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• Children make their acting debut in Paris

  07-07-2025 20:54
  
  A group of children cutting their acting chops for the first time took to the stage Saturday morning at the Lions Park bandshell in Paris. Theatre Brats – a joint venture between Paris Performers Theatre and Big Cityyy Arts – put on Careful What You Wish For, part of a collection of plays called Positive Stories For Negative Times that originated in the United Kingdom and is made available for children to perform globally. Madison Kohli of PPT directed the production and remarked tha
  
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• Brantford Bulldogs back on top of Eastern Conference standings

  10-01-2026 03:44
  The Brantford Bulldogs are back atop the OHL’s Eastern Conference standings – with company. Following a 4-1 win in London on Friday against the Knights, the Bulldogs improved to 27-7-4-1, good for 59 points. That ties Brantford with the Ottawa 67’s (28-9-1-2), who lost 2-1 to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds on Friday. The Bulldogs also have a game in hand on Ottawa. After a scoreless first period, Brantford exploded for four goals in the second with Marek Vanacker, Parker Holme
  
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• Brantwood Farms gearing up for 'bigger and better' operation this spring

  09-01-2026 21:14
  A Brantford farming family that not only sells the products they grow but offers fun activities for families throughout each year, is getting ready to carry on that tradition in a new location. Tom Pate, his wife Dawn, and children, Kara and Andrew, have been busy establishing a new home for Brantwood Farms at 351 German School Road in the County of Brant. “My great-grandfather came from Scotland and bought one of the original farms in 1891,” s
  
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• City promises to restore much of revamped pool schedule

  09-01-2026 21:07
  After two days of hearing angry feedback from passionate swimmers who use the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre pools, management has taken a step back toward restoring a previous schedule – at least mostly. Manager of aquatic operations, Dave Ferguson, said Friday the revamped schedule provides more and longer training times in the 65-metre and deep pools and will come into play as of Monday morning. “There were some variations that we just couldn’t accommodate but it will be much m
  
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• Flood watch remains in effect around Grand River watershed

  09-01-2026 20:23
  A flood watch for the Grand River in Brantford remains in effect as several fast-moving low-pressure systems are moving through Southern Ontario, bringing warm temperatures and precipitation to the Grand River watershed.
    The Grand River Conservation Authority has also issued a flood watch for Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River, Cayuga, Caledonia and Dunnville.
    The forecast called for 10 to 15 mm of rain and warm temperatures on Frid
  
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• Brantford-Brant's jobless rate rises to 9.3 per cent in December

  09-01-2026 20:02
  Brantford-Brant’s labour market participation has been on a decline over the last few months.
    In December 2025, Brantford-Brant’s jobless rate rose to 9.3 per cent, up from November’s nine per cent, according to the latest seasonally adjusted estimates from Statistics Canada. Employment and participation declined more significantly, with about 1,000 fewer individuals working or seeking employment.
    Across Canada, the unemployment rate incre
  
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• Shelter-in-place lifted by police after incident in Six Nations of the Grand River

  09-01-2026 16:43
  A shelter-in-place was lifted by OPP and Six Nations Police at about 5:45 a.m. Friday after officers responded to an incident involving two people who could have been armed.
    The shelter in place was called for the area of 2nd Line, Mississauga Road, and Indian Line Road, between Highway 6 and New Credit Road, in Six Nations of the Grand River.
    “There is no immediate threat to public safety, and members of the public may resume their regular
  
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• Repeat offences send man back to prison

  09-01-2026 15:20
  A Brantford man who made a tearful plea begging a judge for less time than the sentence agreed upon by both the Crown and defence was still sentenced to prison due to his offence being almost identical to one in 2021. Ryan Slauenwhite, 40, was found passed out in the driver’s seat of a car at a Colborne Street motel and, when he woke, officers suspected he was impaired. A search after his arrest found methamphetamine worth up to $13,000, 12 grams of cocaine and currency. Tests showed Slaue
  
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• Repeat offences send Brantford man back to prison

  09-01-2026 15:20
  A Brantford man who made a tearful plea begging a judge for less time than the sentence agreed upon by both the Crown and defence was still sentenced to prison due to his offence being almost identical to one in 2021. Ryan Slauenwhite, 40, was found passed out in the driver’s seat of a car at a Colborne Street motel and, when he woke, officers suspected he was impaired. A search after his arrest found methamphetamine worth up to $13,000, 12 grams of cocaine and currency. Tests showed Slaue
  
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• Downtown revitalization project resumes in Brantford

