Audience members were left in stitches during Bug Bird Productions' presentation of “Awkward Encounters of the Comedy Kind” at Glenhyrst Art Gallery’s Coach House on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Written by Kate Racheter and directed by Jay Douglas, “Awkward Encounters of the Comedy Kind” featured...
Olympic athlete Claire Scheffel spent the morning chatting with library-goers during the Celebrate the Winter Olympics drop-in program at the Brantford Public Library’s main branch on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Born and raised in...
City of Brantford Council unanimously supported proposed amendments to its Downtown and Greyfields Community Improvement Plans during a public meeting at the Committee of the Whole, Planning and Administration meeting on Tuesday, February...
City of Brantford Council unanimously backed a resolution to endorse the Elect Respect Pledge during a Committee of the Whole, Planning and Administration meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Originally launched by elected representatives in Halton,...
County of Brant announced that Music in the Park will return to the municipality in the summer of 2026 on Friday, February 13, 2026.
The municipality is launching a Call for Artists for the upcoming season. The outdoor...
A driver is facing Impaired Driving charges, along with several additional Criminal Code offences, following an investigation by Brant County OPP.
On the morning of February 12, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., officers were...
Six Nations Police responded to a male asleep in the driver seat of a motor vehicle at a 5th Line residence on February 7, 2026.
Upon arrival, police attempted to awake the male who proceeded to...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Brant County.
On February 13, 2026, at approximately 1:30 pm, Brant County OPP responded to a report of harassment at a residence in the County of...
The Brantford Bulldogs made their way to Kingston to close out their holiday weekend with a Family Day matinee meeting at Slush Puppie Place against the Kingston Frontenacs in the final meeting of the season between the two East Division rivals.
The Bulldogs opened the...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a person who had been struck by a vehicle at approximately 3:47 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
The complainant reported...
Ever since he watched the Vancouver Winter Olympics 16 years ago, Trennt Michaud had a goal of one day representing his country on the world’s biggest stage.
Michaud, who fulfilled his goal recently by...
Police have laid charges following an investigation into a tobacco manufacturing facility operated by members of a non-Indigenous criminal network on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory.
In February 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Brant County.
On February 11, 2026, Brant County OPP responded to a report of an...
Hearts to Homes Feline Rescue and Sanctuary hosted its eighth annual “Crazy Cat People” Pawsta Dinner and Comedy Show fundraiser on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Hearts to Homes is a foster-based, volunteer-run cat rescue...
County of Brant and the Brant Community Foundation (BCF) will be accepting applications to the 2026 County of Brant Community Grant Program until 4 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026.
In an email to the Brant...
County of Brant Council is moving ahead with a five per cent tax increase for 2026.
The budget is divided into two categories. The operating budget funds day-to-day costs to ensure the municipality can continue to deliver services to residents, while the capital budget covers...
Brantford’s Why Not City Missions is calling on the community to join in for the Coldest Night of the Year walk, which will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Running locally for about 15 years, the walk raises awareness and funds to help reduce...
Brant County Federation of Agriculture (BCFA) will mark its 85th anniversary with its annual banquet at Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall in Burford on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
The BCFA is a county unit of...
Brantford Police Service received a call from Brantford Collegiate Institute following a threatening phone call they received involving a firearm at 9:25 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Due to the nature of the...
A 42-year-old Brantford man has been arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder after a disturbance at a Colborne Street motel.
officers responded to reports of a disturbance involving two men at a motel located at...
Nearly 500 people attended Kids Can Fly’s 19th annual Storybook Breakfast fundraiser at the Affinity Conference Centre in Brantford on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
The character meet-and-greet breakfast took place across two sittings, accommodating...
Branlyn Neighbourhood Association came out on top as the winners of the 28th annual Wheelchair Basketball Tournament on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Held each year in support of Brantwood Community Services (BCS) and Participation...
A driver is facing Impaired charges after police were called to a single motor vehicle collision.
Brant County OPP were called to 403 Highway West, east of Muir Road to investigate a single motor vehicle collision...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council is expected to adopt its 2026 budget on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Having met on Wednesday, January 21, to discuss the budget, Denise Krug, the Township’s Director of Finance, presented the final numbers for the 2026 draft budget at the Wednesday,...
Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Correspondence
Road Safety
Oxford County representatives Frank Gross, manager of transportation and waste management, and Shawn Vanacker, supervisor of transportation, provided the council with a presentation on speed management and road safety.
The presentation...
County of Brant staff were recognized by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Staff were recognized for their work connected to the Downtown Dig, a collaborative project involving...
An intriguing weekend road-trip against a pair of East Division rivals kicked off for the Brantford Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon with a trip to TD Place in Ottawa for their final meeting of...
Grand Erie District School Board (GEDSB) is expanding future-focused learning opportunities for secondary students through its new Technology and Innovation Hubs, launching in September 2026. The initiative connects students to real-world career pathways in high-demand...
Jill Dunlop, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response, visited the County of Brant to meet with Mayor David Bailey, members of Council, MPP Will Bouma, and County staff on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
During...
Led by veteran coach Julia Wheeler, the youth team at the Brant Artistic Swim Club {BASC) will be preparing for the Ontario Winter Games, running across two weekends in late February and early...
Since moving to Brantford close to five years ago Dianne Rizzo has been dedicated to creating unique programs helping youth connect to and strengthen their faith while building ties with the community.
Rizzo, who is the...
Brant County SPCA will be hosting its annual Cupcake Day fundraiser on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The event allows members of the public to visit the Mohawk Street shelter and pick up a sweet treat in exchange for a...
