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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Local runner is committed to team and personal success    

For Kelly Mantel, track and field as...

Accomplished journalist looks back at multi-decade career

Before retiring in 2016, Allen Pizzey's career...

Hopes and dreams to fund new Sports Entertainment Centre

City of Brantford officially approved the construction...

Bring characters to life during annual Storybook Breakfast

Nearly 500 people attended Kids Can Fly’s 19th annual Storybook Breakfast fundraiser at the Affinity Conference Centre in Brantford on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The character meet-and-greet breakfast took place across two sittings, accommodating 250 guests each. The event included a buffet-style breakfast, tables decorated...

Wheelchair basketball tournament raises over $7,800

Branlyn Neighbourhood Association came out on top as the winners of the 28th annual Wheelchair Basketball Tournament on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Held each year in support of Brantwood Community Services (BCS) and Participation...

Mississauga resident facing Impaired Driving charges

 A driver is facing Impaired charges after police were called to a single motor vehicle collision. Brant County OPP were called to 403 Highway West, east of Muir Road to investigate a single motor...

Blandford-Blenheim expected to approve 3.96 per cent tax increase

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council is expected to adopt its 2026 budget on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Having met on Wednesday, January 21, to discuss the budget, Denise Krug, the Township’s Director of Finance, presented the final...

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Notes

Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Correspondence Road Safety Oxford County representatives Frank Gross, manager of transportation and waste management, and Shawn Vanacker, supervisor of transportation, provided the...

County of Brant recognized with awards by the EDCO

County of Brant staff were recognized by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Staff were recognized for their work connected to the Downtown Dig, a collaborative project involving...

Ottawa 67s skate to convincing 5-1 victory over Dogs

An intriguing weekend road-trip against a pair of East Division rivals  kicked off for the Brantford Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon with a trip to TD Place in  Ottawa for their final meeting of the season...

GEDSB launches technology and innovation hubs

Grand Erie District School Board (GEDSB) is expanding future-focused learning opportunities for secondary students through its new Technology and Innovation Hubs, launching in September 2026. The initiative connects students to real-world career pathways in high-demand sectors including health care, skilled trades, manufacturing, green industries,...

Minster of Emergency Preparedness visits Brant County

Jill Dunlop, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response, visited the County of Brant to meet with Mayor David Bailey, members of Council, MPP Will Bouma, and County staff on Thursday, February 5, 2026. During the visit, County staff provided Minister Dunlop with an overview of...

Artistic swim team ready to shine at Ontario Winter Games

Led by veteran coach Julia Wheeler, the youth team at the Brant Artistic Swim Club {BASC) will be preparing for the Ontario Winter Games, running across two weekends in late February and early...

Youth programs strengthen faith and build community

Since moving to Brantford close to five years ago Dianne Rizzo has been dedicated to creating unique programs helping youth connect to and strengthen their faith while building ties with the community. Rizzo, who...

Brant County SPCA to host annual Cupcake Day 

Brant County SPCA will be hosting its annual Cupcake Day fundraiser on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event allows members of the public to visit the Mohawk Street shelter and...

Reaching out to support the local community

While Brantford Native Housing may be known for providing safe, dignified and equitable housing for the urban and rural Indigenous community within the City of Brantford and the County of Brant, the non-profit...

Meeting the housing needs of the region

Having been in operation since 1986, staff with Brantford Native Housing (BNH) have been taking a look back at all that it’s accomplished in 40 years, and reflecting on the impact it's made...

Kicking off Black History Month in the County of Brant

Nearly 50 people helped kick off Black History Month in the County of Brant with the second annual flag-raising and inaugural community celebration in Paris on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Held in partnership between the County...

Brant Eats returns to the County of Brant in February

County of Brant announced the return of Brant Eats on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Brant Eats us a celebration of the County’s vibrant food and drink scene that invites residents and visitors alike to experience the best local flavours that the community has to offer.  “Brant...

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