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• Brantford advocating for GO Train, expanded GO Transit Service

  21-09-2026 22:06 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Brantford needs expanded GO Transit service including a GO Train to accommodate its rapidly growing population, a city councillor says.Brian Van Tilborg said Brantford is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Ontario. Its population is expected to reach 165,000 in 2051 with an expected workforce of 80,000 people.Speaking at a Sept. 15 committee-of-the-whole meeting, the Ward 5 councillor said the city needs GO Rail service to the Aldershot GO Station in Burlington. It also needs express
  
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• United Way Golden Horseshoe announces $18-million fund-raising goal

  21-09-2026 21:27 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  United Way Golden Horseshoe is hoping to raise $18 million in its first fundraising campaign to support programs across a huge swath of Ontario including Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk.The fundraising goal, announced at the annual UPS Plane Pull at Hamilton International Airport on Sept. 19, reflects the reality of growing needs in communities, Brad Park, president and CEO of United Way Golden Horseshoe, said.“This is an exciting moment for United Way Golden Horseshoe, but it&rsq
  
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• Photos: Brantford Terry Fox Run surpasses $20K goal

  21-09-2026 20:53 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Participants in Brantford’s Terry Fox Run ran, walked and cycled along the Grand River on Sunday. The 150 participants surpassed the fundraising goal of $20,000, which goes toward cancer research.
  
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• Grand Parade raises $39,100 for Grand River Council on Aging

  21-09-2026 18:43 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Kiwanis Field was filled with community spirit as more than 100 people walked together at The Grand Parade 2026 on Sept. 19 to support the Grand River Council on Aging (GRCOA). The parade brought together teams from across the community. Some were named after team captains who gathered friends and family to walk alongside them, while others walked in honour or memory of loved ones who had made a lasting difference in their lives.Teams also represented community organizations, service groups and
  
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• Farming in the family for Brantford student working at St. George Apple Fest

  21-09-2026 18:37 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Time spent working at an agriculture operation diverted a Brantford resident from a career in a field of law to one he hopes will keep him in local farm fields.Jacob Lutchman was helping work the Brantwood Farms booth over the weekend at the St. George Apple Fest, which drew thousands of visitors to the village with free family-friendly entertainment, shopping, food and activities.The outgoing 21-year-old said he likes representing the farm at public events, like Apple Fest, where Brantwood was
  
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