Community members enjoyed a sunny afternoon playing in the Stedman Community Hospice gardens during the fourth annual Teddy Bear Picnic on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Organized by Patty Sager and volunteers, the free event was designed as a fun afternoon for families of all ages,...
With the 2026 Municipal Election less than three weeks away, the Brant Beacon reached out to the candidates running for Mayor in the City of Brantford. Candidates were asked to answer questions regarding...
With the 2026 Municipal Election less than three weeks away, the Brant Beacon reached out to the candidates running for Mayor in the County of Brant. Candidates were asked to answer questions regarding...
A couple thousand Brantford-Brant residents attended the 18th annual Scare in the Square event in Harmony Square on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, 2026.
A long-standing fall tradition, Lori-Dawn Cavin, Manager of Community Recreation...
Attendees were treated to a showcase of colour, storytelling and style during the Other Paris Fashion Week Evening Gala on Saturday, October 23, 2026.
The third annual event featured a runway show, wearable art...
A dozen Brant for Nature members and supporters rolled up their sleeves to help maintain local bird boxes on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Gathering at the New Forest in the City Natural Area in...
With the 2026 Municipal Election less than three weeks away, the Brant Beacon reached out to the candidates running for Mayor in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim. Candidates were asked to answer questions regarding relevant election...
Brantford’s Dairy Queen raised $30,228.69 for McMaster Children’s Hospital on Miracle Treat Day on Friday, October 2, 2026.
Ken and Tammy Breau, owners of the King George Road location, along with directors of operations Taylor and Avery Breau, presented cheques on Friday morning to Milaina...
Paris Port Dover Pipe Band received a $158,600 provincial grant on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Awarded in March of 2025, the three-year Grow Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation will be used for funding teaching programs, workshops, and technology for the band.
“Without this funding, we...
Brantford Police Service have arrested two youths for a stabbing that resulted in two victims receiving serious injuries.
Officers with the Brantford Police Service received a report of a stabbing in the area of...
Provincial police in Brant County are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man allegedly connected to a theft at a local business.
Police did not specify what business was robbed or its...
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal three-vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 24 North (Brant Road) in the County of Brant
Brant County OPP officers, along with Brant County Fire Services...
City of Brantford unveiled its fully wrapped Brantford Transit bus dedicated to promoting breast and prostate cancer awareness and encouraging residents to prioritize early detection and regular screening on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Inspired...
Since starting CW Sports Memorabilia ten years ago, Charles Warburton has continued to blend his passion for hockey, photography, and collecting sports memorabilia into a thriving business while forging a reputation for offering...
Hundreds of residents and out-of-town visitors gathered at the Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC) and former Mohawk Institute Residential School to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
The Mohawk Institute was...
Hundreds of residents flocked to the Rotary Satellite Club of Paris’ second annual Duck Derby on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
The event, held at Paris Lions Park, featured a whole lineup of free activities for young families including face painting, colouring stations, bubbles and temporary...
County of Brant Council discussed the base 2027 draft operating and capital Paramedic Services budget during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
The report which was provided by Councillor David Miller, Chair of the Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services Committee, highlighted that the committee...
County of Brant Council discussed recent increases in advertising signs during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Though not formally part of the agenda, Councillor David Miller brought the issue up...
Autism Dog Services (ADS) is preparing for its fourth annual Howl-O-Ween Pawty at the Children’s Safety Village of Brant on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Families and their pups are invited to dress up in...
Brantford police are investigating after a hit-and-run Monday afternoon involved a vehicle striking a pedestrian in a mobility assist wheelchair.
Officers said around 1 p.m. someone in a dark coloured sedan struck the pedestrian in the...
Several thousand residents and out-of-town visitors attended the Drumbo Agricultural Society’s 176th annual Drumbo Fall Fair on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, 2026.
The fall event, which has been running since 1850,...
Royal Canadian Legion Paris Branch #29 is hosting an open house event to celebrate its 100th anniversary from Monday, September 28, to Friday, October 2, 2026.
The open house features “Stitches, Steel and Strength:...
The eighth annual Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll took place at the Brant Park Conservation Area on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Throughout the event, guests, including superhero characters like Spider-Man, Batgirl, Batman and Brantford’s own Captain...
A large group of friends and family came together to participate in the fifth annual Shelby Neale Walk for Kids at Brantford’s Waterworks Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
The memorial walk serves as a tribute to Shelby Humble-Neale, who tragically lost her life at...
Hundreds of people took part in the annual Brantford Kidney Walk, raising $32,106 for the fundraiser at Harmony Square on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Liz Giacinti, president of the Kidney Foundation’s Brant County Chapter, noted that the total is preliminary and that donations will continue...
Over 200 job seekers met with 44 employers during the Six Nations’ GREAT job fair on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Grand River Employment and Training (GREAT) organized the job fair at the Gathering Place,...
County of Brant’s business community came together to connect, celebrate and recognize local success at the 2026 Salute to Brant event, which was held on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
The annual event brings together...
John Noble Home celebrated the re-opening of its newly renovated Day and Stay program space on Friday, September 25, 2026.
The celebration marked the completion of significant improvements designed to better support older adults, individuals...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual in connection with an incident that occurred at a residence in the County of Brant.
Officers responded to a...
A Brantford woman who faked pregnancies and stillbirths to receive doula services will never practice as a social worker again.
Court documents show Kaitlyn Braun has resigned from the Ontario College of Social Workers...
The Brantford Bulldogs kicked off the first theme weekend of the season “Buckle Up Country Weekend” sponsored by Bud Light with a 5-2 win against the Peterborough Petes.
Jack Clarke (#13) from the Peterborough Petes was...
Since starting with a single food trailer in 2014 and expanding to 50 locations, Shelby’s Legendary Shawarma has become a popular eatery offering a menu of Middle Eastern meal options, including their shawarma wraps and shawarma poutine.
Parth Patel, who is the new business development...
