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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...

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 in Brantford Ontario. Along with his many internationally-renowned inventions,...

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...

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...

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 Ontario announced...

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...

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 Rochester, MI,...

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 a firefighter breakfast at Plattsville Fire Station #3, and continued on...

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 in colourful outfits mingling with friends and family while...

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...

Driver charged following traffic stop in Brant County

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment has charged a driver following a traffic stop in Brant County. An officer conducted a traffic stop on Wellington Street in the County of...

Auto enthusiasts gather at Smokey Hollow Car Show

Around 135 cars were on display during Smokey Hollow Estates fifth annual Car Show on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Well over 100 residents and out-of-town visitors took the opportunity to check out the different vintage, antique,...

Province provides $4 million of funding to Brantford

The provincial government rewarded the City of Brantford with $4,000,000 through the third round of the Building Faster Fund, which provides funding to municipalities that achieve at least 80 per cent of their provincially designated housing...

Paris resident facing Speeding and Stunt Driving charges

A member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway #2, west of Gobles Road in the County of Brant after observing a vehicle travelling at an...

GEDSB looking for input to name new Paris school

In January 2025, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced a $26.5 million capital investment for the construction of a Kindergarten to Grade 8 elementary school in Paris. As part of the process, the Grand Erie...

20-year-old facing Assault and Threats charges

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence in Brant County following a report of an unwanted person at a private residence at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Upon arrival, officers investigated and subsequently arrested a 20-year-old...

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