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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...

Connecting with dance during anniversary celebration

Micki’s Dance Connection celebrated its 40th year of teaching dancers in the Brantford community on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The studio, originally founded in 1987 by Michelle “Micki” Surek-Caramelli, opened in downtown Brantford before re-locating to its current building on Paris Road. Surek-Caramelli owned the...

Beats and Eats Festival returns to Harmony Square

Vendors, performers and residents gathered at Harmony Square for the second annual Brantford Beats and Eats Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Over 2,000 people attended the day-long event, which grew this year, added...

Local students bury time capsule in downtown Paris

Local students were joined by David Bailey, Mayor for the County of Brant and representatives from Navacon Construction, as they buried a time capsule at Cobblestone Common in downtown Paris on Thursday, September...

80-year-old facing one count of Assault after dispute

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a neighbour dispute incident in the Town of Paris. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in Paris...

Brantford adds battery electric buses to transit fleet

City of Brantford is adding two battery electric buses to its fleet, marking the first use of battery electric vehicles in regular transit service in the municipality. The new buses are expected to enter...

OPP charge 64-year-old individual with Spousal Assault

Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in the County of Brant. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the...

Brant County OPP arrest break and enter suspects

Brant County OPP spearheaded a coordinated police operation in Brantford, that led to the arrest of two men wanted in connection with an ongoing Break and Enter investigation. On September 9, 2026, officers from the Brant...

Brantford Soapbox Derby marks 70th anniversary

Brantford and District Labour Council (BDLC) hosted its 70th annual Soapbox Derby on Monday, September 7, 2026. This year, a total of 39 participants, ages five to 12, came out to be a part of the end-of-summer race down the Elgin Street hill between Stanley...

Local author continues literary journey with latest novel

Yvonne K. Anderson’s literary journey started in her teens and since then, she has created an impressive body of work that includes the Death Toll series, a book of poetry and her latest novel, Soul’s Soul Thief. Anderson, who makes her home in Brantford, Ontario,...

Historic Paris High School bell returns home

More than 30 people gathered to celebrate the unveiling of the bell from the former Paris High School tower on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. While the site at 70 King Edward St. may now...

Province protecting tariff-impacted job sectors

The Ontario government is expanding eligibility under the Protect Ontario Financing Program (POFP) and the Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) to protect jobs in tariff-impacted sectors. The announcement came in response to the...

St. George Apple Fest less than two weeks away

St. George Apple Fest is returning to the village of St. George on September 19  and 20, 2026, bringing two days of free family-friendly entertainment, shopping, food, and  community activities.  Recognized as one of Ontario's Top...

BPS arrest suspect in sexual assault investigation

As a result of continued investigation, and the advancement of investigative techniques, detectives with the Brantford Police Service have arrested a man and charged him with a number of offences related to a...

Helping Hands Food Bank receives local donation

Oxford County Road Supervisors Association (OCRSA) made a donation of $5,711.57 to the Blandford-Blenheim Helping Hands Food Bank during the Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The contribution marked yet...

Drumbo Fair promises old-fashioned family fun

Drumbo Agricultural Society is getting ready to welcome visitors to the 176th annual Drumbo Fair, happening Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026. Susan Elmes, President of the local agricultural society, said that while the...

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Notes 

Notes from the regular Council meetings, which were held on Wednesday, September 2 and Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Delegations While the Council received several delegations throughout the meeting on Wednesday, one that stood out in particular was from resident Max Maschke. Maschke brought forward a series of...

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