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County pilot program looks to increase rental housing

County of Brant Council received a report...

Six Nations residents push back against local cannabis operation

There’s a growing divide happening in Six...

Record label launches space to build stronger community

Since relaunching the zBTFD brand seven years...

Charity ride revs up for Lansdowne

Around 250 riders participated in the 21st annual Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids on Saturday, June 28, 2025.  Bob Caissie, a long-time volunteer for Lansdowne Children’s Centre, first started the event over 20 years ago to help raise funds for the organization's greatest needs,...

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Notes

Notes from the regular Council meeting, which was held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Staff Reports Public Works Department monthly report for May Princeton Fill The report, prepared by Jim Borton, Director of Public Works, provided the...

Local businesses connect over golf and good times

The County of Brant Chamber of Commerce held its annual golf tournament in Scotland on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Around 60 players made up of local business owners, coworkers, friends, families and acquaintances, arrived...

Township supports extension for Plattsville subdivision

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council approved a request for an extension of a draft approved plan for a Plattsville subdivision during its regular Council meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Dustin Robson, Development Planner for the Township,...

Brantford man wins big with words playing Scrabble

James Hosie of Brantford is $350,000 richer after winning a top prize with the instant SCRABBLE scratch ticket. Hosie, a retiree, has been a regular lottery player for the past five years, picking up a different instant ticket daily as...

BPS Board announces creation of second Deputy Chief role

Brantford Police Services Board announced the creation of a second Deputy Chief of Police position within the Brantford Police Service on Thursday, June 26, 2025.  This new role has been established on a two-year...

Two staff members recognized with Grand Erie’s highest honour

A secondary school teacher and the manager of business services for Grand Erie District School Board are this year's recipients of the Patti McCleister Memorial Award, recognizing outstanding contributions to leadership, camaraderie and realizing the...

OPP charge Brant County resident with Impaired Driving

One individual has been charged with impaired driving following a traffic complaint in the Town of Paris. Members of Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on William Street in the Town of Paris at 12:09 p.m. on Thursday, June 26,...

Brant County to implement neighbourhood zones

County of Brant is implementing a 40 km/h speed limit in select neighbourhood zones over the next three years as part of the Brant Safe Streets Strategy and in alignment with the Transportation Master Plan. This initiative supports safer streets in residential areas, particularly those...

Grand Erie students win Schulich Leader scholarship

Not one but two Grand Erie students are recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leader scholarship, valued at an incredible $100,000. Judy Gao, a Grade 12 student at McKinnon Park Secondary School, and Jack Gillespie, a...

County Council approves Housing Needs Assessment

County of Brant Council officially endorsed the municipality's Housing Needs Assessment and Strategic Roadmap, marking an important step toward a more inclusive, affordable, and complete community. Housing is essential to a thriving and...

Firefighters respond to small fire at Brantford school

Members of the Brantford Fire Department responded to a fire alarm system call at Russell Reid Public School at 10:26 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Fire crews arrived on scene at 10:30 p.m. and discovered...

Araya-Lee Smith wins Terry Fisher Memorial Award

Story by Tamara Botting When Araya-Lee Smith first walked down the halls of Lansdowne Children’s Centre (LCC) with Speech Language Pathologist Fran Talarico, “She couldn't help but stop to admire the artwork created by...

Golf tournament tees up support for local healthcare

Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) Foundation held its first annual Swing for Healthcare Charity Classic Tournament at the exclusive Brantford Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Over 100 golfers showed up...

Multi-talented entertainer pens first children’s book

Joan Minnery has come to be known as a talented multi-faceted entertainer as well as vocal coach, line dance instructor, music facilitator and author.  However, two years ago, Minnery, who is based in Brantford, got the...

Inspiring people to unlock their creative expression

Since taking over Finders Keepers in 2017, Ashley Lepre has gone on to create a thriving business offering DIY workshops, as well as many products to create unique art projects. Lepre, who moved from Hamilton to Brantford ten years ago, became a business owner after...

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