Health and Wellness

BCHS officially opens Indigenous Family Space at hospital

In an effort to advance reconciliation efforts and ensure Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) services remain responsive to Ogweho:weh patient needs, BCHS has officially opened Onkwehon:we Raotihwa:tsire Kanakti:yo ...

Health and Lifestyle Michael Stamou -

GEPH organizes measles community vaccination clinics

With measles cases on the rise across Ontario, including in the Grand Erie region,...

Grand Erie Public Health Michael Stamou -

Six Nations to build Canada’s first Indigenous-led hospice

The provincial government announced it will be investing $1.25 million towards the construction of...

Health and Wellness Kimberly de Jong : Local Journalism Initiative Reporter -

Providing holistic approach to mental health and wellness

Since realizing her career path 17 years ago, Dr. Stephanie Dinsmore has dedicated her...

Community Profile Brian Trota -

Let’s Get Moving Campaign to return for eighth year

The City of Brantford, and its community partners, are launching the eighth annual “Let’s...

City of Brantford Michael Stamou -

New harm reduction vending machine comes to Brantford

Brantford-area residents will now have more access to harm reduction supplies, for free, through a vending machine. It will offer things like HIV self-test...

Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and Brant County Health Unit to pursue merger

The Boards of Health for the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) and Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) have reached a decision to pursue the next...

Brantford to celebrate National Nutrition Month in March

The City of Brantford, and its community partners, will be hosting a series of free programs that encourage older adults (aged 55-plus) to learn...

HomeHealth and Wellness

Confronting Canada’s residential school history

Getting a glimpse into Canada’s “Museum of Conscience”

City of Brantford employee wins Miss North America title