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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...

Hopes and dreams to fund new Sports Entertainment Centre

City of Brantford officially approved the construction...

Municipal Government

Brantford Council backs vandalism grant pilot program

City of Brantford Council unanimously supported proposed amendments to its Downtown and Greyfields Community Improvement Plans during a public meeting at the Committee of the Whole, Planning and Administration...

Brantford Council supports Elect Respect campaign

City of Brantford Council unanimously backed a resolution to endorse the Elect Respect Pledge...

County of Brant moves ahead with five per cent tax hike

County of Brant Council is moving ahead with a five per cent tax increase...

Blandford-Blenheim expected to approve 3.96 per cent tax increase

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council is expected to adopt its 2026 budget on Wednesday, February...

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Notes

Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Correspondence Road...

Zoning by-law amendment for West Street denied

City of Brantford’s Planning Committee unanimously voted against supporting an application for a zoning by-law amendment needed to facilitate the development of an apartment...

County of Brant attends annual ROMA conference

Mayor David Bailey, members of County of Brant Council, and staff attended the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto from January...

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Notes

Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Plattsville and District Heritage Society Correspondence Council received correspondence from Denise Tew,...

Council rules animal crematorium does not meet OFDU criteria

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council ultimately determined that a proposed animal crematorium near Innerkip does not meet the criteria for an On-Farm Diversified Use (OFDU)...

Brant Council approves new aggregate pit near Paris

County of Brant Council approved a zoning by-law amendment application in order to permit the extraction, processing and shipping of aggregate resources on property...

Council approves 2026 Paris Drinks Fest noise exemption

County of Brant Council once again discussed the future of Paris Drinks Fest during its regular council meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.  After officially...

Ward 5 by-election nominations to close January 30

The time to file a nomination to fill the vacant County of Brant Ward 5 Council seat will officially close on Thursday, January 30,...

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,...

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...

County of Brant Council Notes

Notes from the County of Brant Council meeting, which was held on Tuesday, December 4, 2025. During the meeting, Council received information on several zoning...

Blandford-Blenheim approves election communication plan

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council approved its new 2026 Municipal Election Communications Plan during its regular meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.  The purpose of the...

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Notes

Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Staff Reports Public Works Department  Pickup truck for Public Works Council approved the purchase...

City approves $152-million Sports and Entertainment Centre

City of Brantford Council approved plans for the $152-million Sports and Entertainment Centre (SEC) during a special City Council meeting on Thursday, December 4,...

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