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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...

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 la vétérinaire. Written entirely in French and fully illustrated by...

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...

Illustrator continues to solidify reputation in horror genre

Influenced at an early age by movies and music, Steve McGinnis quickly developed a love for drawing, eventually becoming an illustrator. McGinnis, who was born and raised in Brantford and still makes a home...

Man facing Second Degree Murder after altercation

Officers responded to a trail area near Grand River Avenue and Morrell Street after receiving a report of a disturbance involving two men at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Early investigation revealed...

Residents take part in annual community clean-up

Nearly 1,800 residents participated in the fifth annual Let’s Clean Our City community clean-up, including neighbourhood associations, organizations and schools. Between Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Brantford community collected an astounding total of 1,160 kilograms of litter throughout the city...

Brant OPP charge truck driver with Stunt Driving

A member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Watts Pond Road in the County of Brant after observing a vehicle travelling at an excessive rate of speed at approximately 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The...

Bulldogs win game one of Eastern Conference final

The Eastern Conference Finals stage is set as the Bulldogs  take on the Barrie Colts. With the Bobby Orr Trophy on the line, the Bulldogs enter the  series looking to continue their dominant...

George Rose Big Band honours past members

Nearly 120 people attended the George Rose Big Band’s Memories Concert at the T.F. Warren Cainsville Community Centre on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Specializing in the popular big band music of the early 1930s...

Brantford honours volunteers at annual recognition event

City of Brantford held its annual Volunteer Recognition Celebration on Monday, April 20, 2026. The event was held in partnership with the Brant Regional Association of Volunteer Administrators (BRAVA), and honoured the hardworking volunteers who dedicate...

Burford walking tour to shine a light on history

For those interested in the history of local communities, two Burford historical walking tours are being held on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Put on by local historian Clayton Barker, the first tour is set...

Upcoming Paris plant sale rooted in good deals

Garden enthusiasts should mark their calendars as the Paris Horticultural Society will be hosting its annual plant sale at the Syl Apps Community Centre from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, May 9,...

Council hears concerns over Glen Morris development

Several residents expressed their concerns for a proposed plan of subdivision at 492 East River Road in Glen Morris during a County of Brant Council meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.  The item was just one...

County launches stormwater management funding strategy

County of Brant is launching a new Stormwater Management Funding Strategy and is inviting residents and businesses to learn more about the project and the County’s stormwater management system. Stormwater is rain and melting snow that flows over land into ditches, sewers, and waterways. It...

City of Brantford launches Gen Connect PA Day series

City of Brantford is inviting families to spend PA Days in a whole new way with the launch of Gen Connect, a new intergenerational program series designed to bring children and older adult family members together through shared experiences. Gen Connect encourages children ages 0...

David Bailey will not run for re-election this October

David Bailey, Mayor for the County of Brant, issued a statement announcing that he will not be seeking a third term as Mayor when the municipal election rolls around on Monday, October 26,...

Brant OPP Crime Wrap for Wednesday, April 22, 2026

One person charged after indecent act investigation Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an indecent act investigation in Brant County. On April 21, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m.,...

Council supports two developments in Princeton

Township of Blandford-Blenheim supported two proposed plans of subdivision and zone change applications for lands in Princeton during its regular Council meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The first application for the plan of subdivision and...

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Notes

Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Staff Reports Protective Services Department monthly report for March The report, prepared by Drew Davidson, Director of Protective Services, provided the following...

City to celebrate youth week with series of free activities

City of Brantford, in partnership with the Brantford Youth Council (BYC), is hosting a series of events and activities for youth in celebration of National Youth Week May 1 to 7, 2026. National...

Installation of public safety buoys and booms underway

Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of water enthusiasts who enjoy activities on local reservoirs and waterways. As part of its annual procedures, the GRCA has begun the...

Brant Waterways Foundation to host annual gala

Brant Waterways Foundation annual May fundraising event, this year entitled “SOUTHWOOD SIP & SAVOUR” will take place on Thursday May 28, 5:30 - 10 pm at the new Southwood Estates venue overlooking the rolling farmland near St. George, Ontario. The May fundraiser is a...

Brantford Sports Council hosts annual awards ceremony

Brantford Sports Council hosted its 20th annual Sports Awards and Recognition ceremony at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Research and Academic Centre West on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Bill Harding, chair of the Brantford Sports Council (BSC), and master of ceremonies Carmine Romano, kicked off the event...

Volunteers plant 1,000 trees at Glen Morris park

Over 150 people attended the 11th annual County of Brant Community Tree Planting event at Rising Park in Glen Morris on Saturday, April 18, 2026. With support from the Brant Tree Coalition, Brant Waterways...

Ontario supporting Indigenous Postsecondary institutes

The Ontario government is investing $57 million in Indigenous Institutes across the province, the largest single investment in Indigenous higher education in the province’s history. This funding will create hundreds of new seats...

Brantford receives fourth quarter payment from OLG

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) made its fourth quarter payment, totaling $1,102,466, to the City of Brantford for hosting Elements Casino Brantford. During OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026), Brantford has received $4,718,169....

Brantford Police investigating suspicious barn fire

Brantford police are investigating a fire they have deemed suspicious in the area of Mount Pleasant and Conklin roads. At approximately 3:36 p.m., authorities responded to reports of a barn fire. Upon arriving on...

Pedestrian killed in early morning Brantford crash

Brantford police said a person has died after being struck by a car near the intersection of Market and Darling Streets early on Friday, April 17, 2026. Officers said the crash happened at around...

Driving economic vitality by championing community involvement

In the last several years, the St. George Business Association has continued to focus on business advocacy while hosting a variety of events and initiatives, involving the community, and helping drive economic growth and positive...

Police arrest suspect following weapons incident

Brantford Police have arrested and charged an individual following a disturbance that escalated to the brandishing of a weapon. Officers responded to reports of a disturbance between two individuals in the area of Oxford Street and King George Road at approximately 1:40 a.m. on Wednesday, April...

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