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 (BSC), and master of ceremonies Carmine Romano, kicked off the event...
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...
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 received $4,718,169....
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...
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...
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 31st annual Bite of Brant event on Tuesday, April 14 and...
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,...
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 commanding...
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...
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...
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 involvement.
“Earth Week is a time to recognize that even small actions...
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,...
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, bringing together...
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...
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...
Thousands of local residents and out-of-town visitors attended the Paris Lions Club’s 13th annual Maple Syrup Festival on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Over the course of the nine-hour event, guests had plenty of opportunities to not only enjoy the sunny weather, but several family-friendly activities...
21-year-old facing Impaired Driving charges
A driver is facing impaired driving charges, following an investigation by members of the Brant County OPP.
Officers were called to attend Burt Road regarding a vehicle driving erratically in the County of Brant at 7:30 p.m. on the evening...
Members of the Brant County OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on Grand River Street South in the County of Brant at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 11,...
Brant Men of Song hosted “A Day of Choral Singing” workshop and concert at the Hope Christian Reformed Church in Brantford on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
With 2026 marking the group’s 65th anniversary, the...
County of Brant, in collaboration with Ontario Nature, is proud to announce the contribution of 195.52 hectares of natural areas towards Canada’s target of protecting and conserving 30 per cent of our lands and waters...
Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford-Brant, announced the Ontario government is investing up to $12,500,000.00 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade to UV Disinfection and Phosphorus Removal System in the City of Brantford on Friday, April...
The Brantford Bulldogs Eastern Conference Semi-Final series with the North Bay Battalion turned north on Sunday afternoon for Game 3 at the Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens. Entering Game 3 with a 2-0 series...
Like many youth throughout the community, Sydney Kipp enjoyed playing many sports, eventually sticking with and excelling at softball, and ultimately earning an opportunity to head down to play in the United States at Ursuline...
The Classic Vault Emporium has been a main stay in St. George’s core, appealing to visitors for four decades.
Originally an antique furniture retailer in the late 1980s and eventually evolving into a multi-faceted co-op in the last several years. Janine Ward, who is the...
