<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Brantford - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Brantford with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:52:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Bulldogs fall to Storm, host IceDogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs were hoping to bounce back from a road loss on Wednesday when they returned to the ice on Friday.Following a 5-3 loss to the Guelph Storm on Wednesday, Brantford was scheduled to play the Niagara IceDogs on Friday at the TD Civic Centre. The result of that game can be found at www.brantfordexpositor.caAiden Kelly, Abe Barnett and Xavier Lieb scored for Brantford against Guelph, which will host the 2027 Memorial Cup. Jack Good, Jason Musa, Camden McCuaig and Jeremy Freeman]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-fall-to-storm-host-icedogs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-fall-to-storm-host-icedogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleanup underway after severe storm wreaks havoc in Brantford-Brant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleanup efforts are underway after destructive wind and rains hit Brantford and area on Wednesday evening, causing power outages, downed trees and hydro wires. While Rob Kuhn, a severe weather meteorologist for Environment Canada, said there&rsquo;s no radar evidence of a tornado touching down in the area, residents did receive emergency alerts from the agency around 5:30 p.m. warning them to take cover if necessary. However, Kuhn said the area was definitely hit with a squall line, a long, nar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/cleanup-underway-after-severe-storm-wreaks-havoc-in-brantford-brant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/cleanup-underway-after-severe-storm-wreaks-havoc-in-brantford-brant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power restoration underway in Brantford area after storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restoration of hydro is underway after Wednesday&rsquo;s storm knocked out power to some Brantford and area homes.&ldquo;We know some customers have been without power for approximately 12 hours, and we understand how difficult and frustrating this is,&rdquo; Grandbridge Energy reported on social media at about 8 a.m. on Thursday. &ldquo;Our crews are working to repair extensive damage caused by last night&rsquo;s storm.&rdquo; Restoration efforts are ongoing in the following areas: BRANTFORD:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/power-restoration-underway-in-brantford-area-after-storm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/power-restoration-underway-in-brantford-area-after-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford's Welcoming Week activities promote belonging for all]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local residents are invited to participate in Welcoming Week, an annual national and international celebration of events and initiatives that foster community connections and belonging for all. &ldquo;Welcoming Week highlights the City of Brantford&rsquo;s commitment to being an inclusive and welcoming community,&rdquo; says Lauren Papadopoulos, corporate initiatives coordinator for the City of Brantford. &ldquo;We are proud to offer a series of free workshops that incorporate the diverse cultu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-welcoming-week-activities-promote-belonging-for-all/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-welcoming-week-activities-promote-belonging-for-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant youth faces charges related to dirt bike stunts in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 14-year-old Brant County youth is facing several charges following a traffic complaint about dirt bikes.Brant OPP received a report at about 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, concerning young people driving dirt bikes and performing stunts in the village of Scotland.Following an investigation, a 14-year-old youth has been charged with unlawfully driving an off-road vehicle on highway, failing to identify self, operating a motor vehicle with no licence, and driving motor vehicle &ndash; perfo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-youth-faces-charges-related-to-dirt-bike-stunts-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-youth-faces-charges-related-to-dirt-bike-stunts-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Goo-covered' bald eagle rescued from Brantford landfill expected to make full recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bald eagle whose wings were bound by a stinking, sticky muck when rescued from Brantford&rsquo;s landfill site is expected to fly again.A supervisor at the dump noticed the distressed bird on Monday afternoon and notified the city&rsquo;s bylaw department. That set off a full rescue effort that included city staff aboard dirt bikes and a utility terrain vehicle.Ian Harrower, the city&rsquo;s supervisor of bylaw compliance, said they loaded up with supplies, including a blanket and totes, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/goo-covered-bald-eagle-rescued-from-brantford-landfill-expected-to-make-full-recovery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/goo-covered-bald-eagle-rescued-from-brantford-landfill-expected-to-make-full-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health minister tours expanded emergency department at Brantford General Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s Minister of Health and Deputy Premier Sylvia Jones was in Brantford early Tuesday afternoon for a private tour of the completed expansion of the emergency department at Brantford General Hospital.