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• Airport boundary meetings rescheduled

  22-07-2026 23:03 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Public meetings to review the updated agreement to transfer the airport to the City of Brantford from the County of Brant have been rescheduled.The city’s statutory public meeting will now take place Aug. 10 while the county’s meeting will take place Aug. 12. Both meetings are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in the council chambers of the two municipalities.The meetings were previously scheduled to take place July 27 and 29.However, in joint statement released Wednesday (July 22), city
  
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• Area FedDev investments boost local projects

  23-07-2026 23:36 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Seven Brantford and Brant businesses were included Thursday as ‘FedDev Ontario’ announced $40.5 million in investments to help grow 23 Ontario businesses.The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) said $8.9 million will go to the seven local firms to assist in projects that are valued at $28.1 million.“I’m thrilled to support the 23 Waterloo and Brant region businesses that are driving growth, innovation, opportunity, and resilience in
  
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• $8.9M in federal investments boost projects in Brantford, Brant

  23-07-2026 23:36 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Seven Brantford and Brant businesses were included Thursday as FedDev Ontario announced $40.5 million in investments to help grow 23 Ontario businesses.The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) said $8.9 million will go to the seven local firms to assist in projects that are valued at $28.1 million.“I’m thrilled to support the 23 Waterloo and Brant region businesses that are driving growth, innovation, opportunity, and resilience in our communitie
  
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• Building ownership major milestone for Adult Recreation Therapy Centre

  23-07-2026 22:16 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Purchasing the building Adult Recreation Therapy Centre has called home for the past 10 years will provide the foundation needed to continue to support clients now and into the future, the chair of the centre’s board of directors says.“This achievement represents far more than a real estate transaction,” Joe Persia said Tuesday (July 21). “It is a significant investment in the future of our organization and in the clients and caregivers we serve every day.“Ownershi
  
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• Hockey player's mom charged with obstructing justice

  23-07-2026 18:11 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The mother of a former minor hockey player has been charged with obstructing a judicial proceeding involving her son’s trial after he was convicted of pimping a woman and having a disturbing collection of child pornography.Susan Deon, 61, faces charges of failing to comply with a release order and willfully attempting to obstruct the course of justice in a judicial proceeding.Both charges relate to about a six-month period, beginning in November 2025.On June 5, Dale Deon, 33, pleaded guil
  
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• Golden Eagles alum joins Brantford Bulldogs staff

  23-07-2026 16:33 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A former Brantford Golden Eagle is joining the Bulldogs coaching staff.The team announced Wednesday that Bryce O’Hagan will serve as goalie coach, the latest in a string of hirings by president of hockey operations Spencer Hyman this month.The Burlington native has a history in both the Ontario Hockey League and on the international stage.Following a lengthy OHL and international career, O’Hagan joined the Golden Eagles in 2011-12 for 43 games, putting up a 2.34 goals-against and .9
  
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• Firefit contest celebrates firefighter fitness and community

  22-07-2026 23:57 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Firefighters from across the province and beyond will be at Mohawk Park for a celebration of community and firefighter fitness this weekend.“We have about 200 firefighters registered so far including one – Matthew Crossman – who is coming from Iqaluit and others who are coming from Quebec included Montreal,” Josh Van Horne, president of the Brantford Professional Fire Fighters Association, said. “We’re also really proud of our local athletes like Meaghan Dunn
  
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• Three Brantford men arrested in major child exploitation investigation

  22-07-2026 23:56 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Three Brantford men are among 63 people who have been charged in a province-wide, multi-police agency initiative to identify and arrest people preying on children.On Wednesday, the Ontario Provincial Police, along with 25 other police services, including Brantford Police, said Project Time had targeted those making, possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material.Along with the 63 people charged, police said 51 victims were identified and safeguarded “with appropriate support prov
  
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• New dates set for public meetings into Brantford airport boundary changes

  22-07-2026 23:03 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Public meetings to review an updated agreement to transfer airport lands to the City of Brantford from the County of Brant have been rescheduled.The city’s statutory public meeting will now take place Aug. 10 while the county’s meeting will take place Aug. 12. Both meetings are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in the council chambers of the two municipalities.The meetings were previously scheduled to take place July 27 and 29.“This decision was made jointly by both municipalities
  
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• Six Nations investigation after man strikes multiple police cruisers

  22-07-2026 22:59 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A Six Nations man has been charged with nine offences after he struck multiple police vehicles on Tuesday in a melee that caused a Six Nations police officer to discharge a firearm.The 29-year-old was reported to police July 21 at about 3 p.m. for a driving incident on Six Nations and, when officers responded and tried to stop a vehicle on Sixth Line, near Onondaga Road, that vehicle struck a cruiser and the officer fired toward it.The vehicle tried to take off but collided with multiple police
  
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• Police discharges gun after vehicle strikes multiple police cruisers at Six Nations

