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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...

City installs code blue phones in Harmony Square

City of Brantford has installed two code blue emergency phones in Harmony Square to improve access to emergency assistance and strengthen public safety. Code blue phones provide an immediate connection to emergency services, allowing users to quickly report medical emergencies, public safety concerns or...

Brock to resign as Member of Parliament in September

Larry Brock, Member of Parliament (MP) for Brantford–Brant South–Six Nations, announced his resignation, effective September 18, 2026. Earlier this summer, Brock also stepped back from his role as shadow minister of justice. He has...

Laurier alum recognized during awards ceremony

Rachel Phan, a 2011 graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University's Brantford campus, has been named Alumna of the Year at Laurier's Awards of Excellence. When Rachel Phan arrived at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus as a 19-year-old,...

Youth ball hockey team represents Canada internationally

While Team Canada (U-11 boys ball hockey team) lost in the semi-finals of the United World Games in June 2026, it gave the players time to bond, compete, build memories and contribute to the growth...

Building a legacy across 50 years in the tire business

Since opening Cainsville Tire Discounter in 1987, Geoff Edge has successfully continued the family legacy in the tire business dating back to the 1930s. Edge, who himself has been involved in the family business...

Local councils pause airport decision until after election

County of Brant and City of Brantford Councils announced that they are pausing all decisions surrounding the potential airport boundary adjustment until after the municipal election, which is scheduled for Monday, October 26,...

Ontario exploring the re-opening of Brantford jail

The Provincial Government announced that it is exploring the re-opening of the Brantford Jail on Thursday, August 6, 2026. This re-opening, which is part of the government’s $3 billion investment to expand adult correctional capacity and...

BPS appeal for information after man dies in hospital

Brantford police are asking residents for any information, dash cam footage or doorbell camera video related to the death of a man that occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The incident happened around 9:00 p.m. in the area of Park Road North and Dunsdon Street. When...

Birthday box program supporting food bank families

The Rotary Club of Brantford Sunrise has been working alongside the Brantford Food Bank to ensure that children facing food insecurity can still enjoy a birthday celebration. The partnership began earlier this year when the Rotary Club launched a new community initiative called “Birthday in...

Community voices concerns over airport expansion

A group of concerned residents invited members of the community to a public meeting to discuss the proposed boundary adjustment involving the Brantford Municipal Airport on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Although the airport is...

Township plans accessible Bright playground upgrades

Township of Blandford-Blenheim staff said they’re looking forward to being able to complete accessibility improvements to the Bright Park playground. Last month, Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman announced the Ontario government would be investing $200,000...

Food truck fundraiser to support Drumbo playground

The Morrow’s of Drumbo and Lions Club of Drumbo are hosting another food truck fundraiser on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.  The event will take place in the parking lot of Morrow’s of Drumbo and feature four...

Brant to adopt Community Planning Permit System

County of Brant Council voted to move forward with the implementation of the new Community Planning Permit System framework during their regular Council meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. First brought to Council back...

Second annual Iceman Cup returns to Brantford

The second annual Iceman Cup will return to Brantford’s TD Civic Centre on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The charity hockey tournament will honour the life and legacy of the late Jimmy “The Iceman” MacNeil...

Province supporting Residential School Survivors

The Ontario government is investing $7 million through the Indian Residential School Community Engagement Fund (IRSCEF) to support community-led healing, commemoration and initiatives that honour missing children, Survivors, families and communities affected by the Residential School...

Norfolk County man facing charges after uttering threats

Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence in Brant County following a report that a homeowner had received threats to their life at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026. Upon arrival at the residence, officers investigated and...

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