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County pilot program looks to increase rental housing

County of Brant Council received a report...

Six Nations residents push back against local cannabis operation

There’s a growing divide happening in Six...

Record label launches space to build stronger community

Since relaunching the zBTFD brand seven years...

Golf tournament tees up support for local healthcare

Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) Foundation held its first annual Swing for Healthcare Charity Classic Tournament at the exclusive Brantford Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Over 100 golfers showed up bright and early, ready to play the 18-hole, scramble style golf...

Multi-talented entertainer pens first children’s book

Joan Minnery has come to be known as a talented multi-faceted entertainer as well as vocal coach, line dance instructor, music facilitator and author.  However, two years ago, Minnery, who is based in Brantford,...

Inspiring people to unlock their creative expression

Since taking over Finders Keepers in 2017, Ashley Lepre has gone on to create a thriving business offering DIY workshops, as well as many products to create unique art projects. Lepre, who moved from...

Electro-fishing survey engages students in trout research

Students from Pauline Johnson School’s e3 class joined conservationists for an electro-fishing survey of Brantford’s D'Aubigny Creek on Monday, June 16, 2025. Around 17 students and their teachers, Melanie Kraemer and Shawn Devine, teamed up with...

Classic cars shine at the fourth annual St. George Show

Despite the heat wave sweeping through southern Ontario, between 200 and 250 cars filled the streets of downtown St. George during the Business Association’s fourth annual Classic Car Show on Sunday, June 22,...

Brantford woman facing charges after two-vehicle collision

A Brantford woman is facing several charges following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 24 at Burford-Delhi Townline in the County of Brant. Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a...

Brant OPP issue warning after increase in crime incidents

Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning the public of a recent increase in break and enter incidents across the region and encouraging residents and business owners to take preventative action. As overnight temperatures rise,...

Culture Days returning to the County of Brant this fall

Culture Days is returning this fall and the County of Brant will once again serve as a “Festival Hub” location. Event registration is now open, and funding opportunities are available to assist local contributors in their Culture Days programs. Culture Days, happening nationwide from September...

Brant County OPP investigate theft of canoe

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating the theft of a canoe from a property on Salt Springs Church Road. The incident occurred prior to 7:00 a.m. on May 16, 2025. The stolen canoe is described as red in colour and...

Residents to celebrate national pride on Canada Day

Brantford, County of Brant and Six Nations residents will be celebrating their Canadian pride during the Canada Day festivities on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The day-long event, which will, once again, take place at...

Hilton Foods to build food processing facility in Brantford

Hilton Foods Canada announced plans to build its first North American food processing and distribution facility in Brantford on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The $192-million investment will create 150 new, good-paying jobs in the...

Grand Erie Public Health extends severe heat warning

The Medical Officer of Health for the Grand Erie Public Health issued an extended heat warning, effective June 24, 2025. The extended heat warning will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.  The Medical Officer of Health will...

Toronto Maple Leafs run roughshod over Red Sox

Toronto Maple Leafs took advantage of a rough outing by Brantford Red Sox pitchers on their way to a 15-2 victory on Friday, June 20, 2025. Nicholai Arbach got the start for the Sox...

Culture and community shine at Woodland celebration

Residents and out-of-town visitors alike attended the Woodland Cultural Centre’s National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Heather George, Executive Director of the Woodland Cultural Centre, said she was happy to...

Local McDonald’s and community rally behind Arnold Anderson Sport Fund

Brantford’s McDonald’s Canada franchisees and crew turned McHappy Day into a historic win for local kids. Thanks to generous customers and staff-led fundraising, the Arnold Anderson Sport Fund (AASF) will now enable over 100 youth...

OPP seek public’s assistance after break-in at business

Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a break and enter that occurred at a business in the industrial area of Oak Park Road. The incident took place between 5:00 p.m. on May 9 and 4:00 a.m. on May 10, 2025. Unknown individuals gained entry...

Brant County OPP investigating distraction thefts

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating two reported thefts that occurred at a business on Grand River Street North in Paris. On May 26, 2025, at approximately 5:29 p.m., police were contacted by two individuals who reported having their wallets...

Brant OPP respond to early morning break and enter

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an alarm at a business on Grand River Street North in Paris at approximately 2:23 a.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025. Officers arrived...

Brantford Fire Department to host Hot Summer Nights

Brantford Fire Department released the dates for their 2025 Hot Summer Nights, which are free events throughout July and August for families to cool off with a fire truck sprinkler, freezies, and to...

County launches 2025 Brant in Bloom campaign

County of Brant announced the launch of Brant in Bloom 2025, celebrating local gardens, community pride, and sustainable living through this year’s Communities in Bloom program on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Following a successful inaugural campaign...

Cultural celebration brings hundreds to Earl Haig Park

Several hundred community members attended Gihekdagye-BRISC Friendship Centre’s National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Earl Haig Family Fun Park on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The event was held in partnership with Brantford Native Housing,...

Paris girl raises over $7,000 for aHUS research

A young Paris resident raised over $7,300 for aHUS Canada on Saturday, June 21, 2025.  Seven-year-old Ava Mayhew spent around four hours outside of Sobeys Paris selling countless cups of lemonade. Mayhew and her family...

School crossing guards recognized at Strawberry Social

City of Brantford hosted a Strawberry Social to honour adult school crossing guards on Thursday, June 19, 2025. During the event, the municipality formally announced that the administration of the program will transitioning from the Brantford Police Service...

Brant County OPP crime wrap for Monday, June 23, 2025

Individual charged following intimate partner violence investigation Members from the Brant County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an address in the County of Brant, to a reported assault involving intimate partners at approximately 7:34 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. As...

County receives funding to open Seniors Living Centre

County of Brant received $55,000 in funding from the Government of Ontario, to support the launch of a Seniors Active Living Centre in Paris. The centre, which is scheduled to open in September 2025, will be an inclusive, supportive environment where all seniors can...

Accomplished runner adding to his winning legacy  

Across six decades, Ray Tucker has built a legacy for his athletic abilities on the track, fueled by his competitive nature and passion for running.   Tucker, who grew up in Hamilton and moved...

Local students honoured with James Hillier scholarships

Four local high school students were awarded the prestigious James Hillier Foundation Scholarship during an event on Thursday, June 12, 2025.  The Foundation first started awarding the scholarships back in 1997 and since then,...

SOAR receives grant from Home Depot Foundation

SOAR Community Services received a $75,000 grant from The Home Depot Canada Foundation for the implementation of a Transitional  Housing After Care program on Thursday, June 19, 2025. This initiative aims to provide youth who...

Helping and inspiring youth through arts programming

Since its inception in 2007, the Arts After School Kids (AASK) program has provided countless children from ages 10 to 14 an opportunity to learn and play music and explore the visual arts. John...

Community gathers for annual Strawberry Social

Nearly 250 people attended Brantford Native Housing’s annual Strawberry Social at Mohawk Park on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Alma Arguello, Executive Director for Brantford Native Housing (BNH), said that while the organization had hosted...

Brantford gearing up for International Villages Festival

Thousands of residents and out-of-town visitors are expected to attend this year’s Brantford International Villages Cultural Festival, which will run from Wednesday, July 2 to Saturday, July 5, 2025.   The four-day festival was originally started back...

Paris Super Pull draws in biggest crowd yet

Paris Agricultural Society welcomed a record-breaking number of attendees to the Paris Super Pull on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Held in partnership with the Ontario Truck and Tractor Pulling Association (OTTPA), the super pull is one the Paris Agricultural Society’s three main annual events.  This year,...

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