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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...

Local residents protest airport boundary adjustment

A group of residents concerned about the Brantford Municipal Airport and city boundaries joined another province-wide Fight Ford protest in Brantford on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Meeting in and around Brantford-Brant MPP Will Bouma’s office at 96 Nelson Street in Brantford, and later moving down...

Laurier honours student writing competition winners

Wilfrid Laurier University announced the winners of the Laurier Stedman Prize creative writing competition during a ceremony at One Market on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The biennial competition, which was founded in 2018, is...

Driver hospitalized after collision on Highway 403

Motorists were delayed for about two hours after a collision on Highway 403, just east of Rest Acres Road, that left one driver with serious injuries on Sunday, May 31, 2026. OPP West...

Burford sod farm to play key role in 2026 World Cup

In exactly two weeks, one of the greatest sporting events in the world will land in southern Ontario when Canada’s round of games in the 2026 World Cup opens on June 12. Excitement is building as...

Letter to the Editor – Protect Jennings Road

When I first saw Jennings Road and the home that was for sale in 2022, I fell in love. Even before venturing into the house for a look inside, my heart had already spoken. Never...

Bell Homestead summer concert series returns this month

City of Brantford announced the return of the Bell Homestead's free outdoor summer concert series featuring performances by local talent in June and August. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or...

City appoints Wayne Robinson as Deputy Fire Chief

City of Brantford announced the appointment of Wayne Robinson to the role of Deputy Fire Chief of Operations for the Brantford Fire Department on Friday, May 29, 2026. Following a recruitment process, Deputy Fire Chief Robinson...

Celebrate June throughout the County of Brant

County of Brant announced the return of Celebrate June, an annual, month-long celebration presenting activities and events focused on Seniors Month and Recreation and Parks Month, throughout Brant communities. “Celebrate June continues to be a highlight of the year in the County of Brant,” said Stacey Ellins, Director of Parks...

Letter to the Editor – Annexation of Brantford Airport

Brantford City Council is about to annex the Brantford Airport. They will acquire a large amount of farmland in the process that requires specialized care not normally provided inside the city limits. The large farm area is a significant food provider for the city and county....

Comic artist unlocking new creative opportunities

Andrew Thomas, has built a strong body of work spanning well-known franchises while continuing to refine his skills across comic drawing, the art of lettering, and most recently creating a popular local event....

Karmiris helps power Patriots to Buckland Cup victory

Tommy Karmiris has continued his up-trajectory in his hockey career by playing a key part in the Toronto Patriots’ Buckland Cup victory in April. After playing a handful of games for the Brantford Bulldogs...

40-year-old man arrested after colliding into building

Officers with the Brantford Police Service responded to a single motor vehicle collision at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The incident occurred within a plaza located on King George Road near Kent Road...

Brantford resident facing Impaired Driving charges

A driver is facing impaired driving charges, following an investigation by Brant County OPP. Officers were called to attend Grand River Street North regarding a vehicle driving erratically in the County of Brant...

Township Council permits five ATV noise exemption dates

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council approved a noise bylaw exemption for the Great Lakes ATV Club during its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The club requested a noise by-law exemption to permit extended...

Kiwanis Teddy Bear Picnic returns early in June

The fifth annual Kiwanis Teddy Bear Picnic will be returning to the Burford Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The rain or shine event, which will run from 1 to 3 p.m, is the Kiwanis Club...

Age-friendly strategy endorsed by Township Council

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council endorsed the new Oxford Age Friendly Strategy during its regular Council meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Meagan Litchi, chair of the Oxford Age Friendly Steering Committee, stopped by the meeting to share more about the work that has been done...

Paris Optimist Club hosts Youth Appreciation Day 

Eight students from Paris District High School joined the Paris Optimist Club for a Youth Appreciation Day event on Monday, May 25, 2026.  Students spent the morning visiting the Brant OPP detachment, Paris Fire Station #1, and the County of Brant Council Chambers. Each participant...

CUPE 5100 raise concerns over proposed school cuts

Education workers with CUPE Local 5100 held an information picket outside the Grand Erie District School Board head office on Monday, May 25, 2026. Robin Sweers, recording secretary for CUPE Local 5100 and a...

Sixth annual Wheels on the Pavement a rousing hit

Well over a thousand Brantford-Brant residents attended the sixth annual Wheels on the Pavement event on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Hosted in partnership between the City of Brantford, the Downtown Central, East Ward Echo...

City and County reach agreement on airport lands

County of Brant and City of Brantford have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining draft terms for a municipal boundary adjustment involving the Brantford Municipal Airport and nearby lands. The proposed MOU was reached following negotiations...

Brant County OPP name new detachment commander

Inspector Jason McTaggart has been selected as the new Brant County O.P.P. Detachment Commander. “On behalf of the County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board, I am pleased to welcome Inspector McTaggart to his...

City recognizes Accessibility Improvement Award winners

City of Brantford, in partnership with the Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee (BAAC), recognized the 2026 Accessibility Improvement Awards recipients during the Brantford City Council meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The awards...

Rain fails to dampen Banfield Art Crawl

Despite the downpour of rain, well over 100 people spent their day exploring the fourth annual Banfield Art Crawl on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The event has been running since 2023 and is a chance for...

Two men arrested after stolen vehicle investigation

Members of the Brantford Police Service were conducting an investigation involving a stolen vehicle that had been involved in a collision in the area of Hamilton Avenue and Colborne Street at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Following the collision, the driver fled...

Lansdowne selects architect for new Brantford facility

Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development announced the selection of Montgomery Sisam Architects for its new purpose-built facility in Brantford on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The decision marks a significant and celebratory milestone in the organization’s journey toward a new home for children, families,...

Truck driver killed after multi-vehicle collision on Hwy. 403

Brant OPP are investigating a fatal collision involving two tractor-trailers and a pickup truck on Highway 403 West near Paris, Ont. Officers along with Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services and Brant County Fire and Rescue, responded...

Hospital bed races raise over $120,000 for BCHS

Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation hosted a unique fundraising event on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The inaugural Hospital Bed Races had spectators cheering from the side lines as participants, many of whom were dressed...

Brantford Lions Club hosts Gilkison Flats Cleanup

Despite the heavy rain, members of the Brantford Lions Club spent the morning cleaning up trash during their inaugural Gilkinson Flats Cleanup event on Saturday, May 23, 2026. With gloves on and garbage bags in hand,...

Local groups receive over $165,000 from Smile Cookies

Lansdowne Children’s Centre and Brant Food For Thought are celebrating a new Smile Cookie record for fundraising in Brantford. Each organization received $82,501.52 at the conclusion of the Tim Hortons 2026 Smile Cookie...

Fifth candidate enters Mayoral race in Brantford

Rhonda Nordlander is the next candidate to throw her hat in the ring to become the next Mayor of Brantford. Nordlander joins current councillors Richard Carpenter, Dan McCreary, Mandy Samwell and Rose Sicoli in...

SNGRDC announces new identity as Six Nations Group

Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) announced its new brand identity as Six Nations Group (SNG) during the organization’s annual general meeting in Ohsweken, Ontario on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The change reflects...

2,000 students take part in annual Epic Jobs event

Approximately 2,000 Grade 7 and 8 students from across Grand Erie came together for Epic Jobs 2026, an annual hands-on career exploration event organized by the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie and its partners on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Now in its seventh year,...

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