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National pairs champion fulfills goal of being an Olympian

Ever since he watched the Vancouver Winter...

Accomplished journalist looks back at multi-decade career

Before retiring in 2016, Allen Pizzey's career...

Hopes and dreams to fund new Sports Entertainment Centre

City of Brantford officially approved the construction...

County of Brant

Brant County approves master plan for Nith trails

County of Brant Council approved the North of the Nith Trails and Open Spaces Master Plan during its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The North of the Nith...

Ward 5 candidate addresses upcoming by-election

Joanne Dorr is one of five candidates that will be running in the Ward...

County of Brant firefighters to conduct controlled burn

County of Brant Firefighters will conduct a controlled burn to train firefighters and officers...

Ella Haley discusses priorities ahead of by-election

County of Brant Ward 5 election candidate Ella Haley, hosted a meet-and-greet session at...

County of Brant Council approves five per cent increase

David Bailey, Mayor for the County of Brant, presented the proposed budget at two...

County of Brant accepting grant applications until March

County of Brant and the Brant Community Foundation (BCF) will be accepting applications to the 2026 County of Brant Community Grant Program until 4...

County of Brant moves ahead with five per cent tax hike

County of Brant Council is moving ahead with a five per cent tax increase for 2026. The budget is divided into two categories. The operating...

County of Brant recognized with awards by the EDCO

County of Brant staff were recognized by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Staff were recognized for their work...

Minister of Emergency Preparedness visits Brant County

Jill Dunlop, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response, visited the County of Brant to meet with Mayor David Bailey, members of Council, MPP Will...

Brant Eats returns to the County of Brant in February

County of Brant announced the return of Brant Eats on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Brant Eats us a celebration of the County’s vibrant food and...

County of Brant attends annual ROMA conference

Mayor David Bailey, members of County of Brant Council, and staff attended the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto from January...

Brant Council approves new aggregate pit near Paris

County of Brant Council approved a zoning by-law amendment application in order to permit the extraction, processing and shipping of aggregate resources on property...

Council approves 2026 Paris Drinks Fest noise exemption

County of Brant Council once again discussed the future of Paris Drinks Fest during its regular council meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.  After officially...

Ron Budreau named new Executive Director of BME

Ron Budreau has accepted the position of Executive Director of Brant Municipal Enterprises (BME), effective January 12, 2026. “We welcome Mr. Budreau to the County...

Ward 5 by-election nominations to close January 30

The time to file a nomination to fill the vacant County of Brant Ward 5 Council seat will officially close on Thursday, January 30,...

County launches consultation on draft Rural Prosperity Plan

County of Brant, in consultation with the Agricultural Advisory Committee, has prepared a draft Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan (RPCIP), and is seeking resident...

County of Brant seeking feedback on filming policy

County of Brant is inviting residents to participate in an online survey about its filming policy. Introduced in 2024, the policy (CM-2024-03) guides how filming...

County launches support services project for rural areas

In spring 2025, County of Brant residents shared that rural communities face unique challenges when accessing support services. Through this feedback the County is...

Brant Council reviewing Long Term Financial Plan

County of Brant Council will further discuss its Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) during a special council meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The 213-page...

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