershed on March 4 and 5, 2025....

Spend March Break in the County of Brant!

Looking for fun ways to keep busy over March Break? Join in on the excitement in the County of Brant with public skates, Kinderplay for the little ones, and a Youth Leadership Camp for teens looking to build skills and make new friends. Don’t miss out on the fun—come play, skate, and explore with us!

Youth 11-15 years old are invited to join our Youth Leadership Program. Registration is required. Learn more about this week-long program on COBConnect.

Check out our schedule of drop-in skates and...

Cainsville Lagoons Sanitary Sewer Installation 2025

Please be advised of a repair of a sanitary sewer taking place in Cainsville from Monday, March 10 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025. See below for full details:

Locations: 30 Shaver Street, Cainsville

Work Dates: Monday, March 10 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Dates may change subject to weather conditions.

Work Preformed by: Gedco Excavating Ltd. for County of Brant

Reason: Repair of sanitary sewer that connects from the road to the sewage treatment facility.

Note:

• Through traffic will be maintained
• Local...

Call for Musicians for 2025 Music in the Parks

Are you a talented local musician or band looking for an opportunity to showcase your sound? Music in the Parks is returning to the County of Brant this summer, and we're looking for performers to bring live music to our beautiful outdoor spaces!

Performances will take place on Tuesdays in July and August from 7:30 - 9:00 pm, with the addition of two SURPRISE Friday performances to be announced.

Requirements:⁠

• Local (or close proximity) musician/band (preference will be given to local musicians)⁠