After 17 years at the helm as artistic director and conductor of the Brantford Symphony Orchestra (BSO), Philip Sarabura has decided to retire.
Sarabura, who was born in Toronto, recalled his experience early on in music.
“I was fortunate to be able to attend the St....
Around 120 people attended Suzanne’s of Paris’ Fashion Show Fundraiser at the River’s Edge Arlington venue in Paris on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Leah Thomas, who took over the business from her mother, Marilynne,...
Since taking up Muay Thai 17 years ago, Kyle Towler has built a winning career in the ring, ultimately with a desire to train and coach others to reach their potential.
Towler, who grew...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a serious two-vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 403 East, just east of Garden Avenue, at approximately 5:30 am on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
The drivers, a 38-year-old male...
a member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on 403 Highway East after observing a vehicle travelling at an excessive rate of speed at approximately 7:40 p.m....
Paris Optimist Club hosted its annual holiday craft and vendor market on Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9, 2025.
The event, which has been running for well over a decade, was held at...
Organizers are looking forward to putting on Brantford’s 49th annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
While the big event, which is hosted by Freedom House and presented by GrandBridge Energy, typically takes place...
Excitement is building as the Kiwanis Club of Paris-Brant gears up for its eighth annual Breakfast with Santa event at St. James Anglican Church on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
The event, which started back in 2017, has since grown into a popular event for young...
Arcady Ensemble is returning to Brantford for its upcoming Christmas with Arcady event at St. Andrew’s United Church on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
The concert will feature some of Arcady’s past and present Emerging Artist soloists, their professional and youth choruses, and string ensemble.
Ronald Beckett,...
Members of the Brant County OPP were conducting a stationary ride program at Cockshut Road, South of Oxbow, in the County of Brant on Wednesday, November 12, 2025,.
Upon stopping a pickup truck and...
Brantford Police Service introduced a new, modern design for its patrol vehicles on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Members of the community will start to see several newly designed cruisers on city streets, featuring a...
Brant County OPP are searching for three suspects following an overnight car theft that occurred between November 7 and November 8, 2025.
Police were called on Saturday after the victim discovered both he and his wife’s...
Six Nations Police were advised of a suspicious vehicle call at a local business on Third Line Road at approximately 3:08 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Police arrived on scene and observed...
Hundreds of people attended Brantford’s annual Remembrance Day service at the Brant County War Memorial and Cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
At 10:40 a.m., members of the 56th Field Artillery Regiment, first responders,...
Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a Break and Enter that occurred at 2:30 pm at a residential address in the town of St. George on Friday, November 7, 2025.
Police...
Six Nations Police would like to make the public aware of an incident that took place in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 9, 2025.
At approximately 6:07 a.m., the Six Nations Police were advised of multiple masked suspects with firearms at a local business on...
Hanne Yager, a policy planner for Oxford County, discussed proposed updates to the implementation policies of the County’s Official Plan with Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council during their meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Yager told Council that County staff are looking to amend its implementation...
City of Brantford Council endorsed authorizing staff to move forward with a proposed telecommunications license agreement (TLA) with Rogers Communications. Inc. and its affiliates during the Committee of the Whole Operations meeting on...
Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Staff Reports
Public Works Department
The report, prepared by Jim Borton, Director of Public Works, provided the following update in regards to...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service (BPS) responded after it was reported that two men were stabbed following an altercation in front of a bar located at Market Street and Chatham Street at approximately 2:20...
A two-vehicle crash has claimed the life of one person and has sent one other to hospital with injuries.
the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) County of Brant Detachment, Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services...
Suiting up for Military Appreciation in Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders inspired jerseys on Sunday afternoon, the Brantford Bulldogs stood at the precipice of history for their Head Coach. Entering the game on 299...
For the last eight years, Noreen and Mark Borne have owned and operated the Olive Oil Company in Brantford, which has built a strong customer base by offering a variety of high-quality products, including olive...
For Jennifer Williams, boxing has become an integral part of her life, helping her test her abilities and overcome the challenges life has thrown her way.
Williams, a native of Brantford, was always involved in sports and discovered boxing through a friend.
"I've been playing sports...
Nearly 200 people, including veterans and their relatives, members of the 56th Field Artillery Regiment, local dignitaries, cadets and first responders, attended this year’s Thank-A-Vet Luncheon to pay tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Among those in attendance were Edward...
Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus is inviting local high school students to enter the Laurier Stedman Prize creative writing competition.
The biennial competition, which was founded in 2018, is funded by a gift from...
Oxford County Library’s Princeton branch hosted a community wreath-making event ahead of Remembrance Day, which will be on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Melissa Vaillancourt, branch supervisor for the Princeton Library, said that every year,...
Downtown Paris Business Improvement Area (BIA) is getting ready to kick off the holidays with the upcoming 17th annual Jingle Bell Night on Friday, November 21, 2025.
The idea of the event, which was originally started...
County of Brant Council received a request for a municipal support resolution for a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
With Ontario facing energy...
Brantford police have closed Veterans Memorial Parkway between Blackburn Drive and Mount Pleasant Street due to a motorcyclist fatality.
Police report that the single-vehicle collision took place around noon and that the motorcyclist died...
Impaired driver arrested after traffic complaint
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding a motor vehicle driving on Hartley Avenue at approximately 7:26 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Police located the...
Free Sport For Growth held another sports equipment giveaway at Cockshutt Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
The non-profit organization, which was founded by Dave Levac and Ross Enslev in early 2023, raises money to supply sports equipment and promote outdoor activities for local youth.
“The...
