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Redevelopment underway on 5,7,9 Grand River Street North in Downtown Paris

The redevelopment of 5,7,9 Grand River Street North in downtown Paris has begun with the demolition of the existing buildings underway.

The completed project will have five (5) residential units with elevator access and three (3) commercial units. Construction is scheduled to be completed in late 2024. The improvements include a complete rebuilding of the external façades that will be accessible.

“We realize how important it is to invest in our downtowns,” said Zach Gable, Director of Economic...

Paris Dam Parking lot will be closed for maintenance from October 2 to 4

Paris Dam Parking lot will be closed for maintenance starting Monday, October 2nd to Wednesday, October 4th.

Please note parking is available at Syl Apps Community Centre, 51 William Street in Paris.  

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. 

Public Notice Sewer Maintenance Paris Notice 7 Oct 2-4

Public Notice 2023 Sanitary Sewer Maintenance (Paris) October 2-4 The County of Brant will be conducting routine maintenance work on the Sanitary Sewer System in the following areas:

• Dundas Street West
• Burwell Street
• Washington Street
• Arnold Street

The work is scheduled to take place during the night on Monday, October 2 to Wednesday, October 4 between the hours of 7:00 pm to 7:00am.

This routine maintenance work involves high pressure cleaning of the sanitary sewers in the roadway followed by a video...

Public Notice Sewer Maintenance - Paris Notice 6 - Area

Public Notice 2023 Sanitary Sewer Maintenance (Paris) October 2-4 The County of Brant will be conducting routine maintenance work on the Sanitary Sewer System in the following areas:

• King Edward Street
• Laurel Street
• Barker Street

The work is scheduled to take place during the night on Monday, October 2 to Wednesday, October 4 between the hours of 7:00 pm to 7:00am.

This routine maintenance work involves high pressure cleaning of the sanitary sewers in the roadway followed by a video inspection of the...

County of Brant names new Deputy Fire Chief

The County of Brant is pleased to announce that Brent Cain has been named the new Deputy Fire Chief.

“We are happy to share that Mr. Cain has accepted the role of County of Brant Deputy Fire Chief,” said County of Brant Fire Chief Darren Watson. “Deputy Chief Cain brings with him an extensive background in fire services for the County of Brant and with over 28 years of experience, we are incredibly grateful to have someone with his skills and knowledge in the Deputy Chief role.”

Deputy Chief Cain...

Seniors Active Living Expo

Mark your calendars! Come and join us for a day celebrating our Active Older Adults. The Seniors Active Living Expo will feature many Community Partners as well as demos and classes of some of our County of Brant Fitness Programs. Lunch will be provided and transportation can be arranged by contacting parksandrec@brant.ca. Free to attend, no registration required.
Community Partners include: County of Brant Recreation Team, County of Brant Fire Department, County of Brant Public Library, Brant...

Notification of Proposed Work Salt Springs Church Road Culvert Replacement (Onondaga)

Location: Salt Springs Church Road between Hamilton Road and McLellan Road

Date: Wednesday October 4 2023, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Works: Culvert Replacement

Note:

• No through traffic, no local traffic, no emergency access between 307 and 360 Salt Springs Church Road
• 250-307 Salt Springs Church Road access eastbound from Salt Springs Church Road and Hamilton Road
• 360-390 Salt Springs Church Road access westbound from Salt Spring Church Road and McLellan Road

Please refer to Municipal511 https://www...

County of Brant Celebrates Seniors

October 1st is National Seniors Day and the County of Brant is happy to share a number of community initiatives to support older adults in Brant.

This summer the County of Brant launched a new Seniors Active Living Guide for Brant residents. The guide is an important resource that highlights the many groups, gatherings and activities happening in the County of Brant for older adults. The Guide can be found online by visiting the Seniors Services section of our website at www.brant.ca/Seniors and...

Customer Service Notice - Monday, October 2, 2023

Please be advised that the following County of Brant facilities will be closed on Monday, October 2, 2023, in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:

• Customer Service Offices
• Biggars Lane Landfill

Regular garbage and recycling collection will take place.

A number of services are available online, to learn more visit the Online Services page.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was established “to honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public...

Trillium Way Housing development on track for completion in spring 2025

The need for more affordable housing in our community has never been greater. At present, there are over 975 households on the centralized housing waitlist for community housing, whereby over 65 per cent of applicants are waiting for one and two-bedroom units including seniors, people with no dependents and small families.

In March 2022, the City of Brantford and the County of Brant approved the creation of a new affordable housing build on Trillium Way in Paris, Brant – one of the collaborative...