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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...

Wheels on the Pavement to return at Mohawk Park

City of Brantford, along with the Eagle Place, Downtown Central, Homedale, East Ward Echo Place, West Brant, Brantford Station Neighbourhood Associations and the Green Team, are inviting residents to attend the sixth annual Wheels on the Pavement event on Sunday, May 24, 2026. This free family-friendly...

Brant OPP charge Paris resident after domestic incident

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Brant County. On April 26, 2026, at approximately 6:45 a.m., members of the Brant County...

Bulldogs blank Barrie Colts; take 2-1 series lead

Brantford Bulldogs went on the road for Game 3 of the East  Conference Finals as the series switched to Sadlon Arena tied following the opening pair of  games at TD Civic Centre.  The Bulldogs...

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...

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 up in Ghana and eventually moved to Brantford with his young...

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 in the city, discussed his early start in drawing.    “I had...

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...

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...

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...

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 to take place from 10 a.m. to noon.  Those in attendance will...

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