Since the late 2000s, Riddim Ryder has blended his passions for photography and urban exploration, detailing experiences throughout his work in abandoned and often forgotten buildings across Canada and the United States.
Ryder, who grew up in Mississauga and spent a decade living in...
In 2017, Chauntelle and Tyler Balicki had to make a decision; they could either buy a new house to start their new life together, or invest all their money into a business. They...
Massilly North America announced it will invest $85-million to establish a new state-of-the-art facility that will produce metal cans for food packaging at a news conference on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
The investment will...
Six Nations Police (SNP) have charged a man and a woman after obtaining warrants to search a home and vehicle twice in Etobicoke.
After the initial search on December 15, officers said they seized fentanyl, currency,...
The Federal and Provincial governments announced they’ll be investing up to $20 million to support farmers and agribusinesses on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
The investment will be made through the new Market Diversification and...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in the County of Brant.
On January 26, 2025, at approximately 1:01 p.m., OPP members responded...
Judy Eaton, a psychology professor at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus, says that when it comes to looking for a role model who can show us what it means to have a positive demeanour and...
City of Brantford’s Planning Committee unanimously voted against supporting an application for a zoning by-law amendment needed to facilitate the development of an apartment building on West Street during its meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
The site for the proposed building is located on...
Members of the Six Nations Police responded to a reported assault at a residence on Bicentennial Trail at approximately 1:12 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
The investigation determined that an interaction occurred between individuals inside of a residence, during which two individuals were assaulted....
Brant Community Foundation announced the launch of its newly redesigned website at https://brantcommunityfoundation.ca on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
The Brant Community Foundation is a registered public charitable foundation dedicated to building community vitality by...
Brant County OPP were driving on patrol when the officer noticed a motor vehicle in a ditch, on Pleasant Ridge Road near Ellis Avenue at approximately 11:42 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
The...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested two men and seized a large quantity of illegal drugs after a traffic stop.
Police conducted a vehicle traffic stop on House Avenue at approximately 11:15 p.m. on...
The Coach House Concert series welcomed artists Neil Haverty, Tim Turvey and Matt Welbanks to the Glenhyrst Art Gallery on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Despite the cold weather, around 30 people showed up to...
Neil Lumsden, Ontario’s Minister of Sport, joined Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis and Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford-Brant, at the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, January 22, 2026, to announce...
The third annual Brantford Business Trade Show shined a light on local entrepreneurs and industry professionals on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
The event featured around 30 different businesses and organizations from Brantford, the County of...
Over 40 people attended the Brant Historical Society and the Canadian Military Heritage Museum’s fourth annual Scotch Tasting fundraiser on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Set up amongst the exhibits of the Canadian Military Heritage Museum, the event was hosted by whisky enthusiast Geoff Kempster, who...
Mandy Samwell, Ward 5 Councillor for the City of Brantford, was elected as Chair of the Brantford Police Service Board at their meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
“It is an honour to serve as Chair of the Police Service Board. I believe strongly in...
As a result of an investigation launched by the Brantford Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) in May 2025, a 44-year-old Brantford man has been arrested and is facing child pornography charges.
A...
Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a two-vehicle collision, which resulted in a fatality that occurred on Brant County Road 18 between 6 School Road and Highway 54.
At approximately 5:01 pm, emergency services...
Brantford Bulldogs put a close to a snowy Sunday afternoon in front of the home crowd as they welcomed the Barrie Colts.
Brantford looked to build on the momentum of its first overtime victory as captain...
When actor Kevin Allan Hess landed the role of a Shokopiwah holy man, in IT: Chapter Two, he reveled in being part of a production that resonated with fans. And now with an...
Since 2019, IWDesign Corp, founded by Darren Gooder and Laura Caley, has been growing in reputation for its work across projects in metal and wood ranging from custom tables and railings to a...
Mayor David Bailey, members of County of Brant Council, and staff attended the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto from January 18 to 20, 2026.
The conference provided an opportunity to connect...
Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Grand Erie Public Health is issuing a Cold Notification for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk), effective January 22, 2026.
A Cold Notification is issued when parts or all areas of the region are expected to reach temperatures...
The Warrior Factory, a ninja-style obstacle and athletic training facility, is set to open the doors to its new Brantford location on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Operated by the ownership group behind the Hamilton Warrior Factory, the expansion into Brantford makes this the gym’s second...
Two men remain outstanding after a vehicle fled from police and drove into a Brant Avenue residence. Officers are seeking information from the public to help identify these two suspects.
On Sunday, January 18,...
Hearts to Home Feline Rescue and Sanctuary will be hosting its “Crazy Cat People” Pawsta Dinner and Comedy Show fundraiser event on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
The eighth annual event will take place at...
Post-secondary students will have until 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, to submit their applications for scholarships offered by the Brant County Federation of Agriculture (BCFA
Angela Leach, a director for the BCFA, explained that...
Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Plattsville and District Heritage Society Correspondence
Council received correspondence from Denise Tew, chair of the Plattsville and District Heritage Society, in...
BYVC 16u Synergy won a gold medal at the McGregor Cup Championship level on the weekend at the Stratford Agriplex.
In doing so, they earned promotion to the Select Level of OVA competition.
The...
A driver is facing Impaired charges after police were called to a single motor vehicle collision.
Brant County OPP were called to Bethel Road, east of Bishopsgate Road, to investigate a single motor vehicle collision at...
In 2025, children laced up sports shoes they might not otherwise have had, teenagers learned trades alongside trusted mentors, and survivors of violence accessed safe community resources. All of this happened because a group of local residents chose to give together.
What began as modest...
