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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...

Long distance runner forging his own path of inspiration

For Kristian Jamieson, long-distance running has become an important part of his life and one that has forged a stronger connection with his great-great-grandfather, Tom Longboat, who was one of the best runners of the early 20th century. Jamieson, who grew up on the Six Nations,...

Stanley Cup champion reflects on hockey career

Since lacing up the skates at an early age in Brantford to having a career that saw him win four Stanley Cups as part of the Montreal Canadiens Dynasty to never missing an...

Bell Homestead receives Project of the Year Award

Bell Homestead National Historic Site was awarded the 2026 Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) Project of the Year Award in the Historical Restoration/Preservation category at the OPWA Awards Luncheon held on Wednesday, May...

Lockdown, hold-and-secure orders lifted after threats called into Brantford schools

Brantford Police have lifted the lockdown and hold-and-secure orders placed on several schools after a threat on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Officers posted on social media at around noon that Brantford Collegiate Institute (BCI) and École...

BPS investigate after 77-year-old woman killed in crash

Brantford police are asking the public for information about a collision that took the life of a 77-year-old woman on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Officers said the crash happened at around 2:30 p.m. in...

Nova Vita to host second annual Blooms of Hope

Nova Vita Brant is inviting the public to attend the second annual Blooms of Hope fundraiser at the River’s Edge at the Arlington on Sunday May 31, 2026. Jessica Powless, Fundraising and Events Manager...

50 Mission returning for third annual Hip for Hospice

Local Tragically Hip tribute band 50 Mission will be returning to the Sanderson Centre for the third annual Hip for Hospice benefit concert in support of the Stedman Community Hospice on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The...

Brantford honours youth leaders and changemakers

City of Brantford and Brantford Youth Council concluded National Youth Week with the fourth annual Youth Excellence Awards on Monday, May 11, 2026 The event, held at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, celebrated future leaders from the City’s Youth Excellence Awards and Youth...

Two candidates enter County of Brant mayoral race

Two candidates, one of which is a current member of County Council, will be vying to become the next Mayor for the County of Brant when election night rolls around on Monday, October 26, 2026. Ward 1 Councillor Jennifer Kyle filed her nomination papers on...

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Notes 

Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Staff Reports Public Works Monthly Report for April The report, prepared by Jim Borton, Director of Public Works, provided the following update...

Man arrested after attempt to use fraudulent prescription

Members of the Brantford Police Service responded to a pharmacy located inside FreshCo after staff reported that a male was attempting to pass a fraudulent prescription for narcotics at approximately 12:30 p.m. on...

Brantford Police Service hosts annual Family Fun Day 

Hundreds of residents helped kick off Police Week with a free Family Fun Day event, held at the Children’s Safety Village of Brant, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. This year’s Police Week is running from May...

Chiefswood welcomes visitors during Doors Open event

Around 230 people visited the Chiefswood National Historic Site during the Doors Open Along the Grand event on Saturday, May 9, 2026. This year, 34 communities throughout the province are taking part in the...

Flora’s Walk promotes perinatal mental health support

Nearly 80 people came together to take part in Brantford’s second annual Flora’s Walk at Mohawk Park on Sunday, May 10. 2026. The national walk, which is designed to raise awareness and funds to...

Local volunteer fair promotes community involvement

Brant Regional Association of Volunteer Administrators (BRAVA) and the City of Brantford once again teamed up for the annual Spring Volunteer Fair on Saturday, May 9, 2026.   Held at the T.B. Constain/SC Johnson Community Centre, the...

Team Outburst wins silver at national championships

Team Outburst, representing the Brant Youth Volleyball Club (BYVC), captured the silver medal in the U-14 division at the national championships, which were held in Ottawa from Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3, 2026. Outburst kicked off day one action with a straight-sets victory...

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