Several hundred residents and out-of-town visitors alike spent their afternoon roaming around the Downtown Paris Promenade on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Open to the public since early July, the pedestrian-focused space was designed as a place to gather, relax and experience the heart of downtown...
Sylvia Jones, Ontario Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, visited Brantford General Hospital (BGH) on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
While there, Jones announced the opening of the expanded emergency department and outlined provincial and...
Glenhyrst Art Gallery will be hosting its fourth annual Grand River Arts Festival (GRAF) from Friday, September 18, to Saturday, September 19, 2026.
The two-day event offers an opportunity for guests to roam the...
Kinsmen Club of Brantford is revving up for its 51st annual Car Show and Swap Meet on Saturday, September 13, 2026.
Taking place at the Paris Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the longstanding event...
The final phase of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim’s Princeton construction project will be taking place throughout the month of September.
The multi-year drainage and road reconstruction project first began in 2022 with the expansion...
Before his passing in 2011, Terry Sumsion was a popular country singer-songwriter hailing from Burford, Ontario, producing a dozen albums and playing to many fans across Canada. And since then, his legacy has...
Members from the Brant County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding Off Road Vehicles (ORV) in Brant County.
A member of the public reported that youth were operating "dirt...
Nearly 60 big rigs took to the streets of Burford for the Special Olympics Ontario Truck Ride on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
For nearly each driver, a Special Olympics Ontario athlete rode alongside them, happily waving to those they passed.
What started as a local event...
Brantford Station Neighbourhood Association (BSNA), in partnership with the City of Brantford, hosted a slam dunk movie night at City View Park on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Residents and neighbours spent the evening playing games, catching up with friends and indulging in tasty treats before...
County of Brant is inviting the public to attend any or all of its 2026 Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies taking place this fall.
The County’s Sports Hall of Fame was created to...
County of Brant said that the Dundas Street East and Paris Road construction projects are continuing to show major progress.
It was announced on August 21 that, after several months of road work, the...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim residents will be heading to the polls to elect a new mayor and councillors on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The Township of Blandford-Blenheim is located in Oxford County, northwest of Paris, and has...
Seven individuals, including three from Brantford, are facing charges following the seizure of more than 6.5 kilograms of illicit drugs and firearms in connection with a multijurisdictional drug trafficking investigation in southwestern Ontario.
In...
A new community initiative inspired by Brantford’s hockey heritage is inviting residents to give an assist to someone who could use one.
Developed by Brantford resident Steve Karalis, Pass the Puck Forward will launch...
Brantford Police Service are actively investigating a shooting that occurred outside a Powell Road residence at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026.
A 9-1-1 call was received to report a shooting outside a Powell...
Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in Brantford that left a cyclist in hospital with serious injuries.
On Thursday at around 7 a.m., officers responded to a collision involving a motor vehicle and a cyclist.
Detectives say the driver remained on scene and the cyclist has...
The Ontario government is delivering on its plan to protect Ontario by opening the new Blanche E. Williams Public School including shared community spaces for the 2026-27 school year.
This project is one of 35 new and expanded schools opening across Ontario this fall to give...
Gihekdagye Friendship Centre celebrated the grand opening of its new permanent home in Brantford on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Approximately 300 people attended the grand opening of the Friendship Centre. The motto of the...
Mike Mass and the Late Nite Lineup played for the first time in Harmony Square on Friday, August 21, 2026.
The Hamilton-based group performed for the first time in Brantford in 15 years, as...
Residents gathered at the lawn at Bell Homestead National Historic Site (NHS) for Symphony at Sunset on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Over 100 people attended the show put on by The Brantford Community Symphony Orchestra (BCSO),...
A new traffic signal is expected to ease the school-hour congestion at the intersection of Paris Road and Queensway Drive.
City of Brantford installed a full traffic signal to better control foot and car...
City of Brantford will keep the D'Aubigny Creek trail access and Ballantyne Drive boat launch closed until early October.
According to Christian Bean, Manager of Construction for the City of Brantford, the closure is part...
Several youngsters were all smiles as they spent part of their evening making art and a plethora of buttons at Tutela Park in Brantford on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Presented by SideWalk Joy Brantford and the...
Children who are interested in participating in a free neighbourhood hockey league have until Tuesday, September 1, 2026, to submit an expression of interest.
Organized by Free Sport for Growth, the free eight-week introductory season will start on September 13, and will take place on...
Construction of the Burford Village Square, formally referred to as the Burford King Street Parkette, officially started on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Located at the southwest corner of Maple Avenue South and King Street in Burford, construction is expected to be completed in November, weather...
County of Brant’s municipal election candidates are now finalized after the nomination period closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Residents will head to the polls to elect a new mayor, their ward councillors and...
The fourth annual Afro-CariBrant Festival will return to Paris Lions Park on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Presented by Darmont GivesBack, the two-day festival will once again celebrate the rich culture,...
The second annual Iceman Cup returned to Brantford’s TD Civic Centre on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
The charity hockey tournament was designed to shine a light on the life and legacy of the late Jimmy “The...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim celebrated the grand opening of the new Princeton Fire Station #81 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and community barbecue on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
The 9,800 square-foot facility features three specialized...
Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council has issued a statement following concerns from community members about a recently signed agreement with the City of Brantford.
The statement, released Thursday, August 20,...
Brantford’s municipal election field is now set after the nomination period officially closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Residents will be heading to the polls to elect a new mayor, their ward councillors and school board...
Thousands attended this year’s Paris Drinks Fest as the event returned to Two Rivers Stadium.
Tim Des Islets, organizer of the show, said there was a higher turnout, with more attendees and newer vendors.
"This was one of our best attended years, and we had more...
