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Decking out the Madhouse on Market St. in Black and Gold

When the Bulldogs chose to relocate to...

SC Johnson to invest nearly $50 million in Brantford

SC Johnson announced it will invest nearly...

J.H. Young Jewellers continue to build a family legacy

When it comes to custom jewellery, luxury watches and jewellery repair, the team behind J.H. Young Fine Jewellers is no stranger to providing quality craftsmanship. The Young family has been serving Brantford and its surrounding communities for 124 years, back when jewellers and optometrists still...

Brant County Health Unit weekly COVID-19 update

Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) provided its weekly COVID-19 update on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Currently, there are 11 active cases with nine new cases being reported in the last seven days. Currently, there...

Kegels and Cocktails Brant prepare for upcoming hormone event

For those looking to learn more about hormonal wellness, Kegels and Cocktails Brant will be hosting their hormone event at Brantford’s Rope Factory on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Sherri-lyn Moore, a pelvic health physiotherapist,...

Letter to the Editor – Crystal Cottage restoration

The Brant Historical Society is proud to have contributed to saving a part of Brantford's built heritage - the Crystal Cottage. Despite the many challenges and expenses incurred, the Society is pleased to announce that...

County of Brant fire department honours fallen firefighters

The County of Brant fire department held a dedication ceremony at the Cainsville Fire Station #4 to honour and pay tribute to firefighters Troy Cummerson and Dave Monkhouse on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Cummerson...

County announces Culture Days funding opportunities

County of Brant announced that potential funding opportunities are available to assist local contributors in their Culture Days programs on Monday, May 6, 2024. Culture Days is returning this fall and the County of...

Bulldogs sign 14th overall selection Aiden O’Donnell

Brantford Bulldogs signed forward Aiden O’Donnell, the 14th overall selection, to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement on Friday, May 3, 2024/ O’Donnell, from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, arrives in Brantford from the Steele Subaru U18...

Brantford recognizes Emergency Preparedness Week

City of Brantford is joining communities across Canada to recognize Emergency Preparedness Week, which is May 5 through May 11, 2024. Following this year’s theme of “Plan for every season”, the City is encouraging residents to consider the variety of seasonal hazards such as extreme...

Hundreds help to raise funds for Glioblastoma research

Hundreds of local residents and out-of-town visitors attended a Glioblastoma brain cancer fundraiser in St. George on Friday, May 3, 2024. The event, organized by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 605, was held at the Gaukel Memorial Community Centre as a celebration of the...

Local musician addresses life, love and everything after in extended album

When it comes to music and making your mark, the path of becoming an independent recording artist, like life itself, will always have its ups and downs. Paris-based singer-songwriter, Steven Ryan, has been involved...

Paranormal investigation team piques public’s interest through popular TV show

Todd Thomas founded Six Nations Investigating Paranormal Encounters (S.N.I.P.E.) 13 years ago because of his desire to learn more about the unexplained. The fascination started when he was a child with elders telling stories...

Six Nations Police arrest individual for Impaired Driving

Officers arrested a driver for Impaired Operation after observing the vehicle operating below the posted speed limit and crossing the  centre line several times.   Officers with the Six Nations Police were travelling on Cayuga Road when they observed...

Lacrosse star shines as veteran leader for Syracuse’s nationally-ranked program

Bianca Chevarie has always thrived at sports, including hockey while growing up in Brantford, but it was lacrosse that she chose to pursue. Chevarie, who is currently in her fifth year playing for the...

High school students learn about opportunities in STEAM

Eight-hundred high school students from Brantford, County of Brant and Six Nations of the Grand River attended the 2024 Vision in the Future conference at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus on Wednesday, April...

Indigenous students prepare for Toronto dance showcase 

175 Indigenous students from across Canada have traveled to the County of Brant for their final week of dance rehearsals before the 17th annual Outside Looking In Showcase in Toronto on Friday, May 10, 2024. Founded...

