The Ontario government is delivering on its plan to protect Ontario by opening the new Blanche E. Williams Public School including shared community spaces for the 2026-27 school year.
This project is one of 35 new and expanded schools opening across Ontario this fall to give...
Gihekdagye Friendship Centre celebrated the grand opening of its new permanent home in Brantford on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Approximately 300 people attended the grand opening of the Friendship Centre. The motto of the...
Mike Mass and the Late Nite Lineup played for the first time in Harmony Square on Friday, August 21, 2026.
The Hamilton-based group performed for the first time in Brantford in 15 years, as...
Residents gathered at the lawn at Bell Homestead National Historic Site (NHS) for Symphony at Sunset on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Over 100 people attended the show put on by The Brantford Community Symphony Orchestra (BCSO),...
A new traffic signal is expected to ease the school-hour congestion at the intersection of Paris Road and Queensway Drive.
City of Brantford installed a full traffic signal to better control foot and car...
City of Brantford will keep the D'Aubigny Creek trail access and Ballantyne Drive boat launch closed until early October.
According to Christian Bean, Manager of Construction for the City of Brantford, the closure is part...
Several youngsters were all smiles as they spent part of their evening making art and a plethora of buttons at Tutela Park in Brantford on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Presented by SideWalk Joy Brantford and the...
Children who are interested in participating in a free neighbourhood hockey league have until Tuesday, September 1, 2026, to submit an expression of interest.
Organized by Free Sport for Growth, the free eight-week introductory season will start on September 13, and will take place on...
Construction of the Burford Village Square, formally referred to as the Burford King Street Parkette, officially started on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Located at the southwest corner of Maple Avenue South and King Street in Burford, construction is expected to be completed in November, weather...
County of Brant’s municipal election candidates are now finalized after the nomination period closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Residents will head to the polls to elect a new mayor, their ward councillors and...
The fourth annual Afro-CariBrant Festival will return to Paris Lions Park on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Presented by Darmont GivesBack, the two-day festival will once again celebrate the rich culture,...
The second annual Iceman Cup returned to Brantford’s TD Civic Centre on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
The charity hockey tournament was designed to shine a light on the life and legacy of the late Jimmy “The...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim celebrated the grand opening of the new Princeton Fire Station #81 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and community barbecue on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
The 9,800 square-foot facility features three specialized...
Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council has issued a statement following concerns from community members about a recently signed agreement with the City of Brantford.
The statement, released Thursday, August 20,...
Brantford’s municipal election field is now set after the nomination period officially closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Residents will be heading to the polls to elect a new mayor, their ward councillors and school board...
Thousands attended this year’s Paris Drinks Fest as the event returned to Two Rivers Stadium.
Tim Des Islets, organizer of the show, said there was a higher turnout, with more attendees and newer vendors.
"This was one of our best attended years, and we had more...
The Hip Experience, billed as Canada’s ultimate Tragically Hip tribute band, entertained crowds during HipFest on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
The event marked the first year for HipFest, with the band Backburner as the opening act, followed by The Hip Experience.
The performance marked a personal...
Rec Room Revival was the featured act during the Music in the Park event on Sunday, August 15, 2026.
The monthly event, held at Chiefswood Park on Six Nations of the Grand River territory,...
Brantford area residents and officials backed the re-opening of the local jail under the new provincial bail reforms announced on Thursday, 6 August, 2026.
Michael Kerzner, Ontario’s Solicitor General, announced that the province is...
City of Brantford held a neighbourhood meeting about the new indoor turf sports facility on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Between 50 and 100 residents participated in the discussion and reviewed the project, which will include construction...
Brantford Kinsmen hosted its 16th annual Ribfest at Mohawk Park from Friday, August 7 through to Sunday, August 9, 2026.
The Kinsmen, who have been active in the Brantford-Brant area since 1941, had a...
Residents and long-time customers attended Maria’s Pizza’s third annual Maria’s West Fest in Brantford on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
The parking lot of the local restayrant was transformed into a celebration of food, family...
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The local NDP plan calls for an expansion of Go Rail to Brantford, linking Brantford to Aldershot as part of the Go Rail system, establishing a regular Go Bus service that...
In a career that included stops across multiple professional leagues, including the NHL, as well as playing for Team Canada, Paul Szczechura has always shown sheer determination, relentless dedication and a strong work ethic in order to create opportunities to forge a great professional...
Randy Solski has always been passionate about music, and over the years he has excelled as a talented multi-instrumentalist, live performer, songwriter and music producer/engineer.
Solski, who grew up in the Brier Park area of Brantford, explained his early musical beginnings.
“I was very lucky to...
Blandford-Blenheim Mayor Mark Peterson officially declared August 23, 2026, as Blandford-Blenheim Helping Hands Food Bank Day during the Township’s Council meeting on Wednesday, August 5.
The recognition comes after the community recently stepped up...
Brantford’s Gihekdagye Friendship Centre will celebrate the recent purchase of its building with a special grand opening event on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Also known as the Brantford Region Indigenous Support Centre (BRISC), Gihekdagye...
Royal Canadian Legion, Paris Branch #29, is inviting residents to take part in upcoming Poppy Netting Bee events on Wednesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
The work is part of the Legion’s ongoing Poppy...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council turned down a request for a noise by-law exemption that would have allowed earlier construction activities in Drumbo during the regular Council meeting on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
The request...
Bell Homestead National Historic Site welcomed visitors to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first long-distance telephone call on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Made on August 10, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell used existing telegraph...
While the late afternoon rain may have made things a little damp, many residents and out-of-town visitors spent a large chunk of their day at the CanJam for Kids with Cancer event on Saturday, August...
Several residents, volunteers and local dignitaries gathered at Aspira Brants Landing Retirement Living in Brantford as the Grand River Council on Aging (GRCOA) announced the date and details for this year’s Grand Parade on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
The Grand Parade is an annual family-friendly...
