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Monday, May 11, 2026

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...

City of Brantford launches new grants and award program

City of Brantford is enhancing its support for local industry through the introduction of the City of Brantford Industrial Award, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant, as well as launching new grant programs for industrial businesses. “The City is committed to supporting local...

Brant OPP Crime Wrap for Monday, May 11, 2026

Brantford woman facing Impaired Driving charges A driver is facing impaired driving charges following an investigation by Brant County OPP. An officer conducted a traffic stop on Colborne Street East between Brant County Road...

BPS arrest 35-year-old for multiple Sexual Assaults

Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested Zachary Steele, a 35-year-old from Brantford, and have laid numerous charges in connection to a sexual assault investigation that began in 2025. Since November 2025, multiple...

Brant County launches Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan

County of Brant announced the launch of the Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan (RPCIP), a new program designed to support farms, rural tourism operators, and property owners across the County’s hamlets, on Thursday, May 7,...

Brantford Police warn residents of employment fraud scam

Brantford Police Service received a report of a scam involving a fake online employment opportunity. A local resident reported being scammed after responding to what appeared to be a legitimate job posting online. The...

OPP charge Brantford man with Impaired Driving

A driver is facing Impaired Driving charges, following an investigation by Brant County OPP. An officer conducted a traffic stop on Colborne Street East between Brant County Road 18 and Papple Road in...

Hockey talent one step closer to playing in the NHL

After developing as a strong player across various levels of hockey, Ellis Rickwood made it one step closer to realizing his dream of playing in the NHL by signing with the Texas Stars of the...

Authentic Mexican cuisine finds a home on wheels

For the last three years, entrepreneur Thannia Pasten Garcia, has been dedicated to making authentic Mexican food at her mobile eatery, Antojitos Mexicanos. Moving to Brantford in 2020, Garcia already had a history of entrepreneurship back home in Mexico, and wanted to continue that in...

Three candidates vying to become next Mayor of Brantford

Three candidates, all current members of Brantford City Council, will be vying to become the next Mayor of Brantford when Election Night rolls around on Monday, October 26, 2026. Ward 4 Councillor Richard Carpenter, who officially entered the race on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, now...

Brant Community Foundation hands out $1.5 million

Brant Community Foundation celebrated the impact of this year’s donors and grant recipients during a reception in Cainsville on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Brant Community Foundation (BCF) is a registered charitable public foundation that...

Brant Council greenlights Burford batting cage project

County of Brant Council approved the construction of a batting cage for Burford Optimist and Lions Park during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. According to a staff report, the Burford...

Hundreds browse vinyl at Brantford record show

Over 300 vinyl lovers attended the Brantford Record Show at the Royal Canadian Legion, Dunsdon Branch #461 on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The big event featured 20 vendors, filling 35 tables with thousands of records and...

BPS seize over $14,000 in illegal magic mushrooms

Members of the Brantford Police Core Engagement and Response Team seized over $17,000 in illegal psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and other substances and arrested a 35-year-old man from Hamilton for trafficking after executing a...

Community raises well over 180K for Stedman Hospice

Over 700 people participated in the 22nd annual Hike or Bike for Stedman Community Hospice on Sunday, May 3, 2026.  Nearly 600 walkers took part in either one-, three- or five-kilometre walk around the...

Brantford Police introduce AI-assisted call handling

Brantford Police Service (BPS) are launching an AI-powered voice assistant on the non-emergency line to help residents reach the right information and resources faster and more efficiently. The technology, developed by Hyper, launched on Wednesday,...

Brantford resident wins $100,000 with Crossword

Michael C. of Brantford is celebrating after winning a $100,000 top prize with INSTANT CROSSWORD TRIPLER. The 63-year-old said he’s been playing the lottery with OLG for about 40 years and especially enjoys playing INSTANT CROSSWORD. “I thought I had won $100 and was happy with that, but then I noticed I...

Two people injured after vehicle crashes into building

Brantford Police closed parts of Colborne Street West after a vehicle crashed into a building, which sent a man and a woman to hospital for injuries on Monday, May 4, 2026. Officers said a vehicle collided with a building in the area of Shellard Lane...

Brant County OPP Crime Wrap for Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Paris resident facing Assault with a Weapon charge Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Brant County. On May 2, 2026, at approximately...

Brant Waterways seeking nominations for directors

Brant Waterways Foundation’s Board of Directors is currently seeking nominations for Director Positions commencing June 2026 for three-year terms.  We are seeking volunteer Board candidates from within the historical boundary of Brant County...

Indigenous-led rugby club hosts West Brant match

Twenty-four members of the Iroquois Roots Rugby team helped bring women’s rugby to West Brant for an inter-squad match at Walter Gretzky Park on Saturday, May 2, 2026. An Indigenous-led program, Iroquois Roots Rugby works to...

Dogs eliminated from OHL playoffs after third straight loss

Brantford Bulldogs season came to an end after a 5-0 defeat at the hands of the Barrie Colts in game seven of their Eastern Conference final on Monday, May 4, 2026. The Bulldogs had...

Herinnering to bring Dutch Hunger Winter to stage

The cast of Brant Theatre Workshops’ Herinnering gave residents a sneak peak of their play during the Tulips and Maples Festival in Brantford on Saturday, May 2, 2026. While the outdoor play was set...

Tulips and Maples draws community amid chilly conditions

Despite the cold weather, organizers pushed through to bring the inaugural Tulips and Maples – Freedom in Blooms Festival to life at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum on Saturday, May 2, 2026.  The event was part...

Hundreds attend third annual Tumour Take Down event

Hundreds of local residents and out-of-town visitors attended the third annual Tumour Take Down event in St. George on Friday, May 1, 2026. The event is designed to raise money for brain cancer research and to recognize those who are living with, or affected by...

ACS student earns national playwriting recognition

Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) announced that Liya Edwards, a Grade 11 student at Assumption College School (ACS), has earned national recognition through the Theatrical Arts Education Association’s (TAEA) STAR Fest. Edwards was named a national award recipient in the Outstanding Student Written...

Brant County launches review of Noise Control Bylaw

County of Brant is reviewing its Noise Control Bylaw and is inviting residents and businesses to share their feedback. Noise affects daily life across the County. It can impact sleep, well-being, and enjoyment of...

GRCA launches campaign to support trails and natural areas

Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and the Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) have launched the Trails to Wellness campaign, with the goal of raising $50,000 to support trail and land maintenance. This May, during Mental Health...

Sports Hall of Recognition announces 2026 inductees

Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition, in partnership with the Sports Hall Selection Committee and Alliance Board, announced this year’s Class of 2026 Inductees on Monday, May 4, 2026. The following individuals will be honoured...

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...

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, however,...

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 9:00 p.m. and features a packed agenda meant to...

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