The former Mohawk Institute Residential School officially re-opened to the public as an interpretive historic site and educational resource during Woodland Cultural Centre’s (WCC) National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
The Mohawk Institute was the oldest and longest-running residential...
Since the Brantford Chapter of Safe Families was established in 2022, Christine Schmidt and her team have been dedicated to helping families who face a host of challenges within the community.
Schmidt, who has...
Grand River Employment and Training Inc. (GRETI) hosted a grand opening event for its newly built longhouse at Kayanase in Ohsweken, on Monday, September 29, 2025.
The Ogwehoweh Skills and Trades Training Centre (OSTTC)...
For John Macdonald, the importance of advocacy for Indigenous rights and causes, as well as coaching and education, and supporting programs like those for Truth and Reconciliation, has made him a key community leader across...
Jaycees Brantford Non-Profit Homes officially launched the Bridge to Home fundraising campaign during its annual back to school barbecue held on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
The Bridge to Home Campaign is being held in...
Brantford Police Service is reminding residents to remain vigilant against fraud after receiving reports of fraudulent credit card transactions.
A report was received from a local resident who was alerted to multiple fraudulent charges...
County of Brant Council approved its new Solid Waste Management Master Plan (SWMMP) during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
The new plan serves as a roadmap over the next 25 years, laying...
In June of 2025, the Six Nations Police Service received a complaint regarding the conduct of an officer. As a result, the Hamilton Police Service was requested to investigate the allegations.
On Friday, September 5, 2025, Sergeant Raymond JOHNSON, a 14-year service member, was arrested...
Members of the Brantford Police Service Drug and Firearm Enforcement Unit seized over $44,000 in illegal psilocybin and arrested a 36-year-old man from Brantford for trafficking after executing a search warrant at an illegal retail psilocybin storefront in Brantford.
On Saturday, September 16, 2025, members...
Hundreds of people attended the fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event at Brantford’s Mohawk Park on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Hosted by Brantford Native Housing (BNH), the event featured a variety...
Nearly 50 people attended Brantford Native Housing’s (BNH) groundbreaking ceremony for its new affordable housing development on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Once completed, the West Street project will provide a total of 18 affordable...
County of Brant Council supported a one-year funding arrangement for Willowbridge Community Services, Victim Services of Brant, Nova Vita and the Sexual Assault Centre of Brant during its regular council meeting on Tuesday, September 23,...
22-year-old facing Stunt Driving and Speeding charges
A member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 403 East, west of Bishopsgate Road after observing a vehicle travelling...
My three years into a first-time four-year term as a Trustee of a public schoolboard is likely the clearest window of the on-the-job expectations.
It includes understanding and applying provincial legislation; examining the objectives...
In response the provincial government's announcement regarding the banning of municipal speed enforcement cameras, County of Brant Council and staff will be reviewing the proposed legislation regarding the removal of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras...
County of Brant welcomed the local business community for the annual Salute to Brant Business event on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
The evening was an opportunity for networking, enjoying local food and drink, an inspiring keynote address, and celebrating local business achievements with awards.
“It...
The Ontario government will be introducing legislation that will ban the use of municipal automated speed enforcement cameras across the province, ensuring they are no longer used as a form of revenue.
To improve road safety, the province will instead establish a new provincial fund...
St. George Lions Club is celebrating its 80th year of community service in 2025. The St. George Lions Club was first organized at a meeting of community members on March 28th, 1945, and received...
Community members, business leaders, and generous sponsors came together for an unforgettable evening inspired by the vibrant spirit of Havana Nights at the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) Foundation’s Annual Ignite Gala on...
Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) and Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) announced a transformative $950,000 commitment to support students pursuing higher education at SNP on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Made possible through SNGRDC’s...
With the release of the book, Behind the Bricks: The Life and Times of the Mohawk Institute, Canada’s Longest-Running Residential School, the editors and many contributors, including survivors, shared personal stories, unvarnished accounts...
Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC) will re-open the Mohawk Institute Residential School as an interpretive historic site and educational resource as part of its National Day for Truth and Reconciliation programming on Tuesday, September...
Ashley Borzellino, Development Inspector/Operator in the City of Brantford’s Development Engineering Department, was recently crowned Miss North America 2025 in July at the North America Beauty Pageant in Orlando, Florida.
The 27-year-old Hamilton resident, is a...
For Lisa Campbell, what initially began as a volunteering role in helping her daughter’s figure skating club, has turned into a fruitful journey in helping many sporting organizations and committees across the County of Brant.
Campbell, who continues to relish her contributing her time...
City of Brantford Council agreed to set aside $100,000 to support the Food Security Community Action Plan during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
The decision comes after Council members pre-approved the Food Security Community Action Plan during the Committee of the...
Over 2000 people attended the Drumbo Agricultural Society’s 175th annual Drumbo Fall Fair on Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, 2025.
The long-awaited event which has been running since 1850, featured a host...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested a man for unlawfully confining multiple people in a local motel.
Members were dispatched to a motel located at Colborne Street and Clara Crescent after receiving...
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Brantford Police Service were made aware of statements made by an individual that referenced a potential threat to a Colborne Street school at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Police...
The village of St. George celebrated the arrival of harvest season during its 41st annual Apple Fest, which was held on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Well over 20,000 people, including...
Glenhyrst Art Gallery hosted its third annual Grand River Arts Festival on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Ana Olson, Glenhyrst’s Gallery Director, said she and her team always look forward to putting on...
Brantford’s local chapter of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA), Flight 148, and the Ninety-Nines’ Maple Leaf chapter, hosted the first “Let’s Discover Aviation Now” event at the Brantford Municipal Airport on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
While the two entities have put on their...
