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• Draft budget proposes 5% property tax increase for Brant County residents

  19-01-2026 22:25 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  County of Brant residents are facing a proposed property tax increase of five per cent for 2026.
    That works out to an increase of about $206 for the median residential property assessed at $391,000 for a total 2026 property tax bill of about $4,295.
    The proposed increase for farmland assessed at $604,000 is $76.50, and $233 for commercial small retail assessed at $233,000.
    One per cent of the increase is a contribution to the special levy for the new hospital in Br
  
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• Brantford earns $1.1M from OLG for hosting casino

  19-01-2026 20:22 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Brantford has received a payment of $1.1 million from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the city’s coffers.OLG announced last week its payment totalling $1,161,950 has been made to the city for hosting Elements Casino Brantford.
  During OLG’s fiscal year, which runs from April 1, 2025, until March 31, 2026, Brantford has received $3,615,703. Since the site opened in November 1999, the city has received $109,771,581.“These payments to host communities are based on a
  
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• Educator makes virtual return to her Brantford roots to assist Sikh children - Brantford Expositor

  19-01-2026 20:15 via news.google.com
  Educator makes virtual return to her Brantford roots to assist Sikh children  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Educator makes virtual return to her Brantford roots to assist Sikh children

  19-01-2026 20:10 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  An educator, entrepreneur and founder of Patka Box made a virtual return to her Brantford roots. Rosey Kaur, CEO Concept1 Learning Centre Inc., explained the value and importance of her product at a Brantford City Council committee-of-the-whole meeting. “It was really quite emotional for me,” Kaur said in an interview following the January 13 meeting. “I was born and raised in Brantford and that’s where I went to school. “That is where it all began for me and I had
  
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• Two drivers face impaired charges in Brant County - Brantford Expositor

  19-01-2026 20:02 via news.google.com
  Two drivers face impaired charges in Brant County  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Two drivers face impaired charges in Brant County

  19-01-2026 19:59 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Brant County OPP charged two people with drinking and driving-related offences in separate incidents over the Jan. 17-18 weekend. Provincial police charged a 41-year-old Brantford man following a Jan. 17 single motor vehicle collision. Officers were sent to Powerline Road between Oneida Drive and Kerek Road just after 4 a.m. and spoke to the driver. Police subsequently charged the man with impaired driving and driving with more than the legal limit of alcohol in his blood. The accused has been r
  
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• The Dogs Continue with Loonies and Brantford - Canadian Hockey League

  19-01-2026 18:25 via news.google.com
  The Dogs Continue with Loonies and Brantford  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• IceDogs curb Bulldogs: Niagara ends 406-day win drought in Canine Cup rivalry - St. Catharines Standard

  19-01-2026 16:52 via news.google.com
  IceDogs curb Bulldogs: Niagara ends 406-day win drought in Canine Cup rivalry  St. Catharines Standard
  
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• Brantford minor hockey makes 'good things happen' in community - Brantford Expositor

  19-01-2026 16:47 via news.google.com
  Brantford minor hockey makes 'good things happen' in community  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Brantford minor hockey makes 'good things happen' in community

  19-01-2026 16:43 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Brantford Minor Hockey Association is a “community engine” teaching players about service and empathy, says the president and CEO of St. Joseph’s Lifecare Foundation. Julie Powell is grateful for the financial support Stedman Community Hospice received from the association. But she’s also impressed with how players are learning about the importance of giving back to the community. “It’s a community engine that has harnessed the passion of business, league play
  
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• BRANTFORD RED SOX - Intercounty Baseball League

  19-01-2026 16:03 via news.google.com
  BRANTFORD RED SOX  Intercounty Baseball League
  
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• Kevin Gilbert Laracy Obituary - Brantford Expositor Obituaries

  19-01-2026 16:01 via news.google.com
  Kevin Gilbert Laracy Obituary  Brantford Expositor Obituaries
  
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• Brantford Bulldogs Take The Win Over the Petes In the Third With A Final Score Of 4-3 - PtboCanada

  19-01-2026 14:59 via news.google.com
  Brantford Bulldogs Take The Win Over the Petes In the Third With A Final Score Of 4-3  PtboCanada
  
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• Brantford Bulldogs fall 4-3 to IceDogs in overtime - BrantBeacon

  19-01-2026 02:27 via news.google.com
  Brantford Bulldogs fall 4-3 to IceDogs in overtime  BrantBeacon
  
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• City of Brantford receives $1.1 million from OLG - BrantBeacon

  19-01-2026 02:15 via news.google.com
  City of Brantford receives $1.1 million from OLG  BrantBeacon
  
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• Holmes helps Dogs claim top spot - Brantford Expositor

  19-01-2026 00:02 via news.google.com
  Holmes helps Dogs claim top spot  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Brant County green bin program still years away - Brantford Expositor

  18-01-2026 15:12 via news.google.com
  Brant County green bin program still years away  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Brant County green bin program still years away