  22-07-2026 22:59 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A Six Nations man has been charged with nine offences after multiple police vehicles were struck on Tuesday in a melee that caused a Six Nations police officer to discharge a firearm.A driver was reported to police July 21 at about 3 p.m. for a driving incident on Six Nations. When officers responded and tried to stop a vehicle on Sixth Line, near Onondaga Road, the vehicle then struck a cruiser and the officer fired toward it.The vehicle tried to take off but collided with multiple police vehi
  
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• Officer discharges gun after vehicle strikes police cruiser at Six Nations

  22-07-2026 22:59 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A Six Nations man has been charged with nine offences after multiple police vehicles were struck on Tuesday in a melee that caused a Six Nations police officer to discharge a firearm.A driver was reported to police July 21 at about 3 p.m. for a driving incident on Six Nations. When officers responded and tried to stop a vehicle on Sixth Line, near Onondaga Road, the vehicle then struck a cruiser and the officer fired toward it.The vehicle tried to take off but collided with multiple police vehi
  
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• Brantford Police launch Community Watch program in Ward 5

  22-07-2026 20:49 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Residents in Brantford’s Ward 5 can join a pilot program by Brantford Police aimed at improving neighbourhood safety.“Community Watch is built on a simple idea: neighbours looking out for neighbours,” said Crime Prevention Officer Cst. Saundra Glover. “When residents know one another, recognize what is normal in their neighbourhood and report suspicious activity promptly, communities become safer and more resilient.”Each participating neighbourhood appoints a Commu
  
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• Brantford Police seek help to locate a missing Brantford woman

  21-07-2026 23:12 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Brantford Police hope the public can assist in locating a missing Brantford woman.Shyanne, age 34, is a Caucasian female, 5’3” tall with a thin build, long brown hair, usually wearing a headband, and has an eyebrow piercing.She was last seen on July 8, 2026.Due to concern for her well-being, police ask that anyone with information about her whereabouts contact Brantford Police at 519-756-7050.Information can be provided anonymously by contacting Brant-Brantford Crimestoppers at 1-80
  
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• Heavy rainfall floods some Brantford city streets

  21-07-2026 20:57 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Heavy rainfall on Tuesday has resulted in several streets in Brantford becoming flooded as stormwater drains are overwhelmed.Brantford Police closed Lynden Road between Wayne Gretzky Parkway and Easton Road early in the afternoon, though reports at about 2:30 p.m. indicated that the water level on Lynden Road had subsided.More information to come [email protected]
  
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• Paw-some pet resources at the Brantford library

  21-07-2026 15:30 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Whether they bark, purr, chirp, or slither, pets are cherished members of many families.The Brantford Public Library offers a variety of free resources to help pet owners care for, understand, and enjoy life with their animal companions. With your library card, you can access books, magazines, online courses, and do-it-yourself project guides designed for pet lovers of all experience levels.Books on pet care are among the most popular resources in the library’s collection. Whether you are
  
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• Full Throttle kicks off Brantford's CallHome Music Festival

  21-07-2026 04:43 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  This year’s CallHome Music Festival at Lion’s Park in Brantford will have a “Full Throttle” start.The London, Ontario band will appear on the festival’s main stage Friday after winning a Battle of the Bands competition at the Rope Factory in Brantford on Saturday (July 18).“We’re really stoked to be playing in Brantford again,” Max McGill, the band’s guitar player and lead singer, said. “We’ve played some festivals but for us, th
  
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• 'Slow down' road sign campaign underway in Brantford

  21-07-2026 04:34 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Brantford residents have an opportunity to help improve road safety in their neighbourhoods.The city is making “slow down” lawn signs available to residents at a couple of locations while supplies last.“It is our hope that these signs serve as a visible reminder for motorists to slow down, particularly during the busy summer months when children are enjoying their school break and spending more time outdoors in our neighbourhoods,” Chad Martin, chair of the Neighbourhood
  
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• Burford Optimists Club asks for help to locate stolen food trailer

  20-07-2026 16:54 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The Burford Optimists Club is appealing to the public for help to locate their food trailer.The long, silver trailer — with the club’s logo emblazoned on the angled front panels — was stolen at about 10:05 a.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026, from its storage location at 2nd Concession and Country Road 25 in the County of Brant.The trailer bears an Ontario licence plate J3972V and contains cooking equipment and resources needed to raise funds for Burford youth activities and organiz
  
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• Burford Optimist Club asks for help to locate stolen food trailer

  20-07-2026 16:54 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The Burford Optimist Club is appealing to the public for help to locate their food trailer.The long, silver trailer — with the club’s logo emblazoned on the angled front panels — was stolen at about 10:05 a.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026, from its storage location at 2nd Concession and Country Road 25 in the County of Brant.The trailer bears an Ontario licence plate J3972V and contains cooking equipment and resources needed to raise funds for Burford youth activities and organiza
  
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• Man accused in Brantford stabbing death found unfit to stand trial

