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Local runner is committed to team and personal success    

For Kelly Mantel, track and field as...

Accomplished journalist looks back at multi-decade career

Before retiring in 2016, Allen Pizzey's career...

Hopes and dreams to fund new Sports Entertainment Centre

City of Brantford officially approved the construction...

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Taking residents on one final tour of Bell Homestead

After 37 years working at the Bell Homestead, Brian Wood led the first of his final six tours of the National Historic Site on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. It was...

Passion fuels successful professional hockey career

From an early age, Emma Woods had an undeniable passion for hockey, carving out...

Local window installer reflects on legacy for quality work

For over twenty-five years, veteran window installer Eric DeBono has been dedicated to learning...

Local runner is committed to team and personal success    

For Kelly Mantel, track and field as well as cross country have been important...

Accomplished journalist looks back at multi-decade career

Before retiring in 2016, Allen Pizzey's career stretched across parts of five decades, covering...

Novelist wins publishing deal for gripping technothriller

After wearing many hats over the years, Susanne Dobbin has settled in nicely as an award-winning author. Dobbin, who is a retired child protection worker,...

Twin sisters share lifelong passion for basketball

For Janet and Jen Reid, basketball has been a big part of their lives, from their youth, through university, and as respected coaches on...

Rudolph shines a light on the biggest night of the year

The Brant Beacon got a sneak peek into the days leading up to Christmas and the whirlwind that is Christmas Eve from Rudolph the...

Boutique bakery serves custom cakes for every occasion

After spending close to a decade with the Hamilton Police Service, including six years as a police officer, Katherine “Kat” Dougherty decided to pursue...

Artist heads carousel restoration at Santa’s Village

In one of his most recent and rewarding projects, Dan 'Dannö' Drouin took on the task of doing a major restoration on a popular...

Unwrapping the inspiring story behind Nans Cookies

The idea for starting Nans Cookies came to serial entrepreneur Michael Isaacs in 2025 when he wanted to offer a better-tasting, homemade cookie at...

Transforming vintage fabrics into unique garments

For Julie Hewings, her undeniable passion has always been in creating unique works of art that can be worn, while infusing each creation with...

Adventurer passionate about research, travel, and writing

Ever since she was a child, Isabel Hilgendag was immersed in a world of adventure, fueling her passion for research, nature, and hiking. Hilgendag, who...

Paving the way for success by focusing on customer relationships    

For many years, Jamie De Dominicis has thrived as a local business owner in the construction sector, working hard to build trust with customers...

Representing the people of Brantford for over three decades

Always striving to work for the constituents of Brantford, Councillor Richard Carpenter, who has served on Council as one of two Ward 4 representatives...

People come first for long-time Brantford councillor

Having spent more than 30 years in municipal governance, Councillor Richard Carpenter reflected on what it means to represent the people of Brantford. The long-time...

Cowan continues hockey dream by earning scholarship   

Since discovering hockey at an early age, Abbey Cowan has worked hard to build a successful career on the ice. Her dedication recently paid...

Sharing passion for storytelling through comic books

For years, Scott Wojcik has had a passion for storytelling, eventually using comics as his way of sharing his stories with the world.   Wojick,...

Artistic director reflects on successful tenure and career

After 17 years at the helm as artistic director and conductor of the Brantford Symphony Orchestra (BSO), Philip Sarabura has decided to retire. Sarabura, who...

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