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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...

Plattsville marks 175 years with community 

Nearly 1,000 people celebrated Plattsville’s 175th anniversary on Saturday, June 20, 2025. Held at Plattsville Memorial Park, the 12-hour free event featured a host of activities for the whole family. The festivities kicked off with a firefighter breakfast at Plattsville Fire Station #3, and continued on...

Hundreds celebrate 15th annual Brantford Pride

Several hundred people gathered in Brantford’s Mohawk Park to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with the 15th annual Brantford Pride event on Saturday, June 20, 2026.. Mohawk Park was filled with pride as guests roamed...

Brant County reviews Downtown Dig support measures

County of Brant Council received an overview of Downtown Dig initiatives during its Administration and Operations Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. An extensive multi-year project, the Downtown Dig is working to replace...

Driver charged following traffic stop in Brant County

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment has charged a driver following a traffic stop in Brant County. An officer conducted a traffic stop on Wellington Street in the County of Brant at...

Auto enthusiasts gather at Smokey Hollow Car Show

Around 135 cars were on display during Smokey Hollow Estates fifth annual Car Show on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Well over 100 residents and out-of-town visitors took the opportunity to check out the different...

Province provides $4 million of funding to Brantford

The provincial government rewarded the City of Brantford with $4,000,000 through the third round of the Building Faster Fund, which provides funding to municipalities that achieve at least 80 per cent of their provincially designated housing...

Paris resident facing Speeding and Stunt Driving charges

A member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway #2, west of Gobles Road in the County of Brant after observing a vehicle travelling at an excessive rate...

GEDSB looking for input to name new Paris school

In January 2025, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced a $26.5 million capital investment for the construction of a Kindergarten to Grade 8 elementary school in Paris. As part of the process, the Grand Erie District School Board is looking for the public’s input...

20-year-old facing Assault and Threats charges

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence in Brant County following a report of an unwanted person at a private residence at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Upon arrival, officers investigated and subsequently arrested a 20-year-old...

Defensive star earns scholarship to University of Waterloo

In just a few short years, Jamal Bakare has established himself as a defensive force on the football field, earning him multiple accolades as well as a scholarship from the University of Waterloo. Bakare,...

Foot care the cornerstone to company’s success

Since launching A.M Vital Soles in late 2025, Ashlee Mansour, a registered practical nurse (RPN), has aimed to help her clients in the community by offering a variety of foot care and health...

Strawberry Social celebrates community and culture

Over 200 people attended Brantford Native Housing’s (BNH) annual Strawberry Social at Mohawk Park on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. While the organization has hosted the event and other socials for many years previously, this year marked...

Oxford road show focuses on healthy aging

Oxford Age-Friendly Steering Committee hosted its first of eight Aging Well Road Shows at the Plattsville Lions Community Hall on Monday, June 15, 2026. Meagan Litchi, committee chair and public health nurse with Southwestern...

Local artists take over Holmedale neighbourhood

Hundreds of Brantford residents went out to explore the tenth installment of the Holmedale Art Crawl on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Aliki Mikulich, artist and event chair, said she and the rest of the...

Soil treatment proposal sparks County Council questions

County of Brant Council reviewed an application in regards to a proposed soil treatment facility during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. In order to permit the solid remediation facility, Greenspace Properties Inc....

Six Nations stresses value of land acknowledgements

Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council strongly rejects recent comments made by Brantford City Councillor Greg Martin dismissing land acknowledgements as “virtue signalling.” Land acknowledgements are intended to educate people on the history and origins of lands that are occupied today. Land...

Local authorities shut down illegal tobacco facility

More than 40,000 kg of contraband tobacco, a handgun and manufacturing equipment have been seized following an investigation into a criminal network producing and manufacturing contraband tobacco on Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Contraband Tobacco Enforcement Team (CTET)...

Brantford Council endorses new indoor sports facility

Brantford City Council unanimously endorsed the development of a new, state-of-the art indoor turf sports facility during their Committee of the Whole Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The new facility, which is expected...

Ferrero Brantford celebrates two decades of production

Ferrero Brantford celebrated its 20th anniversary alongside over 1,000 employees and their families during a special event on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The Brantford facility, which opened in 2006, became Ferrero’s flagship North American...

Engines roar and smoke flies at Paris Super Pull event

Several hundred people attended the Ontario Truck and Tractor Pulling Association’s (OTTPA) annual Paris Super Pull event at the Paris Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Founded in the 1970s, the OTTPA organizes a series of...

Cainsville growth plan presented to Brant Council

County of Brant Council heard about a new strategy to make Cainsville a premier employment hub during the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.  The County first began developing the Comprehensive Land...

Full slate of activities set for Canada Day in Brantford

Brantford, County of Brant and Six Nations residents will be celebrating their national pride during the Canada Day festivities on Tuesday, July 1, 2026. The day-long event will once again take place at Lions...

Four athletes inducted into Sports Hall of Recognition

Over 120 people attended the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition induction ceremony at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Centre on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition recognizes...

Sanderson Centre releases 2026-27 season schedule

Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts announced its 2026-2027 season lineup on Monday, June 15, 2026. The new season was announced at the historic theatre with official remarks from Mayor Kevin Davis, followed by a presentation of the season events from Theatre Manager, Glenn...

Brant County OPP Crime Wrap for Tuesday, June 16

Brantford driver facing multiple charges after traffic stop Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment have charged a driver following a traffic stop in Brant County. An officer conducted a traffic stop on Highway 403 West in the County of Brant at approximately...

Brant resident facing one count of Spousal Assault

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner-related incident in Brant County. On June 15, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Brant County OPP responded to...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR – Delay airport annexation

As I understand it, the business model that is being proposed for the Brantford Airport Aviation Park outcompetes other Ontario airports in both location and affordability. The hope is to draw in small,...

Local restaurant helps less fortunate with soup kitchen

Over the past seven years, Lawrence Xurieb, owner of Lonnie’s on Market in Brantford, and founder of Lonnie’s Soup Kitchen, along with his dedicated volunteers, have been welcoming people with a genuine smile and a...

National champion returns to form by reclaiming gold

After close to two years away from the boxing ring to recover from surgery, four-time national boxing champion Owen Paquette was ready to get back to his winning ways. Paquette, who decided to go in...

Six Nations Group investing $500K into local community

Six Nations Group (formerly Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation) announced that $500,279 will be re-invested into twelve community organizations through the Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust...

Student artists shine at North Park Collegiate art show

Nearly 70 Grade 11 and 12 North Park Collegiate students had their work on display for the school’s 28th annual senior art show, titled “Layers of Meaning,” on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Kelsey Phillips, one of...

St. George gearing up for annual classic car show

St. George Business Association is set to host its fifth annual Car Show on Main Street from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2026. In previous years, several hundred residents have taken the opportunity to check out the different vintage, antique, classic...

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