County of Brant is launching a new Stormwater Management Funding Strategy and is inviting residents and businesses to learn more about the project and the County’s stormwater management system.
Stormwater is rain and melting snow that flows over land into ditches, sewers, and waterways. It...
City of Brantford is inviting families to spend PA Days in a whole new way with the launch of Gen Connect, a new intergenerational program series designed to bring children and older adult...
David Bailey, Mayor for the County of Brant, issued a statement announcing that he will not be seeking a third term as Mayor when the municipal election rolls around on Monday, October 26,...
One person charged after indecent act investigation
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an indecent act investigation in Brant County.
On April 21, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Brant County...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim supported two proposed plans of subdivision and zone change applications for lands in Princeton during its regular Council meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
The first application for the plan of...
Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Staff Reports
Protective Services Department monthly report for March
The report, prepared by Drew Davidson, Director of Protective Services, provided the following...
City of Brantford, in partnership with the Brantford Youth Council (BYC), is hosting a series of events and activities for youth in celebration of National Youth Week May 1 to 7, 2026. National Youth Week...
Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of water enthusiasts who enjoy activities on local reservoirs and waterways. As part of its annual procedures, the GRCA has begun the installation of public safety devices, specifically warning booms and...
Brant Waterways Foundation annual May fundraising event, this year entitled “SOUTHWOOD SIP & SAVOUR” will take place on Thursday May 28, 5:30 - 10 pm at the new Southwood Estates venue overlooking the rolling farmland near St. George, Ontario. The May fundraiser is a...
Brantford Sports Council hosted its 20th annual Sports Awards and Recognition ceremony at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Research and Academic Centre West on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Bill Harding, chair of the Brantford Sports Council...
Over 150 people attended the 11th annual County of Brant Community Tree Planting event at Rising Park in Glen Morris on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
With support from the Brant Tree Coalition, Brant Waterways...
The Ontario government is investing $57 million in Indigenous Institutes across the province, the largest single investment in Indigenous higher education in the province’s history.
This funding will create hundreds of new seats in labour...
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) made its fourth quarter payment, totaling $1,102,466, to the City of Brantford for hosting Elements Casino Brantford.
During OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026), Brantford has...
Brantford police are investigating a fire they have deemed suspicious in the area of Mount Pleasant and Conklin roads.
At approximately 3:36 p.m., authorities responded to reports of a barn fire. Upon arriving on...
Brantford police said a person has died after being struck by a car near the intersection of Market and Darling Streets early on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Officers said the crash happened at around midnight and...
In the last several years, the St. George Business Association has continued to focus on business advocacy while hosting a variety of events and initiatives, involving the community, and helping drive economic growth and positive change for the village of St. George.
Heidi Gorter, the...
Brantford Police have arrested and charged an individual following a disturbance that escalated to the brandishing of a weapon.
Officers responded to reports of a disturbance between two individuals in the area of Oxford Street and King George Road at approximately 1:40 a.m. on Wednesday, April...
Nearly 1,000 Grade 5 students and teachers from various public, catholic and private schools across the City of Brantford and the County of Brant, made their way to the Burford Fairgrounds for the...
With National Volunteer Week 2026 taking place from April 19 to April 25, it’s the perfect time to recognize the volunteers across Canada and throughout the region. Those who dedicate their time in...
Over 200 people attended the County of Brant Public Library’s One Book One Brant author event at the TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Now in its 21st year, One Book...
Brantford Bulldogs entered a delayed Game 4 at the Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens in North Bay on Wednesday evening with an opportunity to record their second straight sweep of the 2026 OHL Playoffs, holding...
A new community event, titled Tulip and Maples: Dutch-Canadian Liberation Celebration, will be taking place in Brantford from April 30, to May 5, 2026.
The initiative is being held as a way to not...
Over 500 people are expected to participate in the 22nd annual Hike or Bike for Hospice on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
The big event is held every year in support of Stedman Community Hospice and has...
City of Brantford has taken ownership of 46.2 acres (18.7 hectares) of natural heritage land north of Shellard Lane, following a negotiated settlement with Losani Homes related to planning applications at 501 Shellard Lane.
Located west of the TH&B rail trail and adjacent to D’Aubigny...
Lansdowne Children’s Centre (LCC) and Brant Food for Thought (BFFT) announced that they have been selected as the 2026 local charity recipients of the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign, with support from 19 Tim Hortons restaurants across the Brantford area.
The Smile Cookie campaign will...
County of Brant is inviting residents to come together and celebrate Earth Week, taking place April 19 to 26, with a variety of activities and initiatives designed to inspire environmental stewardship and community...
City of Brantford Council supported a Parks and Recreation Department Allocation Policy during their Committee of the Whole - Operations meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The item comes as the City is experiencing...
City of Brantford Council unanimously supported bringing back “Toonie Tuesday” public swims during their Committee of the Whole - Operations meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The resolution, brought forward by Councillor Dan McCreary, instructed staff...
Ladies Who Lead held their 2026 Women of Impact event at the Brantford Golf and Country Club on Wednesday April 1, 2026.
The evening was a powerful celebration of community, resilience, and female leadership,...
County of Brant provided an update on the status of ongoing discussions with the City of Brantford regarding the Brantford Airport lands on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Facilitated discussions between the County of Brant...
With the County of Brant Municipal Election taking place on October 26, 2026 and with the election nomination period opening on May 1, 2026, the municipality will be offering a Candidate Information Night on Thursday,...
Rain and thunderstorms have delivered between 20 and 40 mm of rain to the northern half of the Grand River watershed causing increased flows in most watercourses.
There is more rain in the forecast, with up to 30 or 40 mm of precipitation expected...
