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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...

Comic artist unlocking new creative opportunities

Andrew Thomas, has built a strong body of work spanning well-known franchises while continuing to refine his skills across comic drawing, the art of lettering, and most recently creating a popular local event.   Thomas, who was born and raised in Mississauga and has spent...

Karmiris helps power Patriots to Buckland Cup victory

Tommy Karmiris has continued his up-trajectory in his hockey career by playing a key part in the Toronto Patriots’ Buckland Cup victory in April. After playing a handful of games for the Brantford Bulldogs...

40-year-old man arrested after colliding into building

Officers with the Brantford Police Service responded to a single motor vehicle collision at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The incident occurred within a plaza located on King George Road near...

Brantford resident facing Impaired Driving charges

A driver is facing impaired driving charges, following an investigation by Brant County OPP. Officers were called to attend Grand River Street North regarding a vehicle driving erratically in the County of Brant at 11:00...

Township Council permits five ATV noise exemption dates

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council approved a noise bylaw exemption for the Great Lakes ATV Club during its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The club requested a noise by-law exemption to permit extended...

Kiwanis Teddy Bear Picnic returns early in June

The fifth annual Kiwanis Teddy Bear Picnic will be returning to the Burford Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The rain or shine event, which will run from 1 to 3 p.m, is the...

Age-friendly strategy endorsed by Township Council

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council endorsed the new Oxford Age Friendly Strategy during its regular Council meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Meagan Litchi, chair of the Oxford Age Friendly Steering Committee, stopped by the meeting to...

Paris Optimist Club hosts Youth Appreciation Day 

Eight students from Paris District High School joined the Paris Optimist Club for a Youth Appreciation Day event on Monday, May 25, 2026.  Students spent the morning visiting the Brant OPP detachment, Paris Fire Station #1, and the County of Brant Council Chambers. Each participant...

CUPE 5100 raise concerns over proposed school cuts

Education workers with CUPE Local 5100 held an information picket outside the Grand Erie District School Board head office on Monday, May 25, 2026. Robin Sweers, recording secretary for CUPE Local 5100 and a member mobilizer with Ontario School Board Council of Unions, said the...

Sixth annual Wheels on the Pavement a rousing hit

Well over a thousand Brantford-Brant residents attended the sixth annual Wheels on the Pavement event on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Hosted in partnership between the City of Brantford, the Downtown Central, East Ward Echo...

City and County reach agreement on airport lands

County of Brant and City of Brantford have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining draft terms for a municipal boundary adjustment involving the Brantford Municipal Airport and nearby lands. The proposed MOU was reached...

Brant County OPP name new detachment commander

Inspector Jason McTaggart has been selected as the new Brant County O.P.P. Detachment Commander. “On behalf of the County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board, I am pleased to welcome Inspector McTaggart to his new role...

City recognizes Accessibility Improvement Award winners

City of Brantford, in partnership with the Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee (BAAC), recognized the 2026 Accessibility Improvement Awards recipients during the Brantford City Council meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The awards...

Rain fails to dampen Banfield Art Crawl

Despite the downpour of rain, well over 100 people spent their day exploring the fourth annual Banfield Art Crawl on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The event has been running since 2023 and is a...

Two men arrested after stolen vehicle investigation

Members of the Brantford Police Service were conducting an investigation involving a stolen vehicle that had been involved in a collision in the area of Hamilton Avenue and Colborne Street at approximately 11:00 p.m. on...

Lansdowne selects architect for new Brantford facility

Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development announced the selection of Montgomery Sisam Architects for its new purpose-built facility in Brantford on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The decision marks a significant and celebratory milestone in the organization’s journey toward a new home for children, families,...

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