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Temporary Road Closure – York Road Construction Extended

Please be advised that a portion of York Road in Oakhill will continue to be closed on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Closure Details: 

Location: 18 York Road, Oakhill

Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 until approximately 7:00 pm. 

By: D.W. Cooper for Lanca Contracting Limited

Notes:

• No through traffic, no local traffic, no emergency traffic at 18 York Road
• Detour route will be posted
• 6 - 14 York Road access from Colborne Street West only
• 27 York Road access from Airport Road/Colborne Street West only
• 3 - 45...

Cancellation of extended heat warning for Brant issued June 24, 2025

The medical officer of health for Grand Erie Public Health has cancelled the heat warning issued for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk). Extreme heat conditions are no longer in effect, as temperatures have cooled below advisory levels forecasted by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

To learn about heat safety prevention, and how to reduce your risk of heat-related illness, please visit our Emergency Planning webpage.

Engage with us! St. George Water and Wastewater Capacity Allocation Policy

The County of Brant is inviting residents, landowners, developers, and community members to review the draft of the St. George Water and Wastewater Capacity Allocation Policy and provide feedback.

As the County of Brant continues to grow, ensuring access to safe, reliable, and sustainable water and wastewater services is critical, especially in the community of St. George, where servicing capacity is currently limited.

To support long-term growth, the County is investing in major upgrades,...

Park Picasso Cancellation - June 25, 2025

The following Celebrate June event has been cancelled for this morning, June 25, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• Park Picasso, Paris Lions Park

Subscribe online to program cancellations. 

Rise in Break and Enters - Brant OPP urging vigilance

The Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public of a recent increase in break and enter incidents across the region and encouraging residents and business owners to take preventative action.

As overnight temperatures rise, offenders are taking advantage of open windows, unsecured doors, and the ease of being out in public areas during the late-night hours without drawing attention. The seasonal change also means more people are outside later, increasing the opportunity for...

Get Ready to Celebrate Canada Day Weekend with Fireworks – Safely!

Get Ready to Celebrate Canada Day Weekend with Fireworks – Safely!

Canada Day weekend is just around the corner, and that means fireworks! Before you celebrate, please take a moment to review the County of Brant’s Fireworks By-law at www.brant.ca/Fireworks to ensure you're celebrating safely and responsibly.

Key Fireworks Regulations

Family fireworks are only permitted during the following timeframes:

• Victoria Day – up to 3 days before and 3 days after
• Canada Day – up to 3 days before and 3 days after

Garbage and Recycling Collection on Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Please note that some areas scheduled for garbage and recycling pickup on Tuesday, June 24, may not be completed today. Our collection crews are working diligently and hope to finish by this evening.

If your materials have not been collected by 8:00 pm, you may either:

• Leave them curbside overnight, or
• Bring them in and place them back at the curb by 7:00 am tomorrow for pickup by end of day.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Questions about Garbage Collection?

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Grand Erie Public Health is issuing an extended heat warning

The Medical Officer of Health for the Grand Erie Public Health is issuing an extended heat warning, effective June 24, 2025. The extended heat warning will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued. 

The Medical Officer of Health will issue a heat warning when Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts two consecutive days with a maximum daily temperature of 31°C or higher during the day and a minimum temperature of 20°C or higher during the evening, OR a humidex of 40°C or higher.

County of Brant Launches Brant in Bloom 2025 – Celebrate Edible Gardens and Community Spirit

The County of Brant is excited to announce the launch of Brant in Bloom 2025, celebrating local gardens, community pride, and sustainable living through this year’s Communities in Bloom program. Following a successful first year in 2024, the County is once again welcoming residents, businesses and community groups to help beautify our communities - this time with a focus on edible gardens.

“Communities in Bloom is about celebrating the beauty, sustainability, and spirit of our community,” said...

Garbage and Recycling Collection Delay on Monday, June 23, 2025

Garbage and Recycling in some areas of today’s collection will not get picked up by 5:00 pm. Collection Crews are working diligently and are hopeful to complete collection by this evening. 

If your material has not been picked up by 8:00 pm, please either leave your materials curbside overnight or remove and place it back at curbside by 7:00 am tomorrow morning, and it will be collected by the end of day.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Should you have any...