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re proud to officially open the new and expanded emergency department here at Brantford General Hospital,&rdquo; Jones told hospital staff in the cafeteria during a press conference following the tour. &ldquo;Supported by our investment of more than $28 million, your new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/health-minister-tours-expanded-emergency-department-at-brantford-general-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/health-minister-tours-expanded-emergency-department-at-brantford-general-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer isn't over yet: Health unit issues heat alert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer isn&rsquo;t over yet. Scorching heat on the first day of September has prompted Grand Erie Public Health to issue a heat alert for Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk. A heat alert is issued by the medical officer of health when Environment and Climate Change Canada issues a yellow&#8209;level or higher heat alert for the region, indicating that conditions may pose health risks for some individuals.The high temperature in the Brantford area reached about 30C on Tuesday, feeling like 41]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/summer-isnt-over-yet-health-unit-issues-heat-alert/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/summer-isnt-over-yet-health-unit-issues-heat-alert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arson cases get culprits prison-level sentences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two cases of arson resulted in near-identical sentences for two locals who endangered the lives of sleeping residents.In one, a 34-year-old woman who had been living on the streets and self-medicating with crystal methamphetamine, broke into her childhood home on Darling Street in Brantford and started a fire in the basement.In the other, a 42-year-old man set fire to an electrical meter at a Mary Street home in Brantford after tussling with a woman who lived there.Ashley C. Williams received s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-arson-cases-get-culprits-prison-level-sentences/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-arson-cases-get-culprits-prison-level-sentences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Police Service launches back-to-school safety campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[With students soon returning to classrooms, the Brantford Police Service is reminding motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists to slow down, stay alert, and make safety a priority. Throughout September, the BPS Traffic Unit will conduct a Back-to-School Road Safety Campaign focused on promoting safe driving behaviours and addressing offences that put students and other road users at risk.Officers will be conducting targeted enforcement for speeding, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and stop-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-service-launches-back-to-school-safety-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-service-launches-back-to-school-safety-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's open, what's not: City announces Labour Day scheduling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents will be able to golf, play pickleball and swim at city-owned facilities on Labour Day but other municipal buildings including city hall will be closed Sept. 7.Following is a list of what city facilities are open and closed on Labour Day:&ndash; Earl Haig Family Fun Park will be open, weather permitting from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with pools closing at 5:30 p.m. Park amenities include lazy river, splash pad, leisure pool and waterslide and mini putt.&ndash; Woodman Pool and Community Centr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/whats-open-whats-not-city-announces-labour-day-scheduling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/whats-open-whats-not-city-announces-labour-day-scheduling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal minister visits Brantford hockey stick plant as part of tour to talk tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is committed to giving Roustan hockey stick manufacturer and other industries across the county &ldquo;a shot to trade around the world,&rdquo; federal minister Evan Solomon said after visiting the Brantford plant on Monday.Solomon, the minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and the minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), made a stop at the Roustan Hockey factory, Canada&rsquo;s only comme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/federal-minister-visits-brantford-hockey-stick-plant-as-part-of-tour-to-talk-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/federal-minister-visits-brantford-hockey-stick-plant-as-part-of-tour-to-talk-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Brantford residents among seven charged in $913K drug seizure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people, including three from Brantford, are facing 64 charges following the seizure of more than $913,000 worth of suspected fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine, along with more than $100,000 in stolen property, during searches across Southwestern Ontario.Ontario Provincial Police said Monday the charges stem from a multijurisdictional drug-trafficking investigation that also led to the seizure of more than 6.5 kilograms of illicit drugs and firearms.The OPP-led Provincial Guns and Gang]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/three-brantford-residents-among-seven-charged-in-913k-drug-seizure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/three-brantford-residents-among-seven-charged-in-913k-drug-seizure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make child's health part of back-to-school plan: Grand Erie Public Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[As families get ready for a new school year, Grand Erie Public Health reminds parents and caregivers that health should be part of every back-to-school checklist.Simple preventive measures can help reduce illness, support well-being, and ensure students are ready to make the most of the school year ahead, said Terri-Lynn Ovens, manager of school health.