County of Brant

Jennifer Kyle reflects on making history with election win

A week after her win, County of Brant Mayor-Elect Jennifer Kyle spoke with the Brant Beacon to discuss the moment she found out she would become the next mayor...

Traffic once again flowing through Paris’ downtown core

Grand River Street North in Paris is now officially reopened to traffic, marking the...

County finalizes transfer of Apps’ Mills Nature Centre

County of Brant announced that it now officially owns the Apps’ Mill Nature Centre...

County looking for feedback on Mount Pleasant Park

County of Brant is seeking input from community members to help shape the future...

Reminding residents to check carbon monoxide alarms

County of Brant Fire Department is reminding residents to check their carbon monoxide alarms and take steps to protect their families from this potentially...

Kyle becomes first female Mayor for Brant County

Jennifer Kyle was elected as the first female Mayor for the County of Brant following the Municipal Election, which was held on Monday, October...

Brant County Votes: 2026 Municipal Election results

With polls closed on the 2026 Municipal Election, the Brant Beacon provided up-to-date results from every race across the County of Brant. The Beacon...

Chamber director thanks departing County councillors

County of Brant Council officially finished its term with a final regular meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.  With the 2026 municipal election just a...

New fire station continues to take shape in Brant County

Construction on the North Paris Fire Station is ongoing and the project remains on schedule for anticipated completion in the Spring of 2027. The pre-engineered...

Seniors’ housing development coming to St. George

County of Brant has entered into a partnership with Central Ontario Co-operative Housing Federation (COCHF) to bring a 35-unit, affordable seniors’ housing development to the...

Brant residents size up candidates ahead of election

Over a hundred people attended the County of Brant Chamber of Commerce’s Meet the Candidates Forum on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.  With residents set to...

Council discusses growth pressures and infrastructure planning

County of Brant Council received a report with an update on local growth trends and its associated influences during its regular Council meeting on...

Preparing residents to vote in 2026 municipal election

Registered voters in the City of Brantford, County of Brant and the Township of Blandford-Blenheim will soon elect their next mayors, councillors and school...

Powerline Road site approved for industrial development

County of Brant Council has approved a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for two properties on Powerline Road in Paris to...

Council approves variances for Cainsville development

County of Brant Council approved four minor variance applications for a property in Cainsville during its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.  The variance...

Meet the Mayoral candidates for the County of Brant

With the 2026 Municipal Election less than three weeks away, the Brant Beacon reached out to the candidates running for Mayor in the County...

County of Brant reviews 2027 paramedic budget

County of Brant Council discussed the base 2027 draft operating and capital Paramedic Services budget during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, September 22,...

County Council discuss concerns over advertising signs

County of Brant Council discussed recent increases in advertising signs during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Though not formally part of...

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