Adam Henrique, centre for the Edmonton Oilers and Burford's own, is competing in his second consecutive Stanley Cup Final.
While Henrique is taking to the ice against the Florida Panthers for the second straight postseason, friends and family are showing their support by hosting watch...
A 16-month contraband tobacco investigation has resulted in Criminal Code (CC) charges against five individuals from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), including two from Brantford.
In January 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Contraband Tobacco Enforcement...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service arrested a 25-year-old Toronto man with a loaded, restricted firearm after a disturbance was reported at an Icomm Drive skate park, at approximately 9:30 p.m., on Tuesday,...
Members of the Brant County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Shellard Lane in relation to a vehicle observed travelling at a speed nearly double the posted limit at...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested a 25-year-old man from Toronto for April 30, 2025, assault and robbery of a man.
Between 4:00 a.m., and 4:40 a.m., on Friday, April 30, 2025,...
For Liz Hart-Hinkle, her success in basketball has provided her the opportunity to develop into a dedicated teacher and coach.
Hart-Hinkle, who was born in Toronto and moved to Brantford at a young age,...
Within a short time frame, twin sisters Paula Arruda and Pamela McCann-Lopez have established themselves as successful entrepreneurs, as well as, being committed to giving back to the Brantford community.
Paula Arruda, who initially started 123...
Six Nations Police, along with the Office of the Fire Marshall (OFM), are investigating a fatal fire that took place at a house trailer on River Range Road on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
Six Nations Police, along with Emergency Medical Services and the Six Nations Fire...
One man was shot outside a Colborne Street nightclub during a karaoke birthday party on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
Authorities said the shooting happened outside Marvelous Lounge just after midnight. Officers confirmed that a man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Tim Hautamaki said he...
Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) Foundation is preparing to host the inaugural Swing for Healthcare Charity Classic Tournament at the Brantford Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Haidee Scheers, Special Events...
The 21st annual Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids will be taking place on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
This year’s big fundraising event will include a breakfast (peameal bacon on a bun) and hot...
County of Brant Council received a report in regards to a new Temporary Rental Grant Pilot Program, during their regular council meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Overall, the program will attempt to get more houses...
County of Brant Council received a report detailing the results of the 2025 Community Grant Program during their regular Council meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
The Community Grants program is a key funding...
Investigators with the York Regional Police Guns, Gangs and Drug Enforcement Unit (GGDEU) have charged 23 suspects following Project Chatter, an investigation into the trafficking of fentanyl and firearms within York Region and...
County of Brant, in partnership with Brant OPP, and supported by the County of Brant OPP Detachment Board, is launching a new online resource aimed at educating residents on the real impacts of false alarms...
May marks Supervised Parenting Awareness Month, and Dalhousie Place is proudly using this opportunity to highlight the importance of supervised access for families navigating separation and divorce.
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Dalhousie Place hosted an open house attended by local dignitaries, community members,...
Brantford resident has been charged with impaired driving and other criminal offences following a single vehicle collision.
Officers with the Six Nations Police were advised of a single motor vehicle in the ditch on Second Line at approximately 3:03 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
The reporting person...
Charges have been laid after the Six Nations Police investigated a suspicious vehicle.
Six Nations Police were on general patrol when they observed a suspicious vehicle halfway up the laneway of a closed establishment on Mohawk...
Brantford Bulldogs acquired Toronto Maple Leafs prospect forward Sam McCue and a 2026 13th round OHL Priority Selection Draft pick from the Flint Firebirds in exchange for a series of OHL Priority Draft...
There’s a growing divide happening in Six Nations over a marijuana grow-op that neighbours say was built with no consultation. But its owners maintain their operation is following all the rules.
Some of those who live...
Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) announced two new leadership staff to the SNGR team, Tracy Brant, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Debra Jonathan, Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective Monday, June 2,...
To our valued readers,
The staff of the Brant Beacon will be taking a well-deserved break starting Saturday, June 7 and running until Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Staff will be returning to work on Monday,...
Welland Jackfish scored nine runs in three of the last four innings on their way to a 9-2 victory over the Brantford Red Sox on Friday, May 30, 2025.
Brantford got off to a solid start,...
Around 1,300 people took part in the 41st annual Brantford Rotary Classic Run on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Dennis Duce, past chair for the run, said that the annual event has been going on since 1982.
“This was started by two gentlemen, Nick Rizzo, who’s now...
Several residents and out-of-town visitors attended the third annual National Cancer Survivor Day Celebration in Brantford on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Organizer, Ronnie Campbell, said she was inspired to create the event after surviving stage four colon cancer. As a triathlete and nutritionist, getting her...
Around 20 people participated in a Brant County OPP recruitment information session and women-focused shuttle run fitness event, in St. George on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
The premise of the event was to provide...
County of Brant Council directed staff to proceed working with architects to finalize a design for the proposed Brant Sports Complex (BSC) expansion project during an Administration and Operation Committee meeting on Tuesday,...
The 59th Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council (SNGREC) announced support for the construction of a new community school – Kawenní:io/Gawení:yo Elementary and Secondary School (KG). KG, a full immersion school opened its doors...
Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers has launched an urgent new campaign titled "Stop Fentanyl. Save Lives.", running from June 1 to July 31, 2025, in response to the devastating impact fentanyl continues to have on our...
At their Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Brantford City Council will consider City staff and the Ward 1 Councillors’ recommendation to name Brantford’s newest community centre and park...
Phase 2b of the Downtown Dig will begin on Thursday, June 5. Here’s what you need to know.
Construction Phases
• Phase 2b – starting June 5:
Work will take place on Grand River Street North, from Mechanic...
SOAR Community Services, in partnership with Child and Family Services of Grand Erie (CFSGE), announced the launch of a new bed-based program designed to support youth aged 14 to 16 on Monday, June 2, 2025.
This innovative initiative will provide a safe, nurturing environment where young people...
