<?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/1000/" /><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>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:34:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs impressive in 7-1 win against Niagara IceDogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took Jason Musa less than six minutes to make his mark with Brantford Bulldogs fans at the TD Civic Centre on Friday.Up against the Niagara IceDogs in OHL exhibition action, Musa scored twice in the game&rsquo;s opening 5:34 as Brantford beat Niagara 7-1 before a recorded crowd of 2,013.&ldquo;It was a lot of fun,&rdquo; said Musa, who also added an assist later in the game.&ldquo;Obviously coming out here with these fans supporting us, it makes it pretty easy to come out and do our jobs. I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-impressive-in-7-1-win-against-niagara-icedogs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-impressive-in-7-1-win-against-niagara-icedogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suicide prevention group aims to change narrative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mental health promoters in Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk want to change the narrative about suicide.&ldquo;We want to raise awareness about the importance of changing the narrative and reducing the stigma around suicide,&rdquo; Lill Petrella of Suicide Prevention Brant, said. &ldquo;Our emphasis is that suicides are preventable and, as a group, we provide direction and leadership to make our community a suicide safer community.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re working to encourage positive change.&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/suicide-prevention-group-aims-to-change-narrative/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/suicide-prevention-group-aims-to-change-narrative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suicide prevention group aims change narrative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mental health promoters in Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk want to change the narrative about suicide.&ldquo;We want to raise awareness about the importance of changing the narrative and reducing the stigma around suicide,&rdquo; Lill Petrella of Suicide Prevention Brant, said. &ldquo;Our emphasis is that suicides are preventable and, as a group, we provide direction and leadership to make our community a suicide safer community.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re working to encourage positive change.&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/suicide-prevention-group-aims-change-narrative/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/suicide-prevention-group-aims-change-narrative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19-time world champion carver Pat Godin featured in exhibit at Glenhyrst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many artists specialize in one particular medium or technique, be it brush strokes, sculpting, carving, or photography. But Brant County waterfowl carver Pat Godin has combined and honed many of those skills to transform a vision to a lifelike art piece.The fruits of his labours are the subject of a new exhibition Pat Godin: Bird&rsquo;s Eye, that runs from September 12 to November 8 at the Glenhyrst Art Gallery in Brantford.Godin attended the University of Guelph in the Bachelor of Science pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/19-time-world-champion-carver-pat-godin-featured-in-exhibit-at-glenhyrst/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/19-time-world-champion-carver-pat-godin-featured-in-exhibit-at-glenhyrst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford-Brant employment up slightly in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Employment in Brantford-Brant rose for the seventh consecutive month in August. The local unemployment rate decreased 0.2 points to 6.2 per cent last month, according to the latest seasonally adjusted estimates from Statistics Canada. Nationally, the unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.4 per cent. In Ontario, the rate increased by 0.1 point to 6.9 per cent. Other area regions, including St. Catharines-Niagara and Guelph, also saw their jobless rates decline, while Hamilton, Kitchener-Cambridge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-brant-employment-up-slightly-in-august/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-brant-employment-up-slightly-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health unit extends community drug alert as drug-related deaths, hospital visits climb]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Erie Public Health is extending a community drug alert following a continued increase in suspected drug-related deaths and emergency department visits across the region.Between Aug. 22 and Sept. 3, there were 51 emergency department visits in Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk. Additionally, seven suspected drug-related deaths were reported across the region in August, an increase of one since the previous report.Many of the recent incidents and emergency department visits involved opi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/health-unit-extends-community-drug-alert-as-drug-related-deaths-hospital-visits-climb/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/health-unit-extends-community-drug-alert-as-drug-related-deaths-hospital-visits-climb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cats re-homed but odour lingers in Brantford apartment building, resident says]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a dozen cats were removed from a Chatham Street apartment building in July but a resident says their pungent odour remains.Earlier this year, Freda Goulet was distraught at the stench wafting over to her unit from a neighbouring unit.&ldquo;The young fellow there had 15 cats and the stench is unbelievable.