County of Brant

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 being denied a Noise Control...

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Ron Budreau named new Executive Director of BME

Ron Budreau has accepted the position of Executive Director of Brant Municipal Enterprises (BME),...

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Ward 5 by-election nominations to close January 30

The time to file a nomination to fill the vacant County of Brant Ward...

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County launches consultation on draft Rural Prosperity Plan

County of Brant, in consultation with the Agricultural Advisory Committee, has prepared a draft...

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County of Brant seeking feedback on filming policy

County of Brant is inviting residents to participate in an online survey about its...

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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...

Protecting communities from legacy oil and gas wells

The Ontario government is investing an additional $4 million to protect communities from the risks of old and inactive oil and gas wells. Nine...

County of Brant joins holiday Fire Safety campaign

County of Brant Fire Department is participating in the annual 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety campaign to remind our community to take proper...

Alarm donation strengthens Brant’s fire safety efforts

Members of the County of Brant Fire Department, along with representatives from Enbridge Gas Ontario and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, gathered...

County of Brant Council Notes

Notes from the County of Brant Council meeting, which was held on Tuesday, December 4, 2025. During the meeting, Council received information on several zoning...

Brant County would reportedly benefit from amalgamation

A report summarizing the results of a financial analysis in regards to the amalgamation of the City of Brantford and the County of Brant,...

Library Board continues to review Paris branch location options

County of Brant Public Library Board is still on the hunt for a new Paris Library Branch and continued discussing possible locations during its...

County of Brant to hold by-election for Ward five seat

County of Brant Council unanimously decided to hold a by-election for the vacant Ward five seat during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, November...

County announces completion of 2025 Downtown Dig

County of Brant iannounced the successful completion of the major construction activities for the 2025 season of the "Downtown Dig" project in downtown Paris...

Inspiring the next generation of first responders

A group of recently retired volunteer firefighters in the County of Brant are continuing their commitment to public service in a new way; by...

Brant Council discusses backing for battery storage project

County of Brant Council received a request for a municipal support resolution for a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) during its regular Council...

County Council divided over Paris Drinks Fest location

County of Brant Council discussed the future of Paris Drinks Fest during its regular council meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Tim Des Islets, President...

Grand River St. parking changes spark Council discussion

County of Brant Council discussed the nature of the planned parking spaces for Grand River Street north in Paris, during its regular meeting on...

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