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Claire Scheffel revels on unforgettable Olympic experience

For Claire Scheffel, her experience at the...

City Council makes decision on sale of market-rent homes

City of Brantford Council officially came to...

Rob Davis reflects as sun sets on career with BPS

As Rob Davis’ tenure with Brantford Police...

Crossing All Bridges prepare for Witches Night Out event

The Crossing All Bridges Learning Centre (CABLC) is gearing up to host its fourth annual Witches Night Out fundraising event on Friday, October 18, 2024. Operating since November 2003, the non-profit organization offers several life-skill programs and activities for adults living with varying developmental abilities...

National curling champion poised for international success

Since the age of 12, Austin Synder has built a successful resume in curling, winning multiple national titles with a long-term aim to qualify for the 2030 French Alps Olympics.   The Brantford native...

SOAR Community Services holds open house

SOAR Community Services welcomed nearly 100 community members into its new Housing Resource Centre facility during an open house on Thursday, September 26, 2024. The not-for-profit organization, previously known as St. Leonard’s Community Services,...

Brantford business owner driven to help others in need

After overcoming various struggles in his life, Shane Bogema persevered, becoming a successful business owner and dedicating himself to helping others in the community. Bogema, who has spent his whole life in Brantford, was bounced from...

Shining a spotlight on local Armenian community

Over 200 people attended the opening presentation of the Immigrant Memories of Brantford’s Armenian project on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Held in partnership between the Brant Historical Society (BHS), Laurier Brantford, the Canadian Industrial...

Brantford-Brant area child dies from rabies exposure

A child from the Brantford-Brant region who contracted rabies from exposure to a rabid bat has died. Health officials said the exposure to the viral infection was in the Gowganda area in the Timiskaming...

Suspicious vehicle complaint leads to charges for Ohsweken resident

After receiving a complaint about a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a local business, an Ohsweken resident has been arrested and  charged.   Six Nations Police were notified of a stalled vehicle at a local...

Brant County OPP charge four people after four separate Intimate Partner Violence investigations

Several individuals have been charged following investigations into four separate incidents of intimate partner violence. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment responded to a report of an assault after-the-fact in the County of Brant at approximately 10:56 a.m.  on Monday, September 23, 2024. As a result...

Standing together against hate: A call for protection of Hindu communities in North America

The recent surge in hatred and desecration of Hindu monuments, coupled with alarming chants urging the Hindu community to "go home," poses a significant threat to the fabric of multiculturalism in both the United States and Canada. These acts of intolerance not only undermine...

Automated Speed Enforcement coming to County of Brant

County of Brant is taking action to reduce speeding and enhance road safety for all users by implementing Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) systems. “Speeding has been an ongoing concern that is frequently voiced by...

Brant County OPP charge two after separate collisions

Two drivers are facing impaired driving charges after Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members responded to two separate collisions in the County of Brant on Saturday evening. Officers with the Brant County OPP...

Hundreds of people walk in unity for Orange Shirt Day

Several hundred residents gathered together to participate in the Brantford Region Indigenous Support Centre’s (BRISC) Every Child Matters March on Monday, September 30, 2024.  Held on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange...

Brantford woman facing second degree murder charge

Brantford police have arrested and charged a 37-year-old female with second degree murder.  Officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend a Colborne Street residence after receiving a report of an injured...

GEDSB releases EQAO provincial test results

Grand Erie District School Board (GEDSB) released their EQAO provincial test results on Monday, September 30, 2024. The school board announced that math scores for Grade 3, 6 and 9 students increased for the...

Provincial government increases minimum wage

The Provincial Government increased minimum wage by 3.9 per cent, effective Tuesday, October 1, 2024. With the increase, minimum wage will go from $16.55 to $17.20 per hour, and $15.60 to $16.20 per hour for...

Recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Hundreds of people attended the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event at Brantford’s Mohawk Park on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Led by Brantford Native Housing (BNH) and Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg, the event featured a host of activities including singing, dancing, and drumming,...

