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Brant skaters shine at 73rd annual Flashing Blades

Brant Figure Skating Club (BFSC) held its...

National pairs champion fulfills goal of being an Olympian

Ever since he watched the Vancouver Winter...

Accomplished journalist looks back at multi-decade career

Before retiring in 2016, Allen Pizzey's career...

Heroes Walk and Roll celebrates every child’s potential

The eighth annual Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll took place at the Brant Park Conservation Area on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Throughout the event, guests, including superhero characters like Spider-Man, Batgirl, Batman and Brantford’s own Captain Kindness, spent the afternoon exploring a host of activities...

Community walk honours Shelby Neale’s lasting legacy

A large group of friends and family came together to participate in the fifth annual Shelby Neale Walk for Kids at Brantford’s Waterworks Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The memorial walk serves as...

Participants raise over $30,000 during Kidney Walk

Hundreds of people took part in the annual Brantford Kidney Walk, raising $32,106 for the fundraiser at Harmony Square on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Liz Giacinti, president of the Kidney Foundation’s Brant County Chapter,...

Connecting job seekers and employers during annual fair

Over 200 job seekers met with 44 employers during the Six Nations’ GREAT job fair on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Grand River Employment and Training (GREAT) organized the job fair at the Gathering Place, where employers...

Celebrating local business community at Salute to Brant

County of Brant’s business community came together to connect, celebrate and recognize local success at the 2026 Salute to Brant event, which was held on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The annual event brings together...

Celebrating the re-opening of renovated John Noble Home

John Noble Home celebrated the re-opening of its newly renovated Day and Stay program space on Friday, September 25, 2026. The celebration marked the completion of significant improvements designed to better support older...

Brant OPP charge Ohsweken resident after incident

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual in connection with an incident that occurred at a residence in the County of Brant. Officers responded to a report of...

Brantford doula fraudster resigns as social worker

A Brantford woman who faked pregnancies and stillbirths to receive doula services will never practice as a social worker again. Court documents show Kaitlyn Braun has resigned from the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and surrendered her certificate of registration.  Braun has...

Bulldogs cruise past Petes with 5-2 victory

The Brantford Bulldogs kicked off the first theme weekend of the season “Buckle Up Country Weekend” sponsored by Bud Light with a 5-2 win against the Peterborough Petes.  Jack Clarke (#13) from the Peterborough Petes was the first to strike in the opening period at...

Popular eatery opens new location in Brantford

Since starting with a single food trailer in 2014 and expanding to 50 locations, Shelby’s Legendary Shawarma has become a popular eatery offering a menu of Middle Eastern meal options, including their shawarma wraps...

Brant OPP recover $1 million in stolen equipment

Brant County OPP provided an update regarding the execution of a search warrant conducted on September 9, 2026. As a result of the ongoing investigation, officers have recovered a total of 62 pieces of...

Bulldogs acquire Carson Andrew from Greyhounds

Brantford Bulldogs President of Hockey Operations &  General Manager Spencer Hyman today announced the acquisition of forward Carson  Andrew from the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in exchange for LDN 4th ’28 & BAR 14th ’29.  Andrew,...

Culture Days brings art to life in Downtown Paris

The Grand Gallery in Paris helped kick off Culture Days with several activities taking place inside Rebel and Royal on Sunday, September 20, 2026.  Rubyyy Jones of Big Cityyy Arts, who has been running...

Laurier hosts inaugural Hawk Talk event

More than 40 people attended the launch of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus’ new Hawk Talk and Trivia Night series on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The series aims to offer accessible, intellectually engaging experiences...

Blandford-Blenheim to receive 84 CO smoke alarms

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council received news that the community will receive 84 Kidde Canada combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms during its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Fire Chief Drew Davidson, Director of Protective...

Teddy Bear Picnic to return to Stedman Community Hospice

The community is being invited to attend the fourth annual Teddy Bear Picnic at the Stedman Community Hospice gardens on Sunday, October 4, 2026.  Organizer Patty Sager said the rain or shine event will feature a host of fun activities for families of all ages.  From...

