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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...

Driving economic vitality by championing community involvement

In the last several years, the St. George Business Association has continued to focus on business advocacy while hosting a variety of events and initiatives, involving the community, and helping drive economic growth and positive change for the village of St. George. Heidi Gorter, the...

Police arrest suspect following weapons incident

Brantford Police have arrested and charged an individual following a disturbance that escalated to the brandishing of a weapon. Officers responded to reports of a disturbance between two individuals in the area of Oxford...

Students dig into agriculture at Bite of Brant event

Nearly 1,000 Grade 5 students and teachers from various public, catholic and private schools across the City of Brantford and the County of Brant, made their way to the Burford Fairgrounds for the...

Neighbourhood efforts highlight impact of local volunteers

With National Volunteer Week 2026 taking place from April 19 to April 25, it’s the perfect time to recognize the volunteers across Canada and throughout the region. Those who dedicate their time in not only...

Linwood Barclay draws residents to Cainsville

Over 200 people attended the County of Brant Public Library’s One Book One Brant author event at the TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Now in its 21st year,...

Brantford Bulldogs advance to Eastern Conference final

Brantford Bulldogs entered a delayed Game 4 at the Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens in North Bay on Wednesday evening with an opportunity to record  their second straight sweep of the 2026 OHL Playoffs, holding...

Tulips and Maple to celebrate Dutch-Canadian liberation

A new community event, titled Tulip and Maples: Dutch-Canadian Liberation Celebration, will be taking place in Brantford from April 30, to May 5, 2026. The initiative is being held as a way to not only commemorate...

Hike or Bike for Hospice just weeks away

Over 500 people are expected to participate in the 22nd annual Hike or Bike for Hospice on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The big event is held every year in support of Stedman Community Hospice and has helped raise over $3.4 million since its inception. Serving residents...

City secures 46 acres of protected natural heritage land

City of Brantford has taken ownership of 46.2 acres (18.7 hectares) of natural heritage land north of Shellard Lane, following a negotiated settlement with Losani Homes related to planning applications at 501 Shellard Lane.  Located west of the TH&B rail trail and adjacent to D’Aubigny...

Local organizations named Smile Cookie recipients

Lansdowne Children’s Centre (LCC) and Brant Food for Thought (BFFT) announced that they have been selected as the 2026 local charity recipients of the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign, with support from 19...

Celebrating Earth Week in the County of Brant

County of Brant is inviting residents to come together and celebrate Earth Week, taking place April 19 to 26, with a variety of activities and initiatives designed to inspire environmental stewardship and community...

City to apply Brantford-first approach for facility rentals

City of Brantford Council supported a Parks and Recreation Department Allocation Policy during their Committee of the Whole - Operations meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.  The item comes as the City is experiencing significant demand...

Brantford Council supports revival of Toonie Tuesday swims

City of Brantford Council unanimously supported bringing back “Toonie Tuesday” public swims during their Committee of the Whole - Operations meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.  The resolution, brought forward by Councillor Dan McCreary,...

Ladies Who Lead hosts 2026 Women of Impact event

Ladies Who Lead held their 2026 Women of Impact event at the Brantford Golf and Country Club on Wednesday April 1, 2026. The evening was a powerful celebration of community, resilience, and female leadership,...

County provides update on airport land negotiations

County of Brant provided an update on the status of ongoing discussions with the City of Brantford regarding the Brantford Airport lands on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Facilitated discussions between the County of Brant and the...

Brant County to host Candidate Information Night

With the County of Brant Municipal Election taking place on October 26, 2026 and with the election nomination period opening on May 1, 2026, the municipality will be offering a Candidate Information Night on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm at County of Brant...

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