Brantford Police Service received a call from Brantford Collegiate Institute following a threatening phone call they received involving a firearm at 9:25 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Due to the nature of the call and, out of an abundance of caution regarding the threats...
A 42-year-old Brantford man has been arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder after a disturbance at a Colborne Street motel.
officers responded to reports of a disturbance involving two men at a motel...
Nearly 500 people attended Kids Can Fly’s 19th annual Storybook Breakfast fundraiser at the Affinity Conference Centre in Brantford on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
The character meet-and-greet breakfast took place across two sittings, accommodating...
Branlyn Neighbourhood Association came out on top as the winners of the 28th annual Wheelchair Basketball Tournament on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Held each year in support of Brantwood Community Services (BCS) and Participation Support Services...
A driver is facing Impaired charges after police were called to a single motor vehicle collision.
Brant County OPP were called to 403 Highway West, east of Muir Road to investigate a single motor...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council is expected to adopt its 2026 budget on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Having met on Wednesday, January 21, to discuss the budget, Denise Krug, the Township’s Director of Finance, presented...
Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Correspondence
Road Safety
Oxford County representatives Frank Gross, manager of transportation and waste management, and Shawn Vanacker, supervisor of transportation, provided the council with...
County of Brant staff were recognized by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Staff were recognized for their work connected to the Downtown Dig, a collaborative project involving multiple County divisions and the Downtown Paris BIA, focused on supporting...
An intriguing weekend road-trip against a pair of East Division rivals kicked off for the Brantford Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon with a trip to TD Place in Ottawa for their final meeting of the season with the 67’s, with the two sides battling for...
Grand Erie District School Board (GEDSB) is expanding future-focused learning opportunities for secondary students through its new Technology and Innovation Hubs, launching in September 2026. The initiative connects students to real-world career pathways...
Jill Dunlop, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response, visited the County of Brant to meet with Mayor David Bailey, members of Council, MPP Will Bouma, and County staff on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
During...
Led by veteran coach Julia Wheeler, the youth team at the Brant Artistic Swim Club {BASC) will be preparing for the Ontario Winter Games, running across two weekends in late February and early March.
Wheeler,...
Since moving to Brantford close to five years ago Dianne Rizzo has been dedicated to creating unique programs helping youth connect to and strengthen their faith while building ties with the community.
Rizzo, who...
Brant County SPCA will be hosting its annual Cupcake Day fundraiser on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The event allows members of the public to visit the Mohawk Street...
While Brantford Native Housing may be known for providing safe, dignified and equitable housing for the urban and rural Indigenous community within the City of Brantford and the County of Brant, the non-profit also provides...
Having been in operation since 1986, staff with Brantford Native Housing (BNH) have been taking a look back at all that it’s accomplished in 40 years, and reflecting on the impact it's made in the community since then.
Also known as Hotinohsioni Inc., BNH is...
Nearly 50 people helped kick off Black History Month in the County of Brant with the second annual flag-raising and inaugural community celebration in Paris on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Held in partnership between the County and The Equity & Advocacy Social Justice Foundation, the...
County of Brant announced the return of Brant Eats on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Brant Eats us a celebration of the County’s vibrant food and drink scene that invites residents and visitors alike to...
Hundreds of collectors attended the bi-annual Paris Coin Show at the Paris Fairgrounds on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Formerly known as the Southwestern Ontario Numismatics (SWON) show, the Paris Coin Show is a one-day...
Over 700 people attended the Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute show at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Eagles fans filled the Sanderson Centre as they settled in for...
Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) Foundation hosted a pop-up event at the Brantford Public Library’s main branch to help spread the word about the seventh annual Read4BCHS fundraiser, on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
At...
Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant announced the finalists for the 42nd annual Business Excellence Awards during an event at the Rope Factory on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
In a statement released last Tuesday night, Joy...
A driver is facing impaired charges after police were called to a single motor vehicle collision.
Brant County OPP were called to Maple Avenue North between Third Concession Road and Second Concession Road to investigate a...
The Bulldogs closed out their weekend slate on Sunday afternoon, welcoming the Soo Greyhounds to the TD Civic Centre for their Next Gen Game.
With the Greyhounds wrapping up their weekend road trip and still without Brady Martin, the Bulldogs wasted little time opening the...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Brant County.
On January 31, 2025, at approximately 10:44 am, Brant County OPP responded to a report of threatening messages to a resident of the County...
Since the late 2000s, Riddim Ryder has blended his passions for photography and urban exploration, detailing experiences throughout his work in abandoned and often forgotten buildings across Canada and the United States.
Ryder,...
In 2017, Chauntelle and Tyler Balicki had to make a decision; they could either buy a new house to start their new life together, or invest all their money into a business. They...
Massilly North America announced it will invest $85-million to establish a new state-of-the-art facility that will produce metal cans for food packaging at a news conference on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
The investment will sustain 228...
Six Nations Police (SNP) have charged a man and a woman after obtaining warrants to search a home and vehicle twice in Etobicoke.
After the initial search on December 15, officers said they seized...
The Federal and Provincial governments announced they’ll be investing up to $20 million to support farmers and agribusinesses on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
The investment will be made through the new Market Diversification and...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in the County of Brant.
On January 26, 2025, at approximately 1:01 p.m., OPP members responded to a...
Judy Eaton, a psychology professor at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus, says that when it comes to looking for a role model who can show us what it means to have a positive demeanour and an optimistic outlook, there are few better examples than...
