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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...

Remembrance Day Services for Brantford, Brant and Blandford-Blenheim

For those looking to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve in times of war, conflict, and...

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,...

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