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Thursday, April 9, 2026

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...

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 non-profit organization that has hosted the month-long event since...

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...

Brantford man charged in fatal shooting of Good Samaritan

Brantford Police said a 38-year-old Good Samaritan was shot and killed while intervening in an altercation on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The shooting happened in the area of Erie and Gladstone avenues outside of...

Brant County announces changes to fire service coverage

County of Brant informed residents of temporary operational changes to fire services in Paris on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The operational changes were made to ensure continued response efficiency during the Downtown Dig construction project. “We are...

Hundreds of children attend annual Burford Easter Hunt

Despite the weather, over 200 children attended the Burford and District Optimist Club’s annual Easter egg hunt at the Burford Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 4, 2026.  While the free event, which has been running for over 30 years, was moved indoors due to the rain,...

Blandford-Blenheim receives Development Charges report

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council received the 2025 Development Charges Annual Report during its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The report, which is required under the provisions of the Development Charges Act, was submitted by Denise Krug, the Township’s Director of Finance and Treasurer.  Development...

Whitby man facing seven charges, including Assault

Officers with the Brantford Police Service received a call to report an intimate partner related assault and were dispatched to attend a Rawdon Street residence at approximately 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 5,...

Children’s Safety Village provides a hopping good time

Over 700 Brantford-Brant residents attended the Children’s Safety Village of Brant’s fifth annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Throughout the free event, excited youngsters explored the miniature-sized town and participated in...

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Notes

Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Staff Reports 2026 Gravel Tender Results The report, prepared by Jim Borton, Director of Public Works, asked that Council accept a tender for the...

Brantford Police seize nearly $10,000 in illegal drugs

while conducting general foot patrol, officers with the Brantford Police Service Downtown Core Engagement Response Team observed a male in possession of illegal drugs in the area of Market Street and Dalhousie Street...

Bulldogs advance to second round of OHL playoffs

Brantford Bulldogs advanced to the second round of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) playoffs after defeating the Sudbury Wolves 2-1 in game four of their opening round series on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Brantford...

Brantford Police Service investigating fatal shooting

Members of the Brantford Police Service are actively investigating after officers were called to a report of a shooting in the area of Erie Avenue and Gladstone Avenue. Officers responded to the area of Erie Avenue and...

Police investigate sudden deaths at Brantford residence

Members of the Brantford Police Service are investigating after officers were called to an Obediah Crescent residence. At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, officers responded to a call for service. Upon arrival, officers located a 32-year-old woman and her 2-year-old son inside...

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