Kimberly de Jong : Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Brantford Police Service hosts annual Family Fun Day

Hundreds of residents helped kick off Police Week with a free Family Fun Day event, held at the Children’s Safety Village of Brant, on...

Chiefswood welcomes visitors during Doors Open event

Around 230 people visited the Chiefswood National Historic Site during the Doors Open Along the Grand event on Saturday, May 9, 2026. This year, 34...

Flora’s Walk promotes perinatal mental health support

Nearly 80 people came together to take part in Brantford’s second annual Flora’s Walk at Mohawk Park on Sunday, May 10. 2026. The national walk,...

Local volunteer fair promotes community involvement

Brant Regional Association of Volunteer Administrators (BRAVA) and the City of Brantford once again teamed up for the annual Spring Volunteer Fair on Saturday,...

Three candidates vying to become next Mayor of Brantford

Three candidates, all current members of Brantford City Council, will be vying to become the next Mayor of Brantford when Election Night rolls around...

Brant Community Foundation hands out $1.5 million

Brant Community Foundation celebrated the impact of this year’s donors and grant recipients during a reception in Cainsville on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Brant Community...

Brant Council greenlights Burford batting cage project

County of Brant Council approved the construction of a batting cage for Burford Optimist and Lions Park during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday,...

Hundreds browse vinyl at Brantford record show

Over 300 vinyl lovers attended the Brantford Record Show at the Royal Canadian Legion, Dunsdon Branch #461 on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The big event...

Community raises well over 180K for Stedman Hospice

Over 700 people participated in the 22nd annual Hike or Bike for Stedman Community Hospice on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Nearly 600 walkers took part...

Indigenous-led rugby club hosts West Brant match

Twenty-four members of the Iroquois Roots Rugby team helped bring women’s rugby to West Brant for an inter-squad match at Walter Gretzky Park on...

Herinnering to bring Dutch Hunger Winter to stage

The cast of Brant Theatre Workshops’ Herinnering gave residents a sneak peak of their play during the Tulips and Maples Festival in Brantford on...

Tulips and Maples draws community amid chilly conditions

Despite the cold weather, organizers pushed through to bring the inaugural Tulips and Maples – Freedom in Blooms Festival to life at the Canadian...

Hundreds attend third annual Tumour Take Down event

Hundreds of local residents and out-of-town visitors attended the third annual Tumour Take Down event in St. George on Friday, May 1, 2026. The event...

Residents express concerns around Airport lands

County of Brant Council heard concerns regarding ongoing boundary negotiations of airport lands during the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Brantford Municipal...

Brant skaters shine at 73rd annual Flashing Blades

National pairs champion fulfills goal of being an Olympian

Accomplished journalist looks back at multi-decade career