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County of Brant opposes possibility of amalgamation

David Bailey, Mayor for the County of...

Mayor Kevin Davis to initiate study for amalgamation  

Kevin Davis, Mayor for the City of...

Paris-based screenwriter pens Netflix Christmas movie

After spending many years working in the...

Community Profile

Music veteran celebrates over 40 years as a community volunteer

For over 40 years, Phil Scott has distinguished himself as a committed volunteer for local television, as well as, being a respected musician and background actor.    While Scott took...

Ohswé:ken chef launches new documentary series

Tawnya Brant, a chef from Six Nations of the Grand River, who previously appeared...

Junior hockey star relishing leadership role

Mitch Ferras, who is currently playing for the Ayr Centennial’s of the Greater Ontario...

Uncovering Black History in Brantford

For Tracy Lee, learning her family’s history has given her fresh insight into the...

Entrepreneur’s love of cheese sparks business opportunity

Since opening The Tipperary Bog Fine Cheese and Gourmet Shop in 2010, owner Nadine...

Coach instrumental in building multiple volleyball programs

Since accepting his first Head coaching job in 2015, Nick Rawls hasn’t looked back, establishing himself as one of most dedicated and passionate volleyball...

Hall of Famer reflects on legacy as a hockey builder

Peter Ham has established himself as one of the most respected and successful hockey builders in Brantford history, with a track record of owning...

Soccer star looking to continue dynamic play on the pitch

Since getting started in soccer at an early age, Alessia Di Nino has fashioned an impressive playing career on the pitch.  Di Nino, who was...

Hockey veteran exemplifies grit and perseverance

Since his early days of playing hockey in Paris, Ontario, Zac Dalpe has developed a reputation for his resiliency, grittiness, and tireless work ethic,...

Singer continues success with award-winning band

Jimmy Chauveau always had a passion for singing and songwriting, which has helped him build a career spanning close to two decades. Chauveau, who moved...

Emerging painter finds place in Brantford community

For the last year, Matt Watkinson has immersed himself in his art, creating a body of work capturing nature scenes and, in the process,...

Building a business one LEGO brick at a time

When Lara O’Connor first bought her husband, Brian, a LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon set five years ago, she never would have guessed that...

Birds of Diversity recognized with Culture Days award

When Carolina Saenz, co-owner of La Trenza Tacos, and Lisa Franklin, owner of Forest and Folk, came together for their Culture Days “Birds of...

Promoting mental health resources for the agricultural community

Erica Sayles has been passionate about agriculture since she could walk; and she was leading cows around shortly after. Born into a farming family, Sayles...

Brantford Chess Club maintains appeal through events and tournaments  

The Brantford Chess Club is one of the oldest and longest running clubs in the city. Rob Gashgarian, who has been the president and treasurer...

Inside Brantford’s newest brewery: Sassy Britches

Sassy Britches is Brantford’s newest brewery, taking the place of the former Mash Paddle in the Cordage Heritage District. Owner Tracey Shaw said the brewery...

Passion for computers leads to award-winning business

Ever since he was a child, Scott Dargie has had a fascination with computers. Dargie, who has become a small business owner in the Brantford...

Local entrepreneurs hit hole-in-one with golf simulator enterprise

After being open for just over a year, friends Andrew Perkins and Todd Moreau, who are based in Brantford, have successfully translated their passion...

Entrepreneur relishes in taking on new opportunities

Ben Strasser has always embraced new and challenging opportunities, which has helped him to become a well-rounded entrepreneur and committed to building a better...

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