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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...

Brant OPP charge Norfolk County resident with Assault

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a disturbance report at a local business in Oakland, Ontario at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim and investigated. As a result of the...

Brantford man charged after motorcyclist killed in crash

A 39-year-old Brantford man has been charged after a motorcyclist was killed in a collision in the early morning hours on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. BPS officers responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a...

Surgeon helps transform maternal health in Angola

For close to 50 years, missionary-surgeon Stephen Foster has been instrumental in empowering local clinicians through training, advancing maternal health and fistula care and serving as Medical Director of CEML (the Evangelical Medical...

Building hope and community support through animal rescue

For close to a decade, Will Finch, the driving force behind Good Will Good Karma, a non-profit animal rescue, has been committed to helping animals and inspiring youth in the community to gain confidence and...

Hundreds celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day

Over 600 people celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The annual event held at Earl Haig Family Fun Park and hosted by Gihekdagye Friendship Centre in partnership with De dwa da...

BPS investigating collision involving motorcycle

Officers with the Brantford Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a car and a motorcycle at King George Road near Varadi Avenue at approximately 1:50 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24,...

Four students honoured with James Hillier scholarship

Four local high school students were awarded the prestigious James Hillier Foundation Scholarship during an awards ceremony on Thursday, June 11, 2026.  James Hillier, who became one of Canada’s most famous scientists, was born and raised...

Council awards Princeton Phase 5 contract

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council awarded the contract for Princeton Phase 5 to Armstrong Paving and Materials Group Ltd. during its regular Council meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.  According to a report submitted by Jim Borton, Director of Public Works, the contract work will include...

County supports Burford parkette construction contract 

County of Brant Council supported awarding the contract for construction of the Burford King Street Parkette to Ghent Landscape during its Administration and Operations Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. According to a staff report, the project involves the creation of a commons-style park...

Township opts out of new development charge program

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council decided to opt out of the provincial government’s new Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) during its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.  On June 1, 2026, the Province of...

Brant resident facing Assault and Mischief charges

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

Brantford Council approves Housing Stability Plan

Brantford City Council approved the ten-year Brantford-Brant Housing Stability Plan during their regular meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The plan outlines clear actions and measurable goals to reduce homelessness, advance human rights, increase affordable housing,...

Brantford Bulldogs sign first round draft pick Aiden Kelly

Brantford Bulldogs General Manager Spencer Hyman today announced the signing of 2026 1ST round, 20th overall selection, Aiden Kelly from the Detroit Little Caesars 15U to an OHL Scholarship & Development Agreement.  Kelly, of...

Plattsville marks 175 years with community 

Nearly 1,000 people celebrated Plattsville’s 175th anniversary on Saturday, June 20, 2025. Held at Plattsville Memorial Park, the 12-hour free event featured a host of activities for the whole family. The festivities kicked off with...

Hundreds celebrate 15th annual Brantford Pride

Several hundred people gathered in Brantford’s Mohawk Park to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with the 15th annual Brantford Pride event on Saturday, June 20, 2026.. Mohawk Park was filled with pride as guests roamed the area...

Brant County reviews Downtown Dig support measures

County of Brant Council received an overview of Downtown Dig initiatives during its Administration and Operations Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. An extensive multi-year project, the Downtown Dig is working to replace critical, major infrastructure throughout downtown Paris. Some of the work surrounds aging...

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