Thousands of residents and out-of-town visitors alike immersed themselves in a variety of cultural traditions during the 52nd annual Brantford International Villages Festival, which ran from Wednesday, July 8 to Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Established in 1974 as part of the centennial anniversary of the...
Hundreds of people spent their day exploring the new Downtown Paris promenade on Saturday, June 11, 2026.
Two separate but intertwined events transformed the area into a bustling destination.
The County of Brant, in partnership...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council approved the use of bio-resin on Township Road 12 during its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
Township Road 12, between Trussler Road and Blenheim Road, is set to...
Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, July 7, 2026.
Portable vehicle weighing scales for half-load road enforcement
Council supported a request from Oxford OPP Board 2 to contribute approximately $2,000 toward the...
Sixteen teenage girls received a crash course in firefighting during the Blandford-Blenheim Fire Service’s fourth annual Camp 85 program, which was held from Tuesday, July 7 to Saturday, July 11, 2026.
The free, interactive...
City of Brantford and the County of Brant announced an update to the proposed Brantford Municipal Airport boundary adjustment map on Monday, July 13, 2026.
The new update reflects changes made directly in...
The second annual Brantford Beats and Eats festival is returning to downtown Brantford on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a full day of live music and entertainment, a vendor market, art...
After 27 years of dedicated service to Community Resource Service, which operates the Brantford Food Bank and Community Employment Service Programs, Heather Vanner, who has been the Executive Director for 25 years, has announced she will retire effective August 31, 2026.
Since joining the organization...
Brantford Immigration Partnership (BIP) is inviting new Canadians living in Brantford and members of the public to Newcomer Welcome Day on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
The annual event, which will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lion’s Park Steve Brown Sports Complex,...
For young rapper Felix Munce, music has always been a constant in his life, and with rap, it has elevated his creativity and a goal to develop a career in the entertainment world.
Beckie...
County of Brant Council discussed proposed changes to building height limits and parking solutions for downtown Paris during a special Council meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 2026.
The County was considering a zoning by-law...
The Warriors basketball program had a chance to compete in the seventh annual Native American Junior Nationals held in Mesa, Arizona from June 26 through June 28, 2026.
Jordan Longboat, who has coached the team since its...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested one person and seized a large quantity of cocaine, as the result of a drug trafficking investigation.
In May 2026, a drug trafficking investigation was launched...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in the County of Brant.
On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at approximately 1:20 p.m., members of...
Over 30 people attended the first Music in the Square concert of the summer with the Telephone City Musical Society at Harmony Square on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Presented by the TD Bank Group, the free,...
Twenty contestants from across the country are gearing up to participate in the third annual Miss Indigenous Canada competition, taking place on Six Nations of the Grand River from Monday, July 20, through Friday, July 24, 2026.
Aleria McKay, Founder and Director of Miss Indigenous...
Between 30 to 40 residents attended a drop-in public meeting to learn more about the upcoming Mount Pleasant Street and Road Phase 2 construction project on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Phase 1 of the project was completed in 2025 and consisted of the installation of...
Thousands of local residents and long-distance travelers are expected to be in attendance for the CallHome Musical Festival on Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Friday’s lineup includes Fefe Dobson, Matthew Good...
Over 120 riders participated in the 22nd annual Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Kicking off from the Airport Community Centre in Oakhill, the rumbling vehicles could be heard...
Brantford residents stopped by a neighbourhood lemonade stand and barbecue fundraiser for the Brant Kidney Foundation and Good Will Good Karma animal shelter on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
During the event, visitors indulged in hamburgers, hot...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid 218 charges during the Canada Day traffic campaign, with most charges laid for speeding.
The campaign, which ran from June 26, 2026 until July...
Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is continuing with an infection prevention and control lapse investigation regarding a dental office, Dr. George Chan Dentistry, formerly operating at 353 St. Paul Ave. in Brantford.
GEPH wants to remind former dental office patients who had dental procedures between November 3, 2021, and November...
A severe storm put an abrupt end to Brantford’s annual Canada Day celebration on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
What started out as the hottest day of the year, 47 degrees Celsius with the humidex, was soon...
Members of the Brantford Police Service have charged a youth following an investigation into an incident involving an imitation firearm.
Officers with the Brantford Police Service responded to a residential housing complex, located on Tollgate Road, after receiving a report of a person in possession...
City of Brantford marked the official opening of its new Provincial Offences Court Administration (POA) on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
The new office, located at 220 Colborne Street, opened ahead of the first day of in-person counter services at the new location on Monday, July...
Brantford Bulldogs President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Spencer Hyman today announced the following updates to the team’s Hockey Operations.
Gary Roberts has been promoted, the two-time Robertson & Memorial Champion & 1989...
Driver facing charges after multi-vehicle collision
A driver is facing impaired charges after police were called to the scene of a motor vehicle collision.
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded...
Over 200 cars filled the streets of downtown St. George during the Business Association’s fifth annual Classic Car Show on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Throughout the event, hundreds of residents and out-of-town visitors took the opportunity...
Since his first diagnosis in 2014, Naseeb Singh has battled cancer on six other occasions, overcoming it each time with faith, resiliency, the love of family, and an overwhelming desire to live.
Singh, who...
Indigenous Art 2026, the Woodland Cultural Centre’s 51st annual juried exhibition, opened with a reception on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Established in 1975, it's known as the longest-running juried Indigenous art exhibitions in the...
Since starting Alliance Elevator Ontario in 2019, Tony Pallo has continually leveraged his extensive experience in the elevator solutions business and passion for customer service in providing elite services to clients across southern Ontario.
Pallo, who...
Thousands of residents and out-of-town visitors are expected to attend this year’s Brantford International Villages Cultural Festival, which will run from Wednesday, July 8, to Saturday, July 11, 2026.
The four-day, volunteer-run festival was originally started back in 1974 as a salute to the centennial...
