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• 'They took my livelihood and my life': Pawnshop became bloodbath as two men shot, owner beaten - Brantford Expositor

  02-02-2026 22:45 via news.google.com
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• 'They took my livelihood and my life' Pawnshop became bloodbath as two men shot, owner beaten

  02-02-2026 22:40 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Part 2 of 3 parts Editor’s note: Some details of violence may be disturbing for some readers. Just 12 weeks after successfully fighting off a single would-be robber at his long-time business, Downtown Pawnbrokers owner Kevin Elliott was in a fight for his life. Seven masked men burst into the shop with guns waving and immediately began attacking Elliott and two others in the shop. As Elliott turned toward the panic alarm, he was shot, but that was just the beginning. “What’s th
  
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• Suspected drug-related deaths in Brantford-Brant drop to lowest level since 2018 - Brantford Expositor

  02-02-2026 20:55 via news.google.com
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• Suspected drug-related deaths in Brantford-Brant drop to lowest level since 2018

  02-02-2026 20:54 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  The rate of suspected drug-related deaths and emergency room visits due to opioid-related poisoning in Brantford Brant has dropped to its lowest level since 2018. Preliminary figures provided by Grand Erie Public Health show the rate dropped to 28 per 100,000 population in 2025. That’s down from 35.1 in 2024 and 44 in 2021. In 2018, the rate was 23.5 per 100,000 population. The rate of emergency room visits was 106 per 100,000 population in 2025, down from 183 in 2024 and just above the 20
  
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• Brant OPP: County resident charged with uttering threats - Brantford Expositor

  02-02-2026 20:30 via news.google.com
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• Brant OPP: County resident charged with uttering threats

  02-02-2026 20:28 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A 37-year-old Brant County resident has been charged following an investigation into intimate partner violence. Brant County OPP responded on Saturday morning after a county resident reported receiving threatening messages. As a result of an investigation, the accused was taken into custody and charged with uttering threats, held for bail court, and remains in custody until his next court date. Anyone with information relevant to this incident is asked to contact Brant County OPP at 1-
  
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• Five candidates vying for Ward 5 seat on County of Brant council

  02-02-2026 20:06 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Five candidates will be vying to fill a vacant seat on the County of Brant council.  A byelection will be held on March 16 to take over the Ward 5 seat left vacant when former councillor Christine Garneau resigned in October, citing “an irreconcilable conflict” between her municipal duty and her business’s “best interests.”   Registered candidates are environmental advocate and Langford/Jerseyville area res
  
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• Brantford, Ont. man (Shawn Challis-Eatough), 28, identified as victim of Ottawa homicide (Steve Vivian, Anthony Meredith & Selina Rose O’Quinn) - Reddit

  02-02-2026 18:33 via news.google.com
  Brantford, Ont. man (Shawn Challis-Eatough), 28, identified as victim of Ottawa homicide (Steve Vivian, Anthony Meredith & Selina Rose O’Quinn)  Reddit
  
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• Grand Erie school board says its own misstep voids Sloat case

  02-02-2026 15:26 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  In the latest court showdown against longtime trustee Carol Ann Sloat, a lawyer for the Grand Erie District School Board argued Friday the case was moot because the board itself didn’t follow the Education Act. Sloat, a trustee for Brantford students since 2003, has been feuding with the board since 2022 over conduct matters and meeting bans. Recently, the two have been facing off for more than a year at the Divisional Court segment of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice over a series of
  
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• Brant Transit fares are going up: What you need to know before March - Brantford Expositor

  02-02-2026 15:01 via news.google.com
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• Brant Transit fares are going up: What you need to know before March

  02-02-2026 14:57 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Transit riders in Brant County can expect each trip to cost a bit more as of March 1. Last week, council passed a bylaw bringing the general fare from $5 to $6, and the 55+ fare from $3 to $4. There is no change for kids under 12 or Canadian National Institute for the Blind card carriers, who ride free. It’s the first fare increase since 2019. It bumps the county fares higher than several neighbouring services, which are in the $3 range for an adult trip — but the micro service isn&r
  
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• Burst pipe caused flooding at Brant Towers seniors building: City official says - Brantford Expositor

  02-02-2026 14:53 via news.google.com
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• Burst pipe caused flooding at Brant Towers seniors building: City official says

  02-02-2026 14:46 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A burst pipe at Brant Towers in late January caused flooding and impacted 13 units, city officials say. Maria Visocchi, the city’s director communications, community engagement and customer service, said that city staff took immediate steps to stop the water and mitigate damage when the pipe burst on January 24. The burst pipe was related to the building’s heating system. A plumber was called and, due to limited local availability, a contractor from outside the area responded to the
  
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• Jesse Wilmot Officiates Final OHL Game in Brantford - Canadian Hockey League

  02-02-2026 14:30 via news.google.com
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• Massilly North America announces Brantford expansion plans - Link2Build

  02-02-2026 09:32 via news.google.com
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• BENAK THE HERO AS BULLDOGS TOP GREYHOUNDS 3-2 IN SHOOTOUT - Brantford Bulldogs - Canadian Hockey League

  02-02-2026 03:37 via news.google.com
  BENAK THE HERO AS BULLDOGS TOP GREYHOUNDS 3-2 IN SHOOTOUT - Brantford Bulldogs  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• Adam Benak's beautiful shootout goal lifts Brantford Bulldogs past Soo Greyhounds - Brantford Expositor

  02-02-2026 00:08 via news.google.com
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• Adam Benak's beautiful shootout goal lifts Brantford Bulldogs past Soo Greyhounds

  02-02-2026 00:06 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Brantford Bulldogs forward Adam Benak might have the fullest bag of tricks in the OHL when it comes to breakaway and shootout goals. Hosting the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds on Sunday at the TD Civic Centre, Benak secured a 3-2 Bulldogs win with a mind-blowing shootout goal. Going in on Sault superstar netminder Carter George, Benak feigned a shot and then lifted the puck over the Greyhounds goalie, who barely moved. “I’ve tried that move in practice a couple of times so I kind of kne
  
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