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Brantford artistic swimming star headed to Olympics

After years of training and competing at...

Local physician leaves behind a lasting legacy 

After dedicating nearly 49 years to caring...

Rob Davis reflects as sun sets on career with BPS

As Rob Davis’ tenure with Brantford Police...

Montour shares Stanley Cup with Six Nations community

Well over 3,000 people lined the streets of Ohsweken for a chance to see Brandon Montour bring the Stanley Cup to his hometown on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Before the celebratory parade got underway, Sherri-Lynn Hill, the 59th elected Chief for Six Nations of the...

Point guard continues basketball dream at Southwestern Illinois College

Dylan Craven has been playing basketball ever since he was six-years-old and is still relishing every minute he’s on the hardwood.    Craven, who is a point guard, started to really refine his skills...

Brantford Ribfest returns for full-size event in August

The 14th annual Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest will be returning to the Civic Centre from Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11, 2024. While last year’s event was originally cancelled due to the lack of...

Brantford’s oldest civilian band continues rich musical tradition

For over a century, the Telephone City Music Society (TCMS), has been entertaining the community by bringing them closer to the joy of live music. Tracy Boyes, who has been president of the society for close...

City issues statement supporting Mayor Kevin Davis

City of Brantford issued a statement supporting Mayor Kevin Davis after he announced his decision to complete his term on council, rescinding his intent to resign from earlier this month. "The City of Brantford...

Mayor Kevin Davis rescinds resignation from Council

Kevin Davis, Mayor for the City of Brantford, announced his decision to rescind his resignation from Council on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Davis, who was expected to tender his resignation at the end of...

Paris’ PrimaCare secures new family physician

After nine long years of studying to become a family physician, Dr. Rebecca Leitch has officially joined the PrimaCare Community Family Team in Paris. The 32-year-old Milton-born doctor said that when it came down to choosing...

BCHU confirms cases of whooping cough in the region

The Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) has identified 12 confirmed cases of pertussis (commonly referred to as whooping cough) in residents of Brantford-Brant. This activity is significantly higher than what is typical for the community. There has not been a confirmed case of pertussis...

Brantford resident charged in crash on Highway 6

A 24-year-old Brantford resident is facing multiple charges in connection with a two-vehicle collision near Caledonia on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Ontario Provincial Police say the crash happened around 4 p.m. on Highway 6 near Fifth Line. Only minor injuries were reported. Investigators say the driver...

HipFest returns to Harmony Square on August 17

HipFest will be returning to Harmony Square on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. This free event celebrates the music and legacy of The Tragically Hip, and is presented...

Residents invited to participate in Brantford is Bloomin

City of Brantford and Discover Brantford are inviting residents and local businesses to participate in the Brantford is Bloomin’ campaign throughout the summer. The campaign will coincide with this year’s Communities in Bloom (CIB) competition. “In 2002,...

Brant County OPP respond to drowning in Grand River

Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible drowning in the Grand River in the area of Glen Morris at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Emergency responders pulled an individual...

Honouring tradition and culture during annual Greek Fest

Over 500 people attended the second annual Greek Fest celebration at the Hellenic Community Centre in Brantford on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Constantina Peeler, President of the Hellenic Community Centre, said that while the...

Majors march past the Red Sox

The Brantford Red Sox staged a late-inning comeback effort but ultimately fell short in a 3-2 loss to the London Majors on Friday, July 19, 2024. In the first inning, the Red Sox scored...

Stanley Cup finalists raise money for local community

Just over 215 golfers hit the links for the fourth annual Henrique Montour Golf Classic  at the MontHill Golf and Country Club on Friday, July 19, 2024. Adam Henrique, centre for the Edmonton Oilers, and Brandon...

Six Nations Police charge Caledonia man with Impaired

Six Nations Police have arrested and charged an individual following a traffic stop in Haldimand County.   Six Nations Police were on general patrol when they noticed a vehicle making erratic driving maneuvers at approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Officers conducted a traffic stop to check...

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