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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...

50 Mission supports Stedman Community Hospice

Local Tragically Hip tribute band 50 Mission returned to the Sanderson Centre for the third annual Hip for Hospice benefit concert on Saturday, May 30, 2026. As always, the event was held in support of Stedman Community Hospice. Stedman, which serves residents living in Brantford, the...

Brant County permits mosquito control program

County of Brant Council granted the Grand Erie Public Health Unit permission to treat catch basins and standing water for mosquitos during the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Communication from Filip...

Brantford Pride to return to Mohawk Park later this month

For those looking to celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community, the 15th annual Brantford Pride event will take place at Mohawk Park on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Jacqui Fendley, Chair of the Brantford Pride Committee, said...

Food Bank hosts annual Drive Out Hunger tournament

It was a beautiful day on the course at the 20th Annual Drive Out Hunger Charity Golf Tournament, which was held at the Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course on Friday, May 29, 2026. The tournament welcomed...

Scotland man facing Operation while Impaired charge

A driver is facing impaired driving charges, following an investigation by Brant County OPP. Officers were called to attend Oakland Road regarding a driver suspected of being impaired, in the County of Brant...

Willowbridge receives Victim Services Award of Distinction

Willowbridge Community Services announced that its Safe Relationships Team has received the 2025–26 Attorney General’s Victim Services Award of Distinction from the Government of Ontario on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The award recognizes individuals...

60-year-old Brant County resident facing Assault charges

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner-related incident in Brant County. OPP responded to a report of an assault at a residence in the County of...

Fire at Brantford business deemed suspicious by police

Brantford Police are continuing to investigate a suspicious fire that occurred near downtown Brantford in the early morning hours of May 21, 2026. According to authorities, the fire happened around 3:00 a.m. at a business located on Colborne Street near Peel Street. Officers said the business...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR – West Arterial Road and Bridge

Brantford City council is planning an industrial corridor right along the edge of the Grand River. Rather than back off on the construction of the West Arterial Road and Bridge (formerly the Oak Park Access), which will destroy what is probably Brantford's most beautiful green space...

Immersive performance moves Woodland audience

Nearly 300 people had the opportunity to experience Continuance – Immersive Commemoration at the Woodland Cultural Centre on Friday, May 29, 2026. Co-presented by Kaha:wi Dance Theatre and Woodland Cultural Centre, the multimedia performance...

Brantford Police investigating jewelry store robbery

Members of the Brantford Police Service are investigating a jewelry store robbery that occurred at approx. 9:25 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026. A male suspect, with his face concealed, entered a jewelry store...

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...

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 had I been to these parts before, nor to Brantford and...

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 blanket with them to enjoy the concerts. All events are free...

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...

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...

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...

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 at 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. As a result of...

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 operating hours for ATV rides over the summer. Currently, the noise bylaw...

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...

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...

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,...

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 new role of Detachment Commander and I look forward to continuing...

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