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• Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis defends land acknowledgement

  04-06-2026 20:03 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Brantford is deeply committed to strengthening relations with Indigenous people and there’s nothing “empty” about the city’s efforts, Mayor Kevin Davis says.“The land acknowledgement that we introduced a couple of years ago is something I felt strongly about, and I’m glad that it has become part of our invocation,” Davis said. “It’s a way of recognizing our shared history and serves as a reminder of our commitment to strengthening relations
  
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• Willowbridge Community Services earns provincial recognition

  04-06-2026 20:33 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Willowbridge Community Services in Brantford has been honoured for its efforts to prevent violence against those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The agency at 54 Brant Ave. was recently presented with an Ontario Attorney General’s Victim Services Award of Distinction. The award recognizes individuals and organizations that support victims of violence and raises awareness of victims’ issues.“This recognition is incredibly meaningful because it reflects the voic
  
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• Tom Hawke: 'Pretty unreal' being inducted into Brantford hall of recognition

  04-06-2026 18:20 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Tom Hawke has admired those honoured at the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition while wandering around the hall waiting to watch his kids play hockey.The next time he walks through the hall at the Gretzky Centre, he’ll be able to view his own display. Hawke, a former standout lacrosse player, will be inducted into the hall of recognition during a ceremony on June 10 at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Centre.“Usually I’m there at least an hour before, if not lon
  
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• Brant County man, 38, facing numerous drug, weapons charges

  04-06-2026 17:40 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A 38-year-old Brant County man is facing numerous drug charges after an investigation led by the Haldimand/Norfolk OPP Community Street Crime Unit. On the afternoon of June 2 the Haldimand-Norfolk OPP Street Crime Unit, assisted by the Brant/Oxford OPP Community Street Crime Unit, the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team, and the West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, executed search warrants at properties on Harley Road in Brant County as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation
  
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• Pride Month program and picks featured at the library

  04-06-2026 12:00 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  As Pride Month begins, the Brantford Public Library is inviting the community to discover a wide range of 2SLGBTQIA+ books, digital magazines, and themed activities available free with a library card. From bestselling fiction to heartfelt memoirs and engaging children’s stories, the library’s collection highlights diverse voices and experiences for readers of all ages.The library will mark Pride Month with themed activities and community outreach. Beginning June 2 at 9:30 a.m., visi
  
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• Melville demands answers from Alex

  04-06-2026 12:00 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  In our world of electronic communication, one wonders what evidence of daily life will remain for future generations. Modern technology keeps us constantly connected, but will today’s emails and texts survive a century from now? For decades, letter writing was a common practice. Staying in touch meant sitting down with pen and paper, and receiving a letter—especially from afar—was exciting. Many people, including Alexander Graham Bell and his family, preserved their correspond
  
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• Driver convicted in death of motorcyclist loses bail bid as he appeals 12-year sentence

  04-06-2026 03:06 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A man sentenced to 12 years in prison after he killed a motorcyclist leaving a Port Dover Friday the 13th event five years ago, has appealed his sentence but has not won the right to be out on bail until the court hears his case.Martin Roy Matthews, 53, was sentenced last October in Cayuga after being found guilty of impaired driving causing death through a trial and, since, has been incarcerated at Beaver Creek Institution.Matthews slammed into Gino Crimeli, who was stopped at a red light on H
  
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• Bill Williams: 'Nice to get noticed' with Brantford hall of recognition induction

  03-06-2026 21:48 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A lifelong love of boxing has brought Bill Williams to a place he never envisioned.Williams, a former fighter turned coach and promoter, will be inducted into the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition as an honouree (builder – boxing) during a ceremony on June 10 at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Centre.“I’ve never done the sport of boxing for any reward or acknowledgement,” the 76-year-old said. “It’s always been a passion since I was like fiv
  
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• Land acknowledgement 'empty virtue-signaling,' councillor says

