For many years Jason Kloss chased the goal of crossing the Huron just like his grandfather did decades prior, achieving his goal in 2011 and eventually raising money and awareness for mental health in subsequent swims.
Kloss, who grew up in Huron County before...
For the last 25 years, Barb Dzsudzsak has revelled in the medium of pottery, tapping into her creativity and creating pieces that are unique and sometimes even draw a deeper meaning for customers.
Dzsudzsak,...
County of Brant Firefighters will conduct a controlled burn to train firefighters and officers in fire attack strategies and fire dynamics on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
“These controlled burn exercises allow our crews to...
The Brantford Bulldogs returned to the TD Civic Centre on Wednesday night for a matchup against the Brampton Steelheads.
The Steelheads generated an early opportunity as Julian DeMiglio tried to walk in, but Ryerson Leenders flashed...
Resident animal lovers stopped by the Brant County SPCA during its annual Cupcake Day fundraiser on Monday, February 23, 2026.
The local SPCA hosts the event at the end of February every year, and...
The team behind the Lunar Webb Vendor Market partnered with The Butterfly Project to help raise funds for SickKids during its Heart Month event on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
The Lunar Webb Vendor Market,...
A member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Colborne Street East in the County of Brant after observing a vehicle travelling at an excessive rate of speed at...
Brantford City Council has approved authorizing the City to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) to implement the Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund (HRIF) Project.
Through this agreement, Brantford will receive up to $499,943 in federal funding...
Waterloo Regional Police responded to a collision on Line 86 near Chalmers Forest Road at approximately 1:10 p.m. on January 22, 2026.
Through the initial investigation, it was determined that an earlier minor collision involving a brown Ford and a white Buick had occurred,...
Officers from the Brant County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a shooting at a residence on Bradbury Crescent shortly after 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21,...
County of Brant Ward 5 election candidate Ella Haley, hosted a meet-and-greet session at the Langford Schoolhouse on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
During the event, Haley sat down with the Brant Beacon to discuss...
The only public library in the Six Nations of the Grand River community has closed for a structural assessment ordered by Council.
The library in Ohsweken is a vital part of the community, but the building...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council approved a request of support from the Drumbo Beautification Committee’s Park Bench Project during its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
Established in 2023 by Ken Whytock and Katharina...
More than 400 people attended the inaugural Kids Adventure Expo at Woodman Park Community Centre in Brantford on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Hosted by EduColor Press, a Brantford-based children’s media and publishing company, the...
Brant Municipal Enterprises Inc. (BME) announced that it is has been awarded the solar photovoltaic (PV) project for the Meridian Centre by the Town of Pelham.
“We are excited to be a part of this important project...
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating multiple cases of extortion in southwestern Ontario.
Since 2024, the OPP has identified ten cases that appear to follow a pattern of extortion. These are in addition to the more than 50 cases being investigated in Caledon and Dufferin...
Looking for a bounce back performance in a quick turn around on Sunday afternoon, the Brantford Bulldogs closed their two-game weekend road swing with a matinee visit to the Peterborough Memorial Centre to meet the Petes.
Peterborough got off to a quick start just 3:44...
Members of the Brantford Police Service responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision at a Colborne Street business, where a pickup truck had crashed into a building shortly after 2:00...
Brantford Police Officers responded to a report of a Silver 2015 Chrysler Town and Country van stolen from the driveway at an address on Munro Circle at 7:48 a.m. on Saturday, February 21,...
A Brantford Police Officer was conducting a general proactive patrol in the area of Stanley Street and Dalhousie Street when a suspicious vehicle was located idling with a male driver asleep in the front seat...
Brantford police are appealing to the public in locating the suspect of an early morning hit-and-run.
Officers said a black SUV struck a parked vehicle along Dalhousie Street near Park Avenue. The driver’s right...
Kevin Barnes has always been passionate about sports, eventually becoming a respected basketball coach, and in the process, building an impressive resume over a 17-year coaching career.
Barnes, who has made Brantford his home...
Dominic Oliveira has made a career to protect the community; however, in 2019, after a biking accident, he discovered the importance of healing himself.
Oliveira, who is a Sargeant in the Brantford Police Services (BPS), and...
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m., a member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Colborne Street East in the County of Brant after observing a vehicle travelling at an excessive rate of speed.
The officer...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Brant County.
On February 17, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Brant County OPP were notified of an Intimate Partner Violence incident which took place at a...
The Brantford Bulldogs kick off their week on home ice, welcoming the Oshawa Generals to the TD Civic Centre for a Wednesday night showdown.
The matchup also marked the return of former Bulldogs Lucas...
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 harassment at a residence in...
Brantford residents of all ages indulged in some family-friendly activities during the City’s second annual Winter Fun Fest, held downtown in Harmony Square, on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
While last year’s Family Day event was postponed...
Close to 400 people attended the Sam Roberts Band’s Singles Night concert at the Sanderson Centre for Performing Arts on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
The roughly two-hour event had fans up and out of...
Over 250 people of all ages attended the Drumbo Firefighter’s Association Family Day Weekend Community Breakfast at Drumbo Fire Station #82 on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
The event, which started back in 2019 as...
David Bailey, Mayor for the County of Brant, presented the proposed budget at two Special Council meetings, the first held on January 22 and and the last held on February 2, 2026.
Following significant discussion,...
GrandBridge Energy is inviting residents of the City of Brantford, the County of Brant, the Township of North Dumfries and the City of Cambridge to participate in the online Public Awareness of Electrical Safety Survey.
Running from Monday, February 9 until Tuesday, March 31, 2026,...
