News

From August 16 to 19, 2026, Mayor David Bailey, Councillor Ella Haley and County of Brant staff, attended the 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa.

Tomorrow, Friday, August 21 at 2:00 pm, is the deadline to file a nomination for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections.

August 21 at 2:00 pm is also the deadline for registered candidates to withdraw their candidacy. 

We're excited to share that construction of Burford Village Square (formally referred to as the Burford King Street Parkette), located at King Street and Maple Avenue, will begin Monday, August 24!

Unfortunately, Wellness Wednesday Yoga with Up Yoga + Wellness has been cancelled on Wednesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 26.

Please note the Public Swim scheduled for Friday, August 21 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm has been cancelled for staff development. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. 

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To view the 2026 Aquatics Schedule, visit brant.ca/Aquatics 

Are you passionate about making our community more accessible? Are you a person living with ability challenges or a caregiver for someone who is? 

Join us at our upcoming Open House to learn more about serving on County of Brant’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), and to celebrate the accomplishments of 2022-2026 AAC members.

Unfortunately, tonight's Wellness Wednesday Yoga with Up Yoga + Wellness (6:30 pm to 7:30 pm) has been cancelled due to potential severe thunderstorms.

If you were planning to join us, we'd still love to see you downtown! Come out, support our amazing local businesses in Downtown Paris, Ontario, and get your steps in while you shop.

The popular Cardboard Boat Races are returning to the County of Brant this Sunday, August 16 from 12pm to 1pm!  Gather your family and friends and come out for a fun afternoon of creativity, competition and plenty of laughs at the Paris Community Pool.

Paris Drinks Fest is just around the corner! While the Downtown Dig construction is ongoing, our downtown shops, cafes, and restaurants are fully open and excited to welcome you.

We are encouraging festival goers to park downtown, support our local businesses, and walk over to the festival grounds.