  18-01-2026 15:07 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  It could be six years or more before Brant County residents are able to put their kitchen waste at the curb for collection. An organic waste program has been identified as a “medium-term” goal unlikely to happen before 2034, according to the solid waste management master plan council approved in September. “Councillor Oakley and I sought to bring the implementation date forward, but we were outvoted,” Coun. John Bell wrote in a Facebook post last month. The county recentl
  
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• Paris Drinks Fest will proceed at Syl Apps this summer - Brantford Expositor

  18-01-2026 14:52 via news.google.com
  Paris Drinks Fest will proceed at Syl Apps this summer  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Paris Drinks Fest will proceed at Syl Apps this summer

  18-01-2026 14:46 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A drink and music festival that has divided some Paris neighbours in recent months will proceed at Syl Apps this summer. Last week, Brant County councillors approved a noise exemption permit for Paris Drinks Fest after denying the event organizer’s initial request last month. “Our need to move forward does require a vote tonight. We are very behind in the planning process because without permits, we cannot enter into conversations with artists and suppliers and pay deposits,” o
  
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• Kingston Frontenacs fall 5-2 to top-ranked Brantford Bulldogs in tough back-to-back match-up - The Kingston Whig Standard

  18-01-2026 02:25 via news.google.com
  Kingston Frontenacs fall 5-2 to top-ranked Brantford Bulldogs in tough back-to-back match-up  The Kingston Whig Standard
  
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• Brantford Bulldogs big moments lead to weekend win - Brantford Expositor

  18-01-2026 01:12 via news.google.com
  Brantford Bulldogs big moments lead to weekend win  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Brantford Bulldogs big moments lead to weekend win

  18-01-2026 01:07 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Teams chasing championships often have several season defining moments on their way to history. The Brantford Bulldogs want to be a team with a title and on Friday during a 4-3 comeback win against the Peterborough Petes they added a couple of footnotes to their season that shouldn’t go unnoticed. After newcomer Charlie Paquette tied the game against the Petes at 3-3 with his first goal as a Bulldog, exactly a minute later, the first moment of significance took place. With goaltender Ryers
  
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• Camden McCuaig Impresses in Brantford despite Frontenacs loss - Canadian Hockey League

  18-01-2026 00:52 via news.google.com
  Camden McCuaig Impresses in Brantford despite Frontenacs loss  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• Public health issues cold warning for Grand Erie area - Brantford Expositor

  17-01-2026 22:21 via news.google.com
  Public health issues cold warning for Grand Erie area  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Public health issues cold warning for Grand Erie area

  17-01-2026 22:17 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) has issued a cold-weather warning Saturday, Jan. 17 for Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk.Parts or all areas of the region are expected to reach temperatures below -15 ºC. The warning will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.  “These conditions can pose serious health risks, especially for individuals who are outdoors for long periods or without appropriate clothing, shelter or heating,” a release stated.
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• Fronts looking to sweep the weekend in Brantford - Kingston Frontenacs - Canadian Hockey League

  17-01-2026 16:03 via news.google.com
  Fronts looking to sweep the weekend in Brantford - Kingston Frontenacs  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• Ronald CLARKE Obituary - Brantford Expositor Obituaries

  17-01-2026 09:03 via news.google.com
  Ronald CLARKE Obituary  Brantford Expositor Obituaries
  
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• James Smith Obituary - Brantford Expositor Obituaries

  17-01-2026 09:03 via news.google.com
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• BENAK & PAQUETTE LEAD DOGS 4-3 COMEBACK VICTORY - Brantford Bulldogs - Canadian Hockey League

  17-01-2026 06:55 via news.google.com
  BENAK & PAQUETTE LEAD DOGS 4-3 COMEBACK VICTORY - Brantford Bulldogs  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• OHL Highlights: Peterborough Petes @ Brantford Bulldogs Jan. 16, 2026 - Canadian Hockey League

  17-01-2026 05:28 via news.google.com
  OHL Highlights: Peterborough Petes @ Brantford Bulldogs Jan. 16, 2026  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• Malhotra stays hot in comeback win - Brantford Expositor

  17-01-2026 05:26 via news.google.com
  Malhotra stays hot in comeback win  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Novotný, Walton Combine for Six Points in Petes Road Loss to Brantford - Peterborough Petes - Canadian Hockey League

  17-01-2026 04:06 via news.google.com
  Novotný, Walton Combine for Six Points in Petes Road Loss to Brantford - Peterborough Petes  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• A Late Goal Costs The Petes In Brantford Friday Night - PTBO Today

  17-01-2026 03:52 via news.google.com
  A Late Goal Costs The Petes In Brantford Friday Night  PTBO Today
  
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• Raid on motel seizes drugs, charges three - Brantford Expositor

  17-01-2026 00:39 via news.google.com
  Raid on motel seizes drugs, charges three  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Police seize drugs in raid at motel; charge three Six Nations residents - Brantford Expositor