&ldquo;Back-to-school is a great time for families to check in on their children&rsquo;s health and well-being. Making sure immunizations are up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/make-childs-health-part-of-back-to-school-plan-grand-erie-public-health-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/make-childs-health-part-of-back-to-school-plan-grand-erie-public-health-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make child's health part of back to school plan: Grand Erie Public Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[As families get ready for a new school year, Grand Erie Public Health reminds parents and caregivers that health should be part of every back-to-school checklist.Simple preventive measures can help reduce illness, support well-being, and ensure students are ready to make the most of the school year ahead, said Terri-Lynn Ovens, manager of school health.&ldquo;Back-to-school is a great time for families to check in on their children&rsquo;s health and well-being. Making sure immunizations are up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/make-childs-health-part-of-back-to-school-plan-grand-erie-public-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/make-childs-health-part-of-back-to-school-plan-grand-erie-public-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulldogs win one, lose one in pre-season action]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs are .500 following their first two pre-season contests.A pair of outings this past weekend left the team with a win and a loss to begin their 2026-27 campaign.On Saturday, Brantford visited Barrie looking for a measure of revenge after the Colts eliminated them in the Eastern Conference Final last season. Instead, Barrie came away with a 4-3 victory. Noah Lapointe, Jack Good and Owen DeGraff each scored for Brantford, while Xavier Lieb and Cullen McCrate each had a pair o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-win-one-lose-one-in-pre-season-action/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-win-one-lose-one-in-pre-season-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs win one, lose one in pre-season action]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs are .500 following their first two pre-season contests.A pair of outings this past weekend in Barrie left the team with a win and a loss to begin their 2026-27 exhibition campaign.On Saturday, Brantford entered the showcase event against the hometown Colts, the same team that eliminated them in the Eastern Conference Final last season. Barrie came away with a 4-3 victory in a game that saw Noah Lapointe, Jack Good and Owen DeGraff each score for Brantford, while Xavier Li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-win-one-lose-one-in-pre-season-action/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-win-one-lose-one-in-pre-season-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soap box derby to honour beloved trade unionist, volunteer]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year&rsquo;s Brantford &amp; District Labour Council soap box derby will celebrate a milestone and honour a long-time volunteer.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re looking forward to the soap box derby as we always do but this year&rsquo;s will be special for a couple of reasons,&rdquo; labour council president Don Guest said. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re celebrating the soap box derby&rsquo;s 70th anniversary, a real milestone for the event, and were honouring Bob Sardinski.&ldquo;He was the volunteer at the finish]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/soap-box-derby-to-honour-beloved-trade-unionist-volunteer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/soap-box-derby-to-honour-beloved-trade-unionist-volunteer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good Stuff sale raises funds for children's village]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Good Stuff Trunk Sale in Brantford gave area residents a chance to sell items.It was also a chance for the Kiwanis Aktion Club to help the community by raising funds for the Children&rsquo;s Safety Village of Brant and Brantford.The Aktion Club organized Saturday&rsquo;s event that invited residents to register for a booth where they could display and put up for sale items they would normally sell at a garage sale.The Aktion Club is supported by the Kiwanis Club for adults with developmenta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/good-stuff-sale-raises-funds-for-childrens-village/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/good-stuff-sale-raises-funds-for-childrens-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six suspected drug-related deaths reported in Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk: Public health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six suspected drug-related deaths have prompted Grand Erie Public Health to issue an alert for the region.Public health officials say there were six suspected drug-related deaths across Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk between Aug. 1 and Aug. 25. There were also 22 drug-related hospital department visits between Aug. 22 and Aug. 26 in the region.Many of the recent incidents and emergency department visits involved opioids or medetomidine, public health officials said in a statement relea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-suspected-drug-related-deaths-reported-in-brantford-brant-haldimand-norfolk-public-health/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-suspected-drug-related-deaths-reported-in-brantford-brant-haldimand-norfolk-public-health/</guid></item></channel></rss>