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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...

Brantford Catholic student celebrates publication of French-language children’s book

Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board is proud to celebrate a remarkable achievement by former St. Patrick Elementary student, Grace Stevenson, who has received the first published edition of her children’s book, Roofus et la vétérinaire. Written entirely in French and fully illustrated by...

60-year-old woman facing Impaired Driving charges

Officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to a business on Paris Road following reports of a female driver believed to be under the influence of alcohol at approximately 3:00 p.m. on...

Driver arrested after Impaired Driving investigation

A driver is facing Impaired Driving charges, following an investigation by Brant County OPP. On the evening of April 7, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of...

Contractor fined for violating burning permit requirements

A contractor was fined $2,500 under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, as a result of a fire at 251 Powerline Road that occurred on March 18, 2026. Aiden Robert Tuite, a contractor hired by the...

Composer and instrumentalist relishes in musical journey

Music has always been an important part of Emmanuel Songsore’s life, seeing him realize his visions and creativity through over 15 albums, various musical collaborations and performances.    Songsore, who was born and grew...

Illustrator continues to solidify reputation in horror genre

Influenced at an early age by movies and music, Steve McGinnis quickly developed a love for drawing, eventually becoming an illustrator. McGinnis, who was born and raised in Brantford and still makes a home...

Man facing Second Degree Murder after altercation

Officers responded to a trail area near Grand River Avenue and Morrell Street after receiving a report of a disturbance involving two men at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Early investigation revealed...

Residents take part in annual community clean-up

Nearly 1,800 residents participated in the fifth annual Let’s Clean Our City community clean-up, including neighbourhood associations, organizations and schools. Between Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Brantford community collected an astounding total of 1,160 kilograms of litter throughout the city...

Brant OPP charge truck driver with Stunt Driving

A member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Watts Pond Road in the County of Brant after observing a vehicle travelling at an excessive rate of speed at approximately 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The...

Bulldogs win game one of Eastern Conference final

The Eastern Conference Finals stage is set as the Bulldogs  take on the Barrie Colts. With the Bobby Orr Trophy on the line, the Bulldogs enter the  series looking to continue their dominant...

George Rose Big Band honours past members

Nearly 120 people attended the George Rose Big Band’s Memories Concert at the T.F. Warren Cainsville Community Centre on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Specializing in the popular big band music of the early 1930s...

Brantford honours volunteers at annual recognition event

City of Brantford held its annual Volunteer Recognition Celebration on Monday, April 20, 2026. The event was held in partnership with the Brant Regional Association of Volunteer Administrators (BRAVA), and honoured the hardworking volunteers who dedicate...

Burford walking tour to shine a light on history

For those interested in the history of local communities, two Burford historical walking tours are being held on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Put on by local historian Clayton Barker, the first tour is set...

Upcoming Paris plant sale rooted in good deals

Garden enthusiasts should mark their calendars as the Paris Horticultural Society will be hosting its annual plant sale at the Syl Apps Community Centre from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, May 9,...

Council hears concerns over Glen Morris development

Several residents expressed their concerns for a proposed plan of subdivision at 492 East River Road in Glen Morris during a County of Brant Council meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.  The item was just one...

County launches stormwater management funding strategy

County of Brant is launching a new Stormwater Management Funding Strategy and is inviting residents and businesses to learn more about the project and the County’s stormwater management system. Stormwater is rain and melting snow that flows over land into ditches, sewers, and waterways. It...

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