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Confronting Canada’s residential school history 

With the release of the book, Behind...

Getting a glimpse into Canada’s “Museum of Conscience”

Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC) will re-open the...

City of Brantford employee wins Miss North America title

Ashley Borzellino, Development Inspector/Operator in the City...

Brant County would reportedly benefit from amalgamation

A report summarizing the results of a financial analysis in regards to the amalgamation of the City of Brantford and the County of Brant, was released to the public on Friday, November 28, 2025. Kevin Davis, Mayor for the City of Brantford, commissioned the report...

Brantford enjoys festive fun at Parade After Party

Several thousand residents followed behind Santa’s sleigh to the Parade After Party in Brantford’s Harmony Square on Saturday, November 29, 2025.  Once on the ground, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, along with Mayor Kevin...

Driver charged following traffic stop in Brant County

Members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment have charged a driver following a traffic stop in Brant County. An officer conducted a traffic stop on Mill Street North in the town...

Brant County woman facing Spousal Assault charge

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a domestic-related incident in the town of Burford, Ontario. Brant County OPP responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence...

Impaired driver arrested after collision on Hwy. 403

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Hwy. 403 East at King George Road in the County of Brant at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025....

Paris families gather for Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa

Nearly 200 people attended the Kiwanis Club of Paris-Brant’s eighth annual Breakfast with Santa at St. James Anglican Church in Paris on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Volunteers like Aakash Nayi spent their morning serving...

Brantford welcomes Santa in annual holiday parade

Thousands of Brantford and area residents gathered together for the 49th annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 29, 2025.  The parade, which kicked off at the corner of Stanley and Dalhousie Streets before making its...

Brantford couple win $100,000 playing crossword

Deborah and Randall Neil of Brantford are celebrating after winning a $100,000 top prize with the instant Crossword Tripler game. Deborah and Randall have been playing the lottery with OLG for about 30 years, with a special fondness for instant games like CROSSWORD and BINGO. Now, they’re thrilled to share the story...

Brantford Police utilizing next generation 911 service

Brantford Police Service implemented Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1), a modernized emergency communications network designed to improve how emergency calls are received and managed in the community starting on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. This upgrade marks an important milestone in public safety for Brantford, ensuring faster,...

Brantford Public Library reveals name for new branch

Brantford Public Library announced that its new library branch will be known as the Brantford Public Library – Shellard Lane Branch.  The Library invited community input for the naming of the new branch through two...

Oshawa Generals score late to defeat Bulldogs 5-4

Closing out their weekend 3-in-3 set, the Brantford Bulldogs paid their 3rd visit of the season to the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa to take on the Oshawa  Generals on Sunday evening for...

Adventurer passionate about research, travel, and writing

Ever since she was a child, Isabel Hilgendag was immersed in a world of adventure, fueling her passion for research, nature, and hiking. Hilgendag, who grew up on a farm, enjoyed the outdoors, discovering what the...

Paving the way for success by focusing on customer relationships    

For many years, Jamie De Dominicis has thrived as a local business owner in the construction sector, working hard to build trust with customers by delivering on quality service and products. De Dominicis, who...

Representing the people of Brantford for over three decades

Always striving to work for the constituents of Brantford, Councillor Richard Carpenter, who has served on Council as one of two Ward 4 representatives for just over three decades, has experienced various changes...

OPP seek assistance in identifying theft suspect

Brant County OPP were called to investigate a theft from a vehicle in the town of Paris on Wellington Street near Silver Street.  Officers were called to attend a residence in the town of Paris regarding...

Library Board continues to review Paris branch location options

County of Brant Public Library Board is still on the hunt for a new Paris Library Branch and continued discussing possible locations during its meeting on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The topic came up during the County of Brant Council meeting on Tuesday, November 25,...

Jingle by the Grand showcases First Nations makers

Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Corporation hosted its second annual Jingle by the Grand holiday craft and artisan market on Saturday, November 22, 2025.  The event, which was held at the Gathering Place, featured 37 different vendors offering a wide variety of...

Wrapped in Courage flags raised in Brantford-Brant

Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services showed their support for survivors of gender-based violence with Wrapped in Courage flag raisings across the City of Brantford and the County of Brant on Tuesday, November...

County of Brant to hold by-election for Ward five seat

County of Brant Council unanimously decided to hold a by-election for the vacant Ward five seat during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The decision comes after former Councillor Christine Garneau...

County announces completion of 2025 Downtown Dig

County of Brant iannounced the successful completion of the major construction activities for the 2025 season of the "Downtown Dig" project in downtown Paris on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. This infrastructure renewal project, which occurs every...

Letter to the Editor – Reducing Brantford’s unemployment rate

Former MPP Brad Ward is demanding action to reduce Brantford's unemployment rate after Statistics Canada reported that Brantford's unemployment rate was nearly ten per cent, the highest in Ontario. "The unemployment rate of ten...

True Sports names former NHL goalie as President

W. Graeme Roustan, owner of The Hockey News, and CEO, Chairman and owner of TRUE Sports announced the appointment of former NHL goaltender and veteran hockey executive Geoff Sarjeant as President on Wednesday, November...

Brant County OPP charge driver after traffic stop

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment arrested and charged one individual following a traffic stop in Brant County. On November 24, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop...

Indigenous Student Association receives YMCA Peace Medal

YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford announced the recipients of the YMCA Peace Medal at its 38th annual YMCA Peace Medal Breakfast on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. As part of YMCA Peace Week observed by YMCAs across Canada, the annual YMCA Peace Medal Breakfast serves to recognize individuals...

City of Brantford Council ratifies Fox Ridge business plan

Brantford City Council officially ratified the Fox Ridge Business Plan during their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The plan marks a significant milestone in the municipality's multi-year effort to strengthen the local housing and homelessness system. The approved plan sets out a clear,...

Police arrest woman suspected of arson in Brantford house fire

Brantford police charged a woman in connection with a fire at a home in Brantford on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Firefighters were called to a blaze at a home on Darling Street near Drummond...

Paris’ Jingle Bell Nights kicks of the holiday season

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...

Laurier’s Fusion Beats talent show draws a crowd

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 International Student...

Blandford-Blenheim council endorses Drumbo condo plan

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...

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Notes

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...

BPS arrest 34-year-old man for drug trafficking offences

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 was launched...

Food Bank to collect donations during Santa Parade

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 beloved holiday parade. Each year, volunteers cheerfully walk the route, collecting...

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