After months of planning, hosting workshops and uniting community volunteers, the Brantford Poppy Project committee set up a number of poppy installations at different locations throughout the city on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
The community-driven art initiative has transformed over 22,000 handmade crocheted and knitted...
Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested 28-year-old, Osama KHAN of Paris and have laid charges in connection to multiple sexual assault investigations.
As a result of the investigation, Osama KHAN, 28, of Paris...
A week after her win, County of Brant Mayor-Elect Jennifer Kyle spoke with the Brant Beacon to discuss the moment she found out she would become the next mayor for the municipality and...
Students from Assumption College School’s Grade 11 dramatic arts class have been hard at work preparing for their sold-out production of Murder Me Always, coming up on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
An interactive murder-mystery comedy written...
The 13 students of 20 Performing Arts Academy’s Elite program have been hard at work preparing for their upcoming performance of Dear Evan Hansen.
The students, ranging in age from 14 to 18, have...
Grand River Street North in Paris is now officially reopened to traffic, marking the completion of Phase 2 of the Downtown Dig.
Part of an extensive multi-year project to replace critical infrastructure in Downtown...
For those looking to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve in times of war, conflict, and peace, the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, County of Brant and the City...
Since founding the Impossible Kids Foundation in early 2026, Samantha McKillop has been dedicated to bringing diverse educational programs to children.
McKillop, who started the foundation in Brantford and is its President, explained why she decided to create the non-profit.
“We started this nonprofit because we...
Brantford police are investigating a report of finishing nails found inside Halloween chocolate bars.
On Sunday, officers received the report from a parent at a home located in the area of St. Paul and Grand River Avenues on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Investigators said the affected...
Willow Grove Public School was officially approved by the Ministry of Education as the new school’s name.
A willow tree symbolizes resilience, adaptability and strength. It reflects a community growing together, rooted in belonging...
Six Nations Police Service (SNPS) responded to a report of a robbery in progress at a business located on Mississauga Road, between Ojibway Road and Highway 6 at approximately 1:45 a.m. on Monday,...
A driver is facing theft-related charges following an investigation by the Brant County OPP.
On the afternoon of November 2, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Cockshutt Road and Oxbow...
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in the County of Brant.
Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a...
Nearly 2,500 residents attended the Children’s Safety Village of Brant’s annual Halloween at the Village event on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Families of all ages filled the miniature town, trick-or-treating from station to station...
Federal NDP leader Avi Lewis addressed a group of local supporters during a visit to the Brantford and District Labour Centre on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The stop in Brantford marked one of several southwestern Ontario...
County of Brant announced that it now officially owns the Apps’ Mill Nature Centre and 4.5 acres of surrounding lands on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Apps’ Mill Nature Centre was established in the early 1980s following a major donation from SC Johnson to the Grand...
County of Brant is seeking input from community members to help shape the future of Mount Pleasant Park.
Located at 555 Burtch Road, the park’s amenities currently include a playground structure, baseball diamond, picnic area with pavilion, tennis and pickleball courts, skateboard park, soccer field...
Laurier’s CARE Lab hosted a free Halloween market to support local youth on Friday, October 30, 2026.
The Halloween Family Market Fair at Laurier’s Brantford campus collected donations of personal hygiene products and small...
City of Brantford, in partnership with Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services, Brantford Police Service and the Brant’s Response Against Violence Everywhere (BRAVE) Committee, announced the launch of the Relationships Should Feel Safe...
County of Brant Fire Department is reminding residents to check their carbon monoxide alarms and take steps to protect their families from this potentially deadly gas during Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week, which is November...
City of Brantford is inviting residents to celebrate the holiday season at the annual Parade After Party on Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Taking place in Harmony Square immediately following the Freedom House Santa Claus...
MLI Homestay is seeking six welcoming host families in Brantford to open their homes for 10 weeks to Japanese high school students attending Brantford Collegiate Institute from December 9, 2026 to February 16,...
Grand River Council on Aging (GRCOA) celebrated the outstanding success of The Grand Parade 2026, which raised $45,262, surpassing its $40,000 fundraising goal.
Held September 19 at Kiwanis Field Track, the event brought together 22 teams...
Brantford’s ANC Modular Inc. is partnering with the Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture to build new pedestrian bridges and platform access buildings for Oakville GO Station.
The modular building manufacturer said four buildings, bridges, elevator shafts, platform access stairs and canopies will be built as prefabricated...
After close to two decades as a competitive Muay Thai fighter, Kyle Towler has retired, utilizing his extensive experience as a coach, trainer, and fitness instructor.
Towler, a Brantford native, discussed transitioning into a more comprehensive role as a trainer and coach while operating KT...
Nearly 200 people attended the Bell Homestead National Historic Site’s annual Halloween Fun Fair on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
The free event brought together families of all ages, many of whom came wearing their...
Paris Optimist Club is getting ready for its annual holiday craft and vendor market on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026.
The event, which has been running for decades, will be held...
The upcoming Thrift for Charity event will be raising funds in support of the Sexual Assault Centre of Brant in Paris on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Shar O’Neill said while she had been thinking about selling...
Brantford Symphony Orchestra once again wowed the audience with its “When All Other Lights Go Out: Beethoven and Shore” concert on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
The performance featured the first of four guest conductors...
More than a thousand local residents attended the Myrtleville-Mayfair Neighbourhood Association and Brant Historical Society’s sixth annual Halloween Haunt at Myrtleville House Museum on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
The free, three-hour event offered a...
Dave Carrol officially announced his candidacy to run as an Independent for the federal by-election on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Carrol, a long-time pastor, community advocate, and dedicated local organizer, officially announced his candidacy in...
Brantford Police Service arrested and charged a woman with Assault and Robbery following an incident that occurred in the downtown core.
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., the female victim was seated inside a Dalhousie Street building when the accused attempted to...
