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• Hot summer nights returns for another year

  03-07-2026 12:08 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Brantford firefighters have a way to help kids and families beat the heat.They’ve brought back “hot summer nights” for another year and are looking forward to helping people cool off with a fire truck sprinkler, freezies as well as lessons about fire prevention.“These events are a great way to bring the community together to stay cool, learn about firesafety and have some fun,” Brantford Fire Chief Todd Binkley said in a statement.Hot summer nights take place Tuesd
  
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• Skills2Advance Construction grads help with repairs at Children's Safety Village

  03-07-2026 20:11 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Twelve more participants have graduated from the Skills2Advance Construction program, gaining hands-on experience and industry-recognized training. Delivered by the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie in partnership with training providers, including Six Nations Polytechnic and Conestoga College, Skills2Advance helps youth and adults aged 16 and older prepare for careers in the skilled trades through practical training, safety certifications and real-world experience.The program is designed
  
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• Brant County woman facing mischief charge after disturbance

  03-07-2026 20:04 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A Brant County woman has been charged with mischief related to an incident on July 2. Brant OPP responded to a call about a disturbance involving two people at a residence in the county at 11:50 p.m. The accused, who is 45 years old, is charged with mischief and fail to comply with a probation order. Victims of violence are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, help is available. Contact your nearest police service. If you are in immediate danger, dial 9-1-1.Motorist stopped in R
  
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• Garden greatness

  03-07-2026 19:59 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The city’s horticultural team has been busy getting the city’s gardens ready for an upcoming visit by judges from Communities in Bloom. Judges for the competition are expected to be in Brantford in August and now that planting has been done, horticultural team members are working to ensure the gardens look their best. On Friday team members (from left Todd Irving, Parker Piekosz, Missy Webb, Julie Whitebread, Abigail Graham, Autumn Pake, MaKayla Cavin, Hannah Coleman, Dante Silva, J
  
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• Brantford General Hospital celebrates opening of new emergency department

  03-07-2026 19:40 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  After more than a decade of planning and 33 months of construction, medical staff in Brantford General Hospital’s emergency department finally have a new home that will help them better serve patients today and into the future, says Dr. Somaiah Ahmed.The chief and medical director of emergency medicine at the Brant Community Healthcare System called the recent opening of the redeveloped emergency room a testament to the community.“None of this would have been possible without the co
  
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• Take in tastes and sites of the world at Brantford International Villages Cultural Festival

  03-07-2026 19:23 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  It’s almost time for another trip around the world – with no need to leave the city. The Brantford International Villages Cultural Festival, a celebration of the city’s cultural diversity for more than 50 years, kicks off on Wednesday and runs until July 11 at venues across the city.There are 16 villages participating, including a new addition – the Mardi Gras Louisiana Village, which will be held at 54 Wadsworth St. The returning villages include: Chinese (Dunsdon Legio
  
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• Ontario boy died after a bat sat on his face. There were no visible bites

  03-07-2026 14:11 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  An 11-year-old Ontario boy who died of rabies after an encounter with a bat should offer a wakeup call for people to be more cautious of such experiences, doctors say.The warning comes in anewly released reportin the Canadian Medical Association Journal titled “Fatal Rabies in a Child.”“Any direct human contact with a bat, even in the absence of a visible bite or scratch, is an indication for PEP and should be discussed with public health authorities,” the doctors write
  
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• City marks opening of new Provincial Offences administration office

  03-07-2026 12:05 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Brantford’s new Provincial Offences Court administration office has opened at 220 Colborne St. and will begin offering in-person counter services on July 6.“This new office reflects the city’s commitment to investing in accessible, modern public services that meet the needs of residents today and into the future,” Mayor Kevin Davis said at a Thursday ribbon cutting ceremony. “I want to extend my sincere thanks to all staff whose dedication, expertise, and attention
  
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• Canada Day storm caused damage, power outages

  02-07-2026 19:54 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The violent storm that passed over Brantford on Wednesday took out power to thousands on one of the hottest days of the year.There were downed trees and reports of property damage around Brantford, meaning city workers were out in force for the clean-up operation, both in Lions Park, where they hurried to ready the property for new crowds at the rescheduled carnival and fireworks on Thursday night, and across the city.Grandbridge Power reported at least 7,000 initial outages but, through the ni
  
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• Happy Canada Day from Port Dover

  02-07-2026 18:16 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Festooned with bunting, the float by the Port Dover Lions touted some of the projects the group raises funds for and featured music and teens who were energetic despite the heat.
  
