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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...

County drops motion to pause airport boundary decision

A motion asking the provincial government to pause the municipal boundary adjustment process between the County of Brant and the City of Brantford was withdrawn during a County Council meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The motion stemmed from ongoing discussions about a proposed boundary...

Community celebrates official opening of Arrowdale Park

Over 600 students joined the City of Brantford and East Ward Echo Place Neighbourhood Association to celebrate the official opening of the new Arrowdale Community Park on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Located at 375...

Council receives update on Sports Complex expansion

County of Brant staff updated Council on the status of the Brant Sports Complex expansion project during the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.  Back in 2025, Council approved a 38,000 square-foot...

Brant County announces renovations to Bawcutt Centre

County of Brant Council approved a plan to proceed with renovations to Bawcutt Centre in Paris during their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The plan for The Bawcutt Centre involves a partnership with Wingbury...

Brant OPP charge Norfolk County resident with Assault

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a disturbance report at a local business in Oakland, Ontario at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Upon arrival, officers...

Brantford man charged after motorcyclist killed in crash

A 39-year-old Brantford man has been charged after a motorcyclist was killed in a collision in the early morning hours on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. BPS officers responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a...

Surgeon helps transform maternal health in Angola

For close to 50 years, missionary-surgeon Stephen Foster has been instrumental in empowering local clinicians through training, advancing maternal health and fistula care and serving as Medical Director of CEML (the Evangelical Medical Centre of...

Building hope and community support through animal rescue

For close to a decade, Will Finch, the driving force behind Good Will Good Karma, a non-profit animal rescue, has been committed to helping animals and inspiring youth in the community to gain confidence and create their own paths.    Finch, whose organization is based...

Hundreds celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day

Over 600 people celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The annual event held at Earl Haig Family Fun Park and hosted by Gihekdagye Friendship Centre in partnership with De dwa da dehs nye Aboriginal Health Centre, Child and Family Services of Grand...

BPS investigating collision involving motorcycle

Officers with the Brantford Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a car and a motorcycle at King George Road near Varadi Avenue at approximately 1:50 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24,...

Four students honoured with James Hillier scholarship

Four local high school students were awarded the prestigious James Hillier Foundation Scholarship during an awards ceremony on Thursday, June 11, 2026.  James Hillier, who became one of Canada’s most famous scientists, was born...

Council awards Princeton Phase 5 contract

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council awarded the contract for Princeton Phase 5 to Armstrong Paving and Materials Group Ltd. during its regular Council meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.  According to a report submitted by Jim Borton,...

County supports Burford parkette construction contract 

County of Brant Council supported awarding the contract for construction of the Burford King Street Parkette to Ghent Landscape during its Administration and Operations Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. According to a...

Township opts out of new development charge program

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council decided to opt out of the provincial government’s new Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) during its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.  On June 1, 2026, the Province of...

Brant resident facing Assault and Mischief charges

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...

Brantford Council approves Housing Stability Plan

Brantford City Council approved the ten-year Brantford-Brant Housing Stability Plan during their regular meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The plan outlines clear actions and measurable goals to reduce homelessness, advance human rights, increase affordable housing, and strengthen system integration and advocacy in Brantford and...

Brantford Bulldogs sign first round draft pick Aiden Kelly

Brantford Bulldogs General Manager Spencer Hyman today announced the signing of 2026 1ST round, 20th overall selection, Aiden Kelly from the Detroit Little Caesars 15U to an OHL Scholarship & Development Agreement.  Kelly, of Rochester, MI, is a noted dynamic offensive force, carrying eye popping...

Plattsville marks 175 years with community 

Nearly 1,000 people celebrated Plattsville’s 175th anniversary on Saturday, June 20, 2025. Held at Plattsville Memorial Park, the 12-hour free event featured a host of activities for the whole family. The festivities kicked off with...

Hundreds celebrate 15th annual Brantford Pride

Several hundred people gathered in Brantford’s Mohawk Park to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with the 15th annual Brantford Pride event on Saturday, June 20, 2026.. Mohawk Park was filled with pride as guests roamed...

Brant County reviews Downtown Dig support measures

County of Brant Council received an overview of Downtown Dig initiatives during its Administration and Operations Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. An extensive multi-year project, the Downtown Dig is working to replace critical, major...

Driver charged following traffic stop in Brant County

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment has charged a driver following a traffic stop in Brant County. An officer conducted a traffic stop on Wellington Street in the County of...

Auto enthusiasts gather at Smokey Hollow Car Show

Around 135 cars were on display during Smokey Hollow Estates fifth annual Car Show on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Well over 100 residents and out-of-town visitors took the opportunity to check out the different...

Province provides $4 million of funding to Brantford

The provincial government rewarded the City of Brantford with $4,000,000 through the third round of the Building Faster Fund, which provides funding to municipalities that achieve at least 80 per cent of their provincially designated housing targets. In 2025,...

Paris resident facing Speeding and Stunt Driving charges

A member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway #2, west of Gobles Road in the County of Brant after observing a vehicle travelling at an excessive rate of speed at approximately 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, June...

GEDSB looking for input to name new Paris school

In January 2025, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced a $26.5 million capital investment for the construction of a Kindergarten to Grade 8 elementary school in Paris. As part of the process, the Grand Erie District School Board is looking for the public’s input...

20-year-old facing Assault and Threats charges

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence in Brant County following a report of an unwanted person at a private residence at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday,...

Defensive star earns scholarship to University of Waterloo

In just a few short years, Jamal Bakare has established himself as a defensive force on the football field, earning him multiple accolades as well as a scholarship from the University of Waterloo. Bakare,...

Foot care the cornerstone to company’s success

Since launching A.M Vital Soles in late 2025, Ashlee Mansour, a registered practical nurse (RPN), has aimed to help her clients in the community by offering a variety of foot care and health services.   Mansour,...

Strawberry Social celebrates community and culture

Over 200 people attended Brantford Native Housing’s (BNH) annual Strawberry Social at Mohawk Park on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. While the organization has hosted the event and other socials for many years previously, this...

Oxford road show focuses on healthy aging

Oxford Age-Friendly Steering Committee hosted its first of eight Aging Well Road Shows at the Plattsville Lions Community Hall on Monday, June 15, 2026. Meagan Litchi, committee chair and public health nurse with Southwestern...

Local artists take over Holmedale neighbourhood

Hundreds of Brantford residents went out to explore the tenth installment of the Holmedale Art Crawl on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Aliki Mikulich, artist and event chair, said she and the rest of the committee were...

Soil treatment proposal sparks County Council questions

County of Brant Council reviewed an application in regards to a proposed soil treatment facility during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. In order to permit the solid remediation facility, Greenspace Properties Inc. has applied for a zoning by-law amendment for its...

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