Kimberly de Jong : Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

ACS students “seize the day” in Dead Poets Society

Students from Assumption College School’s Grade 12 drama class have been preparing a stage adaptation of the 1989 film Dead Poets Society. Their teacher, Naomi...

Cast of Joseph bring colour and energy to Sanderson

Nearly 800 people filled the Sanderson Centre for Mavis Production’s showing of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Tim Rice...

Students make a splash at annual water festival

More than 1,400 Grade 4 students from the City of Brantford, County of Brant and Six Nations of the Grand River descended upon Mohawk...

Victoria Day fireworks light up Princeton night sky

Over 500 residents and out-of-town visitors attended the annual Victoria Day long weekend fireworks show at Princeton Park in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim on...

Nova Vita to host second annual Blooms of Hope

Nova Vita Brant is inviting the public to attend the second annual Blooms of Hope fundraiser at the River’s Edge at the Arlington on...

50 Mission returning for third annual Hip for Hospice

Local Tragically Hip tribute band 50 Mission will be returning to the Sanderson Centre for the third annual Hip for Hospice benefit concert in...

Brantford honours youth leaders and changemakers

City of Brantford and Brantford Youth Council concluded National Youth Week with the fourth annual Youth Excellence Awards on Monday, May 11, 2026 The event,...

Two candidates enter County of Brant mayoral race

Two candidates, one of which is a current member of County Council, will be vying to become the next Mayor for the County of...

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Notes

Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Staff Reports Public Works Monthly Report for April The report, prepared by Jim...

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 skaters shine at 73rd annual Flashing Blades

National pairs champion fulfills goal of being an Olympian

Accomplished journalist looks back at multi-decade career