Thousands flock to Brant Safety Village for Halloween

Nearly 2,500 residents attended the Children’s Safety Village of Brant’s annual Halloween at the Village event on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Families of all ages filled the miniature town, trick-or-treating from station to station in costumes of every kind. From friendly pumpkins to superheroes, chickens...

Avi Lewis visits Brantford ahead of federal by-election

Federal NDP leader Avi Lewis addressed a group of local supporters during a visit to the Brantford and District Labour Centre on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The stop in Brantford marked one of several...

County finalizes transfer of Apps’ Mills Nature Centre

County of Brant announced that it now officially owns the Apps’ Mill Nature Centre and 4.5 acres of surrounding lands on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Apps’ Mill Nature Centre was established in the early...

County looking for feedback on Mount Pleasant Park

County of Brant is seeking input from community members to help shape the future of Mount Pleasant Park. Located at 555 Burtch Road, the park’s amenities currently include a playground structure, baseball diamond, picnic area with...

Halloween market supports youth and local vendors

Laurier’s CARE Lab hosted a free Halloween market to support local youth on Friday, October 30, 2026. The Halloween Family Market Fair at Laurier’s Brantford campus collected donations of personal hygiene products and small...

City launches Relationships Should Feel Safe campaign

City of Brantford, in partnership with Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services, Brantford Police Service and the Brant’s Response Against Violence Everywhere (BRAVE) Committee, announced the launch of the Relationships Should Feel Safe...

Reminding residents to check carbon monoxide alarms

County of Brant Fire Department is reminding residents to check their carbon monoxide alarms and take steps to protect their families from this potentially deadly gas during Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week, which is November...

Brantford to host annual Parade After Party event

City of Brantford is inviting residents to celebrate the holiday season at the annual Parade After Party on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Taking place in Harmony Square immediately following the Freedom House Santa Claus Parade, which begins at 6 p.m., the festive evening will feature...

Brantford Collegiate to host international students

MLI Homestay is seeking six welcoming host families in Brantford to open their homes for 10 weeks to Japanese high school students attending Brantford Collegiate Institute from December 9, 2026 to February 16, 2027. The students will be visiting Canada for an educational and cultural...

GRCOA surpasses $40,000 fundraising goal

Grand River Council on Aging (GRCOA) celebrated the outstanding success of The Grand Parade 2026, which raised $45,262, surpassing its $40,000 fundraising goal. Held September 19 at Kiwanis Field Track, the event brought together...

New pedestrian bridges coming to Oakville GO Station

Brantford’s ANC Modular Inc. is partnering with the Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture to build new pedestrian bridges and platform access buildings for Oakville GO Station.  The modular building manufacturer said four buildings, bridges, elevator...

Retired fighter brings experience as a coach and trainer

After close to two decades as a competitive Muay Thai fighter, Kyle Towler has retired, utilizing his extensive experience as a coach, trainer, and fitness instructor. Towler, a Brantford native, discussed transitioning into a more comprehensive...

Halloween fun and history meet at Bell Homestead

Nearly 200 people attended the Bell Homestead National Historic Site’s annual Halloween Fun Fair on Sunday, October 25, 2026.  The free event brought together families of all ages, many of whom came wearing their...

Paris Optimists prepare for annual holiday market

Paris Optimist Club is getting ready for its annual holiday craft and vendor market on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026. The event, which has been running for decades, will be held...

Paris thrift event turns bargains into charitable giving

The upcoming Thrift for Charity event will be raising funds in support of the Sexual Assault Centre of Brant in Paris on Saturday, November 14, 2026.  Shar O’Neill said while she had been thinking about selling...

Guest conductor brings energy and enthusiasm to BSO

Brantford Symphony Orchestra once again wowed the audience with its “When All Other Lights Go Out: Beethoven and Shore” concert on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The performance featured the first of four guest conductors who will take turns leading the orchestra throughout the 2026-27 season. Typically...

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