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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...

Plattsville marks 175 years with community 

Nearly 1,000 people celebrated Plattsville’s 175th anniversary on Saturday, June 20, 2025. Held at Plattsville Memorial Park, the 12-hour free event featured a host of activities for the whole family. The festivities kicked off with a firefighter breakfast at Plattsville Fire Station #3, and continued on...

Hundreds celebrate 15th annual Brantford Pride

Several hundred people gathered in Brantford’s Mohawk Park to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with the 15th annual Brantford Pride event on Saturday, June 20, 2026.. Mohawk Park was filled with pride as guests roamed...

Brant County reviews Downtown Dig support measures

County of Brant Council received an overview of Downtown Dig initiatives during its Administration and Operations Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. An extensive multi-year project, the Downtown Dig is working to replace...

Driver charged following traffic stop in Brant County

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment has charged a driver following a traffic stop in Brant County. An officer conducted a traffic stop on Wellington Street in the County of Brant at...

Auto enthusiasts gather at Smokey Hollow Car Show

Around 135 cars were on display during Smokey Hollow Estates fifth annual Car Show on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Well over 100 residents and out-of-town visitors took the opportunity to check out the different...

Province provides $4 million of funding to Brantford

The provincial government rewarded the City of Brantford with $4,000,000 through the third round of the Building Faster Fund, which provides funding to municipalities that achieve at least 80 per cent of their provincially designated housing...

Paris resident facing Speeding and Stunt Driving charges

A member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway #2, west of Gobles Road in the County of Brant after observing a vehicle travelling at an excessive rate...

GEDSB looking for input to name new Paris school

In January 2025, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced a $26.5 million capital investment for the construction of a Kindergarten to Grade 8 elementary school in Paris. As part of the process, the Grand Erie District School Board is looking for the public’s input...

20-year-old facing Assault and Threats charges

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence in Brant County following a report of an unwanted person at a private residence at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Upon arrival, officers investigated and subsequently arrested a 20-year-old...

Defensive star earns scholarship to University of Waterloo

In just a few short years, Jamal Bakare has established himself as a defensive force on the football field, earning him multiple accolades as well as a scholarship from the University of Waterloo. Bakare,...

Foot care the cornerstone to company’s success

Since launching A.M Vital Soles in late 2025, Ashlee Mansour, a registered practical nurse (RPN), has aimed to help her clients in the community by offering a variety of foot care and health...

Strawberry Social celebrates community and culture

Over 200 people attended Brantford Native Housing’s (BNH) annual Strawberry Social at Mohawk Park on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. While the organization has hosted the event and other socials for many years previously, this year marked...

Oxford road show focuses on healthy aging

Oxford Age-Friendly Steering Committee hosted its first of eight Aging Well Road Shows at the Plattsville Lions Community Hall on Monday, June 15, 2026. Meagan Litchi, committee chair and public health nurse with Southwestern...

Local artists take over Holmedale neighbourhood

Hundreds of Brantford residents went out to explore the tenth installment of the Holmedale Art Crawl on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Aliki Mikulich, artist and event chair, said she and the rest of the...

Soil treatment proposal sparks County Council questions

County of Brant Council reviewed an application in regards to a proposed soil treatment facility during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. In order to permit the solid remediation facility, Greenspace Properties Inc....

Six Nations stresses value of land acknowledgements

Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council strongly rejects recent comments made by Brantford City Councillor Greg Martin dismissing land acknowledgements as “virtue signalling.” Land acknowledgements are intended to educate people on the history and origins of lands that are occupied today. Land...

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