  09-01-2026 15:17
  Traffic controls are in place along Icomm Drive, Brant Avenue and Clarence Street South as the city’s downtown revitalization project resumes. One lane remains open in each direction between Hill Street and Clarence Street South and motorists are being asked to follow posted signage and allow for extra travel time. The city is replacing underground infrastructure as part of its revitalization project. Meanwhile, the main entrance to and exit from the Market Centre Parkade at the Market Str
  
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• Brantford's downtown revitalization project has resumed

  09-01-2026 15:17
  Traffic controls are in place along Icomm Drive, Brant Avenue and Clarence Street South as the city’s downtown revitalization project resumes. One lane remains open in each direction between Hill Street and Clarence Street South and motorists are being asked to follow posted signage and allow for extra travel time. The city is replacing underground infrastructure as part of its revitalization project. Meanwhile, the main entrance to and exit from the Market Centre Parkade at the Market Str
  
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• flood watch extended to include Brant County, Six Nations, Cayuga, Caledonia and Dunnville

  08-01-2026 22:55
  A flood watch for Brantford remains in place and has been extended to include Brant County, Six Nations, Cayuga, Caledonia and Dunnville. The Grand River Conservation Authority says water levels through Brantford remain elevated due to ice accumulation in the Grand River. “There is a continued risk of ice jam formation leading to a rise in water levels throughout the lower Grand River as ice breaks up and moves through the system following the warm weather on Thursday, January 8, and Frida
  
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• Health and family are true prizes, Brant County lottery winner declares

  08-01-2026 19:46
  A 76-year-old Paris man has 100,000 reasons to smile after cashing in a winning lottery ticket. Edwin Flewelling won a $100,000 Encore prize in the Nov. 29 Lotto 6/49 draw. Flewelling, a retiree, matched the last six of seven numbers in exact order to win the prize. He discovered the win while checking his ticket at a store. “I saw the number pop up on the screen and was shocked,” Flewelling said. “I had to scan my ticket again.” Flewelling went straight home to share the
  
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• "Health and family are the true prizes" lottery winner declares!

  08-01-2026 19:46
  A 76-year-old Paris man has 100,000 reasons to smile after cashing in a winning lottery ticket. Edwin Flewelling won a $100,000 ENCORE prize in the Nov. 29 LOTTO 6/49 draw. Flewelling, a retiree, matched the last six of seven numbers in exact order to win the prize. He discovered the win while checking his ticket at a store. “I saw the number pop up on the screen and was shocked,” Flewelling said. “I had to scan my ticket again.” Flewelling went straight home to share the
  
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• Brian Wood retires after 37 years as curator at Bell Homestead

  07-01-2026 22:11
  The Bell Homestead National Historic Site in Brantford has been like a second home over the past 37 years for curator Brian Wood, who will retire on January 30. Wood began working at the Homestead as a summer student while working towards a degree in sociology and German. “My goal had originally been to go into teaching,” he shared. “After I finished my second year, I realized that I didn’t want to teach in a classroom setting. I’d rather teach i
  
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• Brian Wood retires after 30 years as curator at Bell Homestead

  07-01-2026 22:11
  The Bell Homestead National Historic Site in Brantford has been like a second home over the past 37 years for curator Brian Wood, who will retire on January 30. Wood began working at the Homestead as a summer student while working towards a degree in sociology and German. “My goal had originally been to go into teaching,” he shared. “After I finished my second year, I realized that I didn’t want to teach in a classroom setting. I’d rather teach i
  
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• Chat bot helps users navigate Grand Erie Jobs

  07-01-2026 21:58
  A friendly chat bot, known as Lyro, can help people searching for jobs or looking for other resources through the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie’s website.
    “Thousands of area residents already know our Job Board is the go-to source to see local jobs, but they may be unfamiliar with the many other useful resources they can access,” said Danette Dalton, the board’s executive director.
    “The chat bot provides a quick, easy way to find inf
  
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• Swimmers vent about pool time changes

  07-01-2026 21:12
  City representatives who hastily arranged a public meeting to discuss scheduling changes at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre pools got an earful from unhappy swimmers on Wednesday. About 80 people showed up for what was to be an hour-long ‘drop-in’ session, but, as more and more chairs were brought in, most people stayed put and didn’t leave for 90 minutes. “I’m furious,” Nancy Whetsone told Coun. Dan McCreary, who set up the meeting after hearing complaints fr
  
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• College issues layoff notices to faculty, support staff following international student reductions

