Employees from Slacan Industries headed to the picket lines on Monday, February 23, 2026.
The workers, who are represented by the United Steelworkers Local 3505, were visited by Brad Ward, President of the Brantford-Brant-Six Nations NDP Riding Association, on Monday, March 2, 2026.
"We have...
County of Brant Council approved the North of the Nith Trails and Open Spaces Master Plan during its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
The North of the Nith Trails and Open Spaces...
When the City of Brantford first signed its original contract with the Brantford Bulldogs back in 2023, part of the agreement was to explore building a new facility large enough to support an...
Joanne Dorr is one of five candidates that will be running in the Ward 5 by-election in the County of Brant on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Dorr spoke about the principles that would guide her if...
58-year-old Brant resident facing two counts of Assault
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Brant County.
Brant County OPP responded to a...
Raymond Gubbins of St. George is in disbelief after discovering he won the $15 million LOTTO MAX jackpot in the January 20, 2026 draw.
Gubbins, 62, is a longtime lottery player with OLG.
“I’ve been playing LOTTO MAX for...
St. George Apple Fest has once again been recognized as one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario, marking the 11th time the festival has received this prestigious designation from Festivals and Events Ontario.
The...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Brant County.
On February 26, 2026, at approximately 6:53 p.m., Brant County OPP began an investigation regarding a report of several historical intimate partner violence occurrences...
The Bulldogs Hall of Fame saw its creation on Friday at TD Civic Centre in a night to honour & celebrate former owner Michael Andlauer and his incredible contributions from the past two-plus decades as the inaugural inductee. With speakers for the ceremony including...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested three people and seized a large quantity of illegal drugs, as the result of a drug trafficking investigation.
In January 2026, a drug trafficking investigation was...
In the winter of 2026, the Brantford Police Service Core Engagement and Response Team (CERT) initiated a drug trafficking investigation in relation to a residence located in the downtown core.
Members of CERT, with...
Brantford Police Service have arrested and charged a 39-year-old woman in connection with the Baby Parker investigation.
On July 28, 2005, Brantford police responded to the area of the walking trails near Dufferin Avenue and Parkside...
Brantford Police Service are currently investigating a robbery that occurred at approximately 4:25 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Four male suspects, wearing masks, entered a jewelry store located within Lynden Park Mall, smashed...
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Brant County Detachment, are investigating a break and enter that occurred during the early morning hours of February 26, 2026, at the Esso Gas Station located...
For many years Jason Kloss chased the goal of crossing the Huron just like his grandfather did decades prior, achieving his goal in 2011 and eventually raising money and awareness for mental health in subsequent...
For the last 25 years, Barb Dzsudzsak has revelled in the medium of pottery, tapping into her creativity and creating pieces that are unique and sometimes even draw a deeper meaning for customers.
Dzsudzsak, who has made Burford her home for five decades, explained how...
County of Brant Firefighters will conduct a controlled burn to train firefighters and officers in fire attack strategies and fire dynamics on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
“These controlled burn exercises allow our crews to train in real-world conditions while maintaining a strong focus on safety,”...
The Brantford Bulldogs returned to the TD Civic Centre on Wednesday night for a matchup against the Brampton Steelheads.
The Steelheads generated an early opportunity as Julian DeMiglio tried to walk in, but Ryerson ...
Resident animal lovers stopped by the Brant County SPCA during its annual Cupcake Day fundraiser on Monday, February 23, 2026.
The local SPCA hosts the event at the end of February every year, and...
The team behind the Lunar Webb Vendor Market partnered with The Butterfly Project to help raise funds for SickKids during its Heart Month event on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
The Lunar Webb Vendor Market, hosted by...
A member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Colborne Street East in the County of Brant after observing a vehicle travelling at an excessive rate of...
Brantford City Council has approved authorizing the City to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) to implement the Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund (HRIF) Project.
Through...
Waterloo Regional Police responded to a collision on Line 86 near Chalmers Forest Road at approximately 1:10 p.m. on January 22, 2026.
Through the initial investigation, it was determined that an earlier minor collision involving...
Officers from the Brant County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a shooting at a residence on Bradbury Crescent shortly after 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026,
Upon arrival, officers located one person with gunshot wounds. The...
County of Brant Ward 5 election candidate Ella Haley, hosted a meet-and-greet session at the Langford Schoolhouse on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
During the event, Haley sat down with the Brant Beacon to discuss her campaign and the various issues facing Ward 5 and the...
The only public library in the Six Nations of the Grand River community has closed for a structural assessment ordered by Council.
The library in Ohsweken is a vital part of the community, but...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council approved a request of support from the Drumbo Beautification Committee’s Park Bench Project during its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
Established in 2023 by Ken Whytock and Katharina...
More than 400 people attended the inaugural Kids Adventure Expo at Woodman Park Community Centre in Brantford on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Hosted by EduColor Press, a Brantford-based children’s media and publishing company, the family-focused event...
Brant Municipal Enterprises Inc. (BME) announced that it is has been awarded the solar photovoltaic (PV) project for the Meridian Centre by the Town of Pelham.
“We are excited to be a part of this...
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating multiple cases of extortion in southwestern Ontario.
Since 2024, the OPP has identified ten cases that appear to follow a pattern of extortion. These are in addition to...
Looking for a bounce back performance in a quick turn around on Sunday afternoon, the Brantford Bulldogs closed their two-game weekend road swing with a matinee visit to the Peterborough Memorial Centre to meet the...
Members of the Brantford Police Service responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision at a Colborne Street business, where a pickup truck had crashed into a building shortly after 2:00 p.m. on Saturday February 21, 2026.
Upon arrival, officers found the...
