Despite the weather, over 200 children attended the Burford and District Optimist Club’s annual Easter egg hunt at the Burford Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
While the free event, which has been running for over 30 years, was moved indoors due to the rain,...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council received the 2025 Development Charges Annual Report during its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
The report, which is required under the provisions of the Development Charges Act, was...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service received a call to report an intimate partner related assault and were dispatched to attend a Rawdon Street residence at approximately 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 5,...
Over 700 Brantford-Brant residents attended the Children’s Safety Village of Brant’s fifth annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Throughout the free event, excited youngsters explored the miniature-sized town and participated in various Easter...
Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Staff Reports
2026 Gravel Tender Results
The report, prepared by Jim Borton, Director of Public Works, asked that Council accept a tender...
while conducting general foot patrol, officers with the Brantford Police Service Downtown Core Engagement Response Team observed a male in possession of illegal drugs in the area of Market Street and Dalhousie Street...
Brantford Bulldogs advanced to the second round of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) playoffs after defeating the Sudbury Wolves 2-1 in game four of their opening round series on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Brantford played well...
Members of the Brantford Police Service are actively investigating after officers were called to a report of a shooting in the area of Erie Avenue and Gladstone Avenue.
Officers responded to the area of Erie Avenue and Gladstone Avenue after receiving a report of a shooting...
Members of the Brantford Police Service are investigating after officers were called to an Obediah Crescent residence.
At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, officers responded to a call for service. Upon arrival, officers located a 32-year-old woman and her 2-year-old son inside...
The Evolution (EVO) Soccer Academy had the opportunity to travel to Spain and train with the Club Atlético Osasuna’s youth academy from March 15 to March 22, 2026.
After arriving, the club quickly became...
For over two decades, Mark Aniol has established himself as a successful craftsman, owning multiple businesses, and focused on delivering custom pieces as well as leading renovation projects that align with his customers’...
Six Nations Police executed a Section 487 Criminal Code Search Warrant at a residence on Onondaga Road and Third Line on Friday, March 27, 2026.
The search warrant was granted in relation to stolen property. The suspect involved was...
Six Nations Police located a vehicle that was reported stolen in the area of Third Line and Mohawk Road at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026.
As police arrived on scene the stolen...
Around 170 people hit the stands to watch a large group of County of Brant volunteer firefighters duke it out on the ice in support of Stedman Community Hospice on Sunday, March 29,...
Ella Haley formally assumed her position as the new County of Brant Ward 5 Councillor during the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Haley won the seat during a by-election on Monday, October 20,...
Police have arrested a 31-year-old Brantford man after an alleged threat of assault involving a weapon.
At approximately 4:20 a.m. March 27, officers arrived on scene – leading to an interaction with police.
Brantford police did not provide more details on the interaction.
The man was taken...
After taking both games on home ice to open their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series with a 2-0 lead, the Brantford Bulldogs took to the road for the first time in the post-season with Game 3 taking place on Tuesday night from the Sudbury Community...
Blenheim District Home and School Association is gearing up for its third annual Spring Dance, which will take place at the Drumbo the Agricultural Hall on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
The association, which is...
County of Brant Council received the 2025 Year in Review report during its regular council meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Presented by Halie Gilmore, Manager of Corporate Initiatives, the review provides a snapshot...
As Earth Week quickly approaches, the Brant Tree Coalition (BTC), with the help of Brant Waterways Foundation and the Grand River Conservation Area (GRCA), are gearing up for another year of community tree planting events...
Nearly 40 people took part in a Fight Ford protest in Brantford on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
The protest was one of around 30 taking place in municipalities across the province. From Thunder Bay...
The Coach House Concert series welcomed artist Irish Millie to the Glenhyrst Art Gallery in Brantford on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Millie, who is a fiddler, singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist from Peterborough, was accompanied...
Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) has issued suspension notices under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) for students born in 2009, 2017, and 2018 in the City of Brantford, County of Brant, Haldimand County,...
Ontario is ready to protect people and communities this wildland fire season, which lasts from April 1 until October 31. To prepare for the 2026 fire season, the province has added an additional 68 permanent staff and increased compensation for critical staff including wildland...
Waterloo police have arrested six men and executed search warrants in Kitchener and Hamilton as part of an ongoing load theft investigation.
On March 23, officers completed search warrants in Kitchener and Hamilton as part of an ongoing investigation into truck, trailers and load thefts.
The...
Pigeon owners in Brantford will now have to register and have their birds banded under new rules approved by council.
The move is meant to address complaints about bird droppings, but the Canadian Racing...
Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) issued a flood watch for the entire Grand River watershed on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Weather forecast
Warm weather is expected today, with daytime highs just below 20 °C. This warming trend will...
In December 2024, City Council approved the next steps to explore the development of a City of Brantford Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Framework, beginning with a community engagement and stakeholder consultation process. This includes examining...
A driver is facing impaired driving charges, following an investigation by members of the Brant County OPP.
Officers conducted a traffic stop at Drumbo Road and Ninth Road in the County of Brant...
Brantford Police have arrested two people on drug trafficking and theft charges after they were seen attempting to boost a vehicle that had been reported stolen in a neighbouring jurisdiction.
Officers said at around...
The Bulldogs carried a 1-0 series lead into Sunday afternoon as they hosted Game 2 of their first-round matchup with the Sudbury Wolves.
The Bulldogs looked to carry over the momentum from their 6-2 win in...
The Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance (IPAA) hosted a luncheon to honour Susan Aglukark and celebrate her groundbreaking music career at Yogi’s Barn in Ohsweken on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
The event, which featured a panel of speakers and performers, shortly followed a keynote address by...
