After spending close to a decade with the Hamilton Police Service, including six years as a police officer, Katherine “Kat” Dougherty decided to pursue her passion for baking cakes, launching Cake & Crumb in 2020.
Dougherty, who makes her home in Paris, Ontario, grew up...
In one of his most recent and rewarding projects, Dan 'Dannö' Drouin took on the task of doing a major restoration on a popular Santa's Carousel at Santa's Village, which is located in...
Brantford Bulldogs General Manager Spencer Hyman today announced the signing of Lake Superior State commit, defenseman Heath Bogart from the Collingwood Blues to a Standard Players Agreement commencing in the 2026-27 OHL season...
Members of the County of Brant Fire Department, along with representatives from Enbridge Gas Ontario and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, gathered at Paris Fire Station #1 to announce a partnership for the...
For nearly a decade, the Blandford-Blenheim Helping Hands Food Bank has been assisting local families by providing nutritious food and essential supplies during challenging times.
Officially established in 2016, the food bank serves all...
Notes from the County of Brant Council meeting, which was held on Tuesday, December 4, 2025.
During the meeting, Council received information on several zoning applications.
Rezoning application for 125 Bethel Road
The vacant land in...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council approved its new 2026 Municipal Election Communications Plan during its regular meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
The purpose of the plan is to help inform voters about the Township’s transition to...
Pottery enthusiasts, both local and from out of town, attended the Brantford Potters’ Guild’s winter sale at the Woodman Community Centre over the weekend, from Friday, December 5 to Sunday, December 7, 2025.
The sale, previously known as the Christmas sale, has been running for...
Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Staff Reports
Public Works Department
Pickup truck for Public Works
Council approved the purchase of a new 2026 F250 4X4 crew cab, 6.7L Power Stroke V8 diesel truck for $80,600.96 (plus HST). While the...
Members of the Brantford Police Service have arrested and charged two men in connection with multiple break and enters and thefts of electrical wiring from a secured construction site on Erie Avenue in...
Brantford Police Service responded to a report of a suspicious male on the roof of a church at approximately 12:57 p.m. on Tuesday December 9, 2025.
Church staff observed an unknown individual accessing the...
Six Nations Police have been investigating an armed robbery that took place at a local business on Fourth Line.
On Monday, November 17th, 2025, at approximately 2:34 a.m., the Six Nations Police were advised of an armed...
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #461 Dunsdon received a $13,750 donation from the Canadian National Railway Veterans Affairs to help with Veterans Services on November 11, 2025.
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a domestic-related incident in Paris, Ontario.
On Monday, December 9, 2025, at approximately 9:50 a.m., Brant County OPP responded to...
Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) elected Norfolk County Trustee Carol Luciani, Chair of the Board and City of Brantford Trustee Bill Chopp as Vice-Chair for the one-year term during their annual general...
City of Brantford officially approved the construction of a new Sports and Entertainment Centre (SEC) on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
During the special City of Brantford Council Meeting on December 4, every Councillor sung the praises of the new facility. They also expressed their gratitude...
City of Brantford Council approved plans for the $152-million Sports and Entertainment Centre (SEC) during a special City Council meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
When the City first signed its original contract with the Brantford Bulldogs back in 2023, part of the agreement was...
Well over 300 people attended the Brantford Flying Club’s Santa Fly-In event at the Brantford Municipal Airport on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
While the club used to host the event for its members’ children...
Thousands of Paris residents bundled up and lined the streets to watch the annual Paris Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Residents were all smiles as they eagerly awaited Santa’s return to...
County of Brant honoured volunteers from across the community at the third annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony on Friday, December 5, 2025.
The event, held at the TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre, included the presentation of...
Wilfrid Laurier University’s Faculty of Music is launching a new partnership with the Stratford Festival to offer an immersive musical theatre course, which will run from May 4 to 15, 2026.
The two-week intensive...
It was the most wonderful time of the year at the TD Civic Centre, as the Bulldogs hosted their annual Teddy Toss game presented by Rexall, welcoming the North Bay Battalion for the...
Officers were monitoring traffic on Highway 24 near Ellis Avenue when a southbound vehicle was observed traveling at an extremely high rate of speed at 12:31 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Radar confirmed the vehicle's...
City of Brantford is inviting residents to welcome in 2026 with family and friends at Brantford’s New Year’s Eve Celebration on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Enjoy free live music, a photo booth and party favours at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, followed...
Brantford Bulldogs General Manager Spencer Hyman today announced the acquisition of a 2029 2nd (OTT) & 2029 3rd (OTT) in exchange for forward Sam McCue & a 2029 5th (BFD).
McCue, from Sudbury, ON was acquired by the Bulldogs prior to the 2025-26 season coming...
The Medical Officer of Health for the Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) has issued a cold weather notification, effective December 7, 2025. A cold weather notification is issued when temperatures are expected to...
The idea for starting Nans Cookies came to serial entrepreneur Michael Isaacs in 2025 when he wanted to offer a better-tasting, homemade cookie at his bakery.
Isaacs, who owns multiple businesses including The Village...
For Julie Hewings, her undeniable passion has always been in creating unique works of art that can be worn, while infusing each creation with care, respect, love, and good intentions.
Hewings, a Brantford native, explained her...
Over 100 residents and out-of-town visitors attended the Christmas with Arcady event at St. Andrew’s United Church on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
The concert showcased around 50 performers, including some of Arcady’s past and...
Brant for Nature is encouraging residents to use their voice and urge the City of Brantford to protect the headwaters of D'Aubigny Creek and the surrounding wetlands from a housing development proposal.
Tom Sitak,...
Playful Fox Productions (PFP) is preparing to bring the enchanted world of C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” to life, at Brantford’s Sanderson Centre for Performing Arts this December.
Based on the C.S....
Attendees packed the pews of Fairview United Church for the Brantford Community Symphony Orchestra’s event titled, “In concert with Fairview Chorus and Friends” on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Kicking off with the playing of O Canada, the sound of the orchestra filled the church as...
