Well over 400 people attended the Brantford Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) performance of Handel’s Messiah at the Sanderson Centre for Performing Arts on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Composed by George Frideric Handel, the classic English language oratorio is said to have been written in just 24...
City of Brantford Council voted against creating an elected deputy mayor position during the Committee of the Whole, Planning and Administration meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2025.
The discussion surrounding the need for a...
Bell Homestead National Historic Site hosted its second annual Mrs. Bell’s Little Christmas Party on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
The free drop-in event gave parents the opportunity to bring their youngsters out to explore...
County of Brant Council will further discuss its Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) during a special council meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
The 213-page draft plan, which was first presented during a two-hour special council...
City of Brantford Council showed its support in advocating for the safety and well-being of its residents during their Committee of the Whole, Planning and Administration meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
The resolution,...
Brant County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) launched a drug trafficking investigation linked to addresses on Maple Crescent in Paris and Sheridan Street in Brantford.
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Brant CSCU, supported by...
Brant County OPP is investigating the theft of a black enclosed trailer from a commercial property on Sugar Maple Road in St. George.
The incident occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025, when a white SUV was...
Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) says a plant that had been deemed extinct in Canada has been spotted in the Brantford area.
The plant had not been reported in Canada since 1978 until a photo uploaded to the biodiversity app iNaturalist in 2018 sparked debate among...
City of Brantford is inviting listeners to discover local tourist attractions, historic sites and public artwork in a new series of short-form audio episodes produced in collaboration with students at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus.
The first of 14 episodes in the Best of Brantford...
The Brant Beacon got a sneak peek into the days leading up to Christmas and the whirlwind that is Christmas Eve from Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer. In an exclusive interview, Michael Stamou, Editor...
To our valued readers,
The staff of the Brant Beacon will be taking a well-deserved break over the holidays, starting on Saturday, December 20 and running until Sunday, January 4, 2026. Staff will be...
Despite frigid temperatures, hundreds of residents attended the annual Burford Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
The parade kicked off at the Burford Community Centre on Potter Drive and headed north before turning right...
Well over 150 Brantford residents hit the ice to skate with Jolly Old St. Nick at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Karen Bocskay, Skater Development Chair for the Brant...
Brantford Food Bank received $42,922.72 from this year’s Holiday Smile Cookie campaign.
The campaign raised a grand total of $85,854.44 and $42,922.72 was generously directed to support the Brantford Food Bank, with the...
The Ontario government is investing an additional $4 million to protect communities from the risks of old and inactive oil and gas wells. Nine municipalities across southwestern Ontario will receive provincial funding to enhance emergency...
Friends, family, local officials and long-time supporters gathered at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre to celebrate the launch of Doug “the Great” Hunt’s new book, titled “55,” on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
The book, written by Larry Brown and illustrated by Bernadine Van Renne, recounts...
Child and Family Services of Grand Erie (CFSGE) celebrated the grand opening of its new Henry Street location in Brantford on Wednesday, December 11, 2025.
The organization, formed in 2022 through the amalgamation of the Brant Family and Children’s Services and the Children's Aid Society...
County of Brant Fire Department is participating in the annual 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety campaign to remind our community to take proper fire safety precautions and stay fire safe this holiday...
The Ontario government is celebrating the opening of Oakwood Commons Community, a new 160-bed long-term care home located in Brantford and in a campus of care, a model that provides a range of...
In an effort to keep roads safe from impaired drivers, the Brantford Police Service is launching the 2025 Holiday R.I.D.E campaign. The campaign goal is to take alcohol and drug-impaired drivers off the roads and...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service responded to the intersection of King George Road and Powerline Road following reports of a motor vehicle collision at approximately 10:40 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Upon...
Enbridge Gas Ontario (Enbridge Gas), the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and the Brantford Fire Department announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related...
Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to attend an address on Whitlaw Way in Paris regarding a suspect vehicle involved in a road rage incident at approximately 8:04 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Upon arriving at...
In the middle stretch of a long-distance weekend run, the Brantford Bulldogs made the trip from Erie, Pennsylvania to the legendary Peterborough Memorial Centre for a Saturday night clash with the Petes. On the way to Peterborough the Bulldogs saw Jake O’Brien, Jett Luchanko,...
After spending close to a decade with the Hamilton Police Service, including six years as a police officer, Katherine “Kat” Dougherty decided to pursue her passion for baking cakes, launching Cake & Crumb in 2020.
Dougherty, who makes her home in Paris, Ontario, grew up...
In one of his most recent and rewarding projects, Dan 'Dannö' Drouin took on the task of doing a major restoration on a popular Santa's Carousel at Santa's Village, which is located in...
Brantford Bulldogs General Manager Spencer Hyman today announced the signing of Lake Superior State commit, defenseman Heath Bogart from the Collingwood Blues to a Standard Players Agreement commencing in the 2026-27 OHL season...
Members of the County of Brant Fire Department, along with representatives from Enbridge Gas Ontario and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, gathered at Paris Fire Station #1 to announce a partnership for the...
For nearly a decade, the Blandford-Blenheim Helping Hands Food Bank has been assisting local families by providing nutritious food and essential supplies during challenging times.
Officially established in 2016, the food bank serves all...
Notes from the County of Brant Council meeting, which was held on Tuesday, December 4, 2025.
During the meeting, Council received information on several zoning applications.
Rezoning application for 125 Bethel Road
The vacant land in...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council approved its new 2026 Municipal Election Communications Plan during its regular meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
The purpose of the plan is to help inform voters about the Township’s transition to...
Pottery enthusiasts, both local and from out of town, attended the Brantford Potters’ Guild’s winter sale at the Woodman Community Centre over the weekend, from Friday, December 5 to Sunday, December 7, 2025.
The sale, previously known as the Christmas sale, has been running for...
