For Suzanne Paulins, swimming has been an integral part of her life, whether it has been as a competitive swimmer, official or as an executive leader.
Paulins, who most recently became CEO of Swimming Canada, described her early begins in the sport
“I'm the oldest of...
The fourth annual Kiwanis Teddy Bear Picnic will be returning to the Burford Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
The event, which will run from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m, is the Kiwanis Club of...
For close to twenty years, The Brantford Seniors’ Resource Centre, a non-profit organization, has been offering an array of drop-in day programs, classes, clubs and resources for seniors in the Brantford community.
Nancy Giles,...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council heard from concerned residents in regards to issues with speeding on River Road in Plattsville during its regular Council meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Plattsville resident Alan Dick, spoke on behalf...
Officers responded to a report of a pick-up truck that was hit by a train on the rail tracks east of Wayne Gretzky Parkway at approximately 3:15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025....
Brantford Bulldogs are excited to announce the club’s new Hockey Operations team with Vice-President Spencer Hyman taking over as General Manager. Joining Spencer in the front office will be Justin Ismael, who is...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council honoured the team members of the U13 Plattsville Rage Hockey Team with Plattsville and District Minor Hockey Association (PDMHA) on April 16, 2025.
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council proudly recognized the sixteen...
Nearly 50 people attended the Bell Homestead’s fourth annual Eliza’s Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Prior to the pandemic, the national historic site put on a buffet brunch, however with increasing interest for an afternoon high tea experience, organizers opted for...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council learned more about the municipal online voting process during their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Staff initially brought forward a report to Council on Wednesday, April 2, outlining options for a voting method in the next municipal election, which...
Over 500 people visited the site of the former Cockshutt Moulded Aircraft factory during the Doors Open Along the Grand event on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Doors Open Along the Grand is presented in...
The Canadian political landscape has shifted. Voters are more engaged, more informed, and more skeptical than ever before. And yet, despite this change, too many political parties continue to treat candidacy like a...
Brant Youth Volleyball Club wrapped their indoor season with the annual year-end banquet on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Over 300 athletes, family, coaches and guests gathered at the Hampton Inn Conference Centre to celebrate the...
Representatives from the Brant Waterways Foundation, the Mount Pleasant Optimists and the Brant Tree Coalition, made a donation to the County of Brant on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
The $5,000 donation was made in...
Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) announced that it has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte Canada for 2025 on Monday, May 12, 2025.
This is...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted the "Stop and Look" traffic safety campaign, focusing on intersections identified as high-risk based on collision data from 2020 to 2024 from Monday, May 5...
Story by Tamara Botting
Kaitlynn Sales is an exemplary volunteer with Lansdowne Children’s Centre, and her contributions were recognized by the Brantford Youth Council and the City of Brantford when she was named a recipient of a 2025 Brantford Youth Excellence Award on May...
City of Brantford will be offering a variety of free programs, activities, workshops and events for adults ages 55 years and older to enjoy between Monday, June 2 and Monday, June 30, 2025 in celebration of Seniors Month.
The Healthy Aging Passport is offered in...
Connie Christie of Beachville won $5 million on the LOTTO 6/49 Classic Jackpot on May 4, 2024.
Christie, who works in logistics, has been a regular lottery player with OLG for the past seven years, though she has occasionally...
Brantford Red Sox kicked off their 2025 Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) season with a tough 6-5 loss to the London Majors on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Jeremias Sucre took to the bump for the...
Police are investigating an overnight shooting outside of a Brantford store that sells magic mushrooms.
An area near FunGuyz Magic Mushroom store at 230 Murray Street is currently closed off after police found evidence of multiple...
Police are investigating after a man showed up at a Brantford hospital mid-morning with several stab wounds.
The man arrived at Brantford General around 3 a.m. and was found to be in serious condition.
Police...
From the Grill to the Stage: How Paula Stachyra Is Helping Women Rise Together in Niagara
When you think of BBQ, entrepreneurship, and fierce feminine power, one name stands out: Paula Stachyra. Known for...
Brantford and Cambridge, ON – May 6, 2025 – GrandBridge Energy is excited to launch its “GoPaperless & Win Big! Win Cash!” contest – the most rewarding paperless incentive the utility hasever offered. Customers who...
Well over 700 people helped to kick off Police Week with a Family Fun Day event, held at the Children’s Safety Village of Brant, on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
This year’s Police Week is running from May 11 to May 17, and with the underlying...
Celebrations kicked off to honour the Township of Blandford-Blenheim’s 50th anniversary at the Princeton and District Museum on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Hosted by the Princeton and District Museum Library Association, the event featured an exhibit highlighting the Township’s history over the past 50 years...
Laurier Hub for Community Solutions hosted its second annual Summit for Creative Community Solutions, “Bridging the Gap: Connections, Accessibility and Sustainability for Communities,” on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
The seven-hour long summit, which was...
City of Brantford will be temporarily removing the ‘Welcome Sculpture’, which serves as a feature to the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition, for necessary conservation work on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
A...
Brantford Police have arrested a 33-year-old man with no fixed address after a fight led to a man getting stabbed in downtown Brantford on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Brantford police officers said a fight broke out...
County of Brant is developing a long-term Solid Waste Management Master Plan to help shape how waste is collected, managed, and reduced across the County over the next 25 years.
“Effective waste management is...
Mayor Kevin Davis will represent the City of Brantford at the 2025 Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Summit, taking place from May 14 to May 16 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The summit will convene over...
City of Brantford and Brantford Youth Council concluded National Youth Week with an award ceremony at the Rope Factory Event Hall on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
The event celebrated future leaders from the City’s Youth Excellence...
Six Nations Police arrested and charged an individual from Oakville for attempting to obstruct an ongoing investigation.
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m., while the Six Nations Police were maintaining scene security at a residence on Chiefswood Road, officers observed a vehicle located in the...
