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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...

Culture Days brings art to life in Downtown Paris

The Grand Gallery in Paris helped kick off Culture Days with several activities taking place inside Rebel and Royal on Sunday, September 20, 2026.  Rubyyy Jones of Big Cityyy Arts, who has been running the pop-up gallery alongside their partner and Rebel and Royal owner...

Laurier hosts inaugural Hawk Talk event

More than 40 people attended the launch of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus’ new Hawk Talk and Trivia Night series on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The series aims to offer accessible, intellectually engaging experiences...

Blandford-Blenheim to receive 84 CO smoke alarms

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council received news that the community will receive 84 Kidde Canada combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms during its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Fire Chief Drew Davidson, Director...

Teddy Bear Picnic to return to Stedman Community Hospice

The community is being invited to attend the fourth annual Teddy Bear Picnic at the Stedman Community Hospice gardens on Sunday, October 4, 2026.  Organizer Patty Sager said the rain or shine event will feature a...

Blandford-Blenheim residents weigh in on budget priorities

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council received the results of Oxford County’s 2027 budget consultation survey during the regular Council meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.  The county-wide online budget survey was open from June and...

County residents invited to meet election candidates

County of Brant Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Brant County Federation of Agriculture to host a 2026 municipal election Meet the Candidates Forum on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. With residents set to...

Yuk Yuk’s coming to Brantford for inaugural show

Brantford is getting its first taste of a brand-new Yuk Yuk's comedy series, with the inaugural show landing at the Marriott Brantford on Friday, October 2nd. Doors open at 7pm, with the show starting at...

Brant County OPP Crime Wrap for September 23, 2026

Person facing charges after traffic stop A driver is facing impaired driving charges, following an investigation by Brant County OPP. On September 22, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. officers conducted a traffic stop on Brant Road in the County of Brant.  As a result of the investigation,...

Kicking off the fall season at St. George Apple Fest

The village of St. George threw a lively celebration for the arrival of harvest season during its 42nd annual Apple Fest, which was held on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. Thousands of locals and visitors from across the region filled Main Street...

Art takes centre stage at Glenhyrst Gallery

Glenhyrst Art Gallery hosted its annual Grand River Arts Festival on Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, 2026.   Now in its fourth year, Glenhyrst Gallery Director Ana Olson, said that while many communities...

Kevin Davis appointed Conservative by-election candidate

Kevin Davis, current Mayor for the City of Brantford, was appointed as the Conservative candidate for the Brantford-Brant South federal by-election during a rally in Brantford on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Party leader Pierre...

Brantford man charged with arson after Italian flag burned at restaurant

Brantford residents are expressing shock and betrayal after a local act of generosity was met with violence. But they say the incident won’t stop them from spreading kindness. At Brantford’s Mercasa Little Italy Eatery, they’re still shaken...

Local aviation groups join forces to inspire flyers

Brantford’s local chapter of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA), Flight 148, and the Ninety-Nines’ Maple Leaf chapter, hosted their second annual “Let’s Discover Aviation Now” event at the Brantford Municipal Airport...

Hundreds support cancer research during Terry Fox Run

Over 150 people took part in the annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The annual event, which is held at the Steve Brown Sports Complex, and in support of cancer research...

Handing out sticks, skates and smiles at Cockshutt Park

Free Sports For Growth gave away sports equipment at Cockshutt Park on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Free Sports For Growth is a Brantford-based organization that is in their third year of collecting donated balls, sticks, skates,...

Nearly 100 people take part in 2026 Grand Parade

Kiwanis Field was filled with smiles, cheers, memories and community spirit as more than 100 people walked together at The Grand Parade 2026, supporting the Grand River Council on Aging (GRCOA). The Grand Parade brought together teams from across our community. Some were named after...

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