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City of issues artist call for traffic cabinet wraps

City of Brantford is seeking five artists to create original artwork that will be used to wrap traffic cabinets across the community this summer. This project builds on the City’s existing...

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Long distance runner forging his own path of inspiration

For Kristian Jamieson, long-distance running has become an important part of his life and...

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Stanley Cup champion reflects on hockey career

Since lacing up the skates at an early age in Brantford to having a...

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Bell Homestead receives Project of the Year Award

Bell Homestead National Historic Site was awarded the 2026 Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA)...

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Lockdown, hold-and-secure orders lifted after threats called into Brantford schools

Brantford Police have lifted the lockdown and hold-and-secure orders placed on several schools after...

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BPS investigate after 77-year-old woman killed in crash

Brantford police are asking the public for information about a collision that took the life of a 77-year-old woman on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Officers...

Nova Vita to host second annual Blooms of Hope

Nova Vita Brant is inviting the public to attend the second annual Blooms of Hope fundraiser at the River’s Edge at the Arlington on...

50 Mission returning for third annual Hip for Hospice

Local Tragically Hip tribute band 50 Mission will be returning to the Sanderson Centre for the third annual Hip for Hospice benefit concert in...

Brantford honours youth leaders and changemakers

City of Brantford and Brantford Youth Council concluded National Youth Week with the fourth annual Youth Excellence Awards on Monday, May 11, 2026 The event,...

Two candidates enter County of Brant mayoral race

Two candidates, one of which is a current member of County Council, will be vying to become the next Mayor for the County of...

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Notes

Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Staff Reports Public Works Monthly Report for April The report, prepared by Jim...

Man arrested after attempt to use fraudulent prescription

Members of the Brantford Police Service responded to a pharmacy located inside FreshCo after staff reported that a male was attempting to pass a...

Brantford Police Service hosts annual Family Fun Day

Hundreds of residents helped kick off Police Week with a free Family Fun Day event, held at the Children’s Safety Village of Brant, on...

Chiefswood welcomes visitors during Doors Open event

Around 230 people visited the Chiefswood National Historic Site during the Doors Open Along the Grand event on Saturday, May 9, 2026. This year, 34...

Flora’s Walk promotes perinatal mental health support

Nearly 80 people came together to take part in Brantford’s second annual Flora’s Walk at Mohawk Park on Sunday, May 10. 2026. The national walk,...

Local volunteer fair promotes community involvement

Brant Regional Association of Volunteer Administrators (BRAVA) and the City of Brantford once again teamed up for the annual Spring Volunteer Fair on Saturday,...

Team Outburst wins silver at national championships

Team Outburst, representing the Brant Youth Volleyball Club (BYVC), captured the silver medal in the U-14 division at the national championships, which were held...

City of Brantford launches new grants and award program

City of Brantford is enhancing its support for local industry through the introduction of the City of Brantford Industrial Award, in partnership with the...

Brant OPP Crime Wrap for Monday, May 11, 2026

Brantford woman facing Impaired Driving charges A driver is facing impaired driving charges following an investigation by Brant County OPP. An officer conducted a traffic...

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