1,400 Students, 1 River: Inside the 18th Annual Children’s Water Festival
If you happened to drive past Mohawk Park earlier this month, you likely heard it before you saw it: a rhythmic, high-energy hum of excitement cutting through the spring air. I travelled out to the park to see what all the fuss was about, and I have to tell you, I had no idea just […]
Grants for Farms: How the Rural Prosperity Plan Can Help Your Property
I took a drive out toward Scotland earlier this week, and I have to tell you, there is nothing quite like the County of Brant in May. The lush farmland is waking up, the air smells of fresh soil and cedar, and the quiet beauty of our rolling hills reminds me exactly why we choose […]
Last Call for Quiet: Your Voice Needed on Brant’s New Noise Bylaw
I was sitting on my back porch in St. George the other morning, just as the sun was beginning to peek over the horizon, casting a golden glow over the lush farmland that surrounds us. For a few minutes, it was perfect. The only sound was the distant call of a red-winged blackbird and the […]
Brant’s Mayoral Race Kicks Off: Jennifer Kyle and Christine Garneau-Bisaillon File Nominations
As the spring sun begins to warm the lush farmland of our beautiful County of Brant, and the Grand River flows steadily under the stunning historic architecture of the Penman’s Dam in Paris, a different kind of energy is starting to stir. It’s the sound of local democracy in action. For months, we’ve been speculating […]
Farmland vs. Houses: Why the Surplus Dwelling Debate Matters for Brant’s Future
I took a drive out past Burford the other evening, just as the sun was dipping below the horizon. If you haven’t done that lately, you really should. There is a quiet beauty in our county that is hard to put into words, the way the light hits the lush farmland, the long shadows stretching […]
Brant County 2026: The Race is On!
As we look out across the lush farmland and stunning historic architecture that defines our home, it’s impossible not to feel a sense of pride. The County of Brant is more than just a collection of towns and rural routes; it is a community standing at a crossroads. With the 2026 municipal election fast approaching, […]
Downtown Paris: Is 6 Storeys Too High? The New Zoning Plan Explained
If you’ve spent any time lately walking along Grand River Street North or grabbing a coffee overlooking the water, you know that Paris is more than just a "pretty town." It is the heart of our region’s tourism and a place where history feels alive in every limestone block and cobblestone corner. But as we […]
County of Brant Council Minutes — March 24, 2026
Date: March 24, 2026 Location: Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West, Paris, ON Present: Mayor Bailey, Councillors Kyle, MacAlpine, Howes, Oakley, Bell, Peirce, Miller, Chambers, Coleman, and Haley Agenda Certification of Election of Ward 5 Councillor Declaration of Elected Office and Oath of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Delegation – Janet Feaver, Municipal Policing Bureau – […]
County of Brant Council Minutes — March 10, 2026
Date: March 10, 2026 Location: Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West, Paris, ON Present: Mayor Bailey, Councillors Kyle, MacAlpine, Howes, Oakley, Bell, Peirce, Miller, Chambers, and Coleman Agenda Approval of Agenda County of Brant Council Minutes of February 10, 2026 ZBA25-25-RC & OPA6-25-RC – 982 & 986 Rest Acres Road OPA5-25-RC & PS3-25-RC – 69 […]
Canada Strong!
This morning our Prime Minister released a video on his current plan for Canada. The video below explains his point of view. With the recent federal by-elections and the Liberal party becoming a majority government, these statements now can happen easier. Doesn’t matter which side of the political party you are on, which most of […]