Economic Development

The final portion of paving is complete from Mechanic Street to the Nith River Bridge and Grand River Street North is now OPEN!

The County of Brant’s business community came together last night to connect, celebrate and recognize local success at the 2026 Salute to Brant event.

We’re excited to welcome Spicy Jan from Tasty Road Trips back as the Master of Ceremonies and Ken Edgar as our keynote speaker for this year’s Salute to Brant!

Stop by, spend some time downtown, support local businesses and enjoy the Downtown Paris Promenade before it wraps up for the season.

Unfortunately, tonight's Wellness Wednesday Yoga with Up Yoga + Wellness (6:30 pm to 7:30 pm) has been cancelled due to potential severe thunderstorms.

If you were planning to join us, we'd still love to see you downtown! Come out, support our amazing local businesses in Downtown Paris, Ontario, and get your steps in while you shop.

Paris Drinks Fest is just around the corner! While the Downtown Dig construction is ongoing, our downtown shops, cafes, and restaurants are fully open and excited to welcome you.

We are encouraging festival goers to park downtown, support our local businesses, and walk over to the festival grounds.

The County of Brant is inviting residents and visitors to experience local agriculture during Farm Crawl Brant, taking place on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Hello, County of Brant residents. We want to share a quick update on how the Paris Downtown Dig is moving along, what is coming up next, and our plan for the future.

Thank you for your ongoing patience as we work to improve our community's core for decades to come.

City of Brantford and County of Brant officials have jointly agreed to pause consideration of the proposed municipal boundary adjustment involving the Brantford Municipal Airport and surrounding lands.

Unfortunately, tonight's Wellness Wednesday Yoga with Up Yoga + Wellness (6:30 pm to7:30 pm) has been cancelled.