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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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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 active in the Brantford-Brant area...

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...

Local NDP associations call for GO Rail expansion

Story submitted by Brad Ward The local NDP plan calls for an expansion of Go...

Relentless determination forges lengthy hockey career

In a career that included stops across multiple professional leagues, including the NHL, as...

Reflecting on a decades long musical journey

Randy Solski has always been passionate about music, and over the years he has...

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...

Brantford CanJam supports children with cancer

While the late afternoon rain may have made things a little damp, many residents and out-of-town visitors spent a large chunk of their day...

Grand Parade returns to Brantford this September

Several residents, volunteers and local dignitaries gathered at Aspira Brants Landing Retirement Living in Brantford as the Grand River Council on Aging (GRCOA) announced...

Local coin show held at the Paris Fairgrounds

The Paris Coin Show, which runs twice a year, was held at the Paris Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 9, 2026. An estimated 500-plus dealers...

Fowler Bridge undergoing scheduled maintenance

Fowler Bridge, located in Burford, will be closed from Friday, August 7, 2026 through Friday, August 21, 2026.  The bridge, located at the stretch of...

Hundreds attend fifth annual Newcomer Welcome Day

Brantford Immigrations Partnership (BIP), along with Best Start Parent Fair, hosted the fifth annual Newcomer Welcome Day on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The event takes...

City installs code blue phones in Harmony Square

City of Brantford has installed two code blue emergency phones in Harmony Square to improve access to emergency assistance and strengthen public safety. Code...

Brock to resign as Member of Parliament in September

Larry Brock, Member of Parliament (MP) for Brantford–Brant South–Six Nations, announced his resignation, effective September 18, 2026. Earlier this summer, Brock also stepped back from...

Laurier alum recognized during awards ceremony

Rachel Phan, a 2011 graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University's Brantford campus, has been named Alumna of the Year at Laurier's Awards of Excellence. When Rachel Phan arrived...

Youth ball hockey team represents Canada internationally

While Team Canada (U-11 boys ball hockey team) lost in the semi-finals of the United World Games in June 2026, it gave the players...

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