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Brant skaters shine at 73rd annual Flashing Blades

Brant Figure Skating Club (BFSC) held its...

National pairs champion fulfills goal of being an Olympian

Ever since he watched the Vancouver Winter...

Accomplished journalist looks back at multi-decade career

Before retiring in 2016, Allen Pizzey's career...

Police arrest suspect following weapons incident

Brantford Police have arrested and charged an individual following a disturbance that escalated to the brandishing of a weapon. Officers responded to reports of a disturbance between two individuals in the area of Oxford Street and King George Road at approximately 1:40 a.m. on Wednesday, April...

Students dig into agriculture at Bite of Brant event

Nearly 1,000 Grade 5 students and teachers from various public, catholic and private schools across the City of Brantford and the County of Brant, made their way to the Burford Fairgrounds for the...

Neighbourhood efforts highlight impact of local volunteers

With National Volunteer Week 2026 taking place from April 19 to April 25, it’s the perfect time to recognize the volunteers across Canada and throughout the region. Those who dedicate their time in...

Linwood Barclay draws residents to Cainsville

Over 200 people attended the County of Brant Public Library’s One Book One Brant author event at the TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Now in its 21st year, One Book...

Brantford Bulldogs advance to Eastern Conference final

Brantford Bulldogs entered a delayed Game 4 at the Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens in North Bay on Wednesday evening with an opportunity to record  their second straight sweep of the 2026 OHL Playoffs, holding...

Tulips and Maple to celebrate Dutch-Canadian liberation

A new community event, titled Tulip and Maples: Dutch-Canadian Liberation Celebration, will be taking place in Brantford from April 30, to May 5, 2026. The initiative is being held as a way to not...

Hike or Bike for Hospice just weeks away

Over 500 people are expected to participate in the 22nd annual Hike or Bike for Hospice on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The big event is held every year in support of Stedman Community Hospice and has...

City secures 46 acres of protected natural heritage land

City of Brantford has taken ownership of 46.2 acres (18.7 hectares) of natural heritage land north of Shellard Lane, following a negotiated settlement with Losani Homes related to planning applications at 501 Shellard Lane.  Located west of the TH&B rail trail and adjacent to D’Aubigny...

Local organizations named Smile Cookie recipients

Lansdowne Children’s Centre (LCC) and Brant Food for Thought (BFFT) announced that they have been selected as the 2026 local charity recipients of the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign, with support from 19 Tim Hortons restaurants across the Brantford area.  The Smile Cookie campaign will...

Celebrating Earth Week in the County of Brant

County of Brant is inviting residents to come together and celebrate Earth Week, taking place April 19 to 26, with a variety of activities and initiatives designed to inspire environmental stewardship and community...

City to apply Brantford-first approach for facility rentals

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...

Brantford Council supports revival of Toonie Tuesday swims

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, instructed staff...

Ladies Who Lead hosts 2026 Women of Impact event

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 provides update on airport land negotiations

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...

Brant County to host Candidate Information Night

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 on Thursday,...

GRCA issues water safety statement for Grand River Watershed

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 forecast, with up to 30 or 40 mm of precipitation expected...

Paris Maple Syrup Festival taps a big turnout

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 only enjoy the sunny weather, but several family-friendly activities...

Brant County OPP Crime Wrap for Monday, April 13, 2026

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...

Driver charged during Brant County RIDE check

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,...

Brant Men of Song host choral workshop and concert

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 Brant Men...

Brant County announces partnership with Ontario Nature

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...

Province investing $12.5 million for water treatment upgrades

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...

Brantford Bulldogs down Battalion in double overtime

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 lead, the...

Softball standout ready for next step at Ursuline College

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 at Ursuline College. Kipp, who was born and raised in Paris, played...

Popular emporium thrives by bringing community together

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 the last several years. Janine Ward, who is the...

Jersey Mike’s raises $8,313 for Child Hunger Brantford

 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...

Bulldogs beat up on Battalion in game one victory

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...

Brantford residents join nationwide UNSMOKE Butt Blitz

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 a Toronto-based...

Book Fair Committee prepares for annual book sale

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...

Construction projects set to begin in Paris this month

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...

County of Brant to host Community Volunteer Fair

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 Sports Complex...

Wanted suspect arrested after standoff with police

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 located by police barricaded in a Marlene Avenue residence, refusing to...

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