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National pairs champion fulfills goal of being an Olympian

Ever since he watched the Vancouver Winter...

Accomplished journalist looks back at multi-decade career

Before retiring in 2016, Allen Pizzey's career...

Hopes and dreams to fund new Sports Entertainment Centre

City of Brantford officially approved the construction...

More than a game: Coach Ray’s mission for youth

Ray Reavely has always been involved in hockey, starting when he first put on skates at the age of three to eventually becoming a respected leader in local hockey as a coach, referee and executive member of the Burford Minor Hockey program.   “I played minor...

Homegrown Health: A journey from kitchen hobby to local enterprise

In just a few short years, entrepreneur Cherish Sawkins has turned her love of cooking into a thriving business called The Fine Fettle, focused on creating delicious and healthy, organic-hormone/GMO-free meals for customers...

Exergames aim to boost health through play

What if virtual reality games could be used to keep your mind sharp and your body active as you age? Well, a professor at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus is investigating exactly that. John...

Education workers demand more funding for schools

Education workers rallied at Harmony Square in Brantford to call on the provincial government to reinvest in public education on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Organized by local unions that represent more than 5,500 public education workers...

Blandford-Blenheim offering free adult drop-in programming

Township of Blandford-Blenheim will be running free Adult Drop-in Centre programming from now until April 29, 2026. The social morning events are open to adults of all ages and will take place on Wednesdays,...

Local Rotary Club collecting items for fundraiser auction

Rotary Club of Brantford Sunrise will be collecting donations of items for its annual online auction from now until Tuesday, March 31, 2026.Susan Brown, the club’s president, said the online auction was first...

Women in Trades workshop returns to PDHS

Paris District High School hosted its second annual Women in Trades workshop on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. During the event, around 35 young women in Grades 7 and 8, had the opportunity to learn more about...

Brantford Walk raises funds for youth homelessness

Around 200 people joined the thousands of Canadians across the country taking part in the annual Coldest Night of the Year walk, hosted locally by Why Not City Missions, on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The event has been running for 15 years and aims to...

Community gathers for 11th annual Eco Conference

Brant Rod and Gun Club hosted its 11th annual Eco Conference at its clubhouse near Burford on Saturday, February 28, 2026.  Nearly 100 people attended the free, six-hour long environment and conservation awareness seminar, focused on Brantford, the County of Brant and the Grand River...

St. Michael’s College School appoints new principal

St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) and the Basilian Fathers announced the appointment of Philip Wilson as the school’s 32nd principal on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Wilson currently serves as Superintendent of Education with the...

Brant OPP Crime Wrap for Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Brant OPP investigating thefts from Paris LCBO Brant County OPP is asking for the public's assistance following multiple thefts reported at the LCBO on Mechanic Street in Paris. The incidents occurred from September 2025 through...

Slacan Industries employees hit the picket lines

Employees from Slacan Industries headed to the picket lines on Monday, February 23, 2026. The workers, who are represented by the United Steelworkers Local 3505, were visited by Brad Ward, President of the Brantford-Brant-Six Nations NDP...

Brant County approves master plan for Nith trails

County of Brant Council approved the North of the Nith Trails and Open Spaces Master Plan during its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The North of the Nith Trails and Open Spaces...

Architect highlights civic vision for new sports centre

When the City of Brantford first signed its original contract with the Brantford Bulldogs back in 2023, part of the agreement was to explore building a new facility large enough to support an...

Ward 5 candidate addresses upcoming by-election

Joanne Dorr is one of five candidates that will be running in the Ward 5 by-election in the County of Brant on Monday, March 16, 2026. Dorr spoke about the principles that would guide her if...

Brant County OPP Crime Wrap for Monday, March 2, 2026

58-year-old Brant resident facing two counts of Assault Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Brant County. Brant County OPP responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the County of...

St. George resident wins $15 million Lotto Max jackpot

Raymond Gubbins of St. George is in disbelief after discovering he won the $15 million LOTTO MAX jackpot in the January 20, 2026 draw. Gubbins, 62, is a longtime lottery player with OLG. “I’ve been playing LOTTO MAX for as long as I can remember,” he shared, while at the...

St. George Apple Fest named one of Ontario’s top festivals

St. George Apple Fest has once again been recognized as one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario, marking the 11th time the festival has received this prestigious designation from Festivals and...

Brant County resident facing multiple Assault charges

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Brant County. On February 26, 2026, at approximately 6:53 p.m., Brant County OPP began an...

Brantford Bulldogs honour former owner Michael Andlauer

The Bulldogs Hall of Fame saw its creation on Friday at TD Civic Centre  in a night to honour & celebrate former owner Michael Andlauer and his incredible contributions  from the past two-plus decades as...

Brantford Police seize over $113,000 in illegal drugs

Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested three people and seized a large quantity of illegal drugs, as the result of a drug trafficking investigation. In January 2026, a drug trafficking investigation was...

Six people arrested after drug trafficking investigation

In the winter of 2026, the Brantford Police Service Core Engagement and Response Team (CERT) initiated a drug trafficking investigation in relation to a residence located in the downtown core. Members of CERT, with...

Brantford Police make arrest in Baby Parker investigation

Brantford Police Service have arrested and charged a 39-year-old woman in connection with the Baby Parker investigation. On July 28, 2005, Brantford police responded to the area of the walking trails near Dufferin Avenue and Parkside...

BPS search for suspects following jewelry store robbery

Brantford Police Service are currently investigating a robbery that occurred at approximately 4:25 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026. Four male suspects, wearing masks, entered a jewelry store located within Lynden Park Mall, smashed glass display cabinets and stole a large quantity of jewelry.   The...

Brant OPP seek assistance after break and enter

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Brant County Detachment, are investigating a break and enter that occurred during the early morning hours of February 26, 2026, at the Esso Gas Station located at 19 Beverly Street West, St. George, Ontario. Police are seeking the...

Swimmer and entrepreneur advocates for mental health awareness

For many years Jason Kloss chased the goal of crossing the Huron just like his grandfather did decades prior, achieving his goal in 2011 and eventually raising money and awareness for mental health...

Pottery artisan creates unique and personal pieces  

For the last 25 years, Barb Dzsudzsak has revelled in the medium of pottery, tapping into her creativity and creating pieces that are unique and sometimes even draw a deeper meaning for customers. Dzsudzsak,...

County of Brant firefighters to conduct controlled burn

County of Brant Firefighters will conduct a controlled burn to train firefighters and officers in fire attack strategies and fire dynamics on Saturday, February 28, 2026. “These controlled burn exercises allow our crews to train in...

Vanacker scores game winner as Dogs beat Steelheads

The Brantford Bulldogs returned to the TD Civic Centre on Wednesday  night for a matchup against the Brampton Steelheads.  The Steelheads generated an early opportunity as Julian DeMiglio tried to walk in, but Ryerson ...

SPCA Cupcake Day stirs up community support

Resident animal lovers stopped by the Brant County SPCA during its annual Cupcake Day fundraiser on Monday, February 23, 2026. The local SPCA hosts the event at the end of February every year, and...

Young girl inspires market fundraiser for SickKids

The team behind the Lunar Webb Vendor Market partnered with The Butterfly Project to help raise funds for SickKids during its Heart Month event on Sunday, February 22, 2026.  The Lunar Webb Vendor Market, hosted by...

Brantford driver caught going 98 km/h over speed limit

A member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Colborne Street East in the County of Brant after observing a vehicle travelling at an excessive rate of speed at approximately 9:04 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2026. The officer...

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