Remembrance Day Services for Brantford, Brant and Blandford-Blenheim

For those looking to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve in times of war, conflict, and peace, the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, County of Brant and the City of Brantford will be hosting several Remembrance Day ceremonies...

Transforming young lives through engaging programs

Since founding the Impossible Kids Foundation in early 2026, Samantha McKillop has been dedicated to bringing diverse educational programs to children. McKillop, who started the foundation in Brantford and is its President, explained why...

Finishing nails found in Brantford Halloween chocolate

Brantford police are investigating a report of finishing nails found inside Halloween chocolate bars. On Sunday, officers received the report from a parent at a home located in the area of St. Paul and...

New Paris school to be named Willow Grove Public School

Willow Grove Public School was officially approved by the Ministry of Education as the new school’s name. A willow tree symbolizes resilience, adaptability and strength. It reflects a community growing together, rooted in belonging and shared...

Six Nations Police investigate robbery at local business

Six Nations Police Service (SNPS) responded to a report of a robbery in progress at a business located on Mississauga Road, between Ojibway Road and Highway 6 at approximately 1:45 a.m. on Monday,...

Brantford resident facing theft charges after traffic stop

A driver is facing theft-related charges following an investigation by the Brant County OPP. On the afternoon of November 2, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Cockshutt Road...

Brant resident facing charges after uttering threats

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in the County of Brant. Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a report of...

Thousands flock to Brant Safety Village for Halloween

Nearly 2,500 residents attended the Children’s Safety Village of Brant’s annual Halloween at the Village event on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Families of all ages filled the miniature town, trick-or-treating from station to station in costumes of every kind. From friendly pumpkins to superheroes, chickens...

Avi Lewis visits Brantford ahead of federal by-election

Federal NDP leader Avi Lewis addressed a group of local supporters during a visit to the Brantford and District Labour Centre on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The stop in Brantford marked one of several southwestern Ontario locations Lewis has visited recently, having spoken to residents...

County finalizes transfer of Apps’ Mills Nature Centre

County of Brant announced that it now officially owns the Apps’ Mill Nature Centre and 4.5 acres of surrounding lands on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Apps’ Mill Nature Centre was established in the early...

County looking for feedback on Mount Pleasant Park

County of Brant is seeking input from community members to help shape the future of Mount Pleasant Park. Located at 555 Burtch Road, the park’s amenities currently include a playground structure, baseball diamond, picnic...

Halloween market supports youth and local vendors

Laurier’s CARE Lab hosted a free Halloween market to support local youth on Friday, October 30, 2026. The Halloween Family Market Fair at Laurier’s Brantford campus collected donations of personal hygiene products and small winter clothing...

City launches Relationships Should Feel Safe campaign

City of Brantford, in partnership with Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services, Brantford Police Service and the Brant’s Response Against Violence Everywhere (BRAVE) Committee, announced the launch of the Relationships Should Feel Safe...

Reminding residents to check carbon monoxide alarms

County of Brant Fire Department is reminding residents to check their carbon monoxide alarms and take steps to protect their families from this potentially deadly gas during Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week, which...

Brantford to host annual Parade After Party event

City of Brantford is inviting residents to celebrate the holiday season at the annual Parade After Party on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Taking place in Harmony Square immediately following the Freedom House Santa Claus Parade, which...

Brantford Collegiate to host international students

MLI Homestay is seeking six welcoming host families in Brantford to open their homes for 10 weeks to Japanese high school students attending Brantford Collegiate Institute from December 9, 2026 to February 16, 2027. The students will be visiting Canada for an educational and cultural...

GRCOA surpasses $40,000 fundraising goal

Grand River Council on Aging (GRCOA) celebrated the outstanding success of The Grand Parade 2026, which raised $45,262, surpassing its $40,000 fundraising goal. Held September 19 at Kiwanis Field Track, the event brought together 22 teams and 105 walkers, supported by dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors...

New pedestrian bridges coming to Oakville GO Station

Brantford’s ANC Modular Inc. is partnering with the Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture to build new pedestrian bridges and platform access buildings for Oakville GO Station.  The modular building manufacturer said four buildings, bridges, elevator...

Retired fighter brings experience as a coach and trainer

After close to two decades as a competitive Muay Thai fighter, Kyle Towler has retired, utilizing his extensive experience as a coach, trainer, and fitness instructor. Towler, a Brantford native, discussed transitioning into a...

Halloween fun and history meet at Bell Homestead

Nearly 200 people attended the Bell Homestead National Historic Site’s annual Halloween Fun Fair on Sunday, October 25, 2026.  The free event brought together families of all ages, many of whom came wearing their costumes, for...

Paris Optimists prepare for annual holiday market

Paris Optimist Club is getting ready for its annual holiday craft and vendor market on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026. The event, which has been running for decades, will be held...

Paris thrift event turns bargains into charitable giving

The upcoming Thrift for Charity event will be raising funds in support of the Sexual Assault Centre of Brant in Paris on Saturday, November 14, 2026.  Shar O’Neill said while she had been thinking...

Guest conductor brings energy and enthusiasm to BSO

Brantford Symphony Orchestra once again wowed the audience with its “When All Other Lights Go Out: Beethoven and Shore” concert on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The performance featured the first of four guest conductors who will...

A spooktacular night of family fun at Myrtleville House

More than a thousand local residents attended the Myrtleville-Mayfair Neighbourhood Association and Brant Historical Society’s sixth annual Halloween Haunt at Myrtleville House Museum on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The free, three-hour event offered a variety of spookacular activities for visitors of all ages. Many came...

Dave Carrol to run as independent in federal by-election

Dave Carrol officially announced his candidacy to run as an Independent for the federal by-election on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Carrol, a long-time pastor, community advocate, and dedicated local organizer, officially announced his candidacy in the Brantford-Brant South by-election, which has not yet been...

Brantford Police charge Ohsweken woman with Robbery

Brantford Police Service arrested and charged a woman with Assault and Robbery following an incident that occurred in the downtown core. On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., the female victim was...

Brant OPP charge Brampton resident with Speeding

On October 25, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Colborne Street West at Lois Crescent, in the County of...

26-year-old facing Impaired Driving charges

A driver is facing Impaired charges, following an investigation by Brant County OPP. An officer conducted a traffic stop on Colborne Street East at White Swan Road in the County of Brant at 12:30...

BPS temporarily suspends use of Crime Stoppers

Brantford Police Service (BPS) has temporarily suspended its use of the Crime Stoppers program while seeking additional information about a reported cybersecurity breach and the safeguards in place to protect the security and...

Peterson to return as Mayor for Blandford-Blenheim

Mark Peterson was elected for his third term as Mayor, and fifth on Council in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim following the Municipal Election, which was held on Monday, October 26, 2026.  The Township of...

Carpenter becomes Brantford Mayor with landslide victory

Longtime Councillor Richard Carpenter has been elected as the 51st Mayor of the City of Brantford following the municipal election held on Monday, October 26, 2026.  Carpenter will replace former Mayor Kevin Davis, who has held...

Kyle becomes first female Mayor for Brant County

Jennifer Kyle was elected as the first female Mayor for the County of Brant following the Municipal Election, which was held on Monday, October 26, 2026. Kyle captured over 60 per cent of the vote, well ahead of Christine Garneau Bisaillon, who finished second with...

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