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Confronting Canada’s residential school history 

With the release of the book, Behind...

Getting a glimpse into Canada’s “Museum of Conscience”

Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC) will re-open the...

City of Brantford employee wins Miss North America title

Ashley Borzellino, Development Inspector/Operator in the City...

Little ghouls enjoy Halloween fun at Bell Homestead

Bell Homestead National Historic Site held its annual Halloween Fun Fair on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The free event brought together families of all ages, many of whom came wearing their costumes, for an afternoon of Halloween-themed activities and spook-tacular crafts. Upon arrival, youngsters stopped into...

Helping youth achieve their dreams for over 50 years

Since starting her journey in dance in her youth, Michelle Farmer, has established herself as a respected dance teacher and talent agent, guiding over 5,000 students including many Indigenous youths, to follow and...

City Council declines approval of new medical clinic

City of Brantford Council unanimously turned down an application to permit a medical clinic on Dufferin Avenue during their regular Council meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.  The application, submitted by The Angrish Group...

Comic Con a hit with fans of pop-culture, comics and fandom

The inaugural Brantford Comic Com, held in the spring of 2025 at the Branlyn Community Centre, was a success, attracting legions of pop culture fans while having an array of vendors, local creative talent and...

County practices annual emergency training exercise

The County of Brant Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) team participated in its annual emergency training exercise on Thursday, October 23, 2025. This year’s simulated incident involved a water advisory in the community of Cainsville...

Brantford Bulldogs fall to Barrie Colts in overtime

The Brantford Bulldogs opened the week with a Wednesday  Halloween showdown against the Barrie Colts, looking to build on the best start in franchise  history.  The opening frame belonged to Barrie, who struck twice...

No Roads Back fundraiser to support Wheels of Hope

The 13th annual No Roads Back fundraiser will be returning to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #29 in Paris, on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The event raises funds for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope...

City of Brantford Council Notes

Notes from the City of Brantford Council meeting, which was held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Right-In Access from Wayne Gretzky Parkway to 195 Henry Street Ward 2 Councillor Gino Caputo asked that his fellow Council members consider, and approve, a right-in only driveway access from...

County awarded grant to expand tree-planting program

County of Brant announced it has been awarded $79,440 in funding by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative, financed by the Government of Canada and administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). This funding will support a...

Province provides funding for local police services

As part of its plan to protect Ontario and keep communities safe, the Ontario government is enhancing public safety by investing $240,000.00 and $207,655.00 over two years to support the mobile crisis response teams...

Adam Crozier named General Manager of Strategic Initiatives

County of Brant announced that Adam Crozier has accepted the role of General Manager of Strategic Initiatives, effective Wednesday, October 8, 2025.   “With nearly 15 years of experience at the County of Brant, working...

BSO brings ballroom classics to Sanderson Centre

Brantford Symphony Orchestra (BSO) brought audience members back in time with its “Ballroom Live!” concert at the Sanderson Centre for Performing Arts on Saturday, October 25, 2025. During the event, about 20 BSO players came together...

Thousands celebrate Halloween at Brant Safety Village

Over 2,000 residents attended the Children’s Safety Village of Brant’s annual Hallowe’en at the Village event on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Families of all ages filled the miniature town, trick-or-treating from station to station...

Ferrero Canada launches new production line in Brantford

Ferrero Canada celebrated the launch of its new Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Squares production line on Thursday, October 23, 2025.  Over 130 people attended the event including Ferrero employees, local dignitaries and company executives, including:...

County of Brant receives four blooms in 2025 competition

County of Brant was awarded a four-Bloom rating in its second year of participation in the Communities in Bloom Ontario program. This progress from its inaugural entry reflects the community’s growing commitment to environmental stewardship, heritage preservation...

Provincial officials investigating deer-shooting incidents

Conservation officers with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) are investigating two separate incidents involving deer being shot at night and are looking for assistance from the public. They are seeking information about: A deer shot and retrieved on East River Road in the Glen...

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