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• Lions lock up junior volleyball title

  24-02-2026 00:32 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  It was never easy; the Assumption College Lions just made it look that way. 
    The top-seeded AABHN junior girls volleyball team took on a streaking Brantford Collegiate Mustangs squad that had won six in a row for the South Division crown on Monday afternoon. With their perfect season on the line and a packed house watching inside the St. John’s Collegiate gym, the Lions put an exclamation point on their campaign with a 3-1 (25-13, 25-23, 21-25, 25-10) victory. 
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• Zamboni delivers 'gold medal' performance at 2026 Olympic Winter Games

  23-02-2026 21:16 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Team Zamboni delivered a gold medal performance at the 2026 Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, says the company’s Brantford-based vice-president of sales. “I would say that we had a really good Olympics,” Greg Dean said Monday after the 2026 games came to an end. “The team and the staff performed really well. “I’d give everyone a gold medal for all of their efforts.” The Zamboni company sent 16 ice resurfacing machines that were built at it’s Morton
  
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• Cold notification issued Monday as temperatures to plummet

  23-02-2026 21:13 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A cold notification has been issued by the Medical Officer of Health for the Grand Erie Public Health region. The notification – issued when temperatures are expected to dip below –15 C, or when wind chills reach –20 C – came into effect on Monday and will remain until a cancellation notice is issued. The health unit says that during such frigid temperatures, everyone is at risk as unprotected skin can freeze in under 30 minutes, and there is a high risk of
  
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• Gun-flashing man: 'Check out my IG!'

  23-02-2026 19:42 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A man who flashed a handgun and shouted out his Instagram handle during a visit to a Brantford bar in 2023 ended up in jail for almost two years before being released from custody right after his sentence. Havard McKenzie, 24, and a buddy were at Brando’s Bar on Market Street when an alert bouncer spotted the gun and called police. Officers responded quickly, stopping a black Cadillac limo that was near the bar. A search of the vehicle, McKenzie and a second man turned up a fully loaded Gl
  
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• Vertical farming not feasible as a city-run operation, Brantford councillors told

  23-02-2026 19:34 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Vertical farming may be an effective way of boosting the local food supply but it isn’t feasible as a municipal operation, city councillors were told. “While there are currently community garden beds located at various city parks, as well as a community greenhouse located at Woodman Park Community Centre, modular vertical farming units have different site requirements and require specialized training to properly operate them,” a report prepared by city staff says. “The ci
  
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• Driver charged after pickup crashes into building in Brantford - CTV News

  23-02-2026 15:58 via news.google.com
  Driver charged after pickup crashes into building in Brantford  CTV News
  
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• Brantford police say impaired driver drove into Colborne St. business - CHCH

  23-02-2026 14:27 via news.google.com
  Brantford police say impaired driver drove into Colborne St. business  CHCH
  
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• Brantford police search for early morning hit-and-run suspect - CHCH

  23-02-2026 01:57 via news.google.com
  Brantford police search for early morning hit-and-run suspect  CHCH
  
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• OHL Highlights: Brantford Bulldogs @ Peterborough Petes Feb. 22, 2026 - Canadian Hockey League

  23-02-2026 00:06 via news.google.com
  OHL Highlights: Brantford Bulldogs @ Peterborough Petes Feb. 22, 2026  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• No Bull About It, Petes Beat Brantford Sunday Afternoon - PTBO Today

  22-02-2026 23:04 via news.google.com
  No Bull About It, Petes Beat Brantford Sunday Afternoon  PTBO Today
  
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• Gun, crystal meth recovered after driver found asleep in vehicle: Brantford Police - Brantford Expositor

  22-02-2026 18:49 via news.google.com
  Gun, crystal meth recovered after driver found asleep in vehicle: Brantford Police  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Truck crashes into No Frills store in Brantford - Brantford Expositor

  22-02-2026 17:52 via news.google.com
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• Truck crashes into No Frills store in Brantford

  22-02-2026 17:44 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A black pickup truck crashed into a wall at Walker’s No Frills in Brantford on Saturday afternoon.
   The store, located on Colborne Street near Pauline Johnson Collegiate & Vocational School, had just installed new freezers and coolers last year.
  Staff were forced to cordon off part of the freezer area after doors were knocked off their hinges and products fell to the floor.
  Brantford Police and No Frills did not respond to a request for comment at time of publication.
  
