Despite frigid temperatures, hundreds of residents attended the annual Burford Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
The parade kicked off at the Burford Community Centre on Potter Drive and headed north before turning right onto King Street. Making its way through the downtown...
Well over 150 Brantford residents hit the ice to skate with Jolly Old St. Nick at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Karen Bocskay, Skater Development Chair for the Brant...
Brantford Food Bank received $42,922.72 from this year’s Holiday Smile Cookie campaign.
The campaign raised a grand total of $85,854.44 and $42,922.72 was generously directed to support the Brantford Food Bank, with the...
The Ontario government is investing an additional $4 million to protect communities from the risks of old and inactive oil and gas wells. Nine municipalities across southwestern Ontario will receive provincial funding to enhance emergency...
Friends, family, local officials and long-time supporters gathered at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre to celebrate the launch of Doug “the Great” Hunt’s new book, titled “55,” on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
The book,...
Child and Family Services of Grand Erie (CFSGE) celebrated the grand opening of its new Henry Street location in Brantford on Wednesday, December 11, 2025.
The organization, formed in 2022 through the amalgamation of...
County of Brant Fire Department is participating in the annual 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety campaign to remind our community to take proper fire safety precautions and stay fire safe this holiday season.
From December...
The Ontario government is celebrating the opening of Oakwood Commons Community, a new 160-bed long-term care home located in Brantford and in a campus of care, a model that provides a range of health services in a single location.
This project is a recipient...
In an effort to keep roads safe from impaired drivers, the Brantford Police Service is launching the 2025 Holiday R.I.D.E campaign. The campaign goal is to take alcohol and drug-impaired drivers off the roads and help raise awareness surrounding the dangers and consequences of...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service responded to the intersection of King George Road and Powerline Road following reports of a motor vehicle collision at approximately 10:40 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Upon...
Enbridge Gas Ontario (Enbridge Gas), the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and the Brantford Fire Department announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related...
Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to attend an address on Whitlaw Way in Paris regarding a suspect vehicle involved in a road rage incident at approximately 8:04 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Upon arriving at...
In the middle stretch of a long-distance weekend run, the Brantford Bulldogs made the trip from Erie, Pennsylvania to the legendary Peterborough Memorial Centre for a Saturday night clash with the Petes. On...
After spending close to a decade with the Hamilton Police Service, including six years as a police officer, Katherine “Kat” Dougherty decided to pursue her passion for baking cakes, launching Cake & Crumb...
In one of his most recent and rewarding projects, Dan 'Dannö' Drouin took on the task of doing a major restoration on a popular Santa's Carousel at Santa's Village, which is located in Bracebridge, Ontario.
Drouin,...
Brantford Bulldogs General Manager Spencer Hyman today announced the signing of Lake Superior State commit, defenseman Heath Bogart from the Collingwood Blues to a Standard Players Agreement commencing in the 2026-27 OHL season with Bogart eligible to join the Bulldogs as an AP in...
Members of the County of Brant Fire Department, along with representatives from Enbridge Gas Ontario and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, gathered at Paris Fire Station #1 to announce a partnership for the Safe Community Project Zero on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Project...
For nearly a decade, the Blandford-Blenheim Helping Hands Food Bank has been assisting local families by providing nutritious food and essential supplies during challenging times.
Officially established in 2016, the food bank serves all...
Notes from the County of Brant Council meeting, which was held on Tuesday, December 4, 2025.
During the meeting, Council received information on several zoning applications.
Rezoning application for 125 Bethel Road
The vacant land in...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council approved its new 2026 Municipal Election Communications Plan during its regular meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
The purpose of the plan is to help inform voters about the Township’s transition to...
Pottery enthusiasts, both local and from out of town, attended the Brantford Potters’ Guild’s winter sale at the Woodman Community Centre over the weekend, from Friday, December 5 to Sunday, December 7, 2025.
The...
Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Staff Reports
Public Works Department
Pickup truck for Public Works
Council approved the purchase of a new 2026 F250 4X4 crew cab, 6.7L...
Members of the Brantford Police Service have arrested and charged two men in connection with multiple break and enters and thefts of electrical wiring from a secured construction site on Erie Avenue in the City...
Brantford Police Service responded to a report of a suspicious male on the roof of a church at approximately 12:57 p.m. on Tuesday December 9, 2025.
Church staff observed an unknown individual accessing the rooftop near the building’s air-conditioning units. Upon arrival, officers located a...
Six Nations Police have been investigating an armed robbery that took place at a local business on Fourth Line.
On Monday, November 17th, 2025, at approximately 2:34 a.m., the Six Nations Police were advised of an armed robbery call at a local business on Fourth Line. ...
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #461 Dunsdon received a $13,750 donation from the Canadian National Railway Veterans Affairs to help with Veterans Services on November 11, 2025.
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a domestic-related incident in Paris, Ontario.
On Monday, December 9, 2025, at approximately 9:50 a.m., Brant County OPP responded to...
Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) elected Norfolk County Trustee Carol Luciani, Chair of the Board and City of Brantford Trustee Bill Chopp as Vice-Chair for the one-year term during their annual general...
City of Brantford officially approved the construction of a new Sports and Entertainment Centre (SEC) on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
During the special City of Brantford Council Meeting on December 4, every Councillor sung...
City of Brantford Council approved plans for the $152-million Sports and Entertainment Centre (SEC) during a special City Council meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
When the City first signed its original contract with...
Well over 300 people attended the Brantford Flying Club’s Santa Fly-In event at the Brantford Municipal Airport on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
While the club used to host the event for its members’ children many years...
Thousands of Paris residents bundled up and lined the streets to watch the annual Paris Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Residents were all smiles as they eagerly awaited Santa’s return to the County of Brant. Many came prepared with lawn chairs, wagons...
