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Ever wonder where rainwater goes when it pours? Come find out with us! 💧

Join the County of Brant team for a casual, family-friendly, 1-hour guided walk around our local stormwater management pond. Whether you are young or just young at heart, come explore how these hard-working watery spaces keep our neighborhoods safe from flooding! 

County of Brant Emergency Services and Roads crews are responding to numerous downed trees following this afternoon’s severe thunderstorms.

Are you prepared for severe weather?

Environment Canada has issued an Orange Level Severe Thunderstorm Watch for our area, with severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon into the evening.

Please be advised that the following Soccer Fields have been closed from Wednesday, September 2 until Tuesday, September 8, 2026, due to wet field conditions:  

• Green Lane Sports Complex
• Mile Hill Meadows Field

Along the frontage of 15 Hutchings Road between Rest Acres Road and Markel Drive, construction involves the connection of storm, sanitary, and water, as well as the construction of a new driveway. Access will be completely closed between the designated times. However, a detour route has been provided via Powerline Road, Pottruff Road and Markel Drive.

Update - Hatchley Road has reopened to traffic

Project Update:

The end date for this project has been extended to Friday, September 25, 2026.

The Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Grand Erie Public Health is issuing a heat alert for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford‑Brant and Haldimand‑Norfolk), effective Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Rehabilitation on the Scott Culvert located on Burtch road, will begin on Thursday, July 16. The work will include concrete repairs, guide rail replacement and road reconstruction over the culvert.

Please be advised that the following fields have been closed today, Tuesday September 1, 2026, due to wet field condition