Laurier Brantford hosts inaugural MarketFest

Around 200 residents attended Wilfrid Laurier University’s inaugural MarketFest: In Peace and Friendship event in Brantford’s One Market atrium on Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28, 2024. Darren Thomas, Laurier’s associate vice president of Indigenous Initiatives and associate professor of Indigenous Studies, said that...

Residents attend annual TD Tree Days event

Nearly 50 local residents got together for the 13th annual TD Tree Days event, held this year at the New Forest in the City, more specifically, the Adam’s Boulevard stormwater pond, on Sunday,...

Bulldogs thump Oshawa Generals in home opener

A career-high five points from Patrick Thomas and 31 saves by David Egorov propelled the Brantford Bulldogs to a 6-2 victory over the Oshawa Generals on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Oshawa opened the scoring...

Celebrating businesses during Salute to Brant event

County of Brant held their annual Salute to Brant Business event on Thursday, September 26, 2024. The evening provided an opportunity to network, enjoy food and drink, hear from a keynote speaker, and celebrate the achievements...

Arts Festival announces play competition winners

The Grand River Arts Festival (GRAF) announced the winners of this year’s Ten-Minute Play Competition on Friday, September 27, 2024. The annual competition brought together some of the most talented theatre creators from the region, showcasing...

London woman facing charges after single-vehicle collision

One person is facing impaired driving charges after Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members investigated a single-vehicle collision early Thursday morning in the County of Brant. Brant County OPP members responded to a collision...

The opulence of Canadian parliamentarians: A costly disconnect

In recent years, the lifestyles of Canadian parliamentarians have come under scrutiny, revealing a troubling disconnect between their luxurious living and the fiscal realities faced by everyday Canadians. Funded by taxpayer dollars, the opulence displayed...

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant unveils latest exhibitions

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant announced their two latest exhibitions on Friday, September 27, 2024. The first is "Destination Moon", and it features works from Adam David Brown, Steve Driscoll, Jason McLean, Shelley Niro,  Winnie Truong and Jim Verburg.   For centuries, humans have looked skyward and...

BCHU investigating first human exposure to rabies

A bat found in Brantford has tested positive for rabies and health officials are investigating a potential human exposure. The Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) says this is the first suspected human exposure to rabies in the area. One person believed to have been bitten is...

Local Brantford businesswoman triumphs over ADHD

Story and photo submitted by Karen Chandler In the competitive world of business, Heather Gormley has emerged as a beacon of success and inspiration. The Brantford resident and owner of the Brazilian Princess spa...

Para ice hockey goaltender proud to represent Canada

During her childhood, Tuyet Morris-Yurczyszyn grew up loving hockey, eventually leading to her discovering para ice hockey as an adult. Morris-Yurczyszyn, was born in Vietnam and then adopted by John and Dorothy Morris of...

Lansdowne celebrates grand opening of new Smilezone

Over 20 people attended the grand opening of Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s new Smilezone installation on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The new Smilezone, donated by the Smilezone Foundation with support from long-time donor, Margaret Gurney, features vibrant...

Record-breaking track star excels in multiple sports

For Addison Paquette, her passion is not only for one sport but for two. Since taking up basketball at the age of five, Paquette has excelled as a point guard, playing for the Brantford...

Brant County Fire Department to conduct controlled burn

County of Brant Firefighters will conduct a controlled burn on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Controlled burns provide the opportunity to train firefighters and officers in fire attack strategies and fire dynamics. "Controlled burns allow us...

Brant County resident loses vehicle for two weeks

A driver had their licence suspended for 30 days and their vehicle impounded for 14 days after they were caught driving more than 50km/h over the speed limit in a 60km/h zone. An officer with the...

Annual Grand Parade raises over $27,000

Over 60 registered walkers of all ages and mobility, gathered at the Kiwanis Field for the Grand River Council on Aging’s fourth annual Grand Parade on Saturday, September 21, 2024.  A registered charitable non-profit organization, the Grand River Council on Aging (GRCOA) is dedicated to...

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