News and Alerts 

The County has decided that as of today, March 27, 2020, it is necessary to close the Mt. Pleasant Skate Park, the South Dumfries Skate Park and the Simply Grand Dog Park.
View the video message from our Mayor, David Bailey:  https://youtu.be/VaBNSWBRASU
This is a reminder to those using open spaces and trails, that you must practice physical distancing to keep our community safe. Stay at least 2 meters away from others. This action is to prevent people...
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On March 17, the Government of Ontario declared a State of Emergency through the authority granted under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act . Emergency orders were issued under the direction of the Chief
Medical Officer of Health for the Province of Ontario. The Government of Canada has also invoked the Quarantine Act to further support protecting everyone's health and well-being during the COVID-19 crisis.
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police...
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The Grand River Conservation Authority has released the following statement:
GRCA Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety - Caution urged around local waterways due to rainfall in the forecast
Widespread precipitation is expected across southern Ontario through the weekend with a risk of localized thunderstorms on Sunday. This system is forecast to bring 25-35 mm of rainfall to much of the Grand River watershed.
While there is very little snow remaining,...
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The County of Brant has issued an open-air burning ban, effective Friday, March 27, 2020 . This ban is to ensure that all fire service resources are available to respond to the evolving COVID-19 health emergency.
“The County of Brant Fire Fighters act as back up support to our Paramedics when 911 calls are received. If the Paramedics are delayed, Fire Fighters may be first on scene to deliver life saving measures.  It is important that as the Paramedics become...
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The County of Brant is appealing to the community for unopened Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as surgical masks, N95 masks and hand sanitizer. PPE will support our Brant/Brantford Paramedics who diligently provide frontline healthcare to our community.
Please deliver unopened PPE supplies to the Brant/Brantford Paramedic Services at 303 Henry St., Brantford, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (there is a large drop box).
We offer sincere thanks to the...
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