Kimberly de Jong : Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Students dig into agriculture at Bite of Brant event

Nearly 1,000 Grade 5 students and teachers from various public, catholic and private schools across the City of Brantford and the County of Brant,...

Neighbourhood efforts highlight impact of local volunteers

With National Volunteer Week 2026 taking place from April 19 to April 25, it’s the perfect time to recognize the volunteers across Canada and...

Linwood Barclay draws residents to Cainsville

Over 200 people attended the County of Brant Public Library’s One Book One Brant author event at the TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre...

Tulips and Maple to celebrate Dutch-Canadian liberation

A new community event, titled Tulip and Maples: Dutch-Canadian Liberation Celebration, will be taking place in Brantford from April 30, to May 5, 2026. The...

Hike or Bike for Hospice just weeks away

Over 500 people are expected to participate in the 22nd annual Hike or Bike for Hospice on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The big event is...

City to apply Brantford-first approach for facility rentals

City of Brantford Council supported a Parks and Recreation Department Allocation Policy during their Committee of the Whole - Operations meeting on Tuesday, April...

Brantford Council supports revival of Toonie Tuesday swims

City of Brantford Council unanimously supported bringing back “Toonie Tuesday” public swims during their Committee of the Whole - Operations meeting on Tuesday, April...

Paris Maple Syrup Festival taps a big turnout

Thousands of local residents and out-of-town visitors attended the Paris Lions Club’s 13th annual Maple Syrup Festival on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Over the course...

Brant Men of Song host choral workshop and concert

Brant Men of Song hosted “A Day of Choral Singing” workshop and concert at the Hope Christian Reformed Church in Brantford on Saturday, April...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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