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Brant skaters shine at 73rd annual Flashing Blades

Brant Figure Skating Club (BFSC) held its...

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...

Six Nations Fall Fair a memorable success

The 157th annual Six Nations Fall Fair welcomed local residents and visitors from near and far during its run from Friday, September 11, through Sunday, September 13, 2026. Organized by the Six Nations Agricultural Society, the weekend-long affair featured a full schedule of activities for...

South Dumfries Sports Hall of Fame welcomes inductees

Nearly 100 people attended the County of Brant South Dumfries Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The County of Brant Sports Hall of Fame was created not only to...

Vintage cars and memories fuel Kinsmen Car Show

Brantford Kinsmen Club hosted its 51st annual Car Show and Swap Meet in Paris on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Throughout the event, several hundred drivers, passengers and spectators took the opportunity to check out...

Sanderson Centre to celebrate 40 years of restoration

Sanderson Centre for Performing Arts is kicking off its 2026-2027 season with a special open house celebrating the 40th anniversary of the historic theatre’s reopening on Friday, October 2, 2026. Opened as the Temple Theatre on...

Halloween festivities return to downtown Brantford

City of Brantford is gearing up for its annual Scare in the Square event, being held on Friday, October 2, from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 10...

Brantford Police Service introduce new therapy dog

Brantford Police Service has now added a therapy dog to their department whose job is to bring comfort and joy to the staff. “North’s fantastic. So North’s a three-year-old black Lab Golden Retriever and...

17-year-old from Woodstock facing Stunt Driving charge

A member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on King Edward Street west of Dumfries Street in the County of Brant after observing the suspect vehicle driving at an...

City of Brantford to host free tree giveaway event

City of Brantford is hosting a free tree giveaway event to help homeowners plant more trees and support climate action. A total of 265 free trees will be available for residents to plant on their residential property. Residents must register online and can select...

City to host fourth annual Culture Days on the Trails

City of Brantford will be hosting the fourth annual Culture Days on the Trails event on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. along a section of the SC Johnson Trail. “We’re excited to host the fourth annual Culture Days on...

St. Joseph’s opens Indigenous-patient care classroom

St. Joseph’s Health System has opened one of Ontario’s first Indigenous living classrooms at a long-term care centre in Brantford. The aim of the classroom is to create “new opportunities for students to learn...

County Farm Crawl opens doors to local agriculture

Residents and out-of-town visitors got the opportunity to explore a selection of local farms during the County of Brant’s Farm Crawl event on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The six-hour long event gave guests an...

Council hears plans to expand Burford transport terminal

County of Brant Council received two planning applications to facilitate the expansion of an existing transport truck terminal facility in Burford during its recent council meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Ryan Cummins, a senior planner...

Community comes together for Woodview Walk and Roll 

Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services hosted its annual Walk and Roll for Woodview and Family Fun Fair event in Brantford on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Gathering at T.B. Costain Community Centre bright and...

County Council adopts Cainsville employment hub strategy

County of Brant Council voted to adopt the Cainsville Premier Employment Hub Land Use Strategy and Official Plan amendment during last week’s Council meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The strategy, last discussed at...

Connecting with dance during anniversary celebration

Micki’s Dance Connection celebrated its 40th year of teaching dancers in the Brantford community on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The studio, originally founded in 1987 by Michelle “Micki” Surek-Caramelli, opened in downtown Brantford before re-locating to...

Beats and Eats Festival returns to Harmony Square

Vendors, performers and residents gathered at Harmony Square for the second annual Brantford Beats and Eats Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Over 2,000 people attended the day-long event, which grew this year, added food trucks, a live art competition, more entertainment, including a licensed...

Local students bury time capsule in downtown Paris

Local students were joined by David Bailey, Mayor for the County of Brant and representatives from Navacon Construction, as they buried a time capsule at Cobblestone Common in downtown Paris on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The time capsule captures a snapshot of the community in...

80-year-old facing one count of Assault after dispute

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a neighbour dispute incident in the Town of Paris. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence...

Brantford adds battery electric buses to transit fleet

City of Brantford is adding two battery electric buses to its fleet, marking the first use of battery electric vehicles in regular transit service in the municipality. The new buses are expected to enter...

OPP charge 64-year-old individual with Spousal Assault

Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in the County of Brant. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the County of...

Brant County OPP arrest break and enter suspects

Brant County OPP spearheaded a coordinated police operation in Brantford, that led to the arrest of two men wanted in connection with an ongoing Break and Enter investigation. On September 9, 2026, officers from...

Brantford Soapbox Derby marks 70th anniversary

Brantford and District Labour Council (BDLC) hosted its 70th annual Soapbox Derby on Monday, September 7, 2026. This year, a total of 39 participants, ages five to 12, came out to be a part...

Local author continues literary journey with latest novel

Yvonne K. Anderson’s literary journey started in her teens and since then, she has created an impressive body of work that includes the Death Toll series, a book of poetry and her latest novel, Soul’s...

Historic Paris High School bell returns home

More than 30 people gathered to celebrate the unveiling of the bell from the former Paris High School tower on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. While the site at 70 King Edward St. may now be home to Queensview Retirement Community, it was once home to...

Province protecting tariff-impacted job sectors

The Ontario government is expanding eligibility under the Protect Ontario Financing Program (POFP) and the Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) to protect jobs in tariff-impacted sectors. The announcement came in response to the United States government’s most recent actions targeting Ontario workers and businesses. On...

St. George Apple Fest less than two weeks away

St. George Apple Fest is returning to the village of St. George on September 19  and 20, 2026, bringing two days of free family-friendly entertainment, shopping, food, and  community activities.  Recognized as one of...

BPS arrest suspect in sexual assault investigation

As a result of continued investigation, and the advancement of investigative techniques, detectives with the Brantford Police Service have arrested a man and charged him with a number of offences related to a...

Helping Hands Food Bank receives local donation

Oxford County Road Supervisors Association (OCRSA) made a donation of $5,711.57 to the Blandford-Blenheim Helping Hands Food Bank during the Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The contribution marked yet another example...

Drumbo Fair promises old-fashioned family fun

Drumbo Agricultural Society is getting ready to welcome visitors to the 176th annual Drumbo Fair, happening Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026. Susan Elmes, President of the local agricultural society, said that...

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Notes 

Notes from the regular Council meetings, which were held on Wednesday, September 2 and Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Delegations While the Council received several delegations throughout the meeting on Wednesday, one that stood out in...

Autism Dog Services Kicks off STEPtember Challenge

Autism Dog Services (ADS) launched its second annual STEPtember Challenge with the goal of raising over ten thousand dollars by Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The month-long fundraiser involves participants raising money as they walk, run, roll,...

Supporting people facing addiction and other issues

City of Brantford keeps facing the increasing overlap of people seeking help regarding homelessness, addictions and unemployment. SOAR Community Services is a Brantford-based agency that provides a Housing Resource Centre and an Emergency Shelter Intake Line, and many of their clients face housing instability, mental...

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