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Brant skaters shine at 73rd annual Flashing Blades

Brant Figure Skating Club (BFSC) held its...

National pairs champion fulfills goal of being an Olympian

Ever since he watched the Vancouver Winter...

Accomplished journalist looks back at multi-decade career

Before retiring in 2016, Allen Pizzey's career...

Brantford Police Service hosts annual Family Fun Day 

Hundreds of residents helped kick off Police Week with a free Family Fun Day event, held at the Children’s Safety Village of Brant, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. This year’s Police Week is running from May 10 to May 16, and with the underlying theme...

Chiefswood welcomes visitors during Doors Open event

Around 230 people visited the Chiefswood National Historic Site during the Doors Open Along the Grand event on Saturday, May 9, 2026. This year, 34 communities throughout the province are taking part in the...

Flora’s Walk promotes perinatal mental health support

Nearly 80 people came together to take part in Brantford’s second annual Flora’s Walk at Mohawk Park on Sunday, May 10. 2026. The national walk, which is designed to raise awareness and funds to...

Local volunteer fair promotes community involvement

Brant Regional Association of Volunteer Administrators (BRAVA) and the City of Brantford once again teamed up for the annual Spring Volunteer Fair on Saturday, May 9, 2026.   Held at the T.B. Constain/SC Johnson Community Centre, the...

Team Outburst wins silver at national championships

Team Outburst, representing the Brant Youth Volleyball Club (BYVC), captured the silver medal in the U-14 division at the national championships, which were held in Ottawa from Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May...

City of Brantford launches new grants and award program

City of Brantford is enhancing its support for local industry through the introduction of the City of Brantford Industrial Award, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant, as well as launching new...

Brant OPP Crime Wrap for Monday, May 11, 2026

Brantford woman facing Impaired Driving charges A driver is facing impaired driving charges following an investigation by Brant County OPP. An officer conducted a traffic stop on Colborne Street East between Brant County Road 18 and...

BPS arrest 35-year-old for multiple Sexual Assaults

Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested Zachary Steele, a 35-year-old from Brantford, and have laid numerous charges in connection to a sexual assault investigation that began in 2025. Since November 2025, multiple victims have been identified. As a result of the investigation, Steele...

Brant County launches Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan

County of Brant announced the launch of the Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan (RPCIP), a new program designed to support farms, rural tourism operators, and property owners across the County’s hamlets, on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Approved by Council in April, the RPCIP provides financial...

Brantford Police warn residents of employment fraud scam

Brantford Police Service received a report of a scam involving a fake online employment opportunity. A local resident reported being scammed after responding to what appeared to be a legitimate job posting online. The...

OPP charge Brantford man with Impaired Driving

A driver is facing Impaired Driving charges, following an investigation by Brant County OPP. An officer conducted a traffic stop on Colborne Street East between Brant County Road 18 and Papple Road in...

Hockey talent one step closer to playing in the NHL

After developing as a strong player across various levels of hockey, Ellis Rickwood made it one step closer to realizing his dream of playing in the NHL by signing with the Texas Stars of the...

Authentic Mexican cuisine finds a home on wheels

For the last three years, entrepreneur Thannia Pasten Garcia, has been dedicated to making authentic Mexican food at her mobile eatery, Antojitos Mexicanos. Moving to Brantford in 2020, Garcia already had a history of...

Three candidates vying to become next Mayor of Brantford

Three candidates, all current members of Brantford City Council, will be vying to become the next Mayor of Brantford when Election Night rolls around on Monday, October 26, 2026. Ward 4 Councillor Richard Carpenter,...

Brant Community Foundation hands out $1.5 million

Brant Community Foundation celebrated the impact of this year’s donors and grant recipients during a reception in Cainsville on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Brant Community Foundation (BCF) is a registered charitable public foundation that provides grants...

Brant Council greenlights Burford batting cage project

County of Brant Council approved the construction of a batting cage for Burford Optimist and Lions Park during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. According to a staff report, the Burford Optimist Club approached the County about the project and will cover...