  07-01-2026 20:38
  Conestoga College is significantly reducing its support and academic staff following a reduction in the number of international students being allowed into Canada. The college, in December, issued layoff notices to almost 400 support staff and faculty. The layoffs affected staff at campuses in Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo and Brantford. “Conestoga is required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to present a balanced budget each year,” the college said in a statement. &ldqu
  
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• Brantford Bulldogs general manager Spencer Hyman: 'I wanted to leave no doubt'

  07-01-2026 18:55
  The Brantford Bulldogs are done wheeling and dealing. Following the team’s final move on Tuesday – acquiring Erie Otters captain Gabriel Frasca – Bulldogs general manager Spencer Hyman said it was mission accomplished. “We acquired every target we set out to acquire,” Hyman said on Wednesday morning, prior to his team’s game at home against the Niagara IceDogs. “Our goal this year was to be responsibility aggressive and I think we accomplished that. For
  
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• Brantford-Brant Chamber of Commerce CEO says help needed for those no longer eligible for recycling service

  07-01-2026 17:57
  David Prang expects to be carting home the weekly blue box recyclables generated at the Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant office.
    It’s not part of the Chamber CEO’s job description, but it’s a makeshift solution to ensure the Charlotte Street building, which includes two other tenant organizations, isn’t overrun with cardboard, plastics and other waste. 
    As of Jan. 1,
  
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• Conservation authority downgrades flood warning for Brantford to a flood watch

  07-01-2026 17:20
  The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has terminated its flood warning for Brantford but the city remains under a flood watch. “Due to ice in the Grand River, water levels in the river through Brantford remain elevated,” the GRCA said in a statement issued Tuesday. “Low lying areas, including the trails through Gilkison Flats, remain flooded due to elevated water levels.” The GRCA on Jan. 3 issued a flood warning for Brantford. The city’s status was downgrad
  
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• Conservation authority downgrades flood warming for Brantford to a flood watch

  07-01-2026 17:20
  The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has terminated its flood warning for Brantford but the city remains under a flood watch. “Due to ice in the Grand River, water levels in the river through Brantford remain elevated,” the GRCA said in a statement issued Tuesday. “Low lying areas, including the trails through Gilkison Flats, remain flooded due to elevated water levels.” The GRCA on Jan. 3 issued a flood warning for Brantford. The city’s status was downgrad
  
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• Christmas campaign fundraising shortfall won't impact services, says Brantford Salvation Army

  07-01-2026 17:11
  The Brantford Salvation Army came up a bit short of its Christmas campaign fundraising goals, but that won’t impact the services it provides to those in need.
    “We are grateful to the community for their generosity in these economic times,” said Capt. Joshua Cain. 
    “It will mean us getting a little creative to find additional resources but, for those coming through our doors, the quality of services will remain the same.&rdq
  
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• Brantford Bulldogs acquire Erie Otters captain Gabriel Frasca

  07-01-2026 03:02
  The Brantford Bulldogs may have added the final piece to their puzzle. Less than 48 hours after acquiring Guelph Storm captain Charlie Paquette, the Bulldogs added another captain, trading for Erie Otters forward Gabriel Frasca on Tuesday. In exchange for Frasca, the Bulldogs sent a 2028 second-round selection (Brantford), 2029 second-round selection (Ottawa), 2027 fourth-round selection (Flint) and 2029 sixth-round selection (Brantford) to the Otters. The Bulldogs also received a 2029 12th roun
  
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• Virtual Art Therapy: Creative Therapy Zone Helps Brantford Residents Overcome Stress and Trauma from Home - openPR.com

  06-01-2026 03:14
  Virtual Art Therapy: Creative Therapy Zone Helps Brantford Residents Overcome Stress and Trauma from Home  openPR.com
  
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• Drug poisoning on the rise in Brantford-Brant: GEPH - CTV News

  06-01-2026 02:33
  Drug poisoning on the rise in Brantford-Brant: GEPH  CTV News
  
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• The Captain Reunion: Dallas Stars Prospect Charlie Paquette Bolsters Brantford’s Loaded Top Six - Yahoo Sports Canada

  06-01-2026 00:42
  The Captain Reunion: Dallas Stars Prospect Charlie Paquette Bolsters Brantford’s Loaded Top Six  Yahoo Sports Canada
  
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• Fire destroys Brantford building - CTV News

  06-01-2026 00:10
  Fire destroys Brantford building  CTV News
  
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• OPP West Region Festive RIDE results show decline in impaired driving charges - Brantford Expositor

  05-01-2026 23:09
  OPP West Region Festive RIDE results show decline in impaired driving charges  Brantford Expositor
  
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