The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing over $3.1 million to bring reliable high-speed internet to 1,639 families, farms, and businesses in Brant County.
“Providing reliable internet access is especially important for rural communities to prosper in our increasingly digital world,” said the Honourable...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested a woman believed responsible for an early morning assault.
BPS officers were dispatched to attend a residence on Marlborough Street after receiving a 911 call to...
After close to seven decades in existence, the Piston Pushers have become one of the oldest and most respected car clubs in North America and it all started in Brantford.
Brian Bowerman, who has...
Julia and Jessica Surette have always been involved in swimming and when they decided to translate that passion into starting their Brave Waves Swim School in 2011, they could hardly imagine the overwhelming support they...
The City of Brantford collected a total of 200 tons of organic waste from residents participating in the Green Bin program during the first month of collection.
“Approximately 28 per cent of residents are...
City of Brantford will be hosting a public meeting to gather input regarding a new sports and entertainment centre on Monday, December 18, 2023.
The City of Brantford is asking residents to participate in...
City of Brantford announced a surplus in their 2023 capital budget on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
A comprehensive review of completed capital City projects, as of September 2023, has revealed a surplus of $4,878,885, which will...
City of Brantford welcomed representatives from the Town of LaSalle and the City of Windsor to showcase the tremendous strides made in revitalizing the downtown core on Friday, December 1, 2023.
As part of the visit, Brantford City staff, alongside representatives from Wilfrid Laurier University,...
One person is facing impaired driving charges after Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members investigated a two-vehicle collision last month in the County of Brant.
County of Brant Fire Department, Brant-Brantford Paramedics and officers with the Brant County OPP responded to a reported collision...
The City of Brantford announced the launch of a new online Artist Database, aimed at connecting local artists and creatives with future arts and culture projects and opportunities, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
The...
A 35-year-old from Norfolk County is facing charges after a vehicle entered a Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program run by Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members in the County of...
Building on the success of last year's initiative in Brantford, Jesse and Cortney Buchan, Owner/Dealer of J&K Home Building Centre, Warren's Home Hardware in Burford, and Waterford Home Building Centre, is proud to announce the...
The County of Brant announced that a new transit service provider will begin operating Brant Transit in the New Year on Friday, December 1, 2023.
Following public consultation, and with Council approval, the municipality...
A 29-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and multiple firearm-related offences after barricading himself in a home and shooting at police in Six Nations of the Grand River last week.
Ontario Provincial...
Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) would like to send its thoughts and prayers to Acting Fire Chief Michael Seth and his family.
"Acting Fire Chief Seth is on an unexpected medical leave. Out of...
Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) provided its weekly COVID-19 update on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Currently, there are 66 active cases with 54 new cases being reported in the last seven days. Currently, there are 29 people hospitalized due to COVID-19.
Since the pandemic began, BCHU...
Oshawa Generals capitalized on three second period goals to defeat the Brantford Bulldogs 5-2 in Ontario Hockey League (OHL) action on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
The first period proved a quiet affair with Matteo Drobac taking center stage, stopping all six shots he faced in...
Thousands of Paris residents bundled up and lined the streets to watch the annual Paris Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Despite the light rain, residents were all smiles as they eagerly...
The Brantford Lights illuminated the grounds of the Glenhyrst Art Gallery with thousands of twinkling bulbs during the “switch-on” event on Friday, December 1, 2023.
The City of Brantford and the gallery partner for...
Hundreds of shoppers attended the Brantford Potters Guild’s annual fall sale at the Woodman Community Centre over the weekend, from Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 3, 2023.
The fall sale, previously known as the Christmas...
Brantford’s second-ever Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG), was officially installed in Eagle Place on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Similar to the free little libraries that have been constructed around town, where you take a...
Two cadets from Brantford were giving their best effort for the Regional Cadet Support Unit (RCSU) Central 2023-2024 Biathlon Championship Series Stage 3a Regional Run-and-Shoot Competition held on November 25 and 26, 2023,...
A group of homeless people in an encampment in Brantford say they’re facing an eviction deadline Friday.
The Six Nations reserve is ordering them off the land where they’ve built their camps in a wooded area.
It’s...
A shelter in place order has been lifted after a barricaded man was taken into custody after firing shots at police in Ohsweken overnight on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Six Nations Const. Cody Johnson says reports were received Thursday night of shots being fired and...
Dan ‘Dannö’ Drouin has built a reputation for his painstaking attention to detail and exceptionally creative high-quality design work on many projects that have involved pinstriping, lettering, gold-leafing, and sign-painting across his successful multi-decade career.
However, ever since Drouin could remember, he has had...
The Brantford Bulldogs survived a late IceDogs rally in the closing minutes to extend their winning streak over their arch-rivals to 21 games with a 3-2 win on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
Bulldogs got...
Since founding the Brant Youth Volleyball Club (BYVC) in 1998, Rick and Sandy Beedham have been dedicated to creating progressive volleyball programs, leading competitive teams, developing youth talent, and building relationships throughout the...
Playful Fox Productions (PFP) has been hard at work as it prepares to bring the enchanted world of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” to life, at Brantford’s Sanderson Centre for Performing Arts this December.
The show...
Members of the Brant County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), Crisis Negotiators, Canine, and Paramedics were on scene...
City of Brantford Council voted in favour of conducting a public consultation campaign regarding a proposal for the new Sports and Entertainment Centre during their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
When the City...
City of Brantford council officially requested the presence of Robert Davis, Brantford Police Chief, to attend the next finance meeting in order to address the department's 2023 $1.74 million deficit during their regular council meeting...
Wall of Recognition Awards
Chris Friel – Modern
Chris Friel was one of the youngest Mayors in Canadian history. After being first elected at the age of 27 in 1994, Friel was subsequently elected for four more terms in 1997, 2000, 2010 and 2014.
Throughout his time...
