City of Brantford Council supported a Parks and Recreation Department Allocation Policy during their Committee of the Whole - Operations meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The item comes as the City is experiencing significant demand for the current recreation amenities used by community and...
City of Brantford Council unanimously supported bringing back “Toonie Tuesday” public swims during their Committee of the Whole - Operations meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The resolution, brought forward by Councillor Dan McCreary,...
Ladies Who Lead held their 2026 Women of Impact event at the Brantford Golf and Country Club on Wednesday April 1, 2026.
The evening was a powerful celebration of community, resilience, and female leadership,...
County of Brant provided an update on the status of ongoing discussions with the City of Brantford regarding the Brantford Airport lands on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Facilitated discussions between the County of Brant and the...
With the County of Brant Municipal Election taking place on October 26, 2026 and with the election nomination period opening on May 1, 2026, the municipality will be offering a Candidate Information Night...
Rain and thunderstorms have delivered between 20 and 40 mm of rain to the northern half of the Grand River watershed causing increased flows in most watercourses.
There is more rain in the...
Thousands of local residents and out-of-town visitors attended the Paris Lions Club’s 13th annual Maple Syrup Festival on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Over the course of the nine-hour event, guests had plenty of opportunities to not...
21-year-old facing Impaired Driving charges
A driver is facing impaired driving charges, following an investigation by members of the Brant County OPP.
Officers were called to attend Burt Road regarding a vehicle driving erratically in the County of Brant at 7:30 p.m. on the evening...
Members of the Brant County OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on Grand River Street South in the County of Brant at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
During the program, officers stopped a motor vehicle for the purpose...
Brant Men of Song hosted “A Day of Choral Singing” workshop and concert at the Hope Christian Reformed Church in Brantford on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
With 2026 marking the group’s 65th anniversary, the...
County of Brant, in collaboration with Ontario Nature, is proud to announce the contribution of 195.52 hectares of natural areas towards Canada’s target of protecting and conserving 30 per cent of our lands...
Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford-Brant, announced the Ontario government is investing up to $12,500,000.00 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade to UV Disinfection and Phosphorus Removal System in the City of Brantford on Friday, April 10, 2026.
The...
The Brantford Bulldogs Eastern Conference Semi-Final series with the North Bay Battalion turned north on Sunday afternoon for Game 3 at the Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens. Entering Game 3 with a 2-0 series...
Like many youth throughout the community, Sydney Kipp enjoyed playing many sports, eventually sticking with and excelling at softball, and ultimately earning an opportunity to head down to play in the United States...
The Classic Vault Emporium has been a main stay in St. George’s core, appealing to visitors for four decades.
Originally an antique furniture retailer in the late 1980s and eventually evolving into a multi-faceted co-op in...
Jersey Mike’s Subs locations across Canada and their generous customers rallied to raise over $205,000 to help seven local hunger and children’s charities during the company’s 16th Annual “Month of Giving” in March.
The 21 Jersey Mike’s locations accepted donations throughout the month, building to the company’s Day of...
Bulldogs embarked on the second round of the OHL Playoffs on home ice at the TD Civic Centre, squaring off against the North Bay Battalion on Wednesday night.
The Bulldogs entered the matchup with plenty of momentum following a first-round sweep of the eighth-seeded Sudbury...
Brantford’s Green Team is once again joining thousands of volunteers across Canada to participate in A Greener Future’s UNSMOKE Butt Blitz campaign, which runs from April 1 to 30, 2026.
A Greener Future is...
Brantford Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Book Fair Committee has been preparing for its upcoming annual book sale, which begins on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
This year, the book fair will once again be taking place...
From now until fall, those driving to and from Paris this spring should plan ahead and give themselves some extra traveling time.
While the next phase of the Downtown Dig is set to begin on Wednesday,...
With National Volunteer Week quickly approaching, the County of Brant is inviting residents to attend its inaugural Community Volunteer Fair on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
The event, which will take place at the Brant...
After a standoff with police, officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested the suspect wanted for an April 4, 2026, stabbing.
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on April 8, 2026, the wanted man was...
Brantford Police said a 38-year-old Good Samaritan was shot and killed while intervening in an altercation on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
The shooting happened in the area of Erie and Gladstone avenues outside of a convenience...
County of Brant informed residents of temporary operational changes to fire services in Paris on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The operational changes were made to ensure continued response efficiency during the Downtown Dig construction project.
“We are committed to maintaining the highest level of emergency service...
Despite the weather, over 200 children attended the Burford and District Optimist Club’s annual Easter egg hunt at the Burford Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
While the free event, which has been running for over 30 years, was moved indoors due to the rain,...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council received the 2025 Development Charges Annual Report during its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
The report, which is required under the provisions of the Development Charges Act, was...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service received a call to report an intimate partner related assault and were dispatched to attend a Rawdon Street residence at approximately 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 5,...
Over 700 Brantford-Brant residents attended the Children’s Safety Village of Brant’s fifth annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Throughout the free event, excited youngsters explored the miniature-sized town and participated in various Easter...
Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Staff Reports
2026 Gravel Tender Results
The report, prepared by Jim Borton, Director of Public Works, asked that Council accept a tender...
while conducting general foot patrol, officers with the Brantford Police Service Downtown Core Engagement Response Team observed a male in possession of illegal drugs in the area of Market Street and Dalhousie Street...
Brantford Bulldogs advanced to the second round of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) playoffs after defeating the Sudbury Wolves 2-1 in game four of their opening round series on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Brantford played well...
Members of the Brantford Police Service are actively investigating after officers were called to a report of a shooting in the area of Erie Avenue and Gladstone Avenue.
Officers responded to the area of Erie Avenue and Gladstone Avenue after receiving a report of a shooting...
