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• Charges withdrawn against man in Hampton Road shooting

  17-08-2026 16:01 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Charges of attempted murder have been withdrawn against a Waterloo man for a 2023 shooting on Hampton Street that left another man severely injured.Abdirahmaan Ali, now 23, was arrested two years after the shooting but, after more than a year in the court system, The Expositor has learned that the charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder were quietly withdrawn during a busy assignment court hearing in Superior Court in February.“This was a case where he was to stand tri
  
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• Brant OPP blotter: Speeding, impaired and intimate partner violence charges

  17-08-2026 22:39 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A 27-year-old St. Catharines man faces multiple charges after being stopped by police for speeding.A Brant OPP officer conducting speed enforcement stopped a speeding vehicle at about 8 a.m. on August 16 on Highway 403 West near the Jerseyville Road overpass.The driver was taken into custody and charged with the alleged offences: operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80; operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs; owner operate a motor vehicle without insuran
  
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• Brantford Bulldogs open training camp next week

  17-08-2026 17:03 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The Brantford Bulldogs will hit the ice next week.Brantford will open its OHL training camp on Monday at the TD Civic Centre, with practices, drills, scrimmages and fitness testing taking place through the week.The team’s annual Black vs. Gold will take place on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the civic centre. Fans are welcome to attend.Brantford’s pre-season games will take place Aug. 29 against Barrie at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 30 against Oshawa at 12:30 p.m. (both in Barrie), Sept. 2 in Guelph at
  
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• Mental capacity of sexual offender reduced sentence

  17-08-2026 16:07 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A sexual assault case that dragged through the courts for years until a 2025 trial and conviction was finally settled earlier this year with a lighter-than-usual sentence for a 26-year-old man due to his mental disability.Tyrese Calay was 19 years old in January 2020 when he assaulted, choked and had unprotected sex with a woman.“A pre-sentence report shows the accused was identified in middle school with a cognitive intellectual disability, placing him in the lowest functioning category,
  
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• Young dancers wow crowds at smoke dance celebration in Brantford

  17-08-2026 13:48 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The future of the Haudenosaunee smoke dance is in good hands – and active feet.Among the dozens of competitors at the Woodland Cultural Centre’s Smoke Dance Celebration event on Saturday, youngsters from the ‘tiny tots’ division (five and under) stole the show. Dressed head to toe in Indigenous regalia, the next generation gave elders plenty of hope for the future.“It makes me so happy because I never got to dance growing up,” said Hailey Powless, whose one-y
  
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• Long-serving educator and trustee opts not to run again

  14-08-2026 23:57 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Bill Chopp, a longtime trustee with the Catholic school board, announced on social media Friday afternoon that he’s decided against running for reelection.Chopp, who was first elected to be a trustee with the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board in 2014, said his decision was not an easy one.“I wish to sincerely thank everyone who has supported me throughout the years,” he wrote.“Your trust, encouragement, kindness and friendship has meant more than I c
  
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• Let it rip

  14-08-2026 21:05 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Jason Petch of Kitchener releases the disc as he tees off at the first hole of the 18-hole disc golf course at Mohawk Park in Brantford on Friday August 14, 2026. He says the course is very good, and ideal on hot days because the trees offer a lot of shade. Brian Thompson/Brantford Expositor/Postmedia Network
  
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• Reopening Brantford Jail receives a mixed reaction

  14-08-2026 21:02 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A plan to reopen the Brantford Jail is being endorsed by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) but questioned by a criminology professor.Justin Piche, of the University of Ottawa’s criminology department, says the province’s plan misses the mark.But Chad Oldfield, corrections chair for OPSEU supports the plan announced by Solicitor General Michael Kerzner during an Aug. 6 visit to Brantford.“Currently jails in Ontario are running between 130 to 150 per cent of the
  
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• Two candidates vying to represent Brant County on Catholic school board

  14-08-2026 20:52 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  For the first time in more than 10 years, the campaign to represent Brant County on the Catholic district school board will be a contested race.David Miller is challenging long-time Catholic School Board trustee Dan Dignard for the county’s one spot on the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board. Miller is a long-time Brant County councilor representing Ward 4.Dignard was acclaimed to the position in the 2018 and 2022 elections and was re-elected in a contested race in 2014
  
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• Heather Vanner shares the 'amazing power' of community as she prepares for retirement

  14-08-2026 08:00 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Heather Vanner was a teenager growing up in Harriston, ON when she learned about the amazing power of community in the face of family tragedy.“I was one of nine children and I remember seeing my mom and dad struggle with finances,” said Vanner, who will retire at the end of August as the executive director of Brantford’s Community Resource Service.“When I was 15 our dad died and I saw how mom, then a widow, struggled on social assistance trying to support nine kids. Then
  
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• Indoor sports facility meeting draws large crowd