  20-07-2026 16:52 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A Brantford man accused of stabbing another man to death in the downtown area last August has been found unfit to stand trial.Norman Shaganash, 28, was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing a stranger to death at about 3 a.m. last Aug. 2.At the time, police said the suspect in the case ran away from the scene but was found nearby at 10:30 a.m. and charged with the death and with two counts of failing to comply with probation.Shaganash has been in custody since the incident, a
  
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• Back to enjoying summer: Public health lifts air quality advisory

  20-07-2026 16:23 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  People in Brantford and the surrounding area can safely return to enjoying outdoor activities without worrying about smoke from Northern Ontario’s wildfires.Grand Erie Public Health has lifted an air quality advisory issued by Dr. Jason Malenfant, Grand Erie’s medical officer of health, on July 15. The advisory was issued after the air quality in the region reached dangerous levels and covered Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk.The poor air quality prompted alerts from Environm
  
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• Back to enjoying summer. Air quality alert lifted in Brantford-Brant

  20-07-2026 16:23 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  People in Brantford and the surrounding area can safely return to enjoying outdoor activities without worrying about smoke from Northern Ontario’s wildfires.Grand Erie Public Health has lifted an air quality advisory issued by Dr. Jason Malenfant, Grand Erie’s Medical Officer of Health, on July 15. The advisory was issued after the air quality in the region reached dangerous levels and covered Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk.The poor air quality prompted alerts from Environm
  
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• Two fentanyl dealers sentenced, drug charges dropped against third person

  19-07-2026 17:16 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The sentencing range is laid out clearly in case law that guides judges when it comes to fentanyl dealers.Jeremy Q. Myers, 31, was given five years in June, a sentence the judge herself pronounced “unfit” after learning it was a sixth drug conviction for Myers.Destany S. MacKenzie, 33, was given a five-year-sentence after being arrested with 44.2 grams of fentanyl, cell phones, a drug grinder and a stolen wallet.In the case of Myers, police found him with 19.7 grams of fentanyl, alo
  
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• Flight Deck Summer Camp allows kids' dreams to take flight

  19-07-2026 16:00 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A group of 25 local children spent last week experiencing all facets of the aviation industry, with some coming away with lofty goals.The Flight Deck Summer Camp – held at the Brantford Municipal Airport – marked its return for the first time since the pandemic and featured different themes each day.On Monday, the focus was on aircraft design and maintenance.“They spent some time learning about wings and wing shape, and all of the forces of flight: lift, drag, and thrust,&rdqu
  
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• 'It’s portable, fun, and can be silly': International artists teach, perform at Brantford Ukulele Festival

  19-07-2026 15:31 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The strumming of a small, four-stringed instrument brings joy to many, as evidenced by the 160 people who signed up to attend the second annual Brantford Ukulele Festival.Organized by the Brantford Ukulele Society, the event brought in well-known ukulele artists from Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom who conducted workshops geared for different levels of playing ability. Each has their own style and followers, so offering a mix aimed to attract a wider variety of participants.&l
  
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• Beats & Eats festival postponed

  17-07-2026 23:13 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A combination of expected rain and poor air quality has cause the team behind Saturday’s Brantford Beats & Eats to postpone the event.On Friday, the City of Brantford said it and the partners and vendors involved in the one-day festival, made a joint decision to postpone the day of food, art and music due to health and safety concerns.“As this is an entirely outdoor event, the decision was made to protect the health and safety of attendees, volunteers, vendors, performers and st
  
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• City provides weekly update on downtown Brantford road closures

  17-07-2026 22:52 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The closure of Icomm Drive in downtown Brantford is expected to remain in place until the end of August.As has been the case in recent weeks, the road has been closed between Colborne Street and Hill Street as underground sanitary infrastructure and road construction work continues, part of Brantford’s Downtown Revitalization Project. Signage indicates detour routes around the road closure.One lane in each direction remains open on Icomm Drive between Hill Street and Clarence Street South
  
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• Many businesses, customers not digging ongoing roadwork in downtown Paris

  17-07-2026 21:10 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  While multi-year “once-in-a-generation” construction work continues in Paris, some downtown business owners say it’s dismantling their sales.The project, dubbed the Downtown Dig, which Brant County says happens every 75 to 100 years, involves replacement of old underground infrastructure, including watermains, sewer lines, and stormwater and utilities buried beneath the road surface.The work began in 2024 and will go on at least another three years. On a recent mid-week mornin
  
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• Shovels hit the ground for Indigenous-led, 12-unit supportive housing project

  17-07-2026 20:40 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Shovels ceremoniously pierced the dirt on Friday at an emotional ground-breaking for a new Indigenous-led transitional supportive housing project.When it’s complete in the spring or early summer of 2027, the 12-unit Ojistoh House Expansion Project on Campbell Street in Brantford will help address the critical gap in housing and support services for urban Indigenous women, children, youth, gender diverse and Two-Spirit community members experiencing or at risk of homelessness.Grounded in a
  
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