  03-06-2026 21:45 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A veteran Brantford city councillor is defending his decision to omit a land acknowledgment at the start of the city’s June 2 committee-of-the-whole meeting.“To me the land acknowledgement is empty virtue-signaling,” Greg Martin, who has represented Ward 3 for 22 years, said following the meeting.Martin said he didn’t agree with it when it was introduced in 2024 without consultation with council and against the legal department’s advice.The Ward 3 councillor, who i
  
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• Third candidate seeks election in Brantford's Ward 4

  03-06-2026 21:30 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  There are now three candidates seeking to represent Ward 4 on Brantford City Council in the Oct. 26 municipal election.Nicole Durnford recently filed her nomination papers, and joins Nicole Callander and Linda Hunt as the three declared candidates so far. Hunt is an incumbent, and Richard Carpenter, the other incumbent, is running for mayor.Voters in Ward 4 will choose two candidates to represent them on council.The other declared candidates for mayor so far include Coun. Rose Sicoli, Coun. Dan
  
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• Pride flag signals that Brantford is welcoming and inclusive

  03-06-2026 21:21 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  About 70 people gathered Tuesday afternoon to watch the Pride flag raised at Harmony Square in downtown Brantford.“For me, it’s important… that we take the time out to recognize the 2SLGBTQ community as part of our goal of striving to be a city that has peace, equity, is welcoming and inclusive,” said Mayor Kevin Davis. “I love the vitality and life that comes with Pride month and its activities.”Angela Demarse, volunteer and programming coordinator with the
  
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• MPP Will Bouma removed as PC caucus chair by Premier Doug Ford

  03-06-2026 21:15 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Brantford-Brant MPP Will Bouma said he’s focused on other duties after being removed as the Progressive Conservative caucus chair by Premier Doug Ford.Global News, the first to report on the firing, said it was a result of a disagreement in a closed-door caucus meeting on Tuesday at Queen’s Park over the rollout of a new MPP pension plan.Bouma is also said to have relayed concerns from colleagues who feel the plan had been poorly explained and will drain their pay. Enrolment is mand
  
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• Brantford Bulldogs players named to all-star, rookie teams

  03-06-2026 19:06 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The Brantford Bulldogs received some post-season accolades as the Ontario Hockey League released its all-star and all-rookie teams.Defenceman Adam Jiricek (second team), forward Jake O’Brien (third team) and defenceman Ben Danford (third team) were all named to all-star teams while forward Caleb Malhotra was named to the first all-rookie team.As well, former Bulldogs coach Jay McKee was named to the third all-star team.The teams were selected by the league’s general managers with vo
  
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• Councillors endorse new bridge proposal to solve traffic congestion

  03-06-2026 06:38 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A new bridge across the Grand River is worth further study as the best way to connect the Shellard Lane area to Brantford’s Northwest Industrial area and ease traffic congestion, city councillors say.Councillors on Tuesday voted 7-4 in accepting the bridge proposal as the preferred option. The issue will come before city council for final approval on June 23.The proposal calls for construction of a new road and a roundabout on Colborne Street West.Mayor Kevin Davis and councillors John Sl
  
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• Brantford Bulldogs trade Leenders, Egorov, Holmes, Christie; restock draft cupboard

  02-06-2026 22:51 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The Brantford Bulldogs said goodbye to three fan favourites and an up-and-coming talent on Tuesday as the Ontario Hockey League’s trade window opened up.Needing to restock a depleted draft cupboard, the Bulldogs traded goaltenders Ryerson Leenders and David Egorov, forward Parker Holmes and defenceman Gavin Christie.In return, the Bulldogs got a total of 12 draft picks as well as defenceman Jet Kwajah and forward Jack Good. The Bulldogs sent three draft picks the other way in the trades.L
  
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• Prison terms in three Brantford area cases of sexual abuse

