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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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...

Team Outburst wins silver at national championships

Team Outburst, representing the Brant Youth Volleyball Club (BYVC), captured the silver medal in the U-14 division at the national championships, which were held in Ottawa from Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3, 2026. Outburst kicked off day one action with a straight-sets victory...

City of Brantford launches new grants and award program

City of Brantford is enhancing its support for local industry through the introduction of the City of Brantford Industrial Award, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant, as well as launching new...

Brant OPP Crime Wrap for Monday, May 11, 2026

Brantford woman facing Impaired Driving charges A driver is facing impaired driving charges following an investigation by Brant County OPP. An officer conducted a traffic stop on Colborne Street East between Brant County Road...

BPS arrest 35-year-old for multiple Sexual Assaults

Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested Zachary Steele, a 35-year-old from Brantford, and have laid numerous charges in connection to a sexual assault investigation that began in 2025. Since November 2025, multiple victims have...

Brant County launches Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan

County of Brant announced the launch of the Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan (RPCIP), a new program designed to support farms, rural tourism operators, and property owners across the County’s hamlets, on Thursday,...

Brantford Police warn residents of employment fraud scam

Brantford Police Service received a report of a scam involving a fake online employment opportunity. A local resident reported being scammed after responding to what appeared to be a legitimate job posting online. The...

OPP charge Brantford man with Impaired Driving

A driver is facing Impaired Driving charges, following an investigation by Brant County OPP. An officer conducted a traffic stop on Colborne Street East between Brant County Road 18 and Papple Road in the County...

Hockey talent one step closer to playing in the NHL

After developing as a strong player across various levels of hockey, Ellis Rickwood made it one step closer to realizing his dream of playing in the NHL by signing with the Texas Stars of the AHL. Rickwood, who was born and raised in Brantford, recalled...

Authentic Mexican cuisine finds a home on wheels

For the last three years, entrepreneur Thannia Pasten Garcia, has been dedicated to making authentic Mexican food at her mobile eatery, Antojitos Mexicanos. Moving to Brantford in 2020, Garcia already had a history of entrepreneurship back home in Mexico, and wanted to continue that in...

Three candidates vying to become next Mayor of Brantford

Three candidates, all current members of Brantford City Council, will be vying to become the next Mayor of Brantford when Election Night rolls around on Monday, October 26, 2026. Ward 4 Councillor Richard Carpenter,...

Brant Community Foundation hands out $1.5 million

Brant Community Foundation celebrated the impact of this year’s donors and grant recipients during a reception in Cainsville on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Brant Community Foundation (BCF) is a registered charitable public foundation that...

Brant Council greenlights Burford batting cage project

County of Brant Council approved the construction of a batting cage for Burford Optimist and Lions Park during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. According to a staff report, the Burford Optimist Club...

Hundreds browse vinyl at Brantford record show

Over 300 vinyl lovers attended the Brantford Record Show at the Royal Canadian Legion, Dunsdon Branch #461 on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The big event featured 20 vendors, filling 35 tables with thousands of...

BPS seize over $14,000 in illegal magic mushrooms

Members of the Brantford Police Core Engagement and Response Team seized over $17,000 in illegal psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and other substances and arrested a 35-year-old man from Hamilton for trafficking after executing a...

Community raises well over 180K for Stedman Hospice

Over 700 people participated in the 22nd annual Hike or Bike for Stedman Community Hospice on Sunday, May 3, 2026.  Nearly 600 walkers took part in either one-, three- or five-kilometre walk around the neighbourhood surrounding...

Brantford Police introduce AI-assisted call handling

Brantford Police Service (BPS) are launching an AI-powered voice assistant on the non-emergency line to help residents reach the right information and resources faster and more efficiently. The technology, developed by Hyper, launched on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, on the BPS non-emergency number, 519-756-7050. All...

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