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Committee of Adjustment Meeting on Thursday, January 15

The Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for this evening, January 15 at 6:00 pm, at the County of Brant Council Chambers (7 Broadway Street West, Paris) is still taking place.

You can also watch the meeting online on the County of Brant Youtube channel at brant.ca/live

For more details, visit brant.ca/CouncilAgenda

Community Centre Update on Thursday, January 15

The following community centres will reopen today, Thursday, January 15, at 4:00 pm, for scheduled rentals:

• Brant Sports Complex
• Burford Community Centre
• Gaukel Memorial Community Centre
• Syl Apps Community Centre

Thank you to the community for your patience as our Roads crew continues cleanup efforts following the significant snowfall received.

For updates, follow the County of Brant on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to news and alerts at brant.ca/subscribe.

Tourism Starts Here - Resident Sentiment Survey

If you live in the County of Brant, your perspective on local tourism matters.

We’re inviting residents to take part in a short Resident Sentiment Survey to better understand how tourism impacts our community — from quality of life to local benefits.

• Takes 5–8 minutes
• Confidential and anonymous
• One $100 gift card awarded locally

Visit brant.ca/TourismSurvey now to complete the survey before February 27, 2026.

Snow on the Roads and Parked Cars

Good morning, Brant!  We are getting a lot of snow today.  Plows will be working to remove snow as efficiently as possible.  Please remove your vehicle from the street. Parked cars are the plows biggest obstacles.

As the snow continues today, the plows may need to clear the same roads several times.  There are 2200 lane kms in the County!  This will take time.  Roads are plowed in order of priority.  We will get to all the streets.  Thank you for your patience!

A special thanks to all the...

Salvation Army Paris Food Bank Closure on Thursday, January 15, 2026

Please be advised that the Salvation Army Paris Food Bank will be closed today, Thursday, January 15, due to inclement weather.

For more information on food banks and food pantries in the County of Brant visit our Brant Cares webpage.

County of Brant Closures on Thursday, January 15, 2026

Following the significant snowfall received overnight, and with additional snowfall in the forecast the following County of Brant services will be impacted today, Thursday, January 15, 2026:

County of Brant Customer Services Offices will be closed: 

• Burford Customer Service office, located at 26 Park Avenue, Burford.
• Paris Customer Service office, located at 66 Grand River Street North, Paris.
• Wincey Mills Office, located at 31 Mechanic Street, Paris
• County of Brant Cemetery Office, located at 116...

Paris 4 on 4 Hockey Update

We apologize for the issues some residents experienced with Paris 4 on 4 Hockey registration this week.  Thank you for your patience and understanding while we worked to resolve the issue.

Registration for Paris 4 on 4 Hockey is now re-opened, and any remaining spots are available to register.

Age Groups:

• Tyke/Novice (2018–2019) – U8 (FULL - 8404)
•  Atom (2016–2017) – U10 (8405)
• PeeWee (2014–2015) – U12 (FULL - 8406)
• Bantam (2012–2013) – U14 (8407)
• Midget (2008–2011) – U18 (8408)

Register online using...

County of Brant appoints new Executive Director to Brant Municipal Enterprises

The County of Brant is pleased to announce that Ron Budreau has accepted the position of Executive Director of Brant Municipal Enterprises (BME) effective January 12, 2026.

“We welcome Mr. Budreau to the County of Brant in his new role with Brant Municipal Enterprises,” said Alison Newton, Chief Administrative Officer for the County of Brant. “He brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous roles and experiences, including 10 years of service as a BME Board member, and we look forward to what...

Outdoor Sports Fields, Pitch, Diamonds and Court Requests for 2026 season are now open!

The County of Brant is currently accepting Sport Fields, Ball Diamonds and Beach Volleyball Court rental requests for the 2026 outdoor season (May 1 – October 1). Now is the time to submit your request!

Apply online:

Ball Diamonds, Soccer Fields & Cricket Pitch

• Apply online at www.brant.ca/fieldrequest

Beach Volleyball Courts

• Apply online at www.brant.ca/courtrequest

Hosting a tournament or special event?

• Please submit one application per event
• Events that include alcohol require a Special Event Advisory...

Cold notification issued for Brant starting January 14

The Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Grand Erie Public Health is issuing a Cold Notification for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk), effective January 14, 2026.

A Cold Notification is issued, by the MOH, when parts or all areas of the region are expected to reach temperatures below  -15 ºC, or when wind chill values reach -20 ºC.

The notification will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.

These conditions can pose serious health risks,...