  13-08-2026 21:13 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  An indoor sports field at Jaycee Sport Park would give Brantford’s athletes a chance to hone their skills year-round and keep money in the community, says the president of the Brantford Minor Baseball Association.“Right now, Brantford minor baseball has to rent facilities out-of-town to hold practices year round and we’re not the only ones doing that,” Randy Meggs said Wednesday.“Other organizations like Brantford Bisons (and) soccer are also spending money to rent
  
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• Brantford Transit changes to routes, schedules coming in September

  13-08-2026 21:09 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Significant service changes are coming down as Brantford Transit rolls out Phase 2 of the Moving Forward Transit Optimization Plan.The changes are to take effect Sunday, September 6, 2026, and aim to improve service reliability, increase service coverage, and provide more direct travel options throughout the network, according to City of Brantford press release.Among the key changes, four new routes – Route B, and Routes 23, 24, and 25 – will be introduced while Routes 4, 4A and 4C
  
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• Brantford Police launch United Against Hate campaign

  13-08-2026 21:06 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  If you attended the Brantford International Villages Festival last month, chances are you noticed a police presence.That’s because members of the Brantford Police Services Community Safety and Crime Prevention Unit were there to engage with residents as they launched a campaign to educate people about what constitutes a hate incident or hate crime, how to report it, and how police investigate such incidents.“Hate has no place in our community,” said Detective Constable Jet Kha
  
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• Brantford Police report three missing persons have been located

  13-08-2026 21:03 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Three people who were recently listed as missing by Brantford Police have been safely located.Police were concerned for the well-being of the individuals and said early Thursday afternoon that the whereabouts of Shyanne, age 34; Brittany, age 39; and Mark, age 50 are now known.Brantford Police also thanked the public and media outlets for their assistance.Expositor Staff
  
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• Ring-A-Ding-Ding!

  13-08-2026 18:16 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Sylvia Chupka, vice chair of the Bell Committee, sits at an early version of a switchboard on display at Henderson House, Canada’s first telephone company business office, opened in 1877. The building, adjacent to the Bell Homestead, was open to visitors on Aug. 8 for an event marking the 150th anniversary of the first long-distance telephone call between Paris, Ontario, and Brantford.
  
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• Kaden McGregor looking forward to playing for Brantford Bulldogs

  13-08-2026 08:00 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Kaden McGregor may have personal goals for the upcoming OHL season that involve statistical milestones but there’s more to the 17-year-old’s game than goals, assists and points.McGregor, the first overall pick in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection, was traded to the Brantford Bulldogs from the Peterborough Petes earlier this month for Cooper Dennis.Asked what his objectives are once the puck hits the ice for the 2026-27 season, he pointed out a few things that should make local fans ha
  
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• Former Brantford principal placed on peace bond

  12-08-2026 21:56 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A former Brantford elementary school principal saw her criminal charges withdrawn on Tuesday in favour of a common law peace bond.Jill Hughes, 45, formerly the principal at Bellview Public School in Brantford, was arrested in October 2025 and charged with assault, assault with a weapon, mischief and uttering threats.The charges resulted in a note attached to Hughes’ profile on the Ontario College of Teachers website, stating they are “relevant to her membership in the College,&rdquo
  
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• Brantford's Claire Meadows to help coach Canada's women's basketball team

  12-08-2026 19:03 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Brantford’s Claire Meadows has been selected to join Canada’s senior women’s national basketball team as an assistant coach for the FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament.Meadows will be on the bench as Canada takes part in the event in Guadalajara, Mexico, from Aug. 17-23.Canada is in Group B at the tournament along with Mexico, the Philippines and Senegal. The top-two teams advance to the semifinals, with the tournament champion earning a spot at the 2028 FIBA
  
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• Farm Crawl Brant scheduled for Sept. 12.

  12-08-2026 18:48 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Brant County and area residents have an opportunity to get an up close look at local agricultural on Sept. 12.That’s when Farm Crawl Brant, a one-day self-guided tour of five local farms takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.“Brant’s agricultural community plays an important role in our local economy and helps shape the character of our rural communities,” Zach Gable, the county’s director of economic development and tourism said in a statement.“Farm Crawl Brant
  
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• Campaign to succeed Mayor David Bailey attracts three candidates

  12-08-2026 18:29 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  As the deadline to file nomination papers approaches, the campaign to succeed David Bailey as Mayor of the County of Brant has attracted three candidates.Graham Horner, Christine Garneau Bisaillon and Jennifer Kyle are the registered candidates with less than a week for prospective candidates to register for the Oct. 26 municipal election. Bailey has announced he will not be seeking a third term as mayor.“The County of Brant is on a good path, but we have some significant decisions ahead
  
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• Six candidates campaigning to become Brantford's next mayor