  02-06-2026 22:09 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The usual sentence for those convicted of sexual abuse or interference is between three and five years.Three local men recently sentenced in Brantford’s Ontario Court show the range of circumstances judges take into account.One 37-year-old, who can’t be named as it would identify his victim, was given two-and-a-half years in prison for trying to lure a 13-year-old on Snapchat and for touching his partner’s daughter.Another man, 30, had non-consensual rough sex with his partner
  
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• Nominate outstanding alumni for new Grand Erie District School Board Hall of Distinction

  02-06-2026 22:04 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The Grand Erie District School Board is honouring outstanding alumni with a new Hall of Distinction.It’s designed to “celebrate alum who contribute to learning, leading and inspiring in their communities,” said a notice from the school board. “Grand Erie District School Board alumni are innovators, leaders, artists, educators, entrepreneurs and community builders and changemakers. Across the diverse regions of Grand Erie, alumni make a difference in Brantford, Brant Coun
  
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• Brantford Police investigate armed robbery at mall jewelry store

  02-06-2026 21:33 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Brantford Police are investigating a robbery at a jewelry store in Lynden Park Mall.On Friday, May 29 at about 9:25 a.m., a male suspect entered the store brandishing a firearm and fled with a large quantity of jewelry and cash, said police.No injuries were reported by the two employees inside the store at the time of the robbery.The suspect is described as a male wearing a face covering and sunglasses, a black hooded jacket, black gloves, dark pants and dark running shoes.Anyone with informati
  
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• House fire on Banbury Road claims woman's life

  02-06-2026 21:27 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A woman has died as the result of a house fire in Brantford on Thursday afternoon.Brantford Fire was dispatched just after 4:30 p.m. on May 28, to a residence at 103 Banbury Road where crews found light smoke upon their arrival.“After making entry (firefighters) were able to quickly extinguish a fire on the second floor of the dwelling,” said Deputy Chief Dwayne Armstrong. “Unfortunately, one occupant of the building was found deceased.”Brantford Police held the scene ov
  
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• SJC Green Eagles eliminated from OFSAA boys rugby

  02-06-2026 19:03 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  St. John’s College has been eliminated from the OFSAA AAA boys rugby championship.Facing No. 8 Uxbridge in the quarter-finals on Tuesday in Barrie, the No. 1 seeded Green Eagles were upset. Tied 14-14, the game went to kicks where SJC was defeated.Griffin DeDominicis and Ethan Biscoe scored the tries with Jake Semiwolos kicking two converts.SJC advanced to the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations’ quarters after beating No. 16 Kingston Secondary School 54-3 in its open
  
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• Brantford's only French Catholic school celebrates milestone

  02-06-2026 17:33 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Dorothee Petit-Pas was looking forward to the 50th celebration at Ecole Elementaire Catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeouys.But the long-time school board trustee was a little bit nervous prior to the start of the formal ceremony.“I hope I don’t get too emotional,” Petit-Pas said with a smile before speaking to the more than 300 people who gathered at the French Catholic school on Friday, May 29. “We started the battle to get this school in 1974 with what was then called
  
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• Person being treated for rabies exposure in Haldimand

  02-06-2026 17:31 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A person exposed to a rabid bat is being treated in a Haldimand hospital, prompting the local health unit to warn residents to stay away from wild animals.Grand Erie Public Health said the bat was confirmed to be rabies-positive, meaning the virus can be transmitted through infected saliva that enters a person through a break in the skin or contact with a mucus membrane.“If there is no direct contact with a bat, there is no risk of rabies,” said a GEPH news release.Medical officer o
  
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• Retired MP Phil McColeman takes on a new role with 56th Field Regiment

  02-06-2026 04:35 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Standing shoulder to shoulder with the men and women of “the greatest generation” was a humbling emotional moment that 11 years later still causes Phil McColeman to tear up.“It was in May 2015 and I was one of a couple of MPs chosen to accompany Prime Minister (Stephen) Harper to Holland for the 70th anniversary Liberation of Holland celebration,” McColeman recalled. “I remember being surrounded by all these veterans and thinking about what a privilege it was to be
  
