After developing as a strong player across various levels of hockey, Ellis Rickwood made it one step closer to realizing his dream of playing in the NHL by signing with the Texas Stars of the AHL.
Rickwood, who was born and raised in Brantford, recalled...
For the last three years, entrepreneur Thannia Pasten Garcia, has been dedicated to making authentic Mexican food at her mobile eatery, Antojitos Mexicanos.
Moving to Brantford in 2020, Garcia already had a history of...
Three candidates, all current members of Brantford City Council, will be vying to become the next Mayor of Brantford when Election Night rolls around on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Ward 4 Councillor Richard Carpenter,...
Brant Community Foundation celebrated the impact of this year’s donors and grant recipients during a reception in Cainsville on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Brant Community Foundation (BCF) is a registered charitable public foundation that provides grants...
County of Brant Council approved the construction of a batting cage for Burford Optimist and Lions Park during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
According to a staff report, the Burford...
Over 300 vinyl lovers attended the Brantford Record Show at the Royal Canadian Legion, Dunsdon Branch #461 on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
The big event featured 20 vendors, filling 35 tables with thousands of...
Members of the Brantford Police Core Engagement and Response Team seized over $17,000 in illegal psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and other substances and arrested a 35-year-old man from Hamilton for trafficking after executing a search warrant...
Over 700 people participated in the 22nd annual Hike or Bike for Stedman Community Hospice on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Nearly 600 walkers took part in either one-, three- or five-kilometre walk around the neighbourhood surrounding the hospice and St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre, while 123...
Brantford Police Service (BPS) are launching an AI-powered voice assistant on the non-emergency line to help residents reach the right information and resources faster and more efficiently.
The technology, developed by Hyper, launched on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, on the BPS non-emergency number, 519-756-7050.
All...
Michael C. of Brantford is celebrating after winning a $100,000 top prize with INSTANT CROSSWORD TRIPLER.
The 63-year-old said he’s been playing the lottery with OLG for about 40 years and especially enjoys playing INSTANT CROSSWORD.
“I thought I had won...
Brantford Police closed parts of Colborne Street West after a vehicle crashed into a building, which sent a man and a woman to hospital for injuries on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Officers said a...
Paris resident facing Assault with a Weapon charge
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Brant County.
On May 2, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m.,...
Brant Waterways Foundation’s Board of Directors is currently seeking nominations for Director Positions commencing June 2026 for three-year terms. We are seeking volunteer Board candidates from within the historical boundary of Brant County...
Twenty-four members of the Iroquois Roots Rugby team helped bring women’s rugby to West Brant for an inter-squad match at Walter Gretzky Park on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
An Indigenous-led program, Iroquois Roots Rugby...
Brantford Bulldogs season came to an end after a 5-0 defeat at the hands of the Barrie Colts in game seven of their Eastern Conference final on Monday, May 4, 2026.
The Bulldogs had the Colts...
The cast of Brant Theatre Workshops’ Herinnering gave residents a sneak peak of their play during the Tulips and Maples Festival in Brantford on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
While the outdoor play was set to make its debut over the weekend, all three showings were...
Despite the cold weather, organizers pushed through to bring the inaugural Tulips and Maples – Freedom in Blooms Festival to life at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
The event was part of a five-day Dutch-Canadian Liberation Celebration designed to commemorate...
Hundreds of local residents and out-of-town visitors attended the third annual Tumour Take Down event in St. George on Friday, May 1, 2026.
The event is designed to raise money for brain cancer research...
Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) announced that Liya Edwards, a Grade 11 student at Assumption College School (ACS), has earned national recognition through the Theatrical Arts Education Association’s (TAEA) STAR...
County of Brant is reviewing its Noise Control Bylaw and is inviting residents and businesses to share their feedback.
Noise affects daily life across the County. It can impact sleep, well-being, and enjoyment of homes and...
Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and the Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) have launched the Trails to Wellness campaign, with the goal of raising $50,000 to support trail and land maintenance.
This May, during Mental Health...
Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition, in partnership with the Sports Hall Selection Committee and Alliance Board, announced this year’s Class of 2026 Inductees on Monday, May 4, 2026.
The following individuals will...
After retiring from her role as a residence counselor at the W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind, and spending three decades at the school, Kathleen Livingstone soon would begin the next chapter of her...
Across a ten-year period, Ron Hoover established himself as a solid professional hockey player, competing in multiple leagues, including the NHL, where he suited up for the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues.
Hoover, who had made his home in Brantford for many years,...
County of Brant Council heard concerns regarding ongoing boundary negotiations of airport lands during the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Brantford Municipal Airport is owned and operated by the City of Brantford, however, the lands currently fall within the boundary of the...
City of Brantford and Brantford Youth Council are gearing up to host the fourth annual Youth Excellence Awards on Monday, May 11, 2026.
The event will take place at the Sanderson Centre from 6:00...
Brantford Poppy Project will be hosting one of many community workshops at the Royal Canadian Legion, Dunsdon Branch #461, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026.Chad Martin, Chair of the...
Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford-Brant, announced that Willowbridge Community Services will be receiving an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant on Monday, April 27, 2026.
The $597,000 Grow grant will be distributed over three years and will help...
County of Brant Council supported awarding the Phase One contract for the East Paris Flats reconstruction project to L82 (East) Construction Incorporated during its Administration and Operations meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
According...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Brant County.
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint...
Lukas Oakley, Ward 2 Councillor for the County of Brant, issued a statement announcing that he will not be running for re-election when the municipal election rolls around on Monday, October 26, 2026. The following...
Students and staff from local area schools joined the Child Nutrition Network (CNN) of Haldimand Norfolk R.E.A.C.H. to take part in the first annual Smile Cookie Decorating Contest.
As part of the 2026 Smile Cookie Campaign, the first annual Smile Cookie Decorating Contest was held...
