Caelan Beard

Uncovering Black History in Brantford

For Tracy Lee, learning her family’s history has given her fresh insight into the incredible lives of her ancestors; and a new passion for...

Hilarious Hyprov show returns to Sanderson Centre

The Hyprov show at the Sanderson Centre combined hypnosis and improv for a night of hilarity on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The two-hour show was...

Local breweries win at the Ontario Brewing Awards

Local craft beers from Sassy Britches Brewing and Meuse Brewing were recognized at the Ontario Brewing Awards gala on January 17, 2025. The Ontario...

Scotch-tasting fundraiser raises $1,100 for Brant Historical Society

Whiskey, highland dancers and an ode to the haggis were all part of the Scotch-tasting fundraiser hosted by the Brant Historical Society and the...

Brantford Potters’ Guild celebrated at Glenhyrst Gallery

A new exhibit at the Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brantford and Brant, titled “Golden Clay,” is showcasing the work of the Brantford Potters' Guild...

New café opens in Brantford’s north end

A new coffee shop, Café 1517, can be found in Brantford’s north end, located alongside Reformed Book Services. Café 1517 has been open since fall 2024,...

New arcade opens in Brantford’s Cordage Heritage District

Brantford’s newest arcade, Gamerz Galaxy, celebrated their grand opening on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Gamerz Galaxy is located in the Cordage Heritage District, across from...

Promoting mental health resources for the agricultural community

Erica Sayles has been passionate about agriculture since she could walk; and she was leading cows around shortly after. Born into a farming family, Sayles...

Inside Brantford’s newest brewery: Sassy Britches

Sassy Britches is Brantford’s newest brewery, taking the place of the former Mash Paddle in the Cordage Heritage District. Owner Tracey Shaw said the brewery...

Delaware writer’s story of residential school republished

Brown Tom’s Schooldays, written by the late Delaware writer Enos Montour and originally self-published in 1985, has been republished to reconnect readers with this...

Organization runs ‘joyful’ events for 2SLGBTQIA+ community

A new organization, Queer Joy, is running events across Brantford and Brant County designed to bring together and celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Since starting in 2023, their...

Volunteer fruit pickers harvest donated food around Brantford

A group of volunteer fruit pickers has harvested over 7,500 pounds of produce this year in and around Brantford, saving food that would otherwise...

Holiday campaign supports those experiencing domestic violence and homelessness

Nova Vita’s annual Hope for the Holidays campaign was back this year, running throughout November and December to support those experiencing domestic violence and...

Christmas Baskets program gives families “gift of choice”

Nearly 1,300 households are having a merrier holiday, thanks to the “gift of choice” from the Christmas Baskets program. The program is run by the...

County of Brant opposes possibility of amalgamation

Mayor Kevin Davis to initiate study for amalgamation

Paris-based screenwriter pens Netflix Christmas movie