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County of Brant opposes possibility of amalgamation

David Bailey, Mayor for the County of...

Mayor Kevin Davis to initiate study for amalgamation  

Kevin Davis, Mayor for the City of...

Paris-based screenwriter pens Netflix Christmas movie

After spending many years working in the...

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Spirit’s story lives on through the Mannen family

Since the passing of their beloved dog Spirit in the summer of 2024, Rick and Josie Mannen continue to keep her memory alive. Josie Mannen explained the story of the...

Hockey veteran exemplifies grit and perseverance

Since his early days of playing hockey in Paris, Ontario, Zac Dalpe has developed...

Singer continues success with award-winning band

Jimmy Chauveau always had a passion for singing and songwriting, which has helped him...

Emerging painter finds place in Brantford community

For the last year, Matt Watkinson has immersed himself in his art, creating a...

Building a business one LEGO brick at a time

When Lara O’Connor first bought her husband, Brian, a LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon...

Birds of Diversity recognized with Culture Days award

When Carolina Saenz, co-owner of La Trenza Tacos, and Lisa Franklin, owner of Forest and Folk, came together for their Culture Days “Birds of...

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...

Brantford Chess Club maintains appeal through events and tournaments  

The Brantford Chess Club is one of the oldest and longest running clubs in the city. Rob Gashgarian, who has been the president and treasurer...

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...

Passion for computers leads to award-winning business

Ever since he was a child, Scott Dargie has had a fascination with computers. Dargie, who has become a small business owner in the Brantford...

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...

Local entrepreneurs hit hole-in-one with golf simulator enterprise

After being open for just over a year, friends Andrew Perkins and Todd Moreau, who are based in Brantford, have successfully translated their passion...

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...

Entrepreneur relishes in taking on new opportunities

Ben Strasser has always embraced new and challenging opportunities, which has helped him to become a well-rounded entrepreneur and committed to building a better...

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...

House-building enterprise revolutionizing how people live

When Habitat28 was founded in 2022, CEO Shailesh Poddar wanted to make a difference in the way people live by designing and building homes...

Brantford family reflects on time spent in the moment

Twelve-year-old Liam Sysiuk, along with his parents, Brandon and Angie, and his big sister Alyssa, were just one of 15 children and their families...

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...

Dedicated community leader advocates for inclusivity and kindness

For many years, Nicole Callander has been focused on building a better community by advocating for inclusivity, acceptance and kindness.   Callander, who has made...

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