With a life filled with many challenges, Rudy Jambrosic has persevered, becoming a nationally ranked bodybuilder, a veteran of the Brantford Police Service, and most recently, an elite judge at the Olympia, the apex of bodybuilding competitions.
Jambrosic, who came to Canada with his...
Michelle Nolden has enjoyed a successful acting career with credits ranging from Canadian TV favourites like Heartland to Hollywood blockbusters like The Time Traveler's Wife, while leading an array of creative endeavours.
Nolden,...
City of Brantford will be sending a delegation to the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario's (AMO) Conference in Ottawa from Sunday, August 17 through Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
The City's delegation for this year’s conference...
Brantford Kinsmen hosted its 15th annual Ribfest at Mohawk Park from Friday, August 8 through to Sunday, August 10, 2025.
The Kinsmen, who have been present in the Brantford-Brant area since 1941, had a host of...
Kiwanis Club of Paris-Brant presented its first ever Kiwanis Paul Thompson Service Scholarships during their monthly club meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2025.
Sherin Dedo and Trudeau Gulati, both students from Paris District High...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested a 40-year-old man from Brantford and seized a large amount of cocaine with a street value of over $5 million after conducting multiple search warrants.
At...
Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) announced the opening of the new Andersen Ambulatory Assessment Area – Zone 7 at Brantford General Hospital on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
This modern, 2,200-square-foot space expands the Emergency Department to...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council accepted two different tender bids and approved the purchase of new equipment during its regular council meeting on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Princeton fire station tender
Out of the 13 bids that were submitted for the project, the contract was awarded to...
Hundreds of collectors attended the bi-annual Paris Coin Show at the Paris Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
The Paris Coin Show, formerly known as the Southwestern Ontario Numismatics (SWON) show, is a one-day event that has been running since the 1990’s and is always...
Several hundred people attended the CanJam for Kids with cancer event at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
The annual event raises money for Help a Child Smile, a non-profit...
Over 800 people attended day two of the South Coast Jazz Music Festival at Brantford’s Sanderson Centre for Performing Arts on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
The South Coast Cultural Society’s 12th annual festival, which...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council supported the Westside Communities subdivision proposal in Plattsville during its regular Council meeting on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
The subject lands in question are located on the south side of Albert Street...
Several residents, volunteers and local dignitaries piled into the Queensview Retirement Community in Paris as the Grand River Council on Aging (GRCOA) announced the date and details for this year’s Grand Parade on...
A transformative new chapter in child development and family-centered care is unfolding in Brantford, Ontario, as Lansdowne Children’s Centre unveils the proposed location for construction of a new purpose-built children’s treatment centre to...
The Ontario government is investing $7.7 million to launch the Indian Residential School Community Engagement Fund (IRSCEF). This funding is available to communities and organizations to provide culturally appropriate mental health and wellness supports to...
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment are investigating a fatal collision on Highway 53, west of Burford.
Officers responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Highway 53 in the County of Brant shortly before 10:00 p.m. on...
Will Ratelband, Salvation Army Community and Family Services Coordinator, received a $500 donation from the Kiwanis Club of Paris-Brant on Friday, August 8, 2025.
The Paris-Brant Kiwanis club also supports the Paris Food Bank with food drives in County of Brant communities throughout the...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident on Highway 403 in Brantford, near the West Street overpass at approximately 4:10 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025.
One person...
The Ontario government has provided the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board with approval to issue the tender for the new St. Padre Pio Catholic Secondary School, which will be located at 371...
Five individuals have been charged following a break and enter investigation in Paris.
At approximately 1:05 a.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025, members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with support from the West...
For the past 21 years, Strodes BBQ and Deli, led by owner Brian Witteveen, has become a business synonymous with offering quality meat and deli products, strong customer service, and an unparalleled dedication...
Garrett Riley has always had a passion for sports, which eventually translated into a desire to follow an entrepreneurial path.
Riley, who is well-known for his success on the ice as a Para hockey...
Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing to investigate an attempted robbery at a financial institution on Grand River Street North in the Town of Paris and are re-appealing to the public for assistance...
Since opening From Scratch Cafe Bistro a little over three years ago, co-owners Terra Wilton and James Lorinczi have been dedicated to creating an eatery that champions handmade food, crafted with care from local ingredients, offering a fresh and flavorful experience with the unique...
A Cannabis Act (CA) investigation in Haldimand County has resulted in the arrest of 16 individuals and the seizure of illegal cannabis valued at more than $55 million.
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET),...
Around 3,000 people attended the first weekend of Brantwood Farms’ seventh annual Sunflower Fest, which ran from Saturday, August 2, to Monday, August 4, 2025.
Farmer Andrew Pate said there were plenty of family-friendly...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an arson that occurred during the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
At approximately 2:05 a.m., police responded to a report...
Brantford’s local chapter of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA), Flight 148, and the Ninety-Nines’ Maple Leaf chapter have teamed up to launch the first “Let’s Discover Aviation Now” event, which will be held...
County of Brant Public Library (CBPL) recently announced its working towards reducing period poverty in the County of Brant.
As of July 2025, each of the library’s five branches (Burford, Glen Morris, Paris, Scotland-Oakland,...
Participation Support Services (PSS) is gearing up for the annual Challenge Ride motorcycle event, which will run on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Previously called “Ride to Thrive,” Challenge Ride is held every year to...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Main Street South in St. George at approximately 6:14 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
As a...
City of Brantford and Discover Brantford are inviting residents and local businesses to take part in the Brantford is Bloomin’ campaign in support of the City’s participation in the 2025 Communities in Bloom competition.
“In 2024, the City of Brantford was recognized with an impressive four blooms in Ontario’s...
