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Brant skaters shine at 73rd annual Flashing Blades

Brant Figure Skating Club (BFSC) held its...

National pairs champion fulfills goal of being an Olympian

Ever since he watched the Vancouver Winter...

Accomplished journalist looks back at multi-decade career

Before retiring in 2016, Allen Pizzey's career...

Indigenous-led rugby club hosts West Brant match

Twenty-four members of the Iroquois Roots Rugby team helped bring women’s rugby to West Brant for an inter-squad match at Walter Gretzky Park on Saturday, May 2, 2026. An Indigenous-led program, Iroquois Roots Rugby works to promote the sport to First Nations Youth in Ontario. Melanie...

Dogs eliminated from OHL playoffs after third straight loss

Brantford Bulldogs season came to an end after a 5-0 defeat at the hands of the Barrie Colts in game seven of their Eastern Conference final on Monday, May 4, 2026. The Bulldogs had...

Herinnering to bring Dutch Hunger Winter to stage

The cast of Brant Theatre Workshops’ Herinnering gave residents a sneak peak of their play during the Tulips and Maples Festival in Brantford on Saturday, May 2, 2026. While the outdoor play was set...

Tulips and Maples draws community amid chilly conditions

Despite the cold weather, organizers pushed through to bring the inaugural Tulips and Maples – Freedom in Blooms Festival to life at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum on Saturday, May 2, 2026.  The event was part...

Hundreds attend third annual Tumour Take Down event

Hundreds of local residents and out-of-town visitors attended the third annual Tumour Take Down event in St. George on Friday, May 1, 2026. The event is designed to raise money for brain cancer research...

ACS student earns national playwriting recognition

Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) announced that Liya Edwards, a Grade 11 student at Assumption College School (ACS), has earned national recognition through the Theatrical Arts Education Association’s (TAEA) STAR...

Brant County launches review of Noise Control Bylaw

County of Brant is reviewing its Noise Control Bylaw and is inviting residents and businesses to share their feedback. Noise affects daily life across the County. It can impact sleep, well-being, and enjoyment of homes and...

GRCA launches campaign to support trails and natural areas

Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and the Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) have launched the Trails to Wellness campaign, with the goal of raising $50,000 to support trail and land maintenance. This May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, the campaign will raise funds to care for the...

Sports Hall of Recognition announces 2026 inductees

Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition, in partnership with the Sports Hall Selection Committee and Alliance Board, announced this year’s Class of 2026 Inductees on Monday, May 4, 2026. The following individuals will be honoured at the annual Sports Hall Induction Ceremony on Wednesday,...

Children’s author draws inspiration from her grandchildren

After retiring from her role as a residence counselor at the W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind, and spending three decades at the school, Kathleen Livingstone soon would begin the next chapter...

Former NHLer reflects on successful pro hockey career

Across a ten-year period, Ron Hoover established himself as a solid professional hockey player, competing in multiple leagues, including the NHL, where he suited up for the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis...

Residents express concerns around Airport lands

County of Brant Council heard concerns regarding ongoing boundary negotiations of airport lands during the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Brantford Municipal Airport is owned and operated by the City of Brantford, however,...

Brantford Youth Excellence Awards return in May

City of Brantford and Brantford Youth Council are gearing up to host the fourth annual Youth Excellence Awards on Monday, May 11, 2026. The event will take place at the Sanderson Centre from 6:00...

Brantford Poppy Project uniting community through art

Brantford Poppy Project will be hosting one of many community workshops at the Royal Canadian Legion, Dunsdon Branch #461, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026.Chad Martin, Chair of the...

Willowbridge receives $597K grant to expand counselling

Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford-Brant, announced that Willowbridge Community Services will be receiving an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant on Monday, April 27, 2026. The $597,000 Grow grant will be distributed over three years and will help...

Brant Council supports Paris reconstruction contract

County of Brant Council supported awarding the Phase One contract for the East Paris Flats reconstruction project to L82 (East) Construction Incorporated during its Administration and Operations meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.  According to a staff report, the project entails full road reconstruction on...

Brant resident facing charges after domestic incident

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Brant County. Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint regarding an ongoing incident involving two people at a residence in...

Brant Councillor will not run in October municipal election

Lukas Oakley, Ward 2 Councillor for the County of Brant, issued a statement announcing that he will not be running for re-election when the municipal election rolls around on Monday, October 26, 2026....

Local students take part in Smile Cookie decorating contest

Students and staff from local area schools joined the Child Nutrition Network (CNN) of Haldimand Norfolk R.E.A.C.H. to take part in the first annual Smile Cookie Decorating Contest. As part of the 2026 Smile...

Bulldogs beat up on Colts to take 3-1 series lead

Following their victory in Game 3 to take back home ice advantage in  their Eastern Conference Final, the Brantford Bulldogs entered Game 4 on Thursday night  at Sadlon Arena looking for much the same effort...

Brantford band welcomes spring with diverse program

Members of the Brantford Memorial Concert Band (BMCB) helped audience members “spring” into warmer weather during their most recent performance on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Over 100 guests settled in and enjoyed a variety...

Dozens of trash bags filled in park cleanup effort

Around a dozen residents pitched in to help clean up D’Aubigny Creek Park during a Shellard Neighbourhood Association Earth Week event on Saturday, April 25, 2026. With gloves on and garbage bags in hand,...

Annual BSO book fair draws eager readers

Thousands of book lovers hunted for literary treasures during the Brantford Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) annual book fair fundraiser, which ran from Wednesday, April 22, to Saturday, April 25, 2026. Joann Alho, who co-chairs the book fair...

Brantford business supporting local animal organizations

Pawtastic Pottery hosted a bake sale in support of the Super Senior Cat Sanctuary on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, 2026.  Run by Debra Varey, Pawtastic Pottery is a paint-your-own pottery studio located on Stanley Street in Brantford.  “We’ve been open since September 2025,...

Wheels on the Pavement to return at Mohawk Park

City of Brantford, along with the Eagle Place, Downtown Central, Homedale, East Ward Echo Place, West Brant, Brantford Station Neighbourhood Associations and the Green Team, are inviting residents to attend the sixth annual Wheels on the Pavement event on Sunday, May 24, 2026. This free family-friendly...

Brant OPP charge Paris resident after domestic incident

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Brant County. On April 26, 2026, at approximately 6:45 a.m., members of the Brant County...

Bulldogs blank Barrie Colts; take 2-1 series lead

Brantford Bulldogs went on the road for Game 3 of the East  Conference Finals as the series switched to Sadlon Arena tied following the opening pair of  games at TD Civic Centre.  The Bulldogs...

Brantford Catholic student celebrates publication of French-language children’s book

Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board is proud to celebrate a remarkable achievement by former St. Patrick Elementary student, Grace Stevenson, who has received the first published edition of her children’s book, Roofus et...

60-year-old woman facing Impaired Driving charges

Officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to a business on Paris Road following reports of a female driver believed to be under the influence of alcohol at approximately 3:00 p.m. on...

Driver arrested after Impaired Driving investigation

A driver is facing Impaired Driving charges, following an investigation by Brant County OPP. On the evening of April 7, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of...

Contractor fined for violating burning permit requirements

A contractor was fined $2,500 under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, as a result of a fire at 251 Powerline Road that occurred on March 18, 2026. Aiden Robert Tuite, a contractor hired by the...

Composer and instrumentalist relishes in musical journey

Music has always been an important part of Emmanuel Songsore’s life, seeing him realize his visions and creativity through over 15 albums, various musical collaborations and performances.    Songsore, who was born and grew up in Ghana and eventually moved to Brantford with his young...

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