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• The AI arms race

  02-07-2026 18:09 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has initiated a global arms race reminiscent of the nuclear buildup of the twentieth century.This technology possesses the capacity to fundamentally alter global power dynamics if it falls into the hands of bad actors. Everyone understands the catastrophic potential of algorithmic warfare disrupting infrastructure, finance, and defense systems. Yet this new frontier presents challenges that the architects of the Cold War never had to navigate.Tra
  
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• One win, one loss for man convicted in multiple crimes

  02-07-2026 17:35 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A Hamilton man, arrested after a 2020 two-vehicle crash in Brant County, has lost his appeal of a five-year prison sentence in early June after the courts decided a breach of his Charter rights was minor.Cadence Beauparlant, now 25, was convicted of three counts of drug possession for trafficking – fentanyl, hydromorphone and oxycodone – possession of a prohibited weapon and proceeds of crime under $5,000.During his 2022 trial, Beauparlant argued he shouldn’t have been arreste
  
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• CFUWB awards scholarships to local graduates

  02-07-2026 17:31 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The Canadian Federation of University Women Brantford has awarded scholarships to five high school graduates. The scholarships, valued at $1,200, are given to those who have “demonstrated a vitality for living, enthusiasm for learning and intellectual curiosity about the world,” said a news release from the club. “They are committed to their academic pursuits and play an important role in services to their family, school, and community.” The CFUW Brantford is one of 95 c
  
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• City seeks input from Brantford residents on public art for Jubilee Terrace Park

  02-07-2026 17:25 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The City of Brantford is seeking input on a new public art piece for Jubilee Terrace Park that will honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, and continue to serve, Canada during times of war, military conflict, and peace. Following an Artist Call issued earlier this year, four artists were shortlisted to develop proposals for a new public art piece that will be installed in Jubilee Terrace Park, located at 10 Brant Ave.Residents are now invited to review the proposed designs a
  
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• Hillier Foundation announces scholarship winners

  02-07-2026 17:09 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Four students have been awarded scholarships from the James Hillier Foundation.Arham Hasan, of Assumption College, will be attending the University of Toronto where he is enrolled in the engineering science program. Sajid Monowar, also of Assumption, will use his scholarship to study mechanical engineering at McMaster University.Meanwhile, Zorawar Singh, of Pauline Johnson Collegiate, will be attending the University of Waterloo to study physics.Andrew Song, of North Park Collegiate, will be at
  
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• Storm causes sudden end to Canada Day festivities in Brantford

  02-07-2026 14:50 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A wild storm that crossed southern Ontario Wednesday tossed vendor canopies and porta-potties at the Canada Day festivities in Lions Park in Brantford, sending hundreds of people to shelter indoors.The long-planned-for event was cancelled before the highlight of the day – music by Tom Wilson and then Finger Eleven, followed by spectacular fireworks.“It’s very disappointing,” said festival chair Dave Carrol just hours after being in the field urging people to go home.&ldq
  
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• Marvelous Mondays bring free family fun to the library

  02-07-2026 12:00 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Families looking for free entertainment and enriching activities this summer will find plenty to enjoy at the library’s popular Marvelous Mondays series.Beginning July 6, the main branch will host a variety of live performances and interactive events every Monday afternoon throughout July and August. Programs run from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. and are designed to entertain, inspire, and introduce children and families to new experiences.The series kicks off on July 6 with a Summer Kick-Off celebr
  
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• Alex lays out plan to sell stock

  02-07-2026 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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• Person found dead on Powerline Road near Brantford

  01-07-2026 17:39 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A person who may have been cycling west on Powerline Road, just over the border of Brantford and Ancaster, was found dead late Tuesday afternoon, according to Hamilton Police.They were called to Powerline Road West and Bethel Church Road in Ancaster, after the person was found just off the roadway.The Hamilton Police Collision Reconstruction Unit and Mountain Criminal Investigations Division closed off the road to continue the investigation for several hours. The area is near the Brantford Harl
  
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• Person found dead on Powerline Road

  01-07-2026 17:39 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A person who may have been cycling west on Powerline Road, just over the border of Brantford and Ancaster was found dead late Tuesday afternoon, according to Hamilton Police.They were called to Powerline Road West and Bethel Church Road, in Ancaster, after the person was found just off the roadway.The Hamilton Police Collision Reconstruction Unit and Mountain Criminal Investigations Division closed off the road to continue the investigation for several hours. The area is near the Brantford Harl
  
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• Two new JPs appointed to Brantford

  01-07-2026 00:45 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Two new Justices of the Peace have been appointed to work from Brantford’s Ontario Court on Darling Street as part of a wave of 27 new JPs named this week by the Attorney General of Ontario.The Honourable Doug Downey said the appointments of Julie Broderick and Katie Schulz are effective as of July 8.Broderick, who has a Bachelor of Laws (Juris Doctor) degree from the University of Victoria, has worked as duty counsel for Legal Aid Ontario, as a lawyer with small offices, and with Brantfo
  
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• Citizens' Police Academy now taking applications for fall

  01-07-2026 00:40 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Applications are now open for the Brantford Police Services popular Citizens’ Police Academy.The course is a way for community members to learn more about the day-to-day life of police officers in a free, educational program.First run in 1999, police academy runs for five weeks on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m., starting Oct. 28 with a series of interactive, information-sharing sessions.Participants will meet officers, learn about specialized policing units and understand the challenges
  
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• Happy Birthday, Canada!

