As one of the driving forces of the rock-country band Dry County, Jeff Gallagher, along with his bandmates, continue to produce albums and do live shows that solidify their unique sound that resonates with audiences across North America.
Gallagher, who was born in Calgary and...
Larry Brock, current Member of Parliament for Brantford-Brant, announced his campaign for re-election for the new Brantford-Brant South-Six Nations riding on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
While addressing his supporters, Brock assured them that if...
Since starting out in snowshoeing in 2016, Meghan Josling has achieved great success in the sport and most recently earned silver and bronze medals at the Special Olympics World Winter Games held in...
City of Brantford Council unanimously supported a resolution calling to review and update the City’s Purchasing Policy during their Committee of the Whole, Planning and Administration meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Given that the policy...
One thousand Grade 5 students and teachers from various public, catholic and private schools across the City of Brantford and the County of Brant will head to the Burford Fairgrounds for the 30th...
City of Brantford Council unanimously endorsed a resolution to declare a food insecurity emergency across the municipality during their Committee of the Whole, Planning and Administration meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Speaking to...
Brantford residents of all ages indulged in some family fun during the City’s inaugural Fun Fest, held in Harmony Square, on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
The event, which was previously named “Winter Fun Fest,” was originally...
City of Brantford, County of Brant and Six Nations of the Grand River announced that Doors Open Along the Grand will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This event will invite visitors to explore 15 unique heritage...
Ontario is ready to respond to this year’s wildland fire season, which lasts from April 1 until October 31.
This year, the government has filled nearly 100 additional permanent positions to support the 2025 fire season and help ensure people and resources are in...
Brantford City Council proclaimed the week of April 20 to 26, 2025 as Earth Week in Brantford during their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
The proclamation is based around Earth Day, which...
Hartmann North America, a subsidiary of Brødrene Hartmann based in Denmark, provided an update on its expansion of facilities in Brantford, Ontario on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Hartmann, the world's largest producer of moulded...
Adam DeGroote Real Estate Inc. made a $10,000 donation to Lansdowne Children's Centre on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
The donation will help to ensure that infants, children and teens with physical, communication, and/or developmental needs, and...
Nearly 40 undergraduates from Laurier Wilfrid University’s Brantford campus had the opportunity to show what they know during the ninth annual Academic, Creative and Engaged Research Showcase (ACERS) on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Organizers,...
Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) has enforced school suspensions under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
As of March 25, 291 students in Brantford-Brant in cohorts 2008, 2013,...
Members of the Six Nations Police Drug Enforcement Unit concluded a two-month drug investigation into persons believed to be supplying illicit drugs to the Six Nations community on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Police executed Section...
Five employees from Jersey Mike’s Subs used their expert wrapping and packing skills to assist Child Hunger Brantford in preparing 300 individual lunches for local school children on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Child Hunger Brantford is a non-profit charity dedicated to providing nutritious meals to...
Members of the Brant County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a traffic complaint at a business on Pinehurst Road in Paris.
Officers responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver in a parking lot on Pinehurst Road...
Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario honoured two Brantford-based volunteers, Gary “Ko” Kusch and Tom Stoffelsen, with King Charles III Coronation Medals during a ceremony at the Brantford ReStore on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
The...
A 55-year-old Brantford man was killed after a head-on collision with a gravel truck on Monday, March 24, 2025.
The incident occurred on Hwy.5 between Millgrove Side Road and Rock Chapel Road at approximately...
Brantford Bulldogs wrapped up their regular season with a 7-2 victory over the Ottawa 67's on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
The Bulldogs put the pressure on the 67's in the opening eight-plus minutes of the period....
Brantford Police Service arrested and charged a 48-year-old Brantford resident with Murder in the First Degree at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
Officers with the Brantford Police Service investigated a death...
Following the award of the Downtown Dig tender, County of Brant staff met with the contractor for the project, Navacon Construction Inc. to review the Phase 2 construction timeline. Based on these discussions,...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision on Brant School Road at approximately 9:46 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
Through investigation, police identified the...
Ensuring Brant is continuing the 20-year tradition of fundraising support for Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development, organizing the 21st annual Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids, which will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Brian Kinrade, long-time resident of Brantford and multi-time rider...
Since relaunching the zBTFD brand seven years ago, Amanda Mersereau and Chris George have been dedicated to creating a business that champions local independent bands through fair record management and hosting live shows.
Most recently, they have launched a new space in Brantford to...
For many years, Cindy Eadie established herself as successful two-sport athlete, competing in softball at the 2004 Summer Olympics and playing with the Laurier Golden Hawks team and winning the U Sports national...
For the second straight game, the Brantford Bulldogs were outmatched on home ice, this time in a 7-2 thrashing by the Brampton Steelheads on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
With the division title and the...
A recent Angus Reid poll reveals a stark truth about Canada’s political future. The vast majority of Canadians remain resolute in their rejection of U.S. annexation, a sentiment that is deeply ingrained in our national...
Meet Renata Zablocka, the Pierogi Queen of Brantford
Renata Zablocka was born in Poland and immigrated to Canada, along with her husband, in 1993.
Since coming to Canada, she’s enjoyed making her traditional foods for...
With an influx of theft happening across the County of Brant, OPP Const. Jonathan Bueckert took time out of his busy day to speak with the Brant Beacon about the possible causes for...
The Blandford-Blenheim Fire Department will be hosting an information night for this year’s Camp 85 at the Plattsville Fire Station on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Drew Davidson, Director of Fire and Protective Services, said the program...
Over 600 people attended Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live at the Sanderson Centre on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Based on the 2022 Apple TV+ original series Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, the evening performance had Fraggle fans of all ages...
