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Will Bouma to remain as MPP for Brantford-Brant

Will Bouma was re-elected as Member of...

Oxford Votes – 2025 Provincial Election Results

Ernie Hardeman was re-elected as Member of...

Introducing the representatives for Blandford-Blenheim Council 

As the Brant Beacon enters its fourth...

Provincial Politics

Re-elected MPP addresses future of Brantford-Brant

Will Bouma was re-elected as Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Brantford-Brant after Election Night on Thursday, February 27, 2025. After receiving the news of his victory, Bouma took the...

Will Bouma to remain as MPP for Brantford-Brant

Will Bouma was re-elected as Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Brantford-Brant after Election...

Oxford Votes – 2025 Provincial Election Results

Ernie Hardeman was re-elected as Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for the riding of...

MPP candidates take part in Oxford riding forum

Four candidates running to be the next Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Oxford...

Candidates share their vision for future of Brantford-Brant

Five candidates running to be the next Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Brantford-Brant...

Premier Ford pens open letter to 12 Mayors in Ontario

Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, released a letter that was sent to 12 Mayors from municipalities across the province on Thursday, December 5, 2024....

Province calls for immediate federal action on bail reform

The Ontario government is calling on the federal government to urgently amend the Criminal Code by introducing concrete changes that will tighten bail legislation to protect...

Provincial government increases minimum wage

The Provincial Government increased minimum wage by 3.9 per cent, effective Tuesday, October 1, 2024. With the increase, minimum wage will go from $16.55...

Province accelerates alcohol sales in grocery stores

As the next step in the government’s plan to give people in Ontario more choice and convenience, licensed grocery stores will be able to...

Ontario imposing tougher measures for impaired drivers

The provincial government is cracking down on impaired driving by introducing legislation that, if passed, would impose stiffer penalties for those who drive under...

Provincial government strengthening protections for wildland firefighters

David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, announced potential changes to strengthen protections for wildland firefighters in Brantford on Monday, April...

Province announces plans for new Lansdowne Children’s Centre

Nearly 40 people made up of local dignitaries, board members, business owners, and Lansdowne Children’s Centre employees, attended a press conference announcing that a...

Provincial government gives $28 million capital grant to BCHS

Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford-Brant and Erin Sleeth, interim CEO of the Brant Community Healthcare System, announced that the Ontario government will be providing...

Province provides funding for new affordable housing in Paris

The Ontario government is providing $340,000 to help create 15 affordable housing units in Paris in the County of Brant to support people with...

More municipalities to receive Strong Mayor Powers

The Ontario government is expanding strong mayor powers to the Mayors of 26 large and fast-growing municipalities that have committed to a housing pledge...

Province of Ontario to increase minimum wage in October

The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage to $16.55 an hour on October 1, 2023. This 6.8 per cent pay raise for low-income...

Ontario budget to bring ‘targeted investments’ but no more paid sick day program

It’s budget day in Ontario and the finance minister says he’s prepared a plan with “targeted investments” to ensure the province’s economy stays resilient...

Ontario to nix temporary paid sick days, lift some COVID measures in LTC homes

Ontario will soon end its temporary paid sick day program, The Canadian Press has learned. The program that provided three paid sick days to workers...

Battery storage project set to provide jobs

The federal and provincial governments announced that they are working together to build the largest battery storage project in the country on Friday, February...

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