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Brant skaters shine at 73rd annual Flashing Blades

Brant Figure Skating Club (BFSC) held its...

National pairs champion fulfills goal of being an Olympian

Ever since he watched the Vancouver Winter...

Accomplished journalist looks back at multi-decade career

Before retiring in 2016, Allen Pizzey's career...

Children’s author draws inspiration from her grandchildren

After retiring from her role as a residence counselor at the W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind, and spending three decades at the school, Kathleen Livingstone soon would begin the next chapter of her life. Livingstone, who has made her home in Brant County...

Former NHLer reflects on successful pro hockey career

Across a ten-year period, Ron Hoover established himself as a solid professional hockey player, competing in multiple leagues, including the NHL, where he suited up for the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis...

Residents express concerns around Airport lands

County of Brant Council heard concerns regarding ongoing boundary negotiations of airport lands during the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Brantford Municipal Airport is owned and operated by the City of...

Brantford Youth Excellence Awards return in May

City of Brantford and Brantford Youth Council are gearing up to host the fourth annual Youth Excellence Awards on Monday, May 11, 2026. The event will take place at the Sanderson Centre from 6:00 p.m. to...

Brantford Poppy Project uniting community through art

Brantford Poppy Project will be hosting one of many community workshops at the Royal Canadian Legion, Dunsdon Branch #461, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026.Chad Martin, Chair of the...

Willowbridge receives $597K grant to expand counselling

Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford-Brant, announced that Willowbridge Community Services will be receiving an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant on Monday, April 27, 2026. The $597,000 Grow grant will be distributed over three years and...

Brant Council supports Paris reconstruction contract

County of Brant Council supported awarding the Phase One contract for the East Paris Flats reconstruction project to L82 (East) Construction Incorporated during its Administration and Operations meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.  According to a...

Brant resident facing charges after domestic incident

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Brant County. Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint regarding an ongoing incident involving two people at a residence in...

Brant Councillor will not run in October municipal election

Lukas Oakley, Ward 2 Councillor for the County of Brant, issued a statement announcing that he will not be running for re-election when the municipal election rolls around on Monday, October 26, 2026. The following is Oakley's full statement regarding his decision not to...

Local students take part in Smile Cookie decorating contest

Students and staff from local area schools joined the Child Nutrition Network (CNN) of Haldimand Norfolk R.E.A.C.H. to take part in the first annual Smile Cookie Decorating Contest. As part of the 2026 Smile...

Bulldogs beat up on Colts to take 3-1 series lead

Following their victory in Game 3 to take back home ice advantage in  their Eastern Conference Final, the Brantford Bulldogs entered Game 4 on Thursday night  at Sadlon Arena looking for much the...

Brantford band welcomes spring with diverse program

Members of the Brantford Memorial Concert Band (BMCB) helped audience members “spring” into warmer weather during their most recent performance on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Over 100 guests settled in and enjoyed a variety of music...

Dozens of trash bags filled in park cleanup effort

Around a dozen residents pitched in to help clean up D’Aubigny Creek Park during a Shellard Neighbourhood Association Earth Week event on Saturday, April 25, 2026. With gloves on and garbage bags in hand,...

Annual BSO book fair draws eager readers

Thousands of book lovers hunted for literary treasures during the Brantford Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) annual book fair fundraiser, which ran from Wednesday, April 22, to Saturday, April 25, 2026. Joann Alho, who co-chairs the...

Brantford business supporting local animal organizations

Pawtastic Pottery hosted a bake sale in support of the Super Senior Cat Sanctuary on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, 2026.  Run by Debra Varey, Pawtastic Pottery is a paint-your-own pottery studio located on...

Wheels on the Pavement to return at Mohawk Park

City of Brantford, along with the Eagle Place, Downtown Central, Homedale, East Ward Echo Place, West Brant, Brantford Station Neighbourhood Associations and the Green Team, are inviting residents to attend the sixth annual Wheels on the Pavement event on Sunday, May 24, 2026. This free family-friendly...

Brant OPP charge Paris resident after domestic incident

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Brant County. On April 26, 2026, at approximately 6:45 a.m., members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint regarding an ongoing...

Bulldogs blank Barrie Colts; take 2-1 series lead

Brantford Bulldogs went on the road for Game 3 of the East  Conference Finals as the series switched to Sadlon Arena tied following the opening pair of  games at TD Civic Centre.  The Bulldogs...

Brantford Catholic student celebrates publication of French-language children’s book

Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board is proud to celebrate a remarkable achievement by former St. Patrick Elementary student, Grace Stevenson, who has received the first published edition of her children’s book,...

60-year-old woman facing Impaired Driving charges

Officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to a business on Paris Road following reports of a female driver believed to be under the influence of alcohol at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April...

Driver arrested after Impaired Driving investigation

A driver is facing Impaired Driving charges, following an investigation by Brant County OPP. On the evening of April 7, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of...

Contractor fined for violating burning permit requirements

A contractor was fined $2,500 under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, as a result of a fire at 251 Powerline Road that occurred on March 18, 2026. Aiden Robert Tuite, a contractor hired...

Composer and instrumentalist relishes in musical journey

Music has always been an important part of Emmanuel Songsore’s life, seeing him realize his visions and creativity through over 15 albums, various musical collaborations and performances.    Songsore, who was born and grew up in...

Illustrator continues to solidify reputation in horror genre

Influenced at an early age by movies and music, Steve McGinnis quickly developed a love for drawing, eventually becoming an illustrator. McGinnis, who was born and raised in Brantford and still makes a home in the city, discussed his early start in drawing.    “I had...

Man facing Second Degree Murder after altercation

Officers responded to a trail area near Grand River Avenue and Morrell Street after receiving a report of a disturbance involving two men at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Early investigation revealed that one man had been assaulted and stabbed. Despite...

Residents take part in annual community clean-up

Nearly 1,800 residents participated in the fifth annual Let’s Clean Our City community clean-up, including neighbourhood associations, organizations and schools. Between Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Brantford community collected...

Brant OPP charge truck driver with Stunt Driving

A member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Watts Pond Road in the County of Brant after observing a vehicle travelling at an excessive rate of...

Bulldogs win game one of Eastern Conference final

The Eastern Conference Finals stage is set as the Bulldogs  take on the Barrie Colts. With the Bobby Orr Trophy on the line, the Bulldogs enter the  series looking to continue their dominant playoff run...

George Rose Big Band honours past members

Nearly 120 people attended the George Rose Big Band’s Memories Concert at the T.F. Warren Cainsville Community Centre on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Specializing in the popular big band music of the early 1930s...

Brantford honours volunteers at annual recognition event

City of Brantford held its annual Volunteer Recognition Celebration on Monday, April 20, 2026. The event was held in partnership with the Brant Regional Association of Volunteer Administrators (BRAVA), and honoured the hardworking volunteers...

Burford walking tour to shine a light on history

For those interested in the history of local communities, two Burford historical walking tours are being held on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Put on by local historian Clayton Barker, the first tour is set to take...

Upcoming Paris plant sale rooted in good deals

Garden enthusiasts should mark their calendars as the Paris Horticultural Society will be hosting its annual plant sale at the Syl Apps Community Centre from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The event will feature a variety of hundreds of non-invasive perennial...

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