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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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Local councils pause airport decision until after election

County of Brant and City of Brantford Councils announced that they are pausing all decisions surrounding the potential airport boundary adjustment until after the municipal election, which is scheduled...

Province exploring the re-opening of Brantford jail

The Provincial Government announced that it is exploring the re-opening of the Brantford Jail...

BPS appeal for information after man dies in hospital

Brantford police are asking residents for any information, dash cam footage or doorbell camera...

Birthday box program supporting food bank families

The Rotary Club of Brantford Sunrise has been working alongside the Brantford Food Bank...

Community voices concerns over airport expansion

A group of concerned residents invited members of the community to a public meeting...

Township plans accessible Bright playground upgrades

Township of Blandford-Blenheim staff said they’re looking forward to being able to complete accessibility improvements to the Bright Park playground. Last month, Oxford MPP Ernie...

Food truck fundraiser to support Drumbo playground

The Morrow’s of Drumbo and Lions Club of Drumbo are hosting another food truck fundraiser on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.  The event will take place...

Brant to adopt Community Planning Permit System

County of Brant Council voted to move forward with the implementation of the new Community Planning Permit System framework during their regular Council meeting...

Second annual Iceman Cup returns to Brantford

The second annual Iceman Cup will return to Brantford’s TD Civic Centre on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The charity hockey tournament will honour the life...

Province supporting Residential School Survivors

The Ontario government is investing $7 million through the Indian Residential School Community Engagement Fund (IRSCEF) to support community-led healing, commemoration and initiatives that honour...

Norfolk County man facing charges after uttering threats

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence in Brant County following a report that a homeowner had received...

Stoney Creek driver facing charges after traffic stop

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment have charged a driver following a traffic stop in Brant County. An officer conducted a...

Brantwood Farms welcomes visitors for Sunflower Fest

Hundreds of people attended the opening day of Brantwood Farms’ annual Sunflower Fest on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Farmer Andrew Pate said the two-weekend event...

Vendor market fills bins for Brantford Food Bank

The team behind the Lunar Webb Vendor Market partnered with Brantford Food Bank during the Watermelon Summer night market on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Throughout...

Celebrating traditions one holiday at a time

Several visitors stopped by to see the Plattsville and District Heritage Society’s summer exhibit at the Chesterfield Museum and Archives in Bright on Saturday,...

Brantford boosts basement flooding grant program

City of Brantford Council unanimously approved an additional $150,000 for the Basement Flooding Prevention Grant program during the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, July...

Brantford man facing multiple charges after trespassing

Brantford Police Service responded to the area of Mohawk Street and Morrison Road for a report of a weapons offence involving a male brandishing...

Three people arrested and drugs seized after altercation

Officers with the Brantford Police Service Downtown Core Engagement Response Team observed three individuals involved in a physical altercation while conducting general foot patrol...

Library Board receives approval for new Central Branch

County of Brant Council unanimously approved phase one of the County of Brant Public Library Board’s new Central Branch Library Project Plan on Tuesday,...

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