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• Skills2Advance Construction grads help with repairs at Children's Safety Village

  03-07-2026 20:11 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Twelve more participants have graduated from the Skills2Advance Construction program, gaining hands-on experience and industry-recognized training. Delivered by the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie in partnership with training providers, including Six Nations Polytechnic and Conestoga College, Skills2Advance helps youth and adults aged 16 and older prepare for careers in the skilled trades through practical training, safety certifications and real-world experience.The program is designed
  
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• Brant County woman facing mischief charge after disturbance

  03-07-2026 20:04 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A Brant County woman has been charged with mischief related to an incident on July 2. Brant OPP responded to a call about a disturbance involving two people at a residence in the county at 11:50 p.m. The accused, who is 45 years old, is charged with mischief and fail to comply with a probation order. Victims of violence are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, help is available. Contact your nearest police service. If you are in immediate danger, dial 9-1-1.Motorist stopped in R
  
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• Garden greatness

  03-07-2026 19:59 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The city’s horticultural team has been busy getting the city’s gardens ready for an upcoming visit by judges from Communities in Bloom. Judges for the competition are expected to be in Brantford in August and now that planting has been done, horticultural team members are working to ensure the gardens look their best. On Friday team members (from left Todd Irving, Parker Piekosz, Missy Webb, Julie Whitebread, Abigail Graham, Autumn Pake, MaKayla Cavin, Hannah Coleman, Dante Silva, J
  
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• Brantford General Hospital celebrates opening of new emergency department

  03-07-2026 19:40 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  After more than a decade of planning and 33 months of construction, medical staff in Brantford General Hospital’s emergency department finally have a new home that will help them better serve patients today and into the future, says Dr. Somaiah Ahmed.The chief and medical director of emergency medicine at the Brant Community Healthcare System called the recent opening of the redeveloped emergency room a testament to the community.“None of this would have been possible without the co
  
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• Take in tastes and sites of the world at Brantford International Villages Cultural Festival

  03-07-2026 19:23 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  It’s almost time for another trip around the world – with no need to leave the city. The Brantford International Villages Cultural Festival, a celebration of the city’s cultural diversity for more than 50 years, kicks off on Wednesday and runs until July 11 at venues across the city.There are 16 villages participating, including a new addition – the Mardi Gras Louisiana Village, which will be held at 54 Wadsworth St. The returning villages include: Chinese (Dunsdon Legio
  
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• Ontario boy died after a bat sat on his face. There were no visible bites

  03-07-2026 14:11 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  An 11-year-old Ontario boy who died of rabies after an encounter with a bat should offer a wakeup call for people to be more cautious of such experiences, doctors say.The warning comes in anewly released reportin the Canadian Medical Association Journal titled “Fatal Rabies in a Child.”“Any direct human contact with a bat, even in the absence of a visible bite or scratch, is an indication for PEP and should be discussed with public health authorities,” the doctors write
  
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• Hot summer nights returns for another year

  03-07-2026 12:08 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Brantford firefighters have a way to help kids and families beat the heat.They’ve brought back “hot summer nights” for another year and are looking forward to helping people cool off with a fire truck sprinkler, freezies as well as lessons about fire prevention.“These events are a great way to bring the community together to stay cool, learn about firesafety and have some fun,” Brantford Fire Chief Todd Binkley said in a statement.Hot summer nights take place Tuesd
  
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• City marks opening of new Provincial Offences administration office

  03-07-2026 12:05 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Brantford’s new Provincial Offences Court administration office has opened at 220 Colborne St. and will begin offering in-person counter services on July 6.“This new office reflects the city’s commitment to investing in accessible, modern public services that meet the needs of residents today and into the future,” Mayor Kevin Davis said at a Thursday ribbon cutting ceremony. “I want to extend my sincere thanks to all staff whose dedication, expertise, and attention
  
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