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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...

Softball standout ready for next step at Ursuline College

Like many youth throughout the community, Sydney Kipp enjoyed playing many sports, eventually sticking with and excelling at softball, and ultimately earning an opportunity to head down to play in the United States at Ursuline College. Kipp, who was born and raised in Paris, played...

Popular emporium thrives by bringing community together

The Classic Vault Emporium has been a main stay in St. George’s core, appealing to visitors for four decades. Originally an antique furniture retailer in the late 1980s and eventually evolving into a multi-faceted...

Jersey Mike’s raises $8,313 for Child Hunger Brantford

 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations across Canada and their generous customers rallied to raise over $205,000 to help seven local hunger and children’s charities during the company’s 16th Annual “Month of Giving” in March. The 21 Jersey Mike’s...

Bulldogs beat up on Battalion in game one victory

Bulldogs embarked on the second round of the OHL Playoffs on  home ice at the TD Civic Centre, squaring off against the North Bay Battalion on Wednesday night.   The Bulldogs entered the matchup with plenty of...

Brantford residents join nationwide UNSMOKE Butt Blitz

Brantford’s Green Team is once again joining thousands of volunteers across Canada to participate in A Greener Future’s UNSMOKE Butt Blitz campaign, which runs from April 1 to 30, 2026. A Greener Future is...

Book Fair Committee prepares for annual book sale

Brantford Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Book Fair Committee has been preparing for its upcoming annual book sale, which begins on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. This year, the book fair will once again be taking place...

Construction projects set to begin in Paris this month

From now until fall, those driving to and from Paris this spring should plan ahead and give themselves some extra traveling time.  While the next phase of the Downtown Dig is set to begin on Wednesday,...

County of Brant to host Community Volunteer Fair

With National Volunteer Week quickly approaching, the County of Brant is inviting residents to attend its inaugural Community Volunteer Fair on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The event, which will take place at the Brant Sports Complex in Paris from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,...

Wanted suspect arrested after standoff with police

After a standoff with police, officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested the suspect wanted for an April 4, 2026, stabbing. At approximately 11:00 a.m. on April 8, 2026, the wanted man was located by police barricaded in a Marlene Avenue residence, refusing to...

Brantford man charged in fatal shooting of Good Samaritan

Brantford Police said a 38-year-old Good Samaritan was shot and killed while intervening in an altercation on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The shooting happened in the area of Erie and Gladstone avenues outside of...

Brant County announces changes to fire service coverage

County of Brant informed residents of temporary operational changes to fire services in Paris on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The operational changes were made to ensure continued response efficiency during the Downtown Dig construction...

Hundreds of children attend annual Burford Easter Hunt

Despite the weather, over 200 children attended the Burford and District Optimist Club’s annual Easter egg hunt at the Burford Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 4, 2026.  While the free event, which has been running for over...

Blandford-Blenheim receives Development Charges report

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council received the 2025 Development Charges Annual Report during its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The report, which is required under the provisions of the Development Charges Act, was...

Whitby man facing seven charges, including Assault

Officers with the Brantford Police Service received a call to report an intimate partner related assault and were dispatched to attend a Rawdon Street residence at approximately 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 5,...

Children’s Safety Village provides a hopping good time

Over 700 Brantford-Brant residents attended the Children’s Safety Village of Brant’s fifth annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Throughout the free event, excited youngsters explored the miniature-sized town and participated in various Easter...

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Notes

Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Staff Reports 2026 Gravel Tender Results The report, prepared by Jim Borton, Director of Public Works, asked that Council accept a tender for the supply, crushing, loading, weighing and placement of gravel along...

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