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• Brant County issues call for artists to perform at Music in the Park

  22-02-2026 16:32 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  The County of Brant has issued a call for artists interested in performing at Music in the Park in the summer.
    The outdoor concert series celebrates live music, community connection, and local talent through free performances.
    “Music in the Park is more than a concert series — it’s an opportunity to bring people together, support local artists, and showcase the County of Brant as a vibrant place to live and visit,” said Zach Gable, Brant’s di
  
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• GRCA chair, vice-chair acclaimed to another one-year term - Brantford Expositor

  22-02-2026 16:17 via news.google.com
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• Doors Open Along the Grand issues call for participating sites - Brantford Expositor

  22-02-2026 16:15 via news.google.com
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• Doors Open Along the Grand issues call for participating sites

  22-02-2026 16:13 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  The City of Brantford, County of Brant and Six Nations of the Grand River are inviting local organizations and businesses to participate in Doors Open Along the Grand being held in May. Applications are now open for sites that are interested in opening their doors to the public and highlighting their history, services, or spaces with the community on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.   Every year, visitors to Doors Open events gain rare access to buildings and spaces that are nor
  
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• Brantford, Brant County earn provincial recognition for age-friendly initiatives - Brantford Expositor

  22-02-2026 16:10 via news.google.com
  Brantford, Brant County earn provincial recognition for age-friendly initiatives  Brantford Expositor
  
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• GRCA chair, vice-chair acclaimed to another one-year term

  22-02-2026 16:09 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  John Challinor II and Shawn Watters have been selected to lead the board of directors at the Grand River Conservation Authority for another one-year term. Challinor II returns as chair  and Watters as vice-chair as both men were acclaimed during a general membership meeting in January. The GRCA board consists of 26 members appointed by municipalities within the Grand River watershed. “We have a great deal of important work ahead of us, and I’m confident in our ability to meet th
  
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• Brantford, Brant County earn provincial recognition for age-friendly initiatives

  22-02-2026 16:06 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Provincial recognition for making life better for people of all ages and abilities is well-deserved, says the executive director of the Grand River Council on Aging. “I think it’s wonderful,” Lucy Marco said of the awards recently presented to the County of Brant and the City of Brantford. “Both municipalities have a great understanding of what age-friendly means and many people likely know they have developed a lot of social programs to help give people a sense of belong
  
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• Meet Dr. Andrew Burkett: From coding to heading BCHS’s chief of staff

  22-02-2026 15:56 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Patient safety and continuing to build a strong team are top of mind for Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS)’s new chief of staff and VP of medical and academic affairs. Dr. Andrew Burkett is a respirologist and has been chief and medical director of internal medicine at BCHS since October 2023, but an unusual path got him there. Burkett was working as a computer programmer when he volunteered at a hospital for a couple of weeks while travelling in Fiji with friends. Although he was &
  
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• Meet Dr. Andrew Burkett: From coding to being BCHS’s chief of staff

  22-02-2026 15:56 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Patient safety and continuing to build a strong team are top of mind for Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS)’s new chief of staff and VP of medical and academic affairs. Dr. Andrew Burkett is a respirologist and has been chief and medical director of internal medicine at BCHS since October 2023, but an unusual path got him there. Burkett was working as a computer programmer when he volunteered at a hospital for a couple of weeks while travelling in Fiji with friends. Although he was &
  
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• Colts top Brantford 7-4 to move into tie atop OHL standings - Barrie 360

  22-02-2026 15:41 via news.google.com
  Colts top Brantford 7-4 to move into tie atop OHL standings  Barrie 360
  
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• Grand River Arts Festival issues call for productions for 4th annual 10‑Minute Play Competition - Brantford Expositor

