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Hopes and dreams to fund new Sports Entertainment Centre

City of Brantford officially approved the construction...

City approves $152-million Sports and Entertainment Centre

City of Brantford Council approved plans for...

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

Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC) will re-open the...

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Novelist wins publishing deal for gripping technothriller

After wearing many hats over the years, Susanne Dobbin has settled in nicely as an award-winning author. Dobbin, who is a retired child protection worker, explained that she has been...

Twin sisters share lifelong passion for basketball

For Janet and Jen Reid, basketball has been a big part of their lives,...

Letter to the Editor – Strategy for Brantford hospital

To the Editor, Brantford has always held the keys to unlock its own success, to...

Six Nations Police conclude drug trafficking investigation

Six Nations Police Drug Enforcement Unit concluded a four-month drug trafficking investigation by executing  Section...

Handel’s Messiah performance earns standing ovation 

Well over 400 people attended the Brantford Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) performance of Handel’s Messiah...

Brantford Council rejects elected deputy mayor proposal

City of Brantford Council voted against creating an elected deputy mayor position during the Committee of the Whole, Planning and Administration meeting on Tuesday,...

Bell Homestead hosts Victorian Christmas party

Bell Homestead National Historic Site hosted its second annual Mrs. Bell’s Little Christmas Party on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The free drop-in event gave parents...

Brant Council reviewing Long Term Financial Plan

County of Brant Council will further discuss its Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) during a special council meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The 213-page...

Brantford Council adds voice to registry reform call

City of Brantford Council showed its support in advocating for the safety and well-being of its residents during their Committee of the Whole, Planning...

Six people arrested after drug trafficking investigation

Brant County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) launched a drug trafficking investigation linked to addresses on Maple Crescent in Paris and Sheridan Street in...

Brant County OPP investigating theft of enclosed trailer

Brant County OPP is investigating the theft of a black enclosed trailer from a commercial property on Sugar Maple Road in St. George. The incident...

Locally extinct plant species discovered in Brantford area

Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) says a plant that had been deemed extinct in Canada has been spotted in the Brantford area. The plant had not...

Brantford’s history comes alive with new audio tours

City of Brantford is inviting listeners to discover local tourist attractions, historic sites and public artwork in a new series of short-form audio episodes...

Rudolph shines a light on the biggest night of the year

The Brant Beacon got a sneak peek into the days leading up to Christmas and the whirlwind that is Christmas Eve from Rudolph the...

Going home for the holidays! See you in the New Year!

To our valued readers, The staff of the Brant Beacon will be taking a well-deserved break over the holidays, starting on Saturday, December 20 and...

Burford residents celebrate return of holiday parade

Despite frigid temperatures, hundreds of residents attended the annual Burford Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The parade kicked off at the Burford...

Santa brings holiday cheer to Brantford ice rink

Well over 150 Brantford residents hit the ice to skate with Jolly Old St. Nick at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre on Saturday, December...

Food Bank receives $42,923 from Smile Cookie campaign

Brantford Food Bank received $42,922.72 from this year’s Holiday Smile Cookie campaign. The campaign raised a grand total of $85,854.44 and $42,922.72 was generously...

Protecting communities from legacy oil and gas wells

The Ontario government is investing an additional $4 million to protect communities from the risks of old and inactive oil and gas wells. Nine...

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