Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested Zachary Steele, a 35-year-old from Brantford, and have laid numerous charges in connection to a sexual assault investigation that began in 2025.
Since November 2025, multiple victims have been identified. As a result of the investigation, Steele...
County of Brant announced the launch of the Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan (RPCIP), a new program designed to support farms, rural tourism operators, and property owners across the County’s hamlets, on Thursday,...
Brantford Police Service received a report of a scam involving a fake online employment opportunity.
A local resident reported being scammed after responding to what appeared to be a legitimate job posting online. The...
A driver is facing Impaired Driving charges, following an investigation by Brant County OPP.
An officer conducted a traffic stop on Colborne Street East between Brant County Road 18 and Papple Road in the County...
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...
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, who officially...
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 to support various community initiatives across the City of...
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 Optimist Club approached the County about the project and will cover...
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...
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...
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...
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 vehicle collided...
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 County OPP responded to a report of a...
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 (Six Nations of the Grand River, County of Brant, and the...
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 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...
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...
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 Fest.
Edwards was...
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 public spaces. The current bylaw sets rules around when...
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 Awareness Month, the campaign will raise funds to care for the...
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...
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...
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...
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 Brantford Poppy...
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 the not-for-profit organization expand its counselling services to better...
