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Confronting Canada’s residential school history 

With the release of the book, Behind...

Getting a glimpse into Canada’s “Museum of Conscience”

Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC) will re-open the...

City of Brantford employee wins Miss North America title

Ashley Borzellino, Development Inspector/Operator in the City...

Unwrapping the inspiring story behind Nans Cookies

The idea for starting Nans Cookies came to serial entrepreneur Michael Isaacs in 2025 when he wanted to offer a better-tasting, homemade cookie at his bakery. Isaacs, who owns multiple businesses including The Village Burger and Isaacs Carwash, thought of using his beloved grandmother's cookie...

Transforming vintage fabrics into unique garments

For Julie Hewings, her undeniable passion has always been in creating unique works of art that can be worn, while infusing each creation with care, respect, love, and good intentions.  Hewings, a Brantford native,...

Christmas with Arcady sets the tone for the holidays

Over 100 residents and out-of-town visitors attended the Christmas with Arcady event at St. Andrew’s United Church on Saturday, November 29, 2025.  The concert showcased around 50 performers, including some of Arcady’s past and...

Brant for Nature leads D’Aubigny Creek protection campaign

Brant for Nature is encouraging residents to use their voice and urge the City of Brantford to protect the headwaters of D'Aubigny Creek and the surrounding wetlands from a housing development proposal. Tom Sitak, a retired...

Playful Fox to bring magic of Narnia to Sanderson

Playful Fox Productions (PFP) is preparing to bring the enchanted world of C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” to life, at Brantford’s Sanderson Centre for Performing Arts this December. Based on...

Holiday melodies fill Fairview Church

Attendees packed the pews of Fairview United Church for the Brantford Community Symphony Orchestra’s event titled, “In concert with Fairview Chorus and Friends” on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Kicking off with the playing of...

Police arrest two teenagers after disturbance in Brantford

Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested two youths after a disturbance downtown on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. One youth has been charged with several weapons related offences. At approximately 9:10 p.m., multiple reports were...

Bulldogs defeat Kingston for 20th win of the season

The Bulldogs opened the week with a Wednesday night  showdown in their first meeting of the season against the Kingston Frontenacs, battling their  way to a hard-fought 4–2 victory at the TD Civic Centre.  The Frontenacs wasted no time getting on the board, striking just...

OPP investigating after vehicle stolen from residence

On November 25, 2025, Brant County OPP responded to a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence on Banfield Street in the County of Brant at approximately 1:38 a.m. on November 25, 2025. The stolen vehicle is described as: 2025 Yellow Toyota Land Cruiser (4-door)...

Brant County would reportedly benefit from amalgamation

A report summarizing the results of a financial analysis in regards to the amalgamation of the City of Brantford and the County of Brant, was released to the public on Friday, November 28,...

Brantford enjoys festive fun at Parade After Party

Several thousand residents followed behind Santa’s sleigh to the Parade After Party in Brantford’s Harmony Square on Saturday, November 29, 2025.  Once on the ground, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, along with Mayor Kevin...

Driver charged following traffic stop in Brant County

Members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment have charged a driver following a traffic stop in Brant County. An officer conducted a traffic stop on Mill Street North in the town of Paris...

Brant County woman facing Spousal Assault charge

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a domestic-related incident in the town of Burford, Ontario. Brant County OPP responded to a report of a disturbance at...

Impaired driver arrested after collision on Hwy. 403

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Hwy. 403 East at King George Road in the County of Brant at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025....

Paris families gather for Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa

Nearly 200 people attended the Kiwanis Club of Paris-Brant’s eighth annual Breakfast with Santa at St. James Anglican Church in Paris on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Volunteers like Aakash Nayi spent their morning serving up hot...

Brantford welcomes Santa in annual holiday parade

Thousands of Brantford and area residents gathered together for the 49th annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 29, 2025.  The parade, which kicked off at the corner of Stanley and Dalhousie Streets before making its way east towards Harmony Square, was held in the...

Brantford couple win $100,000 playing crossword

Deborah and Randall Neil of Brantford are celebrating after winning a $100,000 top prize with the instant Crossword Tripler game. Deborah and Randall have been playing the lottery with OLG for about 30 years, with a special fondness for instant games like CROSSWORD and BINGO. Now, they’re thrilled to share the story...

Brantford Police utilizing next generation 911 service

Brantford Police Service implemented Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1), a modernized emergency communications network designed to improve how emergency calls are received and managed in the community starting on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. This upgrade...

Brantford Public Library reveals name for new branch

Brantford Public Library announced that its new library branch will be known as the Brantford Public Library – Shellard Lane Branch.  The Library invited community input for the naming of the new branch through two...

Oshawa Generals score late to defeat Bulldogs 5-4

Closing out their weekend 3-in-3 set, the Brantford Bulldogs paid their 3rd visit of the season to the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa to take on the Oshawa  Generals on Sunday evening for the Generals’...

Adventurer passionate about research, travel, and writing

Ever since she was a child, Isabel Hilgendag was immersed in a world of adventure, fueling her passion for research, nature, and hiking. Hilgendag, who grew up on a farm, enjoyed the outdoors, discovering...

Paving the way for success by focusing on customer relationships    

For many years, Jamie De Dominicis has thrived as a local business owner in the construction sector, working hard to build trust with customers by delivering on quality service and products. De Dominicis, who...

Representing the people of Brantford for over three decades

Always striving to work for the constituents of Brantford, Councillor Richard Carpenter, who has served on Council as one of two Ward 4 representatives for just over three decades, has experienced various changes throughout his...

OPP seek assistance in identifying theft suspect

Brant County OPP were called to investigate a theft from a vehicle in the town of Paris on Wellington Street near Silver Street.  Officers were called to attend a residence in the town of Paris regarding a vehicle being entered by a possible unknown male...

Library Board continues to review Paris branch location options

County of Brant Public Library Board is still on the hunt for a new Paris Library Branch and continued discussing possible locations during its meeting on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The topic came up during the County of Brant Council meeting on Tuesday, November 25,...

Jingle by the Grand showcases First Nations makers

Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Corporation hosted its second annual Jingle by the Grand holiday craft and artisan market on Saturday, November 22, 2025.  The event, which was held at the...

Wrapped in Courage flags raised in Brantford-Brant

Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services showed their support for survivors of gender-based violence with Wrapped in Courage flag raisings across the City of Brantford and the County of Brant on Tuesday, November...

County of Brant to hold by-election for Ward five seat

County of Brant Council unanimously decided to hold a by-election for the vacant Ward five seat during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The decision comes after former Councillor Christine Garneau took to...

County announces completion of 2025 Downtown Dig

County of Brant iannounced the successful completion of the major construction activities for the 2025 season of the "Downtown Dig" project in downtown Paris on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. This infrastructure renewal project, which...

Letter to the Editor – Reducing Brantford’s unemployment rate

Former MPP Brad Ward is demanding action to reduce Brantford's unemployment rate after Statistics Canada reported that Brantford's unemployment rate was nearly ten per cent, the highest in Ontario. "The unemployment rate of ten...

True Sports names former NHL goalie as President

W. Graeme Roustan, owner of The Hockey News, and CEO, Chairman and owner of TRUE Sports announced the appointment of former NHL goaltender and veteran hockey executive Geoff Sarjeant as President on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. A...

Brant County OPP charge driver after traffic stop

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment arrested and charged one individual following a traffic stop in Brant County. On November 24, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on 403 Highway west near Garden Avenue. Through investigation,...

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