Kimberly de Jong : Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Local performers to take centre stage at Fusion Beats

The fourth annual Fusion Beats showcase will be returning to the Sanderson Centre for Performing Arts on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. The free event, presented...

Paris residents pay tribute to the heroes of the past

Several hundred people gathered for the annual Remembrance Day service at the Paris Cenotaph on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The morning service began at 10:45...

Brant Eats returns to Paris Fairgrounds next Thursday

County of Brant Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host its third annual Brants Eats food and drink expo, set for Thursday, November...

Blandford-Blenheim Council discuss term accomplishments

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council had the opportunity to review all it accomplished over the last four years during its regular meeting on Wednesday, November...

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Notes  

Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Bright Accessible Playground Donation Delegation Two representatives from North Blenheim Mutual Insurance...

Honouring fallen heroes at annual Remembrance Day service

Nearly 150 people attended a Remembrance Day Service at the Chesterfield Cenotaph and Cemetery on Sunday, November 8, 2026. This year’s service, which has been...

Saluting veterans during annual Thank-A-Vet Luncheon

Nearly 200 people, including veterans and their relatives, members of the 56th Field Artillery Regiment, local dignitaries, cadets and first responders paid tribute to...

Two choirs join for Canadian Remembrance concert 

Grand River Chorus teamed up with the Edison Singers for their Canadian Remembrance concert on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Taking place at St. Andrew’s United...

Hundreds gather for Brantford’s annual Diwali Mela

Several hundred people gathered together to celebrate the festival of lights on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Organized by the Brantford Hindu Temple (BHCA), the second...

Handmade poppies find homes at Brantford landmarks

After months of planning, hosting workshops and uniting community volunteers, the Brantford Poppy Project committee set up a number of poppy installations at different...

Jennifer Kyle reflects on making history with election win

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...

Working together to bring a murder mystery to life

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,...

Students prepare for upcoming show of Dear Evan Hansen

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...

Traffic once again flowing through Paris’ downtown core

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...

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