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Paris Community Pool Closed on Wednesday, June 11 until further notice.

Please be advised that the Paris Community Pool will be closed on Wednesday, June 11, until further notice due to mechanical issues. We are sorry for any inconvenience.⁠ ⁠

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Nominations are closing soon for the 2025 Salute to Brant Business Awards

Nominations will close soon for the 2025 Salute to Brant Business Awards! 
 
Salute to Brant is an annual event that brings together leaders within the local business community, elected officials, community influencers, and various industry experts to celebrate the progress and achievements of businesses in the County of Brant and to share industry insights. This year’s awards will focus on the resiliency of businesses during times of uncertainty.
 
The 2025 Salute to Brant Business Award categories...

Park vs. Park - Vote for your favourite County of Brant Ward 1 Park

This summer, the County of Brant is turning up the heat with Park vs. Park, a fun and friendly showdown to crown Brant’s Favourite Park!

Visit the Park vs Park Engage Brant webpage and vote for your favourite Ward 1 park by hitting the Thumbs Up icon under its photo — it's that easy.

The park with the most votes will move on to the Park vs. Park championship round for a chance to win an exciting celebration this fall! 

Ward 1 Parks - Glen Morris and St. George

• Arena Park, Gaukel Memorial Community Centre,...

Road Closure - Middle Townline Road in Harley

Please be advised Middle Townline between Tenth Concession Road and Fairfield Road in Harley is currently closed. 

Closure Details: 

Location: Middle Townline Road Between Tenth Concession Road and Fairfield Road

Date: Friday, June 6, 2025, until further notice

By: OPP

Note: No through traffic, emergency vehicles only

Please refer to Municipal511 https://www.municipal511.ca  for the most up-to-date information regarding road construction and closures.

It is our goal to minimize any inconvenience to our...

Air Quality and Recreation

Following the Special Air Quality Statement issued for the County of Brant, and with High-risk Air Quality Health Index values expected to continue this afternoon, the following County of Brant recreation programs have been impacted for today, Friday, June 6 , 2025:

• The Paris Community Pool and Paris Splash Pad - all programming has been cancelled and the pool and splash pad will be closed as of 3:00 pm today. Program staff will make every attempt to reschedule lessons and if unable, a refund will...

Splash Pad Update

We’ are excited to share that repairs to the Burford Splash Pad are now complete, and it will officially open for the season this Saturday, June 7! The Paris Splash Pad and Paris Community Pool are also open and ready for summer fun!

Please note: The St. George Splash Pad remains closed due to mechanical issues until further notice. We appreciate your patience as we work to get it up and running.

• Learn more about County Splash Pads and the Paris Community Pool on our Aquatics webpage
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Urban Area Yard Waste Collection - June 9-13

Friendly reminder that Urban Area Yard Waste Collection is next week, June 9-13!

Curbside yard waste collection is offered to residential properties within urban areas in the County of Brant. Materials are to be set out by 7:00 am on your regular collection day in paper bags/open top rigid containers and bundles of limbs/ branches under 7.5 cm (3 in.) in diameter (max. bundles size 2 ft x 4 ft.).⁠

2025 Yard Waste Collection Weeks:

• Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13
• Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11

Celebrate Pride Month with a Lawn Sign!

Show your support for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion, love, and acceptance in the County of Brant by displaying a Pride Lawn Sign! These signs are a vibrant symbol of unity and a reminder that everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and celebrated in our community.

• Reserve yours now by emailing brantcares@brant.ca
• Signs are limited and available while supplies last!
• Once confirmed, pickup arrangements will be coordinated. Please be sure to include your community name in your email!

Pride is about visibility,...

Road Closure Notice - Downtown Dig

Road Closure Notice - Grand River Street North

We remind the public that Phase 2b of the Downtown Dig will begin tomorrow, Thursday, June 5 at 7:00 am.

During this phase, Grand River Street North will be closed to vehicle access from William Street to the Nith River Bridge.

Access to Broadway Street and Mechanic Street will remain open (via William Street) for local traffic, including access to businesses and parking lots.

Signage will be placed at key locations to assist with navigation and...

Park vs Park

This summer, the County of Brant is turning up the heat with Park vs. Park, a fun and friendly showdown to crown Brant’s Favourite Park!

From hidden gems to hometown hangouts, over 50 parks across all 5 Wards will go head-to-head for community bragging rights… and one fantastic fall celebration!

How it Works
Parks in each of the County's 5 Wards will face off in six action-packed rounds of voting. Once each Ward’s winning park is chosen, the final five will go into the ultimate Park vs. Park...