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Thursday, June 1, 2023

‘It was pretty scary.’ Witnesses recount horrific details of Stoney Creek double homicide

The community of Stoney Creek are still coming to terms with the weekend’s horrific gun violence that left three people dead. There are two investigations happening surrounding the incident. Hamilton Police are investigating the murder of the two people on Saturday evening. The Special Investigations...

Hundreds explore Holmedale Art Crawl

Brantford residents took advantage of the warm weather as they explored the Holmedale Art Crawl on Sunday, May 28, 2023. The event has been running since 2017 and is a chance for local artists...

Wheels on Pavement attracts thousands of Brantford residents

Over 2000 people attended the third annual Wheels on Pavement event at the Brantford and District Civic Centre on Sunday, May 28, 2023. The City of Brantford, in conjunction with the Neighbourhood Hubs Association,...

Thousands enjoy butter tarts and more

Thousands of people visited the Paris Fairgrounds for the fourth annual Great Canadian Butter Tart Fest on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28, 2023. Sweet and savory smells filled the air as visitors from across...

Two Brantford residents facing multiple charges after theft

Two people are facing numerous charges thanks to a Good Samaritan's call to police when they observed the pair stealing copper wire. On Sunday May 28, 2023, Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received...

Michael Bradley named Commissioner of Community Development

Michael Bradley was named the City of Brantford's Commissioner of Community Development on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. The City’s Community Development commission plays a crucial role in enhancing the municipality’s quality of life, economic...

SIU investigating police-involved shooting in County of Brant

The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the police-involved shooting of a 27-year-old man in the County of Brant on Monday, May 29, 2023. Preliminary information suggests the following: Shortly after 4 p.m. on...

Brant County man facing Impaired Operation charges

A 26-year-old from Brant County is facing charges after a Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) member initiated a traffic stop in the County of Brant Sunday evening. An officer with the Brant County OPP was conducting proactive patrols when they located a vehicle on...

Brant County Health Unit COVID-19 update for Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) provided its weekly COVID-19 update on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Currently, there are five total active cases with seven new cases being reported in the last seven days. Currently, there is one person hospitalized due to COVID-19. Since the pandemic began,...

Brant Municipal Enterprises Announces Departure of Chief Executive Officer

The County of Brant, in collaboration with the Board of Directors for Brant Municipal Enterprises, announced the departure of Chief Executive Officer, Brooke Hayward on Monday, May 29, 2023. “Mrs. Hayward began with Brant...

Brantford Police Service investigating early morning shooting

Members of the Brantford Police Service Major Crime Unit and Forensic Identification Section are on scene in the area of Stauffer Road and Tarrison Street after receiving reports of shots fired. Shortly after 2...

Brantford Police investigating townhouse fire

The Brantford Police Service are seeking information from the public after a fire that occurred at a Birkett Lane and Erie Avenue location on May 15, 2023. The fire resulted in extensive damage to a...

Brant County teacher one of two people killed after landlord-tenant dispute

Police say there is no longer a threat to public safety as they investigate a landlord-tenant dispute in Stoney Creek that left an engaged couple dead. Officers responded shortly before 6 p.m. on Saturday...

BPS HEAT Unit arrest Brantford man in drug trafficking investigation

Members of the Brantford Police Service High Enforcement Action Team (H.E.A.T.) completed a drug trafficking investigation, arresting a Brantford man on drug trafficking and firearms related charges on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Officers seized...

Brantford and Lynden residents to share $100,000

Derek Johnston of Brantford and Mark Johnston of Lynden matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the May 9, 2023 LOTTO MAX draw to win $100,000. Derek and Mark, who work...

Federal government supports regional tourism

In Niagara, Hamilton, Halton, Brantford and surrounding regions, tourism attractions and destinations like natural wonders, a captivating wine country and historical sites play a vital role in the region’s economy and cultural identity, promoting the unique heritage and natural beauty of the region. The...

Willett Urgent Care Centre receives donation from Royal Canadian Legion

Representatives from the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 90, presented a donation of $7,250 to the Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Command on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. The donation will help purchase a bladder scanner to benefit Urgent...

BPS seek suspect information in sexual assault investigation

In a joint investigation with Hamilton Police Services, Detectives with the Brantford Police Service continue to investigate a sexual assault and are now seeking the assistance of the public to identify a vehicle...

County of Brant to celebrate Recreation and Parks Month and Seniors Month in June

The County of Brant will be celebrating Recreation and Parks Month, as well as, Seniors' Month with free and low-cost activities throughout the month of June. “The County of Brant and partners will be...

Brantford launches 2023 Healthy Aging Passport

The City of Brantford released their 2023 Healthy Aging Passport on Thursday, May 25, 2023. As part of the Brantford Healthy Aging Community Summer Project, funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for...