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• Norfolk man charged with assault after incident at business in Oakland

  25-06-2026 21:36 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A 37-year-old Norfolk County man has been charged with assault with a weapon following a June 24 incident at a business in Oakland, County of Brant.Brant OPP officers were sent to the business at about 2 p.m. to investigate a reported disturbance. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim, investigated the incident and then arrested the suspect.Police have also charged the suspect with possession of a dangerous weapon and mischief under $5,000. He has been released from custody and scheduled t
  
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• Update: Motorcyclist succumbs to injuries suffered in early morning crash

  25-06-2026 21:30 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A motorcyclist has died of injuries sustained during a collision early Wednesday in the area of King George Road and Varadi Avenue.Brantford police said motorcycle and a Honda sedan had collided at about 1:50 a.m. The car then struck a house..Police said the motorcyclist was transported to the nearest trauma centre with serious, life-threatening injuries, while the driver of the car was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries that are not considered life-threatening.On Thursday, police said
  
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• Arrowdale begins new chapter with opening of large community park

  25-06-2026 20:10 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  More than 600 elementary students skipped school Wednesday afternoon to participate in the official opening of Arrowdale Community Park, Brantford’s biggest new park in a century.For the students, who came from King George, Major Ballachey public schools and Holy Cross Catholic School, it was a fun afternoon.For others it was the start of a new chapter in Arrowdale’s history and for Coun. Linda Hunt, the official opening was also a chance to reminisce.“I’ve very happy to
  
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• West Brant Access Route study to continue, next council will decide fate of project

  25-06-2026 17:43 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The fate of the West Brant Access Route will be determined by the next City of Brantford council.“The next council will be the one to make that decision, the next council will have the full story, they will be the ones who will have the full environmental assessment report in front of them,” Coun. Rose Sicoli said. “They will have the assessment of the impact to the natural heritage area, they’ll have the consultation with our Indigenous partners, they’re going to
  
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• Summer reading programs return to the library

  25-06-2026 12:00 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Readers of all ages are invited to take part in a summer filled with books, creativity, learning, and prizes as the library launches its annual summer reading programs.Running from June 29 to August 28, the programs encourage children, teens, and adults to discover new books, revisit favourite authors, and stay engaged with reading throughout the summer months.Young readers up to age 12 can join the Summer Reading Club, a free program designed to keep children reading and learning while school
  
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• Bell delays writing to wait for advice

  25-06-2026 12:00 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  In our world of electronic communication, one wonders what evidence of daily life will remain for future generations. Modern technology keeps us constantly connected, but will today’s emails and texts survive a century from now? For decades, letter writing was a common practice. Staying in touch meant sitting down with pen and paper, and receiving a letter—especially from afar—was exciting. Many people, including Alexander Graham Bell and his family, preserved their correspond
  
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• Free Sport for Growth starts vision of free hockey through neighbourhood play

  25-06-2026 08:00 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Ross Enslev and Brantford Free Sport for Growth are taking the next step in their vision for the community.Enslev announced this week that starting on the second Sunday in September and running for eight weeks, free ice will be available for neighbourhood kids to play hockey at the TD Civic Centre.“We want the community to be made aware of the rebirth of neighbourhood sports,” said Enslev, noting the recent development is in conjunction with Charles Jones Ltd. and the Brantford Bull
  
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• St. Padre Pio's name dropped from new Brantford school

  25-06-2026 00:18 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The local Catholic school board voted Tuesday night to change the name of its much-vaunted new Brantford high school – a project that’s become associated with jet-setting trustees and wasted tax dollars.While it was decided in 2023 to honour St. Padre Pio, a well-known Capuchin Franciscan friar and priest, in a statement, the board said it had received negative feedback about the name.“In making this decision, trustees considered feedback from parents, staff, and community mem
  
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