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Brantford artistic swimming star headed to Olympics

After years of training and competing at...

Local physician leaves behind a lasting legacy 

After dedicating nearly 49 years to caring...

Rob Davis reflects as sun sets on career with BPS

As Rob Davis’ tenure with Brantford Police...

Montour shares Stanley Cup with Six Nations community

Well over 3,000 people lined the streets of Ohsweken for a chance to see Brandon Montour bring the Stanley Cup to his hometown on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Before the celebratory parade got underway, Sherri-Lynn Hill, the 59th elected Chief for Six Nations of the...

Point guard continues basketball dream at Southwestern Illinois College

Dylan Craven has been playing basketball ever since he was six-years-old and is still relishing every minute he’s on the hardwood.    Craven, who is a point guard, started to really refine his skills...

Brantford Ribfest returns for full-size event in August

The 14th annual Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest will be returning to the Civic Centre from Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11, 2024. While last year’s event was originally cancelled due to the lack of...

Brantford’s oldest civilian band continues rich musical tradition

For over a century, the Telephone City Music Society (TCMS), has been entertaining the community by bringing them closer to the joy of live music. Tracy Boyes, who has been president of the society for close...

City issues statement supporting Mayor Kevin Davis

City of Brantford issued a statement supporting Mayor Kevin Davis after he announced his decision to complete his term on council, rescinding his intent to resign from earlier this month. "The City of Brantford...

Mayor Kevin Davis rescinds resignation from Council

Kevin Davis, Mayor for the City of Brantford, announced his decision to rescind his resignation from Council on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Davis, who was expected to tender his resignation at the end of...

Paris’ PrimaCare secures new family physician

After nine long years of studying to become a family physician, Dr. Rebecca Leitch has officially joined the PrimaCare Community Family Team in Paris. The 32-year-old Milton-born doctor said that when it came down to choosing...

BCHU confirms cases of whooping cough in the region

The Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) has identified 12 confirmed cases of pertussis (commonly referred to as whooping cough) in residents of Brantford-Brant. This activity is significantly higher than what is typical for the community. There has not been a confirmed case of pertussis...

Brantford resident charged in crash on Highway 6

A 24-year-old Brantford resident is facing multiple charges in connection with a two-vehicle collision near Caledonia on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Ontario Provincial Police say the crash happened around 4 p.m. on Highway 6 near Fifth Line. Only minor injuries were reported. Investigators say the driver...

HipFest returns to Harmony Square on August 17

HipFest will be returning to Harmony Square on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. This free event celebrates the music and legacy of The Tragically Hip, and is presented...

Residents invited to participate in Brantford is Bloomin

City of Brantford and Discover Brantford are inviting residents and local businesses to participate in the Brantford is Bloomin’ campaign throughout the summer. The campaign will coincide with this year’s Communities in Bloom (CIB) competition. “In 2002,...

Brant County OPP respond to drowning in Grand River

Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible drowning in the Grand River in the area of Glen Morris at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Emergency responders pulled an individual...

Honouring tradition and culture during annual Greek Fest

Over 500 people attended the second annual Greek Fest celebration at the Hellenic Community Centre in Brantford on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Constantina Peeler, President of the Hellenic Community Centre, said that while the...

Majors march past the Red Sox

The Brantford Red Sox staged a late-inning comeback effort but ultimately fell short in a 3-2 loss to the London Majors on Friday, July 19, 2024. In the first inning, the Red Sox scored...

Stanley Cup finalists raise money for local community

Just over 215 golfers hit the links for the fourth annual Henrique Montour Golf Classic  at the MontHill Golf and Country Club on Friday, July 19, 2024. Adam Henrique, centre for the Edmonton Oilers, and Brandon...

Six Nations Police charge Caledonia man with Impaired

Six Nations Police have arrested and charged an individual following a traffic stop in Haldimand County.   Six Nations Police were on general patrol when they noticed a vehicle making erratic driving maneuvers at approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Officers conducted a traffic stop to check...

County of Brant developing new Climate Action Plan

County of Brant announced the development of its comprehensive Climate Action Plan, a corporate strategic initiative aimed at addressing the challenges posed by climate change on Monday, July 22, 2024. This plan will guide the County toward a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future by...

Brant OPP investigate theft of motorcycle in Paris

Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a theft involving a motorcycle in Paris at approximately 10:56 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The victim reported that he was selling his...

Brantford receives $1.2 million in first quarter payment

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) made a first quarter payment totaling $1,256,915 to the City of Brantford for hosting Elements Casino Brantford. Since the gaming site opened in November 1999, Brantford has received...

Search for unmarked graves in Brantford cut short

The search for bodies at a residential school in Brantford continues, but some of those who attended the Mohawk Institute themselves are sounding the alarm. The Survivors’ Secretariat is a group of survivors who attended the...

County of Brant launches WiFi pilot project in Paris

County of Brant announced a new pilot project to install WiFi in downtown Paris on Thursday, July 18, 2024. This initiative aims to enhance the experience for both residents and visitors by providing...

Brantford artistic swimming star headed to Olympics

After years of training and competing at a myriad of national and international events, all the hard work and dedication has paid off for Claire Scheffel with a trip to the 2024 Olympics...

Local physician leaves behind a lasting legacy 

After dedicating nearly 49 years to caring for those in his community, Dr. John McDonald is looking forward to now dedicating some time for himself, his health and exploring his other interests outside of his career.  The...

Popular TV host feels ‘blessed’ to be part of the Brantford community  

Giovanni Petitti has always considered Brantford home and has fostered his love of the community by giving back to it as a teacher, comedian, and local TV host.   Petitti, who was born in Italy, moved with his family to Brantford when he was only...

Brant County OPP charge Woodstock man with Theft

members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received complaints regarding an individual taking merchandise from a retail business on Grand River Street North in Paris at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. A description of the suspect was provided to the...

Brantford Red Sox snap six-game losing streak

Jeremias Sucre pitched six solid innings in relief, and the five-run outburst in the fourth inning was enough for the Brantford Red Sox as they survived a late Hamilton Cardinals rally for a...

Brant OPP issue warning against romance scams

The Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging the public to be cautious and vigilant following a reported case of a romance scam that resulted in a significant financial loss for the...

Dan McCreary announces candidacy in mayoral by-election

Dan McCreary, Ward 3 Councillor for the City of Brantford, declared his candidacy for the upcoming Mayoral by-election on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. "In a time when our politics has become so fractious and divisive, Dan...

BPS continue testing and implementation of ALPR and In-Car Camera Systems

After extensive testing of the integrated Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) and In-Car Camera (ICC) systems which were installed in Brantford police patrol vehicles in May 2024, the systems are now becoming operational. Testing...

Stanley Cup coming home to Six Nations on July 24

The Stanley Cup is coming to Six Nations of the Grand River on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Brandon Montour, who won the cup with the Florida Panthers last month, will be bringing Lord Stanley's...

Brian Wood reflects on the history of the Bell homestead

Having first opened in October in 1910, the Bell HomeStead National Historic Site is one of Ontario's oldest historical museums. Looking to be closer to their son and his family in Washington, DC, Alexander Melville Bell...

Barnstormers hand the Red Sox their fourth straight loss

Nick Burdett's four-RBI performance wasn't enough as the Brantford Red Sox lost 8-6 to the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers on Friday, July 12, 2024.  In the first inning, Red Sox's Ricardo Alvarez DeLugo escaped the top half without damage by retiring the Barnstormers on the side despite...

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