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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...

One person killed after multi-vehicle collision

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal three-vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 24 North (Brant Road) in the County of Brant Brant County OPP officers, along with Brant County Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services, responded to a serious motor...

City unveils breast and prostate cancer awareness bus

City of Brantford unveiled its fully wrapped Brantford Transit bus dedicated to promoting breast and prostate cancer awareness and encouraging residents to prioritize early detection and regular screening on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Inspired...

Connecting fans and athletes through sports memorabilia

Since starting CW Sports Memorabilia ten years ago, Charles Warburton has continued to blend his passion for hockey, photography, and collecting sports memorabilia into a thriving business while forging a reputation for offering...

Honouring survivors of the former Mohawk Institute

Hundreds of residents and out-of-town visitors gathered at the Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC) and former Mohawk Institute Residential School to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The Mohawk Institute was...

Duck Derby gives Paris something to quack about

Hundreds of residents flocked to the Rotary Satellite Club of Paris’ second annual Duck Derby on Saturday, September 26, 2026.  The event, held at Paris Lions Park, featured a whole lineup of free activities...

County of Brant reviews 2027 paramedic budget

County of Brant Council discussed the base 2027 draft operating and capital Paramedic Services budget during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.  The report which was provided by Councillor David Miller,...

County Council discuss concerns over advertising signs

County of Brant Council discussed recent increases in advertising signs during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Though not formally part of the agenda, Councillor David Miller brought the issue up during the...

A pawsitively fun Howl-O-Ween awaits

Autism Dog Services (ADS) is preparing for its fourth annual Howl-O-Ween Pawty at the Children’s Safety Village of Brant on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Families and their pups are invited to dress up in their costumes and partake in trick-or-treating, contests and other spook-tacular activities...

Brantford Police seek driver after hit and run collision

Brantford police are investigating after a hit-and-run Monday afternoon involved a vehicle striking a pedestrian in a mobility assist wheelchair. Officers said around 1 p.m. someone in a dark coloured sedan struck the pedestrian in the area of Stanley and Chatham streets, and left the...

Drumbo Fall Fair brings county fun to life

Several thousand residents and out-of-town visitors attended the Drumbo Agricultural Society’s 176th annual Drumbo Fall Fair on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, 2026.  The fall event, which has been running since 1850,...

Paris Legion marks major milestone with WWII exhibit

Royal Canadian Legion Paris Branch #29 is hosting an open house event to celebrate its 100th anniversary from Monday, September 28, to Friday, October 2, 2026. The open house features “Stitches, Steel and Strength:...

Heroes Walk and Roll celebrates every child’s potential

The eighth annual Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll took place at the Brant Park Conservation Area on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Throughout the event, guests, including superhero characters like Spider-Man, Batgirl, Batman and Brantford’s own Captain...

Community walk honours Shelby Neale’s lasting legacy

A large group of friends and family came together to participate in the fifth annual Shelby Neale Walk for Kids at Brantford’s Waterworks Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The memorial walk serves as...

Participants raise over $30,000 during Kidney Walk

Hundreds of people took part in the annual Brantford Kidney Walk, raising $32,106 for the fundraiser at Harmony Square on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Liz Giacinti, president of the Kidney Foundation’s Brant County Chapter,...

Connecting job seekers and employers during annual fair

Over 200 job seekers met with 44 employers during the Six Nations’ GREAT job fair on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Grand River Employment and Training (GREAT) organized the job fair at the Gathering Place, where employers...

Celebrating local business community at Salute to Brant

County of Brant’s business community came together to connect, celebrate and recognize local success at the 2026 Salute to Brant event, which was held on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The annual event brings together local business owners, community leaders and elected officials for an evening...

Celebrating the re-opening of renovated John Noble Home

John Noble Home celebrated the re-opening of its newly renovated Day and Stay program space on Friday, September 25, 2026. The celebration marked the completion of significant improvements designed to better support older adults, individuals living with dementia and memory loss, and their caregivers....

Brant OPP charge Ohsweken resident after incident

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual in connection with an incident that occurred at a residence in the County of Brant. Officers responded to a...

Brantford doula fraudster resigns as social worker

A Brantford woman who faked pregnancies and stillbirths to receive doula services will never practice as a social worker again. Court documents show Kaitlyn Braun has resigned from the Ontario College of Social Workers...

Bulldogs cruise past Petes with 5-2 victory

The Brantford Bulldogs kicked off the first theme weekend of the season “Buckle Up Country Weekend” sponsored by Bud Light with a 5-2 win against the Peterborough Petes.  Jack Clarke (#13) from the Peterborough Petes was...

Popular eatery opens new location in Brantford

Since starting with a single food trailer in 2014 and expanding to 50 locations, Shelby’s Legendary Shawarma has become a popular eatery offering a menu of Middle Eastern meal options, including their shawarma wraps...

Brant OPP recover $1 million in stolen equipment

Brant County OPP provided an update regarding the execution of a search warrant conducted on September 9, 2026. As a result of the ongoing investigation, officers have recovered a total of 62 pieces of...

Bulldogs acquire Carson Andrew from Greyhounds

Brantford Bulldogs President of Hockey Operations &  General Manager Spencer Hyman today announced the acquisition of forward Carson  Andrew from the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in exchange for LDN 4th ’28 & BAR 14th ’29.  Andrew,...

Culture Days brings art to life in Downtown Paris

The Grand Gallery in Paris helped kick off Culture Days with several activities taking place inside Rebel and Royal on Sunday, September 20, 2026.  Rubyyy Jones of Big Cityyy Arts, who has been running the pop-up gallery alongside their partner and Rebel and Royal owner...

Laurier hosts inaugural Hawk Talk event

More than 40 people attended the launch of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus’ new Hawk Talk and Trivia Night series on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The series aims to offer accessible, intellectually engaging experiences beyond the classroom setting. With an open invitation to residents, alumni,...

Blandford-Blenheim to receive 84 CO smoke alarms

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council received news that the community will receive 84 Kidde Canada combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms during its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Fire Chief Drew Davidson, Director...

Teddy Bear Picnic to return to Stedman Community Hospice

The community is being invited to attend the fourth annual Teddy Bear Picnic at the Stedman Community Hospice gardens on Sunday, October 4, 2026.  Organizer Patty Sager said the rain or shine event will...

Blandford-Blenheim residents weigh in on budget priorities

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council received the results of Oxford County’s 2027 budget consultation survey during the regular Council meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.  The county-wide online budget survey was open from June and the end...

County residents invited to meet election candidates

County of Brant Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Brant County Federation of Agriculture to host a 2026 municipal election Meet the Candidates Forum on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. With residents set to...

Yuk Yuk’s coming to Brantford for inaugural show

Brantford is getting its first taste of a brand-new Yuk Yuk's comedy series, with the inaugural show landing at the Marriott Brantford on Friday, October 2nd. Doors open at 7pm, with the show...

Brant County OPP Crime Wrap for September 23, 2026

Driver arrested during RIDE stop in Brant County members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) TIME Team and Patrol officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Big Creek Road near Pauline Johnson Road in...

Kicking off the fall season at St. George Apple Fest

The village of St. George threw a lively celebration for the arrival of harvest season during its 42nd annual Apple Fest, which was held on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. Thousands of locals and visitors from across the region filled Main Street...

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