Hundreds browse vinyl at Brantford record show

Over 300 vinyl lovers attended the Brantford Record Show at the Royal Canadian Legion, Dunsdon Branch #461 on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The big event featured 20 vendors, filling 35 tables with thousands of records and CDs around the room. Paul Partington, event organizer and owner...

BPS seize over $14,000 in illegal magic mushrooms

Members of the Brantford Police Core Engagement and Response Team seized over $17,000 in illegal psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and other substances and arrested a 35-year-old man from Hamilton for trafficking after executing a...

Community raises well over 180K for Stedman Hospice

Over 700 people participated in the 22nd annual Hike or Bike for Stedman Community Hospice on Sunday, May 3, 2026.  Nearly 600 walkers took part in either one-, three- or five-kilometre walk around the...

Brantford Police introduce AI-assisted call handling

Brantford Police Service (BPS) are launching an AI-powered voice assistant on the non-emergency line to help residents reach the right information and resources faster and more efficiently. The technology, developed by Hyper, launched on Wednesday,...

Brantford resident wins $100,000 with Crossword

Michael C. of Brantford is celebrating after winning a $100,000 top prize with INSTANT CROSSWORD TRIPLER. The 63-year-old said he’s been playing the lottery with OLG for about 40 years and especially enjoys playing INSTANT CROSSWORD. “I thought I had won...

Two people injured after vehicle crashes into building

Brantford Police closed parts of Colborne Street West after a vehicle crashed into a building, which sent a man and a woman to hospital for injuries on Monday, May 4, 2026. Officers said a...

Brant County OPP Crime Wrap for Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Paris resident facing Assault with a Weapon charge Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Brant County. On May 2, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m.,...

Brant Waterways seeking nominations for directors

Brant Waterways Foundation’s Board of Directors is currently seeking nominations for Director Positions commencing June 2026 for three-year terms.  We are seeking volunteer Board candidates from within the historical boundary of Brant County (Six Nations of the Grand River, County of Brant, and the...

Indigenous-led rugby club hosts West Brant match

Twenty-four members of the Iroquois Roots Rugby team helped bring women’s rugby to West Brant for an inter-squad match at Walter Gretzky Park on Saturday, May 2, 2026. An Indigenous-led program, Iroquois Roots Rugby works to promote the sport to First Nations Youth in Ontario. Melanie...

Dogs eliminated from OHL playoffs after third straight loss

Brantford Bulldogs season came to an end after a 5-0 defeat at the hands of the Barrie Colts in game seven of their Eastern Conference final on Monday, May 4, 2026. The Bulldogs had...

Herinnering to bring Dutch Hunger Winter to stage

The cast of Brant Theatre Workshops’ Herinnering gave residents a sneak peak of their play during the Tulips and Maples Festival in Brantford on Saturday, May 2, 2026. While the outdoor play was set...

Tulips and Maples draws community amid chilly conditions

Despite the cold weather, organizers pushed through to bring the inaugural Tulips and Maples – Freedom in Blooms Festival to life at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum on Saturday, May 2, 2026.  The event was part...

Hundreds attend third annual Tumour Take Down event

Hundreds of local residents and out-of-town visitors attended the third annual Tumour Take Down event in St. George on Friday, May 1, 2026. The event is designed to raise money for brain cancer research...

ACS student earns national playwriting recognition

Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) announced that Liya Edwards, a Grade 11 student at Assumption College School (ACS), has earned national recognition through the Theatrical Arts Education Association’s (TAEA) STAR...

Brant County launches review of Noise Control Bylaw

County of Brant is reviewing its Noise Control Bylaw and is inviting residents and businesses to share their feedback. Noise affects daily life across the County. It can impact sleep, well-being, and enjoyment of homes and...

GRCA launches campaign to support trails and natural areas

Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and the Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) have launched the Trails to Wellness campaign, with the goal of raising $50,000 to support trail and land maintenance. This May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, the campaign will raise funds to care for the...

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