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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...

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 for Nova Vita, described the event as an interactive high-tea experience. “Our...

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, January...

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,...

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...

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 program, and for the second time ever, the City of Brantford,...

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 support perinatal mental health, is named in memory of Flora Babkhani. The...

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...

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...

City of Brantford launches new grants and award program

City of Brantford is enhancing its support for local industry through the introduction of the City of Brantford Industrial Award, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant, as well as launching new grant programs...

Brant OPP Crime Wrap for Monday, May 11, 2026

Brantford woman facing Impaired Driving charges A driver is facing impaired driving charges following an investigation by Brant County OPP. An officer conducted a traffic stop on Colborne Street East between Brant County Road...

BPS arrest 35-year-old for multiple Sexual Assaults

Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested Zachary Steele, a 35-year-old from Brantford, and have laid numerous charges in connection to a sexual assault investigation that began in 2025. Since November 2025, multiple...

Brant County launches Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan

County of Brant announced the launch of the Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan (RPCIP), a new program designed to support farms, rural tourism operators, and property owners across the County’s hamlets, on Thursday, May 7,...

Brantford Police warn residents of employment fraud scam

Brantford Police Service received a report of a scam involving a fake online employment opportunity. A local resident reported being scammed after responding to what appeared to be a legitimate job posting online. The victim was informed they had been selected for the position and...

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