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Brant skaters shine at 73rd annual Flashing Blades

Brant Figure Skating Club (BFSC) held its...

National pairs champion fulfills goal of being an Olympian

Ever since he watched the Vancouver Winter...

Accomplished journalist looks back at multi-decade career

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

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Iceman Cup honours legacy of Jimmy MacNeil

The second annual Iceman Cup returned to Brantford’s TD Civic Centre on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The charity hockey tournament was designed to shine a light on the life and...

Princeton’s new fire station opens to community

Township of Blandford-Blenheim celebrated the grand opening of the new Princeton Fire Station #81...

Six Nations Council addresses concerns over joint MOU

Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council has issued a statement following...

Brantford voters set to choose new Council in October

Brantford’s municipal election field is now set after the nomination period officially closed on...

Visitors and residents flock to annual Drinks Fest

Thousands attended this year’s Paris Drinks Fest as the event returned to Two Rivers...

Hip Experience rocks out in Harmony Square

The Hip Experience, billed as Canada’s ultimate Tragically Hip tribute band, entertained crowds during HipFest on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The event marked the first...

Guests enjoy monthly music in the park performance

Rec Room Revival was the featured act during the Music in the Park event on Sunday, August 15, 2026. The monthly event, held at Chiefswood...

Brantford residents support re-opening of local jail

Brantford area residents and officials backed the re-opening of the local jail under the new provincial bail reforms announced on Thursday, 6 August, 2026. Michael...

Residents discuss plans for new indoor sports facility

City of Brantford held a neighbourhood meeting about the new indoor turf sports facility on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Between 50 and 100 residents participated...

Brantford Ribfest fires up another tasty weekend

Brantford Kinsmen hosted its 16th annual Ribfest at Mohawk Park from Friday, August 7 through to Sunday, August 9, 2026.  The Kinsmen, who have been...

Bringing the community together at Maria’s West Fest

Residents and long-time customers attended Maria’s Pizza’s third annual Maria’s West Fest in Brantford on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The parking lot of the local...

Local NDP associations call for GO Rail expansion

Story submitted by Brad Ward The local NDP plan calls for an expansion of Go Rail to Brantford, linking Brantford to Aldershot as part of...

Relentless determination forges lengthy hockey career

In a career that included stops across multiple professional leagues, including the NHL, as well as playing for Team Canada, Paul Szczechura has always...

Reflecting on a decades long musical journey

Randy Solski has always been passionate about music, and over the years he has excelled as a talented multi-instrumentalist, live performer, songwriter and music...

Helping Hands Food Bank gets community boost

Blandford-Blenheim Mayor Mark Peterson officially declared August 23, 2026, as Blandford-Blenheim Helping Hands Food Bank Day during the Township’s Council meeting on Wednesday, August...

Gihekdagye Friendship Centre set for grand opening

Brantford’s Gihekdagye Friendship Centre will celebrate the recent purchase of its building with a special grand opening event on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Also known...

Paris Legion looking for help with Poppy Project

Royal Canadian Legion, Paris Branch #29, is inviting residents to take part in upcoming Poppy Netting Bee events on Wednesday, August 19 and Wednesday,...

Drumbo residents’ voices heard on noise exemption

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council turned down a request for a noise by-law exemption that would have allowed earlier construction activities in Drumbo during the...

Bell Homestead celebrates milestone in telephone history 

Bell Homestead National Historic Site welcomed visitors to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first long-distance telephone call on Saturday, August 8, 2026.  Made on...

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