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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Connecting fans and athletes through sports memorabilia

Since starting CW Sports Memorabilia ten years...

Honouring survivors of the former Mohawk Institute

Hundreds of residents and out-of-town visitors gathered...

Duck Derby gives Paris something to quack about

Hundreds of residents flocked to the Rotary...

Six Nations Police investigating series of incidents

Six Nations Police Service (SNPS) are investigating a series of incidents at three businesses along Highway 54 in Ohsweken, including two attempted break-and-enters and an armed robbery.   On October 6, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Six Nations Police responded to an attempted robbery at a...

Brant OPP Crime Wrap for Wednesday, October 7, 2026

27-year-old charged with Stunt Driving A member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Colborne Street East in the County of Brant after observing the suspect vehicle driving...

Six Nations Police investigating armed robbery

Six Nations Police Service (SNPS) are currently investigating an armed robbery that took place at a business on Highway 54, east of Chiefswood Road on Monday, October 5, 2026. At approximately 6:00 a.m., three...

Community support shines at Stedman Teddy Bear Picnic

Community members enjoyed a sunny afternoon playing in the Stedman Community Hospice gardens during the fourth annual Teddy Bear Picnic on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Organized by Patty Sager and volunteers, the free event was designed...

Meet the Mayoral candidates for the City of Brantford

With the 2026 Municipal Election less than three weeks away, the Brant Beacon reached out to the candidates running for Mayor in the City of Brantford. Candidates were asked to answer questions regarding...

Meet the Mayoral candidates for the County of Brant

With the 2026 Municipal Election less than three weeks away, the Brant Beacon reached out to the candidates running for Mayor in the County of Brant. Candidates were asked to answer questions regarding...

Halloween hijinks take over Harmony Square

A couple thousand Brantford-Brant residents attended the 18th annual Scare in the Square event in Harmony Square on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, 2026. A long-standing fall tradition, Lori-Dawn Cavin, Manager of Community Recreation...

Creativity commands the stage at Paris fashion gala

Attendees were treated to a showcase of colour, storytelling and style during the Other Paris Fashion Week Evening Gala on Saturday, October 23, 2026.  The third annual event featured a runway show, wearable art exhibition and fashion market. First organized by Paris residents Kara Kalvapalle, Rubyyy...

Checking in on Brantford’s feathered friends

A dozen Brant for Nature members and supporters rolled up their sleeves to help maintain local bird boxes on Saturday, October 3, 2026.  Gathering at the New Forest in the City Natural Area in Brantford, the group spent their morning exploring the 78-acre site, cleaning...

Meet the Mayoral candidates for Blandford-Blenheim

With the 2026 Municipal Election less than three weeks away, the Brant Beacon reached out to the candidates running for Mayor in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim. Candidates were asked to answer questions regarding...

Brantford Dairy Queen raises funds for sick children

Brantford’s Dairy Queen raised $30,228.69 for McMaster Children’s Hospital on Miracle Treat Day on Friday, October 2, 2026. Ken and Tammy Breau, owners of the King George Road location, along with directors of operations...

Provincial grant assists Paris Port Dover Pipe Band

Paris Port Dover Pipe Band received a $158,600 provincial grant on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Awarded in March of 2025, the three-year Grow Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation will be used for funding teaching programs,...

Brantford Police arrest two youth after weekend stabbing

Brantford Police Service have arrested two youths for a stabbing that resulted in two victims receiving serious injuries.  Officers with the Brantford Police Service received a report of a stabbing in the area of...

OPP search for man wanted in Brant County business theft

Provincial police in Brant County are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man allegedly connected to a theft at a local business. Police did not specify what business was robbed or its...

One person killed after multi-vehicle collision

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal three-vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 24 North (Brant Road) in the County of Brant Brant County OPP officers, along with Brant County Fire Services...

City unveils breast and prostate cancer awareness bus

City of Brantford unveiled its fully wrapped Brantford Transit bus dedicated to promoting breast and prostate cancer awareness and encouraging residents to prioritize early detection and regular screening on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Inspired by local cancer advocate Brandi Lee Franklin and her Mission Possible:...

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