  12-08-2026 18:24 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A Brantford wrestler has entered the political ring to become the next mayor of Brantford, bringing to six the number of candidates seeking to replace Mayor Kevin Davis.Ricky Willdy, who goes by the name, ‘Pretty Ricky Willdy,’ recently filed his nomination papers, as did Leslie Bory. A previously registered candidate – Rhonda Nordlander – has withdrawn from the race.“I’m running for mayor for Brantford because I believe the only way to make actual change is
  
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• Pro wrestler among six candidates campaigning to become Brantford's next mayor

  12-08-2026 18:24 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A Brantford wrestler has entered the political ring to become the next mayor of Brantford, bringing to six the number of candidates seeking to replace Mayor Kevin Davis.Ricky Willdy, who goes by the name, ‘Pretty Ricky Willdy,’ recently filed his nomination papers, as did Leslie Bory. A previously registered candidate – Rhonda Nordlander – has withdrawn from the race.“I’m running for mayor for Brantford because I believe the only way to make actual change is
  
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• Brantford Police reopen River Road following investigation

  11-08-2026 22:38 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The River Road area in Brantford reopened after police concluded what they had earlier said was an active police investigation.Residents had earlier been asked to avoid the area of River Road near Marlene Avenue and Baldwin Avenue to allow officers to safely carry out their investigation.Brantford Police Service issued the “active police investigation” advisory just after 4:30 p.m.At 9:25 p.m. they posted on social media that the police presence had ended and all roads were opened. N
  
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• Active police investigation - River Road

  11-08-2026 22:38 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Residents are being asked to avoid the area of River Road near Marlene Avenue and Baldwin Avenue.Brantford Police Service issued an “active police investigation” advisory just after 4:30 p.m.People were asked to avoid the area and allow officers to safely carry out their investigation.Further details will be provide when available, police said.
  
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• Brantford artist making waves at Art In The Workplace exhibit

  11-08-2026 16:50 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Long-time Brantford artist Dean Ellis has a couple of reasons to celebrate these days including a career highlight.Ellis, 71, is the featured artist for “Art In The Workplace” a Hamilton-based not-for-profit that provides artists with an opportunity to display their work in a unique setting.“Hamilton has this place, it’s called the McMaster Innovation Park (MIP) and a couple of times of the year they showcase the work of artists,” Ellis said. “It’s real
  
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• SIU clears Brantford police officer of wrongdoing after suspect injured in fall

  11-08-2026 04:41 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The province’s Special Investigations Unit has cleared a Brantford police officer of any wrongdoing in an April 16 incident involving a 22-year-old man who got injured after running from police.Joseph Martino, director of the SIU, said there are no reasonable grounds to believe the officer committed a criminal offence connection with the man’s fall and injuries.The incident occurred in the early morning hours of April 16 when an officer on patrol came upon a physical altercation inv
  
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• Six Nations Rivermen locked in provincial lacrosse championship battle

  10-08-2026 20:28 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The Six Nations Rivermen and Brooklin Merchants are in a dogfight for the Ontario Series Lacrosse Championship.After winning Game 1 in the best-of-five series 8-4 on the road on Friday, Six Nations suffered a 10-9 loss to Brooklin at home on Sunday.Game 3 in the series will be played on Friday at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Six Nations at 8 p.m. with Game 4 on Sunday at Iroquois Park Sports Centre at 6 p.m.If necessary, Game 5 is Aug. 17 at the ILA at 8 p.m.The winner of the series advances
  
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• Executive Director of Participation Support Services announces retirement

  10-08-2026 20:05 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Participation Support Services is looking for a new executive director to replace Sherry Kerr who will retire at the end of 2026.“Sherry’s leadership has been characterized by compassion, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the people we support,” Paul Oddi, chair of the agency’s board of directors, said in a statement.“Her vision has strengthened our organization and helped build important partnerships that will benefit our community
  
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• O'Donnell to seek federal Liberal nomination

  10-08-2026 15:59 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Joy O’Donnell said late last week that she’s ready to run again for the Liberal team led by Prime Minister Mark Carney.O’Donnell, in a statement released Friday, said Team Joy is ready to start campaigning whenever the prime minister calls a by-election for the riding of Brantford-Brant South-Six Nations.“In the election in 2025, we did better as a party in this riding than we have done in 20 years,” said O’Donnell, who finished second to Conservative Larry B
  
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• CanJam fundraiser provides vital support to children living with cancer

  10-08-2026 05:05 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A 40-plus-year fundraising tradition that supports children living with cancer just put another successful edition in the books.Attendees packed the Knights Hall on Catharine Avenue in Brantford on Saturday, spilling out into the outdoor space behind and beside the building for CanJam for Kids with Cancer.Local performers, all donating their time, entertained the crowds for one-hour sets in the afternoon, Vendors selling handcrafted goods lined the grounds.Proud owners of classic cars shined to
  
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