Blandford-Blenheim residents weigh in on budget priorities

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council received the results of Oxford County’s 2027 budget consultation survey during the regular Council meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.  The county-wide online budget survey was open from June and the end of August and received 107 responses from Blandford-Blenheim residents,...

County residents invited to meet election candidates

County of Brant Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Brant County Federation of Agriculture to host a 2026 municipal election Meet the Candidates Forum on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. With residents set to...

Yuk Yuk’s coming to Brantford for inaugural show

Brantford is getting its first taste of a brand-new Yuk Yuk's comedy series, with the inaugural show landing at the Marriott Brantford on Friday, October 2nd. Doors open at 7pm, with the show...

Brant County OPP Crime Wrap for September 23, 2026

Driver arrested during RIDE stop in Brant County members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) TIME Team and Patrol officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Big Creek Road near Pauline Johnson Road in...

Kicking off the fall season at St. George Apple Fest

The village of St. George threw a lively celebration for the arrival of harvest season during its 42nd annual Apple Fest, which was held on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. Thousands...

Art takes centre stage at Glenhyrst Gallery

Glenhyrst Art Gallery hosted its annual Grand River Arts Festival on Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, 2026.   Now in its fourth year, Glenhyrst Gallery Director Ana Olson, said that while many communities...

Kevin Davis appointed Conservative by-election candidate

Kevin Davis, current Mayor for the City of Brantford, was appointed as the Conservative candidate for the Brantford-Brant South federal by-election during a rally in Brantford on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Party leader Pierre Poilievre made...

Brantford man charged with arson after Italian flag burned at restaurant

Brantford residents are expressing shock and betrayal after a local act of generosity was met with violence. But they say the incident won’t stop them from spreading kindness. At Brantford’s Mercasa Little Italy Eatery, they’re still shaken up by what happened. “This despicable act. We honestly don’t...

Local aviation groups join forces to inspire flyers

Brantford’s local chapter of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA), Flight 148, and the Ninety-Nines’ Maple Leaf chapter, hosted their second annual “Let’s Discover Aviation Now” event at the Brantford Municipal Airport on Saturday, September 19, 2026.  The event offers a free 20-minute introductory...

Hundreds support cancer research during Terry Fox Run

Over 150 people took part in the annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The annual event, which is held at the Steve Brown Sports Complex, and in support of cancer research...

Handing out sticks, skates and smiles at Cockshutt Park

Free Sports For Growth gave away sports equipment at Cockshutt Park on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Free Sports For Growth is a Brantford-based organization that is in their third year of collecting donated balls,...

Nearly 100 people take part in 2026 Grand Parade

Kiwanis Field was filled with smiles, cheers, memories and community spirit as more than 100 people walked together at The Grand Parade 2026, supporting the Grand River Council on Aging (GRCOA). The Grand Parade brought together...

Lieb, Musa lead Bulldogs to victory in home opener

 Brantford Bulldogs secured their first regular-season win against the Niagara Icedogs in an electric 3-1 victory.  With the Madhouse momentum on their side, Xavier Lieb (#17) captured the energy two minutes into the first...

Suspects identified in Henry Street restaurant fire

Members of the Brantford Police Service have identified the individuals involved in recent disturbance that resulted in property damage at a local restaurant. At approximately 1:45 p.m., September 16, 2026, two individuals reportedly entered...

BPS investigate break-in at local restaurant

Brantford police are asking for public help identifying those involved in relation to a break-in at a restaurant on Grand River Street Thursday morning. An officer was dispatched to the restaurant at around 7 a.m., after...

Brantford Police search for two stolen military medals

Brantford police are asking for the public’s help in locating historically significant military medals stolen during a residential break-in. On Tuesday at around 8:30 p.m., unknown suspects allegedly broke into a residence on Hardy Road near Paris Road and Oak Park Road and stole several...

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