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County pilot program looks to increase rental housing

County of Brant Council received a report...

Six Nations residents push back against local cannabis operation

There’s a growing divide happening in Six...

Record label launches space to build stronger community

Since relaunching the zBTFD brand seven years...

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Former basketball star relishes experience as a teacher and coach

For Liz Hart-Hinkle, her success in basketball has provided her the opportunity to develop into a dedicated teacher and coach. Hart-Hinkle, who was born in Toronto and moved to Brantford...
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Twin sisters building successful supplies business 

Within a short time frame, twin sisters Paula Arruda and Pamela McCann-Lopez have established...
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Track star looking to continue success at University of Windsor

After playing soccer for her whole life, Kelis Daye discovered her true passion in...
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Local farm provides exciting experiences for community

In 2020, Christi Garneau and John Bisaillon purchased what is now known as the...
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Non-profit thrift shop contributes to local charities

Since opening its doors in 2013, the re-Source Thrift Shop Brantford has a been...
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Finding wellness and camaraderie in dragon boat racing

Story by Tamara Botting This will be Sarah Willson’s fourth season on the water as a member of the Hamilton-based Knot A Breast dragon boat...

Swimming Canada CEO reflects on life-long love of the sport

For Suzanne Paulins, swimming has been an integral part of her life, whether it has been as a competitive swimmer, official or as an...

Non-profit enriches seniors’ lives through programs and initiatives

For close to twenty years, The Brantford Seniors’ Resource Centre, a non-profit organization, has been offering an array of drop-in day programs, classes, clubs...

Museum helps preserve important part of Canada’s military history

Since the Canadian Military Heritage Museum of Brant County opened its doors to the public over thirty years ago, it has played an important...

Floral dreams take root in Drumbo 

Designing a picture-perfect floral arrangement requires more than simply placing a few zinnias or sunflowers in a vase and calling it a day.  It requires...

Veteran TV station manager highlights importance of community-based media 

Since starting her broadcast journey over thirty years ago, Patti Berardi has been dedicated to helping people share their stories through community television. Berardi, who...

Paris group celebrates ten years of inspiring women

Since its founding in 2015, the Women Inspiring Women - Women’s Institute (WIW-WI) Paris group has grown steadily throughout the last decade with a...

J.H. Young Fine Jewellers celebrating 125 years of excellence

Brantford’s J.H. Young Fine Jewellers will be celebrating a significant milestone this year. Having been in operation since 1900, the Young family has now officially...

Contributing to Team Canada’s winning tradition

Since discovering para ice hockey in 2011, Jessie Gregory has been dedicated to the sport, playing on various club teams and suiting up for...

Tackle shop owner reflects on life-long love of fishing

For Matt Purdy, fishing has become important for him across various facets of his life.    Purdy, who grew up in Brantford, detailed his earliest...

BRAVA Brant continues to shine a light on volunteerism

With National Volunteer Week 2025 taking place from April 27 to May 3, it’s the perfect time to recognize the volunteers across Canada and...

Candidates share their vision for future of Flamborough-Glanbrook-Brant North

Four of the five candidates running to be the next Member of Parliament (MP) for the new Flamborough-Glanbrook-Brant North riding attended an All-Candidates Forum...

Hockey journeyman contributes to winning culture

Since first lacing up his skates at the age of three, Griffen Fox has flourished on the ice, playing for multiple teams and across...

Local charity provides skills-enhancing programs for adults

For over 40 years, the Brant Skill Centre has been providing programs for adults in Brantford and Brant County to enhance their skills in...

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