  22-02-2026 15:35 via news.google.com
  Grand River Arts Festival issues call for productions for 4th annual 10‑Minute Play Competition  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Grand River Arts Festival issues call for productions for 4th annual 10‑Minute Play Competition

  22-02-2026 15:34 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Playwrights, theatre companies and performers are invited to submit to the 4
  th
   annual 10-Minute Play Competition.
    The competition is part of the Grand River Arts Festival, a celebration of visual art, music and performance, to be held on the historic grounds of Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant in Brantford on Saturday, Sept. 19. “The 10‑Minute Play Competition has grown into Ontario’s premier stage for short‑form th
  
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• Gun, meth recovered while driver found asleep in vehicle: Brantford Police

  22-02-2026 15:13 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A Pickering man is facing gun and drug charges after Brantford police found a man asleep in a vehicle. Police were in the area of Stanley and Dalhousie St. when a suspicious vehicle was located idling with a man asleep in the driver’s seat on Saturday, Feb. 21. As the officers approached, they observed a rifle in the back seat, said a media release issued by Brantford Police Service. The man was removed safely.In addition to the gun, police also found approximately 3.7 grams of suspected c
  
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• Gun, crystal meth recovered; driver found asleep in vehicle by police

  22-02-2026 15:13 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A Pickering man is facing gun and drug charges after Brantford police found a man asleep in a vehicle. Police were in the area of Stanley and Dalhousie Streets when a suspicious vehicle was located idling with a man asleep in the driver’s seat on Saturday. As the officers approached, they observed a rifle in the back seat, said a media release issued by Brantford Police Service.“Police contained the vehicle to prevent a pursuit while officers made contact with the driver to
  
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• Gun, crystal meth recovered after driver found asleep in vehicle: Brantford Police

  22-02-2026 15:13 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A Pickering man is facing gun and drug charges after Brantford police found a man asleep in a vehicle. Police were in the area of Stanley and Dalhousie St. when a suspicious vehicle was located idling with a man asleep in the driver’s seat on Saturday, Feb. 21. As the officers approached, they observed a rifle in the back seat, said a media release issued by Brantford Police Service.“Police contained the vehicle to prevent a pursuit while officers made contact with the driver&nb
  
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• Frank Balazs - Brantford Expositor Obituaries

  22-02-2026 09:04 via news.google.com
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• OHL Highlights: Brantford Bulldogs @ Barrie Colts Feb. 21, 2026 - Canadian Hockey League

  22-02-2026 05:36 via news.google.com
  OHL Highlights: Brantford Bulldogs @ Barrie Colts Feb. 21, 2026  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• James Tomblin - Brantford Expositor Obituaries

  22-02-2026 00:21 via news.google.com
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• Brantford police recover firearm after man found sleeping in vehicle - CHCH

  21-02-2026 23:42 via news.google.com
  Brantford police recover firearm after man found sleeping in vehicle  CHCH
  
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• Pickering, Ont., man faces firearm, drug charges after arrest in Brantford - CTV News

  21-02-2026 22:35 via news.google.com
  Pickering, Ont., man faces firearm, drug charges after arrest in Brantford  CTV News
  
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• Brantford Police seek witnesses, video footage in stolen vehicle investigation - CTV News

  21-02-2026 21:55 via news.google.com
  Brantford Police seek witnesses, video footage in stolen vehicle investigation  CTV News
  
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• Remembering the life of Isagani (Ganny) Napeñas - Brantford Expositor Obituaries

  21-02-2026 09:05 via news.google.com
  Remembering the life of Isagani (Ganny) Napeñas  Brantford Expositor Obituaries
  
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• Isagani (Ganny) Napeñas - Brantford Expositor Obituaries

  21-02-2026 09:04 via news.google.com
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• What's in a name? Brantford councillors looking for a name for downtown stage - Brantford Expositor

  21-02-2026 02:39 via news.google.com
  What's in a name? Brantford councillors looking for a name for downtown stage  Brantford Expositor
  
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• What's in a name? Brantford councillors looking for a name for downtown stage

  21-02-2026 02:36 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A salute to blandness? An homage to humdrum? A monument to mediocrity? Boring! Those are just some of the words a Brantford city councillor used to describe “Market Street Stage” the proposed name of the stage located at the Lawren Harris Parkette in downtown Brantford. The parkette is named after the Group of Seven artist who was born in Brantford. “I’m thinking we could have done a little better,” Coun. Dan McCreary said at a recent committee-of-the-whole meeting.
  