  17-01-2026 00:39 via news.google.com
  Police seize drugs in raid at motel; charge three Six Nations residents  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Raid on motel seizes drugs, charges three

  17-01-2026 00:36 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Six Nations Police found a variety of drugs, cash, cell phones and drug packaging materials and arrested three Brantford people at a Colborne Street motel this week. Investigators were looking into drugs being trafficked on Six Nations and traced them to the trio – a 51-year-old man and two women, 34 and 37. Each has been charged with six counts of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime under $5,000. Each was held in custody for a formal
  
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• Police seize drugs in raid at motel; charge three Six Nations residents

  17-01-2026 00:36 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Six Nations Police found a variety of drugs, cash, cell phones and drug packaging materials and arrested three Brantford people at a Colborne Street motel this week. Investigators were looking into drugs being trafficked on Six Nations and traced them to the trio – a 51-year-old man and two women, 34 and 37. Each has been charged with six counts of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime under $5,000. Each was held in custody for a formal
  
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• Local contraband tobacco conviction cost $35,000 - Brantford Expositor

  17-01-2026 00:19 via news.google.com
  Local contraband tobacco conviction cost $35,000  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Brantford contraband tobacco conviction cost man $35,000 fine - Brantford Expositor

  17-01-2026 00:19 via news.google.com
  Brantford contraband tobacco conviction cost man $35,000 fine  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Local contraband tobacco conviction cost $35,000

  17-01-2026 00:15 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A man was convicted in Brantford after being caught with more than five million unmarked cigarettes. Nadir Ali was levied a $35,000 fine for purchasing or receiving 5,140,000 individual unmarked cigarettes in order to resell them. That’s about 257,000 packs of smokes or about 26,000 cartons, according to Google. Ali’s conviction, and those of others in L’Orignal, near Ottawa, and in Ottawa itself, Toronto, Hamilton, Burlington and Sioux Lookout, took place in November, from the
  
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• Brantford contraband tobacco conviction costs man $35,000 fine

  17-01-2026 00:15 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A man was convicted in Brantford after being caught with more than five million unmarked cigarettes. Nadir Ali was levied a $35,000 fine for purchasing or receiving 5,140,000 individual unmarked cigarettes in order to resell them. That’s about 257,000 packs of smokes or about 26,000 cartons, according to Google. Ali’s conviction, and those of others in L’Orignal, near Ottawa, and in Ottawa itself, Toronto, Hamilton, Burlington and Sioux Lookout, took place in November, from the
  
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• Brantford contraband tobacco conviction cost man $35,000 fine

  17-01-2026 00:15 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A man was convicted in Brantford after being caught with more than five million unmarked cigarettes. Nadir Ali was levied a $35,000 fine for purchasing or receiving 5,140,000 individual unmarked cigarettes in order to resell them. That’s about 257,000 packs of smokes or about 26,000 cartons, according to Google. Ali’s conviction, and those of others in L’Orignal, near Ottawa, and in Ottawa itself, Toronto, Hamilton, Burlington and Sioux Lookout, took place in November, from the
  
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• NPC Trojans topple Simcoe for first boys hockey win - Brantford Expositor

  17-01-2026 00:10 via news.google.com
  NPC Trojans topple Simcoe for first boys hockey win  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Brantford residents get short reprieve from sub-zero temperatures - Brantford Expositor

  16-01-2026 21:37 via news.google.com
  Brantford residents get short reprieve from sub-zero temperatures  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Brantford residents get short reprieve from sub-zero temperatures

  16-01-2026 21:33 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Grand River Public Health has cancelled the cold notification issued earlier this week – but the reprieve from the frosty temperatures may be short lived. The Environment Canada seven-day weather forecast is calling for a high of 1 C on Saturday. However, temperatures are expected to drop back down on Sunday with a daytime high of -6 C dropping to -12 C at night. Monday’s forecast calls for a daytime high of -10 C followed by a daytime high of -12 C on Tuesday. While the forecast doe
  
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• Brant County makes appeal to help solve community centre vandalism

  16-01-2026 21:25 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Brant County officials are hoping someone can help the solve a vandalism problem at its recreation centres. The county has spent $25,000 over the past two years replacing damaged rink glass at the Brant Sports Complex, Gaukel Memorial Community and the Burford Community Centres. The damage, called “glass chipping,” is likely being done with a glass breaking device. The chipping causes small marks and compromises the integrity of the rink glass, county officials say. In addition to th
  
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• Cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine seized during search at Brantford motel - CTV News

  16-01-2026 21:23 via news.google.com
  Cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine seized during search at Brantford motel  CTV News
  
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• UPDATE: SIU probes fatal shooting involving police - Brantford Expositor

  16-01-2026 20:52 via news.google.com
  UPDATE: SIU probes fatal shooting involving police  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Police watchdog investigates after man shot dead by officers in Brantford, Ont. - unpublished.ca

  16-01-2026 20:46 via news.google.com
  Police watchdog investigates after man shot dead by officers in Brantford, Ont.  unpublished.ca
  
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