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• Brantford Bulldogs general manager Spencer Hyman: ‘We won’t stop until we win . . . a Memorial Cup’

  01-06-2026 22:30 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Brantford Bulldogs general manager Spencer Hyman has had some time to reflect on the 2025-26 OHL season and although the finish wasn’t what everyone expected, it wasn’t all doom and gloom.In fact, losing to the Barrie Colts in the Eastern Conference final has only made Hyman more hungry.“I’m proud of our players and I’m proud of our staff,” he said.“We won the Hamilton Spectator Trophy, won another division (title) and all this season has done is light
  
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• Man clocked at 260 km/hr on Hwy 401 and 403

  23-05-2026 00:41 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A Mississauga man who was driving at speeds more than 260 km/hr was arrested on Friday by the Oxford OPP.The 20-year-old man was said to be driving dangerously, first on Highway 401 East in Oxford County and then on Highway 403 East in Brant County.Officers said he was in a 100 km/hr zone and was reported online by a concerned citizen.The man has been charged with dangerous driving and is scheduled to appear in Woodstock’s Court of Justice on July 7.The OPP remind all that reporting dange
  
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• One stop grad shop

  22-05-2026 20:36 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Brantford Police Sgt. Kelsie Annaert has Grade 8 student Ana do a spin in the dress and shoes she picked out this week at the One Stop Grad Shop at King George School in Brantford. An initiative begun in 2017 by Brantford Police and one of the school’s teachers has resulted in donations from the community of dresses, suits, shirts, ties, shoes, jewelry and accessories so students can pick out an outfit for their graduation or prom, at no cost. Last year more than 150 students were outfitt
  
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• Brantford's municipal election has attracted a couple of more candidates

  22-05-2026 20:23 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Two more candidates have registered to run for a seat at the Brantford City Council table in this year’s municipal election.Coun. Gino Caputo, first elected to council in 2022, is seeking re-election in Ward 2. He joins Mark Littell, Erica James and Dave Malcolm as declared candidates.There will be at least one new councillor elected to represent Ward 2 this year as incumbent John Sless has announced he is not seeking re-election.Meanwhile, Ward 1 has also attracted another candidate.Mich
  
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• Brantford's municipal election has attracted a couple more candidates

  22-05-2026 20:23 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Two more candidates have registered to run for a seat at the Brantford City Council table in this year’s municipal election.Coun. Gino Caputo, first elected to council in 2022, is seeking re-election in Ward 2. He joins Mark Littell, Erica James and Dave Malcolm as declared candidates.There will be at least one new councillor elected to represent Ward 2 this year as incumbent John Sless has announced he is not seeking re-election.Meanwhile, Ward 1 has also attracted another candidate.Mich
  
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• Man sent to prison for robbing and blinding another man in Brantford

  22-05-2026 20:20 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A man who viciously beat a vulnerable man downtown, took his drugs and left him blind in one eye, was recently sent to prison since it was the second violent assault on his record.Walter C. Brock, 37, was given a five-year prison sentence by Justice Colette Good who said Brock becomes a violent, changed man when he uses drugs.“For the sake of a couple of hydromorphone pills, (the victim) is now blind in one eye,” said Good. “It’s clear that when you are in the throes of
  
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• Man robbed and blinded victim

  22-05-2026 20:20 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A man who viciously beat a vulnerable man downtown, took his drugs and left him blind in one eye, was recently sent to prison since it was the second violent assault on his record.Walter C. Brock, 37, was given a five-year prison sentence by Justice Colette Good who said Brock becomes a violent, changed man when he uses drugs.“For the sake of a couple of hydromorphone pills, (the victim) is now blind in one eye,” said Good. “It’s clear that when you are in the throes of
  
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