Having spent more than 30 years in municipal governance, Councillor Richard Carpenter reflected on what it means to represent the people of Brantford.
The long-time Ward 4 representative first got his start in politics on the Brantford Public Utilities Commission (PUC) back in 1990. The...
Since discovering hockey at an early age, Abbey Cowan has worked hard to build a successful career on the ice. Her dedication recently paid off with a scholarship to play for the Davenport...
For years, Scott Wojcik has had a passion for storytelling, eventually using comics as his way of sharing his stories with the world.
Wojick, who has lived in Brantford his whole life, explained...
City of Brantford Council discussed Mayor Kevin Davis’ decision to appoint Councillor Rose Sicoli as Deputy Mayor of External Relations, during the Committee of the Whole, planning and administration meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
During...
City of Brantford Council supported a two-year $450,000 pilot program to bring more healthcare professionals to the city during a Committee of the Whole, planning and administration meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
The...
Bell Homestead National Historic Site will be kicking off the holiday season with its first ever reading of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ on Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, 2025.
The event,...
Brantford Lights will return to Glenhyrst Art Gallery for the 13th year on Friday, December 5, 2025.
A family tradition for many, the Brantford Lights will illuminate the front lawn of the gallery with thousands of...
On November 18, 2025, at approximately 8:38 p.m., a member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 403 West after observing a vehicle travelling at an excessive rate of speed.
The officer was conducting speed enforcement in the...
Dear Editor,
To be clear, I love hockey and airplanes.
Brantford, however, is at a critical juncture. Recent decisions by our city council risk squandering some of our most valuable public assets while saddling taxpayers with long term financial burdens, even as councils own information suggests...
A 26-year-old Brantford woman is facing criminal harassment charges after a brief lockdown at a local high school on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
At approximately 10:20 a.m. Wednesday morning, police received reports of an...
Brantford police are investigating a suspicious house fire earlier this week and are looking for a suspect.
Firefighters were called to a blaze at a home around 4:00 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025...
Residents from Paris and beyond attended the 13th annual No Roads Back fundraiser at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #29 in Paris, on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
The event is held each year as a means...
Woodland Cultural Centre celebrated various forms of art, film, and storytelling during its Artfest event on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Held in collaboration with One Mic Educators and We Liberate the World, the event...
Many shoppers left with bags full of goodies after visiting the Drumbo Agricultural Society’s inaugural Christmas Market and Craft Sale on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
The event, which was held at the local agricultural...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a domestic-related incident in Paris, Ontario.
On November 13, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Brant County OPP responded to a report of...
The Ontario government is supporting companies and workers impacted by U.S. tariffs by investing $16.5 million through the Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) to help them increase resilience, build capacity and re-shore critical supply chains to Ontario.
The announcement marks the first round of funding under the OTTF...
Six Nations Police would like to make the public aware of an incident that took place in the village of Ohsweken on November 14, 2025.
Six Nations Police were advised on an armed robbery call at a local business on Chiefswood Road at approximately 6:35 p.m. on...
Ontario Culture Days once again brought communities together across the province, with more than 2,000 free events celebrating arts, culture, and heritage. This year’s three-week festival ran from September 19 to October 12,...
A member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Colborne Street East after observing a vehicle travelling at an excessive rate of speed at approximately 12:05 p.m....
The Brantford Bulldogs wrapped up their Shoot to Win Weekend presented by Brantford Hyundai with a thrilling 5–4 win over the Brampton Steelheads on Saturday night at the TD Civic Centre.
The Bulldogs came out strong...
After 17 years at the helm as artistic director and conductor of the Brantford Symphony Orchestra (BSO), Philip Sarabura has decided to retire.
Sarabura, who was born in Toronto, recalled his experience early on...
Around 120 people attended Suzanne’s of Paris’ Fashion Show Fundraiser at the River’s Edge Arlington venue in Paris on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Leah Thomas, who took over the business from her mother, Marilynne,...
Since taking up Muay Thai 17 years ago, Kyle Towler has built a winning career in the ring, ultimately with a desire to train and coach others to reach their potential.
Towler, who grew up in...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a serious two-vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 403 East, just east of Garden Avenue, at approximately 5:30 am on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
The drivers, a 38-year-old male and a 49-year-old male-were transported to hospital with one...
a member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on 403 Highway East after observing a vehicle travelling at an excessive rate of speed at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
The officer was conducting speed enforcement in...
Paris Optimist Club hosted its annual holiday craft and vendor market on Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9, 2025.
The event, which has been running for well over a decade, was held at...
Organizers are looking forward to putting on Brantford’s 49th annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
While the big event, which is hosted by Freedom House and presented by GrandBridge Energy, typically...
Excitement is building as the Kiwanis Club of Paris-Brant gears up for its eighth annual Breakfast with Santa event at St. James Anglican Church on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
The event, which started back in 2017,...
Arcady Ensemble is returning to Brantford for its upcoming Christmas with Arcady event at St. Andrew’s United Church on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
The concert will feature some of Arcady’s past and present Emerging...
Members of the Brant County OPP were conducting a stationary ride program at Cockshut Road, South of Oxbow, in the County of Brant on Wednesday, November 12, 2025,.
Upon stopping a pickup truck and...
Brantford Police Service introduced a new, modern design for its patrol vehicles on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Members of the community will start to see several newly designed cruisers on city streets, featuring a distinctive black...
Brant County OPP are searching for three suspects following an overnight car theft that occurred between November 7 and November 8, 2025.
Police were called on Saturday after the victim discovered both he and his wife’s cars had been rummaged through.
The victim advised that his...
