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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Bantam CWOSSA rugby champs

  22-05-2026 20:04 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  St. John’s College bantam boys won the Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association Tri-District championship on Thursday. In its opening game, SJC defeated Assumption College 45-5 with tries by Noah Esposito (2), Colton Axisa, Will Tozer, Logan Lahey, Ben Rich and Holden McClelland. Esposito kicked 5 converts. In the final, SJC defeated John F. Ross 24-7. Axisa and Esposito each scored 2 tries. Esposito kicked 2 converts. Outstanding performers included Grayson Graham, Jaxon Elo
  
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• Brantford Police traffic unit cracks down on stunt driving

  22-05-2026 19:27 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  The Brantford Police Service traffic unit continues to target dangerous driving behaviours in the community, laying several recent stunt driving and speeding charges. Charges laid between May 14 and May 21 include:A 22-year-old male motorcyclist was charged with stunt driving and speeding after travelling 117 km/h in a posted 50 km/h Community Safety Zone on Fairview Drive.A male was charged with stunt driving and speeding for travelling 106 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone on Garden Avenue. A 36-
  
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• Inside BCHS: Indigenous inspired patient meals developed through community collaboration

  22-05-2026 18:36 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) believes that inclusive patient care extends beyond clinical treatment to recognize the important role that food plays into wellness, healing, and connection.As part of this vision, in late 2025, BCHS engaged with area Indigenous chefs to identify ways to create patient meals inspired by local Indigenous communities. In January 2026, BCHS was honoured to host Chef Rick Powless from the Six Nations of the Grand River, alongside Compass One Group Executive
  
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• The illusion of blue

  22-05-2026 18:08 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  The arrival of warmer weather brings a burst of activity to our local habitats. Among the most striking sights is the sudden, electric flash of a blue jay darting through the canopy, or the sleek silhouette of a belted kingfisher patrolling the waters of the Grand River. Their vibrant plumage seems to defy the muted browns and greens of early spring. But if you were to find a dropped feather from one of these magnificent birds and hold it up to the light, you would uncover one of nature’s
  
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• Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation rebrands with new name

  22-05-2026 17:42 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation has taken on a new name. Now Six Nations Group (SNG), the name change, announced at the organization’s annual general meeting in Ohsweken, “reflects the organization’s growth into a leading Indigenous investment and partnership organization over the past decade.” “The new identity reflects the scale, sophistication, and pace at which the organization operates today, while positioning SNG to pursue new partnersh
  
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• Work to replace Brant's Crossing bridge moving to new phase

  22-05-2026 17:12 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  The Brant’s Crossing Pedestrian Bridge replacement project is entering a new phase, city officials say.Delivery of the new bridge spans will take place between May 21 and May 27 and will result in intermittent road closures on Colborne Street West at Fordview Drive and Market Street South at Erie Avenue. Construction of the new bridge will follow the delivery, city officials said in a statement.The bridge, Brant’s Crossing Park, Fordview Park and all fenced construction areas will r
  
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• Work to replace Brant's Crossing bridge moving to a new phase

  22-05-2026 17:12 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  The Brant’s Crossing Pedestrian Bridge replacement project is entering a new phase, city officials say.Delivery of the new bridge spans will take place between May 21 and May 27 and will result in intermittent road closures on Colborne Street West at Fordview Drive and Market Street South at Erie Avenue. Construction of the new bridge will follow the delivery, city officials said in a statement.The bridge, Brant’s Crossing Park, Fordview Park and all fenced construction areas will r
  
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