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Thursday, October 8, 2026

Connecting fans and athletes through sports memorabilia

Since starting CW Sports Memorabilia ten years...

Honouring survivors of the former Mohawk Institute

Hundreds of residents and out-of-town visitors gathered...

Duck Derby gives Paris something to quack about

Hundreds of residents flocked to the Rotary...

Powerline Road site approved for industrial development

County of Brant Council has approved a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for two properties on Powerline Road in Paris to be developed into an industrial area during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.  The applications were submitted by...

Council approves variances for Cainsville development

County of Brant Council approved four minor variance applications for a property in Cainsville during its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.  The variance applications, submitted by registered professional planner Nicole Goodbrand with...

Halloween Haunt set to return to Myrtleville House

Myrtleville-Mayfair Neighbourhood Association is, once again, teaming up with the Brant Historical Society to host the sixth annual Halloween Haunt at the Myrtleville House Museum on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The free event, which...

BSO welcomes guest conductor for season opener

Brantford Symphony Orchestra is tuning up for its “When All Other Lights Go Out: Beethoven and Shore” concert on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The performance will feature the first of four guest conductors who will take...

A weekend of family fun at the Burford Fair

Hundreds of residents and out-of-town visitors attended the annual Burford Fall Fair on Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, 2026. The event, which took place at the Burford Fairgrounds, kicked off on Saturday...

Pass the Puck Forward program now permanent

Steve Karalis announced that his Pass the Puck Forward initiative will be continuing indefinitely on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Originally launched on September 1, as a one-month pilot project, the initiative encourages residents to...

One person seriously injured after three-vehicle collision

One individual was transported to hospital following a collision in the County of Brant involving three vehicles. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) County of Brant Detachment, with assistance from local Fire and Paramedic Services,...

Six Nations Police investigating series of incidents

Six Nations Police Service (SNPS) are investigating a series of incidents at three businesses along Highway 54 in Ohsweken, including two attempted break-and-enters and an armed robbery.   On October 6, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Six Nations Police responded to an attempted robbery at a...

Brant OPP Crime Wrap for Wednesday, October 7, 2026

27-year-old charged with Stunt Driving A member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Colborne Street East in the County of Brant after observing the suspect vehicle driving at an excessive speed of 116 km/hr in a posted 60...

Six Nations Police investigating armed robbery

Six Nations Police Service (SNPS) are currently investigating an armed robbery that took place at a business on Highway 54, east of Chiefswood Road on Monday, October 5, 2026. At approximately 6:00 a.m., three...

Community support shines at Stedman Teddy Bear Picnic

Community members enjoyed a sunny afternoon playing in the Stedman Community Hospice gardens during the fourth annual Teddy Bear Picnic on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Organized by Patty Sager and volunteers, the free event...

Meet the Mayoral candidates for the City of Brantford

With the 2026 Municipal Election less than three weeks away, the Brant Beacon reached out to the candidates running for Mayor in the City of Brantford. Candidates were asked to answer questions regarding relevant election...

Meet the Mayoral candidates for the County of Brant

With the 2026 Municipal Election less than three weeks away, the Brant Beacon reached out to the candidates running for Mayor in the County of Brant. Candidates were asked to answer questions regarding...

Halloween hijinks take over Harmony Square

A couple thousand Brantford-Brant residents attended the 18th annual Scare in the Square event in Harmony Square on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, 2026. A long-standing fall tradition, Lori-Dawn Cavin, Manager of...

Creativity commands the stage at Paris fashion gala

Attendees were treated to a showcase of colour, storytelling and style during the Other Paris Fashion Week Evening Gala on Saturday, October 23, 2026.  The third annual event featured a runway show, wearable art exhibition and...

Checking in on Brantford’s feathered friends

A dozen Brant for Nature members and supporters rolled up their sleeves to help maintain local bird boxes on Saturday, October 3, 2026.  Gathering at the New Forest in the City Natural Area in Brantford, the group spent their morning exploring the 78-acre site, cleaning...

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