In just a few short years, Jamal Bakare has established himself as a defensive force on the football field, earning him multiple accolades as well as a scholarship from the University of Waterloo.
Bakare, who hails from Nigeria, discussed moving to Canada and his early...
Since launching A.M Vital Soles in late 2025, Ashlee Mansour, a registered practical nurse (RPN), has aimed to help her clients in the community by offering a variety of foot care and health...
Over 200 people attended Brantford Native Housing’s (BNH) annual Strawberry Social at Mohawk Park on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
While the organization has hosted the event and other socials for many years previously, this...
Oxford Age-Friendly Steering Committee hosted its first of eight Aging Well Road Shows at the Plattsville Lions Community Hall on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Meagan Litchi, committee chair and public health nurse with Southwestern Public Health,...
Hundreds of Brantford residents went out to explore the tenth installment of the Holmedale Art Crawl on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Aliki Mikulich, artist and event chair, said she and the rest of the...
County of Brant Council reviewed an application in regards to a proposed soil treatment facility during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
In order to permit the solid remediation facility, Greenspace...
Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council strongly rejects recent comments made by Brantford City Councillor Greg Martin dismissing land acknowledgements as “virtue signalling.”
Land acknowledgements are intended to educate people on the history...
More than 40,000 kg of contraband tobacco, a handgun and manufacturing equipment have been seized following an investigation into a criminal network producing and manufacturing contraband tobacco on Six Nations of the Grand River Territory.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Contraband Tobacco Enforcement Team (CTET)...
Brantford City Council unanimously endorsed the development of a new, state-of-the art indoor turf sports facility during their Committee of the Whole Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
The new facility, which is expected to open in the fall of 2027, will expand year-round recreation...
Ferrero Brantford celebrated its 20th anniversary alongside over 1,000 employees and their families during a special event on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
The Brantford facility, which opened in 2006, became Ferrero’s flagship North American...
Several hundred people attended the Ontario Truck and Tractor Pulling Association’s (OTTPA) annual Paris Super Pull event at the Paris Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Founded in the 1970s, the OTTPA organizes a...
County of Brant Council heard about a new strategy to make Cainsville a premier employment hub during the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
The County first began developing the Comprehensive Land Use Strategy...
Brantford, County of Brant and Six Nations residents will be celebrating their national pride during the Canada Day festivities on Tuesday, July 1, 2026.
The day-long event will once again take place at Lions...
Over 120 people attended the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition induction ceremony at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Centre on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
The Brantford and Area Sports Hall of...
Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts announced its 2026-2027 season lineup on Monday, June 15, 2026.
The new season was announced at the historic theatre with official remarks from Mayor Kevin Davis, followed by a...
Brantford driver facing multiple charges after traffic stop
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment have charged a driver following a traffic stop in Brant County.
An officer conducted a traffic stop on Highway 403 West in the County of Brant at approximately...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner-related incident in Brant County.
On June 15, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Brant County OPP responded to a report of an assault at a residence in the County...
As I understand it, the business model that is being proposed for the Brantford Airport Aviation Park outcompetes other Ontario airports in both location and affordability. The hope is to draw in small,...
Over the past seven years, Lawrence Xurieb, owner of Lonnie’s on Market in Brantford, and founder of Lonnie’s Soup Kitchen, along with his dedicated volunteers, have been welcoming people with a genuine smile...
After close to two years away from the boxing ring to recover from surgery, four-time national boxing champion Owen Paquette was ready to get back to his winning ways.
Paquette, who decided to go in for surgery...
Six Nations Group (formerly Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation) announced that $500,279 will be re-invested into twelve community organizations through the Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust...
Nearly 70 Grade 11 and 12 North Park Collegiate students had their work on display for the school’s 28th annual senior art show, titled “Layers of Meaning,” on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Kelsey Phillips,...
St. George Business Association is set to host its fifth annual Car Show on Main Street from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
In previous years, several hundred residents have taken the...
Kiwanis Club of Paris-Brant held its fifth annual Teddy Bear Picnic at the Burford Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
This year’s free two-hour event featured several activities for youngsters in attendance including face painting, balloon art, a variety of games and three Barry O’...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council approved a ten-year funding strategy for two significant capital projects during the regular Council meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
With the new Princeton Fire Hall almost complete, and a new aerial fire truck on the way, Director of Finance Denise...
Plans are underway to explore potential providers for summer day camp programming following direction from Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council during its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
With only two known day camp...
Ayvah Thomas, a Grade 9 student at Assumption College School (ACS), has earned two significant athletic honours securing her place among Ontario’s top young archers. Thomas has been selected to compete in the Ontario Summer Games this...
Brantford Food Bank is incredibly grateful to receive a generous donation of $2,500 from the Sikh Association of Brantford, raised through this year’s Khalsa Day Parade.
Khalsa Day, also known as Vaisakhi, commemorates the creation of...
Dear Mr. Bouma,
I am writing as a concerned resident and member of a multi-generational farming family to express my opposition to the proposed airport-related annexation and to the broader implications this process may...
Gabe Minor has been appointed as the next Executive Director for Child and Family Services of Grand Erie (CFSGE).
CFSGE Board of Directors conducted a thorough search that attracted many highly qualified candidates from across...
OPP charge Brant resident for uttering threats
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence in Brant County following a report that a homeowner had received threats to their life at...
Nearly 1,600 people took part in the 42nd annual Brantford Rotary Classic Run on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Alison Huzul, event chair, said she was thrilled with this year’s turnout.
“We’ve been really trying to revitalize what we had before COVID, so we’ve been trying to...
