Since relaunching the zBTFD brand seven years ago, Amanda Mersereau and Chris George have been dedicated to creating a business that champions local independent bands through fair record management and hosting live shows.
Most recently, they have launched a new space in Brantford to...
For many years, Cindy Eadie established herself as successful two-sport athlete, competing in softball at the 2004 Summer Olympics and playing with the Laurier Golden Hawks team and winning the U Sports national...
For the second straight game, the Brantford Bulldogs were outmatched on home ice, this time in a 7-2 thrashing by the Brampton Steelheads on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
With the division title and the...
A recent Angus Reid poll reveals a stark truth about Canada’s political future. The vast majority of Canadians remain resolute in their rejection of U.S. annexation, a sentiment that is deeply ingrained in our national...
Meet Renata Zablocka, the Pierogi Queen of Brantford
Renata Zablocka was born in Poland and immigrated to Canada, along with her husband, in 1993.
Since coming to Canada, she’s enjoyed making her traditional foods for...
With an influx of theft happening across the County of Brant, OPP Const. Jonathan Bueckert took time out of his busy day to speak with the Brant Beacon about the possible causes for...
The Blandford-Blenheim Fire Department will be hosting an information night for this year’s Camp 85 at the Plattsville Fire Station on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Drew Davidson, Director of Fire and Protective Services, said the program...
Over 600 people attended Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live at the Sanderson Centre on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Based on the 2022 Apple TV+ original series Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, the evening performance had Fraggle fans of all ages...
The Little Free Seed Library officially made its return to the Brantford Public Library, at both the main branch and the St. Paul branch on Monday, March 17 and Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
The program, which has been running since 2018, is held in partnership...
Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an investigation into a motor vehicle collision on March 10, 2025, in the County of Brant.
At 10:56 p.m., police observed a vehicle...
Brantford Symphony Orchestra received a $8,870 grant from the Ontario Arts Council, which is being used for the Refuge Project concert on on Friday, March 21, 2025.
The concert features award winning guest artists...
An Ohsweken resident has been arrested and charged with multiple offences.
Six Nations Police were advised of a traffic complaint in the village of Ohsweken at approximately 3:34 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
The information provided by the caller...
Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a distraction theft that occurred just after noon on March 18, 2025, at a business on Grand River Street North in Paris.
An elderly female was...
Downtown Brantford BIA announced the launch of a new local initiative as part of the nationwide movement: Shop Main Street Canada. Support Local on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
This campaign encourages our community to embrace...
Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual following a single-vehicle collision on Highway 403.
Brant County OPP, along with Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services and Brant County Fire Services, responded to a report of a...
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In 1991, Jennifer Huxley was looking for an opportunity to return to the workforce after having her third child.
As an Occupational Therapist, she had worked at a few different positions over the preceding 11 years, including in home care, and school...
Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fraud after a local resident reported financial loss from an online transaction.
On March 17, 2025, police received a report from a victim who had sent an e-transfer to purchase an appliance advertised on Facebook Marketplace....
Around 30 residents and out-of-town visitors attended two puppy yoga sessions on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
The fundraiser, held in support of Sato Saved End of the Line Dog Rescue and Rehabilitation, saw around...
Members of Paris Fire Station #1 and Airport Fire Station #2 will be taking to the ice to face off for a hockey fundraising game on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
The event, which is...
A GO bus route that currently runs between Brantford and Burlington will add new stops in Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations next month.
Starting April 5, GO bus...
Brantford has launched a new online tool to help residents identify flood zones in the city.
The City of Brantford’s Mapping System has been created in collaboration with the Grand River Conservation Authority (GCRA) due to...
Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing its investigation into a series of distraction thefts and fraudulent transactions that occurred in the County of Brant.
On March 14, 2025, officers responded to separate...
Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from the Ontario Provincial Police Highway Safety Division and West Region T.I.M.E. (Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement), has laid additional charges following an investigation into a commercial...
When it comes to pursuing a career in mental health and counselling, the journey to working in the field can oftentimes be influenced by one’s own various life experiences.
While Melissa Malcolm, founder of Brantford’s NewCare Counselling, never quite had a set plan to become...
Anthony Karrier, an author from Southern Ontario, is shaking up the crime fiction scene with his hard-hitting novels Apex Predators and its sequel, Hunting Predators.
Rooted in the grit and realism of Karrier’s own experiences as a boxer and ironworker, these books reject the traditional “good vs....
The 12th Annual Paris Lions Club Maple Syrup Festival is set to return on Saturday, April 12th, bringing the community together for a day of sweet treats, local vendors, and live entertainment.
Due...
Earlier this year, members of the Brantford Police Criminal Intelligence Unit launched a drug related investigation, which targeted individuals who were involved in possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
As the project...
County of Brant Public Library Board has decided on the next steps for the new central library project in Paris, prioritizing community needs, responsible planning, and long-term sustainability.
As a first step, to ensure the new...
Six Nations Police were advised of a single motor vehicle collision on 3rd Line at approximately 11:46 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Officers attended the area, along with Six Nations Fire and Emergency...
Brantford Sports Council announced the finalists for the 19th annual Sports Awards and Recognition Program on Friday, March 14, 2025.
This year's event will be held on Saturday, April 5 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m....
For the past 36 years, Enterprise Brant has been providing a variety of services to entrepreneurs and business owners across Brantford and Brant County, in order to foster economic development and growth within the local...
Across his hockey career, Marko Jakovljevic has developed into a solid defenceman and respected teammate, culminating in signing a professional contract with the Bloomington Bison of the ECHL.
Jakovljevic, who was born and raised in Brantford, explained his early start in hockey, getting a chance...
