Kimberly de Jong : Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Thousands flock to Brant Safety Village for Halloween

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...

Avi Lewis visits Brantford ahead of federal by-election

Federal NDP leader Avi Lewis addressed a group of local supporters during a visit to the Brantford and District Labour Centre on Saturday, October...

County finalizes transfer of Apps’ Mills Nature Centre

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,...

County looking for feedback on Mount Pleasant Park

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...

Halloween fun and history meet at Bell Homestead

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...

Paris Optimists prepare for annual holiday market

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,...

Paris thrift event turns bargains into charitable giving

The upcoming Thrift for Charity event will be raising funds in support of the Sexual Assault Centre of Brant in Paris on Saturday, November...

Guest conductor brings energy and enthusiasm to BSO

Brantford Symphony Orchestra once again wowed the audience with its “When All Other Lights Go Out: Beethoven and Shore” concert on Saturday, October 24,...

A spooktacular night of family fun at Myrtleville House

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...

Peterson to return as Mayor for Blandford-Blenheim

Mark Peterson was elected for his third term as Mayor, and fifth on Council in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim following the Municipal Election, which...

Carpenter becomes Brantford Mayor with landslide victory

Longtime Councillor Richard Carpenter has been elected as the 51st Mayor of the City of Brantford following the municipal election held on Monday, October...

Branch 543 celebrates Royal Canadian Legion centennial

With the Royal Canadian Legion marking its 100th anniversary this year, Burford-Cathcart-Harley Branch 543 welcomed the community to an open house on Saturday, October...

Brantford gym hosts OPP First Responders Day

Brantford’s Anytime Fitness teamed up with Cambridge Ontario Provincial Police for a First Responders Day event on Saturday, October 24, 2026.  Passersby were drawn to...

Celebrating the magic of Fall at Brantwood Farms

More than a thousand people attended Brantwood Farms’ annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Farmer Andrew Pate said the multi-weekend event, which has...

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