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Public Notice - 2024 Sanitary Sewer Maintenance May 23-24 - Paris - Zone 1-2

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

• Chapel Street
• Court Drive

The work is scheduled to take place during the day on Thursday, May 23 to Friday, May 24 between the hours of 7:00am to 5:00pm.

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 splashing...

Well Water Testing

Did you know that the Brant County Health Unit offers free well water testing for residents whose drinking water comes from a private well?

Water samples are tested for two types of bacteria: total coliforms and E. coli.

• Total coliforms. These bacteria are often found in animal waste, sewage, soil and vegetation. If they are in your drinking water, it means contaminated surface water may be entering your well.
• E. coli (Escherichia coli). These bacteria are normally found only in the digestive systems...
  

Let's talk Brant Transit!

Let’s talk Brant Transit!

Brant Transit is the County’s pre-booked, shared-ride, public transportation service. Brant Transit is offered at a nominal fee in comparison to other transit options and therefore requires riders to be flexible when booking and using the service.

Are you a Brant Transit user? Or are you considering using Brant Transit? We would like to take a moment to remind riders of the service that Brant Transit provides, as well as important service details.

Brant Transit is not a...

Victoria Day Weekend Hours

County of Brant services may be affected by Victoria Day Holiday hours.

Please note the following changes to services on the Victoria Day Long Weekend: 

County of Brant Customer Service Offices:

• County of Brant customer service offices will be closed on Monday, May 20 and will re-open on Tuesday, May 21 at 8:30 am. 
• Online chat will be unavailable at this time. 
• A number of services are available online. Visit the Online Services webpage for a complete list. 
• For urgent matters, call 519.44BRANT (519.442...

Garbage & Recycling Collection Delay Notice - Tuesday, May 14, 2024

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. 

County of Brant celebrates local business Numesh with a Grand Opening Ceremony

The County of Brant joined Numesh today for a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting event in celebration of their new facility located in Cainsville. The opening of this facility is a significant investment in the province and the County of Brant.

“Thank you to Numesh for investing in the County of Brant,” said Mayor David Bailey. "Their commitment not only creates job opportunities for skilled workers but also contributes positively to our local economy."

Founded in 1975, Numesh is the...

Temporary Road Usage - Macpherson School Road, German School Road, Blue Lake Road

Temporary Road Usage for a filming commercial “Road to Country”

Route: East River Road, Macpherson School Road, German School Road, Blue Lake Road

Dates: Monday, May 13, 2024 and Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 7:00 am until 9:00 pm

Note: Road usage, no traffic interruptions.

Please refer to Municipal511 https://www.municipal511.ca  for the most up-to-date information regarding road construction and closures.

It is our goal to minimize any inconvenience to our residents. Your patience through any disruption...

2024 Pre-Season Aquatics Registration

Set your alarms! Registration for 2024 Pre-Season Swimming Lessons opens tomorrow, May 14, at 8:30 am. 

The Paris Community Pool offers a variety of programs including swimming lessons, fitness classes, special events and more. The County of Brant pool and splash pads will open for the season on Saturday, June 1. 

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

Register online at COBConnect or in person at Brant...

Garbage & Recycling Collection Delay Notice Thursday, May 9, 2024

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.

Emergency Preparedness Week 2024

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 5-11, 2024! This year the theme is A Plan for Every Season. Emergencies wait for no one and often arrive unannounced – whether it is the crack of dawn or in the dead of night, across the calm of summer or the chill of winter. The first steps to preparedness are awareness and planning.

This Emergency Preparedness Week, take the initiative to:
• Protect yourself and your family: Discover the essentials of creating a 72-hour emergency kit that caters to the unique...