When actor Kevin Allan Hess landed the role of a Shokopiwah holy man, in IT: Chapter Two, he reveled in being part of a production that resonated with fans. And now with an opportunity to play another role on HBO’s show IT: Welcome to...
Since 2019, IWDesign Corp, founded by Darren Gooder and Laura Caley, has been growing in reputation for its work across projects in metal and wood ranging from custom tables and railings to a...
Mayor David Bailey, members of County of Brant Council, and staff attended the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto from January 18 to 20, 2026.
The conference provided an opportunity...
Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Grand Erie Public Health is issuing a Cold Notification for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk), effective January 22, 2026.
A Cold Notification is issued when parts or all...
The Warrior Factory, a ninja-style obstacle and athletic training facility, is set to open the doors to its new Brantford location on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Operated by the ownership group behind the Hamilton...
Two men remain outstanding after a vehicle fled from police and drove into a Brant Avenue residence. Officers are seeking information from the public to help identify these two suspects.
On Sunday, January 18,...
Hearts to Home Feline Rescue and Sanctuary will be hosting its “Crazy Cat People” Pawsta Dinner and Comedy Show fundraiser event on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
The eighth annual event will take place at the Best...
Post-secondary students will have until 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, to submit their applications for scholarships offered by the Brant County Federation of Agriculture (BCFA
Angela Leach, a director for the BCFA, explained that there are two separate $1,500 scholarships up for grabs:...
Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Plattsville and District Heritage Society Correspondence
Council received correspondence from Denise Tew, chair of the Plattsville and District Heritage Society, in regards to putting up a permanent eight-foot by eight-foot tile mural...
BYVC 16u Synergy won a gold medal at the McGregor Cup Championship level on the weekend at the Stratford Agriplex.
In doing so, they earned promotion to the Select Level of OVA competition.
The...
A driver is facing Impaired charges after police were called to a single motor vehicle collision.
Brant County OPP were called to Bethel Road, east of Bishopsgate Road, to investigate a single motor vehicle...
In 2025, children laced up sports shoes they might not otherwise have had, teenagers learned trades alongside trusted mentors, and survivors of violence accessed safe community resources. All of this happened because a group of...
County of Brant OPP are appealing for public assistance in identifying fraud suspects involved in a private vehicle sale in Paris, Ontario.
Officers say they responded after a resident reported being defrauded during a...
Nearly 40 people attended the County of Brant Public Library’s most recent programming, titled Unstoppable: An Olympic Celebration, on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Emma Johnston, who handles the library’s program and outreach services, said...
After 37 years working at the Bell Homestead, Brian Wood led the first of his final six tours of the National Historic Site on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
It was announced on January 6 that the...
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council ultimately determined that a proposed animal crematorium near Innerkip does not meet the criteria for an On-Farm Diversified Use (OFDU) during its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Council first considered the Official Plan amendment and zone change application with...