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Brantford artistic swimming star headed to Olympics

After years of training and competing at...

Local physician leaves behind a lasting legacy 

After dedicating nearly 49 years to caring...

Rob Davis reflects as sun sets on career with BPS

As Rob Davis’ tenure with Brantford Police...

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Point guard continues basketball dream at Southwestern Illinois College

Dylan Craven has been playing basketball ever since he was six-years-old and is still relishing every minute he’s on the hardwood.    Craven, who is a point guard, started to...
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Brantford’s oldest civilian band continues rich musical tradition

For over a century, the Telephone City Music Society (TCMS), has been entertaining the...
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Paris’ PrimaCare secures new family physician

After nine long years of studying to become a family physician, Dr. Rebecca Leitch...
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Brantford artistic swimming star headed to Olympics

After years of training and competing at a myriad of national and international events,...
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Local physician leaves behind a lasting legacy 

After dedicating nearly 49 years to caring for those in his community, Dr. John...
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Popular TV host feels ‘blessed’ to be part of the Brantford community  

Giovanni Petitti has always considered Brantford home and has fostered his love of the community by giving back to it as a teacher, comedian,...

Brian Wood reflects on the history of the Bell homestead

Having first opened in October in 1910, the Bell HomeStead National Historic Site is one of Ontario's oldest historical museums. Looking to be closer to...

Taking risks and blooming into success

After spending 20 years as a waitress, losing her job four times over the course of the pandemic and yearning for something more, Dana...

Sky’s the limit for rising track star

Philly Van Nooten has earned many accolades for track and field success through hard work and dedication to her craft.   The Brantford native, who...

Micro-winery grows dedicated following by championing robust Haskap berry

Although Blue Gables Acres was established in 2020, it has quickly made an impression throughout Brant County, especially by championing a relatively unknown berry. Delano...

Rob Davis reflects as sun sets on career with BPS

As Rob Davis’ tenure with Brantford Police Service comes to an end, he will now focus on the sunrise of his future. Davis worked his...

Well-known charity offers an array of programs to educate children on safety 

For close to two decades, the Children’s Safety Village of Brant has been working closely with various school boards and local police and firefighting...

Wrestling champion dedicated to building a better Brantford

Ever since he was a kid, Pretty Ricky Willdy had a dream to become a wrestler.   Willdy, who was born and raised in Brantford,...

New downtown Brantford exotic candy shop an instant hit

Candy Craze Pop and Ice Cream has only been open since late January 2024, yet has quickly become the go-to place for those in...

Innovative distiller masterfully creates high quality spirits

Since opening its doors in 2020, Manns Distillery has been offering a variety of premium spirits by utilizing its on-site micro-distillery. Craig Mann, the owner...

Entrepreneur humbled over popularity of gourmet cinnamon buns

A little over four years ago, Gennaro and Lidia Battista had an idea that would end up changing their lives. The idea would become a...

Charitable organization promotes Canada’s industrial past

For close to 25 years, the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC) has been dedicated to delivering an array of heritage and arts program centered...

Superfan shares love of wrestling throughout community  

Al Ruddick has always been captivated by the spectacle and larger-than-life dynamics of wrestling.   Ruddick, who grew up in Springhill, Nova Scotia, and moved...

From entrepreneur to educator, local hair stylist shares her journey 

When Susan de Jong first set out to be a hairstylist at 25, she never imagined where her career would take her or the...

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