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...
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 Brant Men...
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...
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 lead, the...
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 College.
Kipp, who was born and raised in Paris, played...
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...
Jersey Mike’s Subs locations across Canada and their generous customers rallied to raise over $205,000 to help seven local hunger and children’s charities during the company’s 16th Annual “Month of Giving” in March.
The 21 Jersey Mike’s...
Bulldogs embarked on the second round of the OHL Playoffs on home ice at the TD Civic Centre, squaring off against the North Bay Battalion on Wednesday night.
The Bulldogs entered the matchup with...
Brantford’s Green Team is once again joining thousands of volunteers across Canada to participate in A Greener Future’s UNSMOKE Butt Blitz campaign, which runs from April 1 to 30, 2026.
A Greener Future is a Toronto-based...
Brantford Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Book Fair Committee has been preparing for its upcoming annual book sale, which begins on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
This year, the book fair will once again be taking place...
From now until fall, those driving to and from Paris this spring should plan ahead and give themselves some extra traveling time.
While the next phase of the Downtown Dig is set to begin...
With National Volunteer Week quickly approaching, the County of Brant is inviting residents to attend its inaugural Community Volunteer Fair on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
The event, which will take place at the Brant Sports Complex...
After a standoff with police, officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested the suspect wanted for an April 4, 2026, stabbing.
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on April 8, 2026, the wanted man was located by police barricaded in a Marlene Avenue residence, refusing to...
Brantford Police said a 38-year-old Good Samaritan was shot and killed while intervening in an altercation on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
The shooting happened in the area of Erie and Gladstone avenues outside of a convenience store around 8:15 p.m.
Investigators have determined that the 38-year-old...
County of Brant informed residents of temporary operational changes to fire services in Paris on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The operational changes were made to ensure continued response efficiency during the Downtown Dig construction...
Despite the weather, over 200 children attended the Burford and District Optimist Club’s annual Easter egg hunt at the Burford Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
While the free event, which has been running...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council received the 2025 Development Charges Annual Report during its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
The report, which is required under the provisions of the Development Charges Act, was submitted by...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service received a call to report an intimate partner related assault and were dispatched to attend a Rawdon Street residence at approximately 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 5,...
Over 700 Brantford-Brant residents attended the Children’s Safety Village of Brant’s fifth annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Throughout the free event, excited youngsters explored the miniature-sized town and participated in...
Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Staff Reports
2026 Gravel Tender Results
The report, prepared by Jim Borton, Director of Public Works, asked that Council accept a tender for the...
while conducting general foot patrol, officers with the Brantford Police Service Downtown Core Engagement Response Team observed a male in possession of illegal drugs in the area of Market Street and Dalhousie Street at approximately 3:50 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
The accused...
Brantford Bulldogs advanced to the second round of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) playoffs after defeating the Sudbury Wolves 2-1 in game four of their opening round series on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Brantford played well on their way to sweeping the Wolves in four...
Members of the Brantford Police Service are actively investigating after officers were called to a report of a shooting in the area of Erie Avenue and Gladstone Avenue.
Officers responded to the area of Erie...
Members of the Brantford Police Service are investigating after officers were called to an Obediah Crescent residence.
At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, officers responded to a call for service. Upon...
The Evolution (EVO) Soccer Academy had the opportunity to travel to Spain and train with the Club Atlético Osasuna’s youth academy from March 15 to March 22, 2026.
After arriving, the club quickly became immersed in...
For over two decades, Mark Aniol has established himself as a successful craftsman, owning multiple businesses, and focused on delivering custom pieces as well as leading renovation projects that align with his customers’...
Six Nations Police executed a Section 487 Criminal Code Search Warrant at a residence on Onondaga Road and Third Line on Friday, March 27, 2026.
The search warrant was granted in relation to stolen property. The suspect...
Six Nations Police located a vehicle that was reported stolen in the area of Third Line and Mohawk Road at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026.
As police arrived on scene the stolen vehicle fled. ...
Around 170 people hit the stands to watch a large group of County of Brant volunteer firefighters duke it out on the ice in support of Stedman Community Hospice on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
The friendly faceoff featured Paris Fire Station #1 going head-to-head with...
