Members from the Brant County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding Off Road Vehicles (ORV) in Brant County.
A member of the public reported that youth were operating "dirt bikes" while performing stunts in Scotland at approximately 10:45...
Nearly 60 big rigs took to the streets of Burford for the Special Olympics Ontario Truck Ride on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
For nearly each driver, a Special Olympics Ontario athlete rode alongside them,...
Brantford Station Neighbourhood Association (BSNA), in partnership with the City of Brantford, hosted a slam dunk movie night at City View Park on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Residents and neighbours spent the evening playing...
County of Brant is inviting the public to attend any or all of its 2026 Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies taking place this fall.
The County’s Sports Hall of Fame was created to recognize the...
County of Brant said that the Dundas Street East and Paris Road construction projects are continuing to show major progress.
It was announced on August 21 that, after several months of road work, the...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim residents will be heading to the polls to elect a new mayor and councillors on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The Township of Blandford-Blenheim is located in Oxford County, northwest of Paris,...
Seven individuals, including three from Brantford, are facing charges following the seizure of more than 6.5 kilograms of illicit drugs and firearms in connection with a multijurisdictional drug trafficking investigation in southwestern Ontario.
In January 2026,...
A new community initiative inspired by Brantford’s hockey heritage is inviting residents to give an assist to someone who could use one.
Developed by Brantford resident Steve Karalis, Pass the Puck Forward will launch as a month-long pilot on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Five local...
Brantford Police Service are actively investigating a shooting that occurred outside a Powell Road residence at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026.
A 9-1-1 call was received to report a shooting outside a Powell Road residence. Multiple shots were fired at the home....
Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in Brantford that left a cyclist in hospital with serious injuries.
On Thursday at around 7 a.m., officers responded to a collision involving a motor vehicle and a...
The Ontario government is delivering on its plan to protect Ontario by opening the new Blanche E. Williams Public School including shared community spaces for the 2026-27 school year.
This project is one of 35...
Gihekdagye Friendship Centre celebrated the grand opening of its new permanent home in Brantford on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Approximately 300 people attended the grand opening of the Friendship Centre. The motto of the event was...
Mike Mass and the Late Nite Lineup played for the first time in Harmony Square on Friday, August 21, 2026.
The Hamilton-based group performed for the first time in Brantford in 15 years, as...
Residents gathered at the lawn at Bell Homestead National Historic Site (NHS) for Symphony at Sunset on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Over 100 people attended the show put on by The Brantford Community Symphony...
A new traffic signal is expected to ease the school-hour congestion at the intersection of Paris Road and Queensway Drive.
City of Brantford installed a full traffic signal to better control foot and car traffic at...
City of Brantford will keep the D'Aubigny Creek trail access and Ballantyne Drive boat launch closed until early October.
According to Christian Bean, Manager of Construction for the City of Brantford, the closure is part of the $955,000 shoreline stabilization project.
"The City of Brantford is completing...
Several youngsters were all smiles as they spent part of their evening making art and a plethora of buttons at Tutela Park in Brantford on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Presented by SideWalk Joy Brantford and the Eagle Place Community Association (EPCA), Art in the Park...
Children who are interested in participating in a free neighbourhood hockey league have until Tuesday, September 1, 2026, to submit an expression of interest.
Organized by Free Sport for Growth, the free eight-week introductory...
Construction of the Burford Village Square, formally referred to as the Burford King Street Parkette, officially started on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Located at the southwest corner of Maple Avenue South and King Street...
County of Brant’s municipal election candidates are now finalized after the nomination period closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Residents will head to the polls to elect a new mayor, their ward councillors and school board...
The fourth annual Afro-CariBrant Festival will return to Paris Lions Park on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Presented by Darmont GivesBack, the two-day festival will once again celebrate the rich culture,...
The second annual Iceman Cup returned to Brantford’s TD Civic Centre on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
The charity hockey tournament was designed to shine a light on the life and legacy of the late...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim celebrated the grand opening of the new Princeton Fire Station #81 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and community barbecue on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
The 9,800 square-foot facility features three specialized apparatus bays...
Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council has issued a statement following concerns from community members about a recently signed agreement with the City of Brantford.
The statement, released Thursday, August 20, 2026, comes two days after Sherri-Lynn Hill, Six Nations Elected Chief,...
Brantford’s municipal election field is now set after the nomination period officially closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Residents will be heading to the polls to elect a new mayor, their ward councillors and school board trustees on Monday, October 26. In total, there are...
Thousands attended this year’s Paris Drinks Fest as the event returned to Two Rivers Stadium.
Tim Des Islets, organizer of the show, said there was a higher turnout, with more attendees and newer vendors.
"This...
The Hip Experience, billed as Canada’s ultimate Tragically Hip tribute band, entertained crowds during HipFest on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
The event marked the first year for HipFest, with the band Backburner as the...
Rec Room Revival was the featured act during the Music in the Park event on Sunday, August 15, 2026.
The monthly event, held at Chiefswood Park on Six Nations of the Grand River territory, has been...
Brantford area residents and officials backed the re-opening of the local jail under the new provincial bail reforms announced on Thursday, 6 August, 2026.
Michael Kerzner, Ontario’s Solicitor General, announced that the province is...
City of Brantford held a neighbourhood meeting about the new indoor turf sports facility on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Between 50 and 100 residents participated in the discussion and reviewed the project, which will...
Brantford Kinsmen hosted its 16th annual Ribfest at Mohawk Park from Friday, August 7 through to Sunday, August 9, 2026.
The Kinsmen, who have been active in the Brantford-Brant area since 1941, had a host of...
Residents and long-time customers attended Maria’s Pizza’s third annual Maria’s West Fest in Brantford on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
The parking lot of the local restayrant was transformed into a celebration of food, family and community. The free three-hour event featured busker-style entertainment from Comedy...