  30-06-2026 21:32 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Petra Tews (left) and Stephanie Driscoll prepare Driscoll’s home on Tuesday for the Canada Day celebrations in Port Dover. There is a full day of Canada Day activities on Wednesday at the lakeside town, starting at 9 a.m. with the Kinsmen Soap Box Derby in front of The Arbor, followed at 11 a.m. by the Parade of Boats at the Harbour Basin; a Dog Contest at noon in Powell Park; the Calithumpian Parade at 2 p.m. on Main and St. George streets; a 7 p.m. concert; and fireworks at 10 p.m. at L
  
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• Brantford gets hit with first heat wave of summer

  30-06-2026 21:20 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Grand Erie Public Health has issued a heat alert with sweltering temperatures forecast to extend into the weekend.Environment Canada also issued an orange heat warning with a “long duration heat event” starting Tuesday and running through to Friday and, possibly, into Saturday. Maximum temperatures could reach 36C with little relief overnight as temperatures drop to between 21 to 23C. The hottest days are expected to be Wednesday and Thursday, with maximum temperatures of 34 to 36C
  
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• Ongoing harassment charge laid Tuesday

  30-06-2026 20:15 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A 27-year-old Brant County man has been charged with “ongoing harassment” according to Brant OPP.Police said they went answered a complaint call early Tuesday at about 6:30 a.m. and arrested the man, charging him with two counts of criminal harassment through repeated communication and through threatening conduct.He’s also charged with extortion, intimidation and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.The man was held for a bail hearing later on Tuesday.Police
  
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• Ongoing harassment charge laid against Brant County man

  30-06-2026 20:15 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A 27-year-old Brant County man has been charged with “ongoing harassment” according to Brant OPP.Police said they answered a complaint call Tuesday at about 6:30 a.m. and arrested the man, charging him with two counts of criminal harassment through repeated communication and through threatening conduct.He’s also charged with extortion, intimidation and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.The man was held for a bail hearing later on Tuesday.Police remind anyo
  
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• Local sports: Red Sox turning corner, Szoke a winner, Mercer on top of podium

  30-06-2026 19:33 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The Brantford Red Sox may be turning a corner.Playing four times last week, the Sox went 2-2. The two victories pushed Brantford’s record to 6-12, moving them into a tie for sixth place in the nine-team league with the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers and Kitchener Panthers.Following a 5-4 loss to the Guelph Royals, Brantford defeated Barrie 8-6 and Chatham-Kent 14-13. The Sox then ended their week when Guelph beat them 10-4.It’s another busy week for the Canadian Baseball League team with
  
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• Brock leaves as Shadow Minister of Justice

  30-06-2026 18:11 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  After almost five years in the opposition’s shadow cabinet, MP Larry Brock announced Tuesday he’s “stepping back”.As part of Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s shuffle of that cabinet, which left his senior leadership team unchanged, Brock and several other MPs were shuffled or removed in the 84-critic list.“It has been an honour and a privilege to have served in Shadow Cabinet alongside an incredible team of dedicated members of Parliament doing their pa
  
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• Brantford judge calls former hockey player 'a depraved human'

  30-06-2026 15:40 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Warning: This story contains information about child abuse that some readers may find disturbing.While they didn’t release his name last year, Brantford Police clearly were extremely concerned after arresting a minor professional hockey player for child pornography in Brantford last August.Dale Deon, 33, had a worrying on-line presence with a collection of online usernames including Deodee9, Daledeo, Karl Antigula and ‘Karl shy’.“The accused is known to have travelled ex
  
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• Brantford's Ryan Speight: 'Cool' to be drafted by CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders

  30-06-2026 08:00 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Brantford’s Ryan Speight was 50-50 on whether he would be selected earlier this spring in the CFL draft.If he had bet on himself, which he’s been doing for years, he would have come up a winner as the Saskatchewan Roughriders picked him in the eighth round (74th overall) of the draft.“I was very surprised but at the same time, I kind of knew I’d earned it,” the Wilfrid Laurier University student said.“It was very cool to still get drafted and have people trus
  
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