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• Brantford Public Library announces new hours ahead of Shellard Lane branch opening

  27-07-2026 20:47 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Ahead of the opening of the new Shelland Lane branch in the fall, Brantford Public Library is updating its service hours.The new branch marks the organization’s first expansion since the St. Paul branch opened in 1975.The library reviewed community feedback, branch usage statistics, and operational requirements to develop a system-wide schedule that optimizes existing resources to meet community needs, said a news release. The unique operating requirements of the Shellard Lane branch were
  
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• City invites residents to help show Brantford is Bloomin'

  27-07-2026 17:25 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The City of Brantford is set to compete in the 2026 Communities in Bloom national competition showcasing its parks, gardens, natural spaces and community spirit.As the city prepares to welcome the Communities in Bloom national judges, residents are invited to join the celebration by entering the Brantford is Bloomin’ Garden Contest at LetsTalkBrantford.ca/CommunitiesinBloom. To enter, residents can submit a photo of their garden for a chance to win gift cards from Walters Greenhouse, Fior
  
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• City of Brantford gets $1.1-million payment from OLG

  27-07-2026 17:06 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The city has received a first-quarter payment of $1.17 million from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) for hosting Elements Casino Brantford.The first quarter ran from April 1 to June 30.Since the gaming site opened in November 1999, Brantford has received just over $112 million.These payments to host communities are based on a formula applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site.The OLG made a first quarter payment of pay
  
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• Burger Barn rebuild after arson taking shape as owners promise ‘ultimate comeback’

  27-07-2026 16:37 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  When iconic Six Nations eatery Burger Barn announced a rebuild was underway after it was destroyed by arson last year, fans of the beloved burger joint had a question — would it look the same?Early signs point to yes.Owners Jason and Celeste Hill recently released a photo on social media showing the exterior walls of the new restaurant on Fourth Line looking quite similar to its distinctive barn-shaped predecessor.“The ultimate comeback story starts now,” the Hills said on Fac
  
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• 'Spiritual experience': Grand River Pow Wow draws thousands to Six Nations

  27-07-2026 14:26 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Jeffrey Plain was one of more than 300 dancers to participate in the Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow on the weekend but in a day full of vibrant colors the 38-year-old stood out for a couple of reasons.A member of the Canadian Armed Forces, the warrant officer was the head veteran at the pow wow.In that role, Plain, carrying an Eagle staff, led the grand entry of dancers into the circle to start the pow wow on Saturday. He was followed by members of the Six Nations Veterans Associatio
  
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• 'Super Fan Frank' rocks out at CallHome Music Festival in Brantford

  27-07-2026 14:03 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Growing up in a military family, Frank Wellwood moved around a lot as a kid, but music kept him grounded and continues to be a big part of his life.“I grew up all over Canada and music was something I loved and it was also something that no one could ever take away from me,” Wellwood explained. “I did try guitar but I soon realized that I don’t play it very well.“But I can play the stereo well.”His love of music continued into adulthood and Brantford had beco
  
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• Team work, leadership, firefighter training all part of Camp Phoenix

  27-07-2026 13:47 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Camp Phoenix was a way to learn about firefighting but that’s not all participants learned, a graduate of the program says.“It’s also a great way to learn about teamwork, leadership and communication skills, the soft skills that some people don’t know about or maybe don’t have,” said participant Emerson Olson. “I think it also helped boost our self-confidence and help us realize that there are a lot of careers, a lot of opportunities for us.“We sp
  
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