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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...

Council supports two developments in Princeton

Township of Blandford-Blenheim supported two proposed plans of subdivision and zone change applications for lands in Princeton during its regular Council meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The first application for the plan of subdivision and zone change were in regards to lands located on...

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Notes

Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Staff Reports Protective Services Department monthly report for March The report, prepared by Drew Davidson, Director of Protective Services, provided the following...

City to celebrate youth week with series of free activities

City of Brantford, in partnership with the Brantford Youth Council (BYC), is hosting a series of events and activities for youth in celebration of National Youth Week May 1 to 7, 2026. National...

Installation of public safety buoys and booms underway

Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of water enthusiasts who enjoy activities on local reservoirs and waterways. As part of its annual procedures, the GRCA has begun the...

Brant Waterways Foundation to host annual gala

Brant Waterways Foundation annual May fundraising event, this year entitled “SOUTHWOOD SIP & SAVOUR” will take place on Thursday May 28, 5:30 - 10 pm at the new Southwood Estates venue overlooking the...

Brantford Sports Council hosts annual awards ceremony

Brantford Sports Council hosted its 20th annual Sports Awards and Recognition ceremony at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Research and Academic Centre West on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Bill Harding, chair of the Brantford Sports Council...

Volunteers plant 1,000 trees at Glen Morris park

Over 150 people attended the 11th annual County of Brant Community Tree Planting event at Rising Park in Glen Morris on Saturday, April 18, 2026. With support from the Brant Tree Coalition, Brant Waterways Foundation, Glen...

Ontario supporting Indigenous Postsecondary institutes

The Ontario government is investing $57 million in Indigenous Institutes across the province, the largest single investment in Indigenous higher education in the province’s history. This funding will create hundreds of new seats in labour market-driven programs and maintain the long-term sustainability of Indigenous...

Brantford receives fourth quarter payment from OLG

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) made its fourth quarter payment, totaling $1,102,466, to the City of Brantford for hosting Elements Casino Brantford. During OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026), Brantford has received $4,718,169. Since the gaming site opened in November 1999, Brantford...

Brantford Police investigating suspicious barn fire

Brantford police are investigating a fire they have deemed suspicious in the area of Mount Pleasant and Conklin roads. At approximately 3:36 p.m., authorities responded to reports of a barn fire. Upon arriving on...

Pedestrian killed in early morning Brantford crash

Brantford police said a person has died after being struck by a car near the intersection of Market and Darling Streets early on Friday, April 17, 2026. Officers said the crash happened at around...

Driving economic vitality by championing community involvement

In the last several years, the St. George Business Association has continued to focus on business advocacy while hosting a variety of events and initiatives, involving the community, and helping drive economic growth and positive...

Police arrest suspect following weapons incident

Brantford Police have arrested and charged an individual following a disturbance that escalated to the brandishing of a weapon. Officers responded to reports of a disturbance between two individuals in the area of Oxford...

Students dig into agriculture at Bite of Brant event

Nearly 1,000 Grade 5 students and teachers from various public, catholic and private schools across the City of Brantford and the County of Brant, made their way to the Burford Fairgrounds for the...

Neighbourhood efforts highlight impact of local volunteers

With National Volunteer Week 2026 taking place from April 19 to April 25, it’s the perfect time to recognize the volunteers across Canada and throughout the region. Those who dedicate their time in not only...

Linwood Barclay draws residents to Cainsville

Over 200 people attended the County of Brant Public Library’s One Book One Brant author event at the TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Now in its 21st year, One Book One Brant is an annual County-wide reading event celebrating...

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