Garrett Riley has always had a passion for sports, which eventually translated into a desire to follow an entrepreneurial path.
Riley, who is well-known for his success on the ice as a Para hockey star, and in 2024 was inducted into the Brantford and Area...
Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing to investigate an attempted robbery at a financial institution on Grand River Street North in the Town of Paris and are re-appealing to the public...
Since opening From Scratch Cafe Bistro a little over three years ago, co-owners Terra Wilton and James Lorinczi have been dedicated to creating an eatery that champions handmade food, crafted with care from...
A Cannabis Act (CA) investigation in Haldimand County has resulted in the arrest of 16 individuals and the seizure of illegal cannabis valued at more than $55 million.
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, members from the Ontario Provincial...
Around 3,000 people attended the first weekend of Brantwood Farms’ seventh annual Sunflower Fest, which ran from Saturday, August 2, to Monday, August 4, 2025.
Farmer Andrew Pate said there were plenty of family-friendly...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an arson that occurred during the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
At approximately 2:05 a.m., police responded to a report...
Brantford’s local airplane owners and pilots association, COPA Flight 148, and the Ninety-Nines’ Maple Leaf chapter, have teamed up to launch the first “Let’s Discover Aviation Now” event, which will be held at the Brantford...
County of Brant Public Library (CBPL) recently announced its working towards reducing period poverty in the County of Brant.
As of July 2025, each of the library’s five branches (Burford, Glen Morris, Paris, Scotland-Oakland, and St. George) now carry free menstrual products in all public...
Participation Support Services (PSS) is gearing up for the annual Challenge Ride motorcycle event, which will run on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Previously called “Ride to Thrive,” Challenge Ride is held every year to help raise money in support of Participation Support Services (PSS).
“This is...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Main Street South in St. George at approximately 6:14 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025....
City of Brantford and Discover Brantford are inviting residents and local businesses to take part in the Brantford is Bloomin’ campaign in support of the City’s participation in the 2025 Communities in Bloom competition.
“In 2024, the City...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested a 45-year-old man from Brantford after receiving a call from a concerned citizen alerting police to a possible impaired driver.
Officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched...
Seven individuals were arrested and charged following separate impaired driving-related incidents in less than one month, between June 20 and July 15, 2025.
On Friday, June 20, 2025, at approximately 7:12 PM, the Six...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a possible impaired driver on Bishopsgate Road, within the County of Brant at approximately 7:57 p.m. on Sunday,...
Brantford Transit is making changes to improve how buses move throughout the city, and several route updates will take effect beginning August 31, 2025.
These updates are designed to provide more direct service, reduce travel times,...
Nearly 2,000 residents spent the afternoon at the inaugural Beats and Eats festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
The free day-long event took place over three locations, including Mohawk Park for the Mayor’s Family Fun Zone, Harmony Square and along Colborne Street.
Over at Mohawk Park,...
Mosquitoes collected earlier last week as part of the surveillance program at the health unit have tested positive for the West Nile virus.
The mosquitoes were collected from a residential neighbourhood in Brantford. This is the first evidence of the virus in Brantford and the...
Family, friends and community members spent the afternoon honouring the life of Lucas Riley Crump during a fundraising event at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
The second annual bursary...
members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single-vehicle collision on Maple Avenue south, within the County of Brant at approximately 3:42 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
As a...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single-vehicle collision on West Quarter Townline Road, within the County of Brant at approximately 4:43 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025.
As a result...
Brantford Bulldogs General Manager Spencer Hyman today announced the signing of 2025 2nd overall CHL Import Draft Selection and Minnesota Wild prospect forward Adam Benak to an OHL Scholarship & Development Agreement.
Benak, the...
Over 200 people attended the Brantford Immigration Partnership’s (BIP) fourth annual Newcomer Welcome Day event at the Lion’s Park Steve Brown Sports Complex on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
The Brantford Immigration Partnership (BIP) is...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision on Phelps Road between Mount Pleasant Road and Cockshutt Road at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025.
Upon police arrival, an investigation...
Mayor Kevin Davis appointed Rose Sicoli as Deputy Mayor of External Relations for the City of Brantford on Friday, August 1, 2025.
Davis exercised the strong mayor powers granted under the Municipal Act to appoint Sicoli, who will support the Mayor in leading the City’s efforts in...
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, members of the Brant County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual in relation to an ongoing sexual assault investigation that occurred in January of 2025 in the County of Brant.
As a result of the investigation, Alveen...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested a 27-year-old man from Brantford after an early morning fatal stabbing.
Officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend a report of a man...
With an early start to golf, David Hearn's journey has spanned many highlights, ranging from acclaim as a junior, to being part of the PGA Tour for over a decade, representing Canada at...
John Silverthorn of Paris is $100,000 richer after winning a top prize on the 3X FORTUNE scratch ticket.
Silverthorn, a retiree, has been playing the lottery with OLG for nearly 20 years. A daily player, he enjoys a variety of games including...
For close to 20 years, the Grand River Rafting Company, co-founded by father-and-son team Chad and Garth Pottruff, has become one of the most popular and respected outdoor adventure companies in the world.
Garth...
A 48-year-old man is facing multiple charges after waving a handgun during a road rage incident.
officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched after receiving a report of a road rage incident involving...
Residents and out-of-town visitors alike will be flocking to Two Rivers Stadium for the annual Paris Drinks Fest on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16, 2025.
The 19-plus event was first held in 2018 as...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service responded after a vehicle was stolen from the driveway of a Bilanski Farm Road residence at approximately 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Officers blocked the stolen vehicle at the intersection of Wayne Gretzky Parkway and Elgin Street....
