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Smoke from wildfires impacts air quality; Grand Erie Public Health issues alert

15-07-2026 21:34 via brantfordexpositor.ca

An orange haze enveloped Brantford and much of the province as smoke from more than 100 wildfires in northern Ontario moved south on Wednesday.The smoke was reported to have made the air quality in Toronto one of the worst in the world, according to IQAir, the Swiss technology company that ranks global air quality.The wildfires burning across northwestern Ontario have prompted mandatory evacuations from a number of First Nations communities.The smoke, combined with an extended heat alert with t

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Paramedic service received almost 34,000 calls for service last year

15-07-2026 19:08 via brantfordexpositor.ca

Brant-Brantford paramedics had a busy year that included more than 33,800 calls for service and are getting ready to fully move into a new home.Figures included in the paramedic service’s annual report show paramedics received 33,866 in 2025. The figure represents a 20 per cent from the 27,219 calls the service received in 2021.The service’s 2025 annual report was released by County of Brant officials earlier this month.“Through the 2025 Annual Report, we are pleased to share

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Long-time educator appointed chair of healthcare system board of directors

15-07-2026 18:52 via brantfordexpositor.ca

The Brant Community Healthcare System’s board of directors has a new leader.Kim Ann Laush takes over from David Diegel who served as chair of the healthcare system’s board of directors for the past two years.“Healthcare is fundamental to the strength and well-being of our communities and I look forward to working with the board and leadership team to support BCHS in delivering exceptional are and meeting the evolving needs of those we serve,” Laush said in a prepared sta

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Man connected to Delhi shooting given 11-year prison sentence

15-07-2026 17:53 via brantfordexpositor.ca

A Brantford man found to be involved in the shooting into two Delhi homes two years ago has been sent to prison with a substantial sentence.Logan Donovan, 25, was arrested for the incident two months after it occurred and his charges became even more serious when a search revealed he had a loaded gun and 79 grams of fentanyl.“It was just luck no one was hit or injured that day,” said assistant Crown attorney Anthony Minelli about the June 10, 2024 incident where bullets went into tw

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Six Nations Arrows in battle with Orangeville Northmen

15-07-2026 08:00 via brantfordexpositor.ca

The Six Nations Arrows find themselves in a first-round playoff fight with the Orangeville Northmen.Heading into the best-of-seven Ontario Junior A Lacrosse League playoff series, the Arrows were the favourites as they were 13-5 in the regular season compared to 9-8-1 for the Northmen.But as Orangeville proved in the regular season with an 8-6 victory over Six Nations in the only meeting between the two teams prior to the playoffs, an Arrows victory isn’t assured.The Northmen struck first

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