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• Piotr Hnatyszyn (Peter) - Brantford Expositor Obituaries

  20-02-2026 22:29 via news.google.com
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• Brantford man charged with kidnapping; OPP investigate extortion attempts - Brantford Expositor

  20-02-2026 22:04 via news.google.com
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• Brantford man charged with kidnapping; OPP investigate extortion attempts

  20-02-2026 22:02 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A 28-year-old Brantford man is facing several charges following a kidnapping incident on Thursday afternoon in Erin, a small community about 30 kilometres northeast of Guelph. Wellington OPP responded at about 2:15 p.m. to a business on Wellington Road 124 after receiving a 9-1-1 call from an individual who reported that another person was holding them against their will. The suspect fled the scene on foot but was apprehended by police a short time later.
  
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• Family, farming and community: McLellan family honoured with Brant Farm of the Year award - Brantford Expositor

  20-02-2026 21:24 via news.google.com
  Family, farming and community: McLellan family honoured with Brant Farm of the Year award  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Family, farming and community: McLellan family honoured with Brant Farm of the Year award

  20-02-2026 21:21 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Jay McLellan loves to tell the story about the day his granddaughter, Kingsley, came to visit the family farm. “She was 10 at the time and when she got here she wanted to know how come I had two jobs,” said McLellan, whose family was recently named winner of the 2026 Brant Farm of the Year award presented by the Brant County Federation of Agriculture. “I asked her, what do you mean and she pointed out that I was both a farmer and a firefighter.” McLellan, a long-time
  
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• Family, farming and community: McLellan family honored with Brant Farm of the Year award

  20-02-2026 21:21 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Jay McLellan loves to tell the story about the day his granddaughter, Kingsley, came to visit the family farm. “She was 10 at the time and when she got here she wanted to know how come I had two jobs,” said McLellan, whose family was recently named winner of the 2026 Brant Farm of the Year award presented by the Brant County Federation of Agriculture. “I asked her, what do you mean and she pointed out that I was both a farmer and a firefighter.” McLellan, a long-time
  
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• Brantford resident facing kidnapping charges following OPP investigating in Erin - CTV News

  20-02-2026 21:01 via news.google.com
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• One in four local households experience food insecurity: GEPH report - Brantford Expositor

  20-02-2026 19:49 via news.google.com
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• One in four local households experience food insecurity: GEPH report

  20-02-2026 19:45 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  One in four households in Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk are experiencing food insecurity. That’s the crux of a report presented by registered dieticians to Grand Erie Public Health board members on Wednesday. The figure is derived from recent statistics that also show one in three children in Ontario live in a food-insecure household, increasing the risk of hyperactivity and inattention. Registered dietician Laura Goyette told Board 
  
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• City councillors endorse plans for trespass bylaw - Brantford Expositor

  20-02-2026 19:25 via news.google.com
  City councillors endorse plans for trespass bylaw  Brantford Expositor
  
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• City councillors endorse plans for trespass bylaw

  20-02-2026 19:22 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Brantford is strengthening its trespassing bylaw to better protect its employees and city-owned property. The new measures, endorsed by councillors at a recent committee-of-the-whole meeting, will come before city council for approval on Feb. 24. “The majority of individuals use city facilities and lands in a responsible manner and conduct themselves appropriately while doing so,” a staff report says. “However, there are certain instances where individuals engage in activities
  
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• A future of power - Brantford Expositor

  20-02-2026 18:29 via news.google.com
  A future of power  Brantford Expositor
  
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