Chief Davis announces impending departure from BPS

Chief Robert Davis has advised the Brantford Police Services Board that he is moving on to pursue other opportunities where he will continue to positively impact public safety. Effective May 1, 2024, Chief Davis began to transition responsibilities to current Deputy Chief Jason Saunders, who...

Supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer

Submitted by Help A Child Smile Help A Child Smile will be hosting their ‘May the 4th Be With You’ Help A Child Smile Bowl-a-Thon from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Echo Bowl on Saturday, May 4, 2024 This event is a meaningful opportunity to support...

Brantford Sports Hall announces Class of 2024 inductees

The Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition (Sports Hall), in partnership with the Sports Hall Selection and Executive Committees, is pleased to announce this year’s Class of 2024 Inductees. The following individuals will...

Impaired driver caught and arrested by Brant OPP

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting enforcement patrols when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Brant-Oxford Rd at approximately 9:35 p.m. on...

Brantford doula fraudster charged by Hamilton police

A woman who was previously charged and sentenced for fraudulently using doula services in Brantford has been arrested for a similar offence in Hamilton. Kaitlyn Grace Braun was arrested last year after she falsified multiple stillbirths and pregnancies in...

Ministry of Finance and OPP seize contraband cigarettes

In a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Haldimand OPP, and HSD/TIME, a two-day initiative conducted on April 22 and 25, 2024, resulted in the seizure of a substantial quantity of...

Redeveloped Dufferin Park to open later this summer

City of Brantford announced that the newly redeveloped Dufferin Park is on track to open later on this summer. Thanks to valued input provided by the Holmedale Neighbourhood Association and the hard work of the...

Quilts on the Grand River draws in hundreds to Paris

Over 300 people attended the Paris Quilting Bees’ Quilts on the Grand River show on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The event marked the guild’s 20th anniversary and visitors from all over southern Ontario came out to...

Brant County Health Unit weekly COVID-19 update

Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) provided its weekly COVID-19 update on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Currently, there are 12 active cases with seven new cases being reported in the last seven days. Currently, there are three people hospitalized due to COVID-19. Since the pandemic began, BCHU...

Hundreds attend 11th annual City tree-planting event

Well over 200 residents attended the Brant Tree Coalition’s (BTC) 11th annual City of Brantford Community Tree Plant held at Brier Park on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The event, held in collaboration with the Brant Waterways Foundation and the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), attracted...

Brantford spring carnival offers a thrill for hundreds

Hundreds of residents attended the Brantford Spring Carnival’s opening night on Friday, April 26, 2024. During the event, the smell of carnival foods such as french fries, onion rings, corn dogs and cotton candy...

Oakville woman facing Impaired Driving charges

Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received several traffic complaints regarding erratic driving behavior from a vehicle described as a grey Mercedes at approximately 3:39 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Brant County OPP...

Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and Brant County Health Unit to pursue merger

The Boards of Health for the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) and Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) have reached a decision to pursue the next step by signing a letter of intent to merge. Following the Ministry of...

Provincial government strengthening protections for wildland firefighters

David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, announced potential changes to strengthen protections for wildland firefighters in Brantford on Monday, April 29, 2024. The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation that,...

Brantford and Youth Council to host free programs

City of Brantford, in partnership with the Brantford Youth Council (BYC), will be hosting a series of free events and programs for youth in celebration of National Youth Week from May 1 to 7,...

Are annuities a wise investment choice for retirement?

When it comes to financial planning and securing a stable retirement, annuities are often overlooked or misunderstood. Annuities can provide a guaranteed income for life, making them an attractive option to create a stable retirement...

City of Brantford to host 2025 Special Olympics Ontario Summer Games

The City of Brantford re getting ready to host the 2025 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Summer Games in July. The games will be a collaboration between the city, the Six Nations Police, The Ontario Provincial Police, and the Wayne Gretzky Foundation. The event will have over...

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