Hundreds of people filled the streets of downtown Paris for the 17th annual Jingle Bell Night on Friday, November 21, 2025.
Organized by the Downtown Paris BIA, the event traditionally marks the start of the holidays and encourages people, whether they’re longtime residents or new...
Several hundred people attended the Laurier Hub for Community Solution’s third annual Fusion Beats talent show on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
The free event, which was held in partnership with the Sanderson Centre, Laurier’s...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council approved in principle a zone change and supported a draft plan of condominium in the village of Drumbo during its regular Council meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
The subject...
Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Addition of Corporal Richard Ruscoe's Name to the Drumbo Cenotaph
Joanna Taylor and Blake Hughes of the Drumbo & District Heritage Society approached...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested a Brantford man and seized fentanyl, hydromorphone, and cocaine after conducting a search warrant at a Dundas Street residence.
In October 2025, a drug trafficking investigation...
Brantford Food Bank will, once again, be collecting food donations at the Brantford Santa Clause Parade, a long-standing community tradition.
For decades, the Brantford Food Bank has been a proud participant in the city’s...
Person facing charges after domestic assault investigation
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a domestic-related incident in Brant County.
On November 21, 2025, at approximately 6:35 p.m., Brant County...
Brantford Bulldogs General Manager Spencer Hyman today announced the acquisition of forward Jett Luchanko from the Guelph Storm in exchange for forward Layne Gallacher and four draft selections; 2027 2nd (KIT), 2028 2nd (SBY), 2029 3rd (BFD), 2029 5th (BRAM).
Luchanko, a London native, arrives...
Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) announced they are now a fully professional league that will be known as the Canadian Baseball League (CBL).
After more than a century in operation, the league is making the change to reflect its surging fan base over the past three...
Brantford police are searching for a driver who fled after a high-speed crash involving a stolen truck early on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Officers said a silver GMC Sierra was seen speeding south on...
Members from the Brant County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a shooting that occurred in Paris.
Brant County OPP officers received a report of a weapons complaint at approximately 3:00...
A group of recently retired volunteer firefighters in the County of Brant are continuing their commitment to public service in a new way; by inspiring the next generation of first responders.
“This is a fantastic example...
Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) officially unveiled its new brand identity on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
The new brand brings a bold and unifying symbol of its commitment to protecting, promoting, and advancing the...
A member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop after observing erratic driving behavior on Mount Pleasant Street in the County of Brant at approximately 9:47 p.m. on Thursday, November 20,...
Brantford Bulldogs kept their momentum rolling on Friday night, following up a dominant win in Niagara with a convincing 7–2 victory over the Sarnia Sting in their lone visit to the TD Civic Centre this...
City of Brantford and Wilfrid Laurier University StartUp Lab Brantford celebrated the conclusion of the fall 2025 Community Changemakers program on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
At the celebration, nine innovative community-based projects were awarded funding to help kickstart their projects in Brantford.
"The Community Changemaker Program is...
A man known to frequent the Brantford and Sarnia areas is wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant for breach of his day parole.
Randall Toole, 48, is described as white, 5’7″ (173 cm) in height, 185 lbs (84 kgs), with brown hair and blue eyes.
Toole...
Members of the Brantford Police Service arrested a 45-year-old Brantford woman after stealing and crashing two separate vehicles on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Officers received a call that a vehicle had been stolen in...
Having spent more than 30 years in municipal governance, Councillor Richard Carpenter reflected on what it means to represent the people of Brantford.
The long-time Ward 4 representative first got his start in politics...
Since discovering hockey at an early age, Abbey Cowan has worked hard to build a successful career on the ice. Her dedication recently paid off with a scholarship to play for the Davenport University women’s...
For years, Scott Wojcik has had a passion for storytelling, eventually using comics as his way of sharing his stories with the world.
Wojick, who has lived in Brantford his whole life, explained...
City of Brantford Council discussed Mayor Kevin Davis’ decision to appoint Councillor Rose Sicoli as Deputy Mayor of External Relations, during the Committee of the Whole, planning and administration meeting on Tuesday, November...
City of Brantford Council supported a two-year $450,000 pilot program to bring more healthcare professionals to the city during a Committee of the Whole, planning and administration meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
The City has...
Bell Homestead National Historic Site will be kicking off the holiday season with its first ever reading of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ on Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, 2025.
The event, A Bell Homestead Christmas Carol, opens on Saturday at 6:30 p.m....
Brantford Lights will return to Glenhyrst Art Gallery for the 13th year on Friday, December 5, 2025.
A family tradition for many, the Brantford Lights will illuminate the front lawn of the gallery with thousands of colourful bulbs in a variety of shapes and forms.
From...
On November 18, 2025, at approximately 8:38 p.m., a member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 403 West after observing a vehicle travelling at an...
Dear Editor,
To be clear, I love hockey and airplanes.
Brantford, however, is at a critical juncture. Recent decisions by our city council risk squandering some of our most valuable public assets while saddling taxpayers...
A 26-year-old Brantford woman is facing criminal harassment charges after a brief lockdown at a local high school on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
At approximately 10:20 a.m. Wednesday morning, police received reports of an unwanted person...
Brantford police are investigating a suspicious house fire earlier this week and are looking for a suspect.
Firefighters were called to a blaze at a home around 4:00 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025...
Residents from Paris and beyond attended the 13th annual No Roads Back fundraiser at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #29 in Paris, on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
The event is held each year as...
Woodland Cultural Centre celebrated various forms of art, film, and storytelling during its Artfest event on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Held in collaboration with One Mic Educators and We Liberate the World, the event kicked off...
Many shoppers left with bags full of goodies after visiting the Drumbo Agricultural Society’s inaugural Christmas Market and Craft Sale on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
The event, which was held at the local agricultural hall, featured 20 different vendors offering a wide variety of products....
