Over 2,000 residents attended the Children’s Safety Village of Brant’s annual Hallowe’en at the Village event on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Families of all ages filled the miniature town, trick-or-treating from station to station in costumes of every kind. From spooky clowns to superheroes, gaming...
Ferrero Canada celebrated the launch of its new Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Squares production line on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Over 130 people attended the event including Ferrero employees, local dignitaries and company executives, including:...
County of Brant was awarded a four-Bloom rating in its second year of participation in the Communities in Bloom Ontario program.
This progress from its inaugural entry reflects the community’s growing commitment to environmental stewardship,...
Conservation officers with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) are investigating two separate incidents involving deer being shot at night and are looking for assistance from the public. They are seeking information about:
A deer shot...
City of Brantford has expanded its traffic cabinet wrap program to include new original designs created by regional artists.
This initiative builds on the City’s existing traffic cabinet wrap program, which features historical photographs...
For the middle stretch of the team’s weekend 3-in-3, the Brantford Bulldogs returned to TD Civic Centre to host the long-time rival Oshawa Generals on Saturday evening in the first of six meetings...
Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board trustee Mark Watson (pictured) stepped down today following significant backlash after his failure to repay his portion of a trip to Italy paid for by the board last...
After years of recognition for his photography, Paul Smith has embraced painting, discovering an equally rewarding outlet for his creativity.
Smith, who is a Brantford native, described his early exposure to photography and both the commercial and creative aspects of it.
“I was really fortunate that...
Cable Assembly Systems Ltd. presented the Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation with a $20,000 donation.
This generous gift will support the purchase of essential diagnostic imaging equipment at the Brant Community Healthcare System. The BCHS Foundation sincerely thanks Cable Assembly Systems for supporting healthcare...
County of Brant Councillor Christine Garneau announced her resignation last week on Friday, October 17, 2025.
The first-term councillor, who represented Ward 5 alongside Councillor Brian Coleman, penned an open letter to Facebook saying...
For over four decades, the Brant Food Centre has proudly served the Brantford community, while being defined by its excellence in customer service, dedication to supporting local, and commitment to giving back.
Anthony DiPietro,...
Earlier this year, the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) teamed up with the JonAyves Learning Club to launch a pilot program that connects youth who are experiencing mental health needs with virtual tutoring lessons.
Part of...
Over 120 people attended the Brant Regional Association of Volunteer Administration’s (BRAVA) fall volunteer fair on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Held in partnership with the City of Brantford, the event featured a variety of...
County of Brant Council discussed updating its land use planning framework to help implement the new Official Plan during their regular council meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Brandon Kortleve, Manager of Policy Planning,...
County of Brant Council approved a zoning by-law amendment and a draft plan of subdivision for the north side of Paris during its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
The subject lands in question are...
The opening of Brantford’s annual “Memories of Immigrant Communities” project took place on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Held in partnership between the Brant Historical Society (BHS), Laurier Brantford, the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre, the Brantford Public Library and Brant Theatre Workshops, the Immigrant Memories of...
Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Township to reinstate drop-in centre programming
Trevor Baer, the Township’s Manager of Community Services, provided the following updates in regards to adult and youth drop-in centre programming
Baer explained that the department was...
Thirteen children facing serious illness shared in a once-in-a-lifetime experience with their families; a two-day rail adventure aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, travelling from Banff, Alberta to Vancouver, British Columbia on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
The...
City of Brantford was recognized with a coveted five out of five Blooms at the 2025 Communities in Bloom provincial competition, earning the opportunity to compete in the 2026 national competition.
“This recognition is a true...
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment have charged two individuals following a traffic stop in Brant County.
An officer conducted a traffic stop on Cockshutt Road North at approximately 4:24 p.m. on...
General Motors confirmed the end of production of the BrightDrop electric delivery van built at CAMI Assembly in Ingersoll, Ontario on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
BrightDrop production will not be moved to another...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service are asking for information from the public to help identify the person responsible for an assault.
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at approximately 9:20 p.m., it was reported to...
Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Education, introduced a bill aimed at vacating the seat of a Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board trustee on Monday, October 20, 2025.
In July 2024, four trustees took a...
City of Brantford Council unanimously supported the Restore Order petition and its associated campaign during a committee of the whole planning and administration meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Mayor Kevin Davis, who brought the resolution forward, said that the Restore Order campaign was created...
The County of Brant announced on Monday, October 20, 2025, that the Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services will be implementing a new system for 911 medical calls in early November.
Starting on November 5, the Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services and the Hamilton Central Ambulance Communications Centre, which dispatches...
The Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust (EDT) announced that it approved just over $47,000 in funding for volunteer-led initiatives on Monday, October 20, 2025.
The funding, totaling $47,058, was generated...
The County of Brant’s Forestry Department hosted a community tree-planting event at the Mount Pleasant Nature Park on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Held in partnership with the Brant Tree Coalition, the Grand River Conservation...
Since taking up ownership of the Egger Truck and Machine company along with Dale Egger in 2023, Bob Henley has relished the opportunity to provide exceptional customer service while supporting the community in various initiatives.
Henley...
Brantford Bulldogs capped off Rivalry Week in dominant fashion on Saturday night, overwhelming the Brampton Steelheads 9–3 at the TD Civic Centre to sweep the weekend series and claim all four points.
The Bulldogs...
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) made a second quarter payment totaling $1,230,813 to the City of Brantford for hosting Elements Casino Brantford.
So far, during OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2025 to March 31,...
County of Brant announced that Amazon will be constructing a new delivery station in the Rest Acres Road/Highway 403 corridor on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
This investment will enhance the local economy and further strengthen Brant's...
Throughout the month of October, the Brantford Food Bank is asking community members to help out and get involved in building its food stores to 50,000-pounds.
The Food Bank is encouraging people to host a food drive, donate at local grocery stores and LCBO locations,...