&rdquo; the 84-year-old Goulet said, adding that it hits people as soon as they get off the elevator.Since she has not actually seen her neighbour, who she says never answers his doo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/cats-re-homed-but-odour-lingers-in-brantford-apartment-building-resident-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/cats-re-homed-but-odour-lingers-in-brantford-apartment-building-resident-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Society is fed up with people who look at losing a licence as an inconvenience']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Six Nations man who was facing three dozen criminal charges for driving offences and breaching court conditions from four different dates was sent to prison despite a judge who was sympathetic to his challenges.Vernon L. Hill, 47, pleaded guilty to eight charges before Justice Gethin Edward recently, including driving while suspended, driving while drug-impaired, impaired operation, and breach of release orders.Edward had heard Hill&rsquo;s story before.Last year, the judge granted Hill a con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/society-is-fed-up-with-people-who-look-at-losing-a-licence-as-an-inconvenience/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/society-is-fed-up-with-people-who-look-at-losing-a-licence-as-an-inconvenience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;'Society is fed up with people who look at losing a licence as an inconvenience': Driving crimes finally send Six Nations man to prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Six Nations man who was facing three dozen criminal charges for driving offences and breaching court conditions from four different dates was sent to prison despite a judge who was sympathetic to his challenges.Vernon L. Hill, 47, pleaded guilty to eight charges before Justice Gethin Edward recently, including driving while suspended, driving while drug-impaired, impaired operation, and breach of release orders.Edward had heard Hill&rsquo;s story before.Last year, the judge granted Hill a con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ldquosociety-is-fed-up-with-people-who-look-at-losing-a-licence-as-an-inconvenience-driving-crimes-finally-send-six-nations-man-to-prison/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ldquosociety-is-fed-up-with-people-who-look-at-losing-a-licence-as-an-inconvenience-driving-crimes-finally-send-six-nations-man-to-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations Chiefs hosting Mann Cup national lacrosse championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Six Nations Chiefs will host the Coquitlam Adanacs in the best-of-seven Mann Cup Canadian senior men&rsquo;s lacrosse championship, starting Sept. 11 at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena at 8 p.m.Six Nations captured its fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse championship last week by defeating the Peterborough Lakers 4-2 in the best-of-seven final. The Chiefs will be looking to win their fourth straight Mann Cup championship.Coquitlam won the Western Lacrosse Association championship be beating t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-chiefs-hosting-mann-cup-national-lacrosse-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-chiefs-hosting-mann-cup-national-lacrosse-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emry Lowe signs with OHL's Flint Firebirds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford&rsquo;s Emry Lowe signed a Standard Player Agreement with the Ontario Hockey League&rsquo;s Flint Firebirds this week.Lowe was selected in the third round (57th overall) of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection. The forward had 29 goals and 27 assists in 30 games last season with the Brantford Minor Hockey Association&rsquo;s U16 AAA 99ers.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a dream come true,&rdquo; Lowe said in a release.&ldquo;I am so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to wear the Firebirds jersey. I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/emry-lowe-signs-with-ohls-flint-firebirds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/emry-lowe-signs-with-ohls-flint-firebirds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Red Sox end season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Red Sox went 2-3 last week to end their Canadian Baseball League season.Brantford scored wins of 8-7 against London and 26-3 versus Kitchener while suffering losses of 14-8 to Guelph, 7-6 to Toronto and 15-3 to Hamilton.The Red Sox end the season one spot out of the playoffs in sixth place with a record of 21-27. Brantford was 7-3 in its final 10 games.Playoffs for the league continue Friday with Welland playing London and Barrie taking on Hamilton in semifinals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-red-sox-end-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-red-sox-end-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant County hall of fame inductions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County of Brant Sports Hall of Fame will hold three induction ceremonies over the next few weeks.The first ceremony takes place in St. George at the Gaukel Memorial Community Centre on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. Those who will be honoured include the St. George Lions Club, Doug Robb and Dean and Sue Morrison.On Oct. 7 at the Burford Community Centre at 7 p.m., the 2006-07 Burford Minor Hockey novice rep team will be honoured.Finally, on Oct. 15 at the Syl Apps Community Centre in Paris at 7 p.m., Z]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-county-hall-of-fame-inductions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-county-hall-of-fame-inductions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug trafficking arrest made in downtown Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 55-year-old Brantford man faces charges as the result of a drug trafficking investigation in downtown Brantford on Tuesday.Members of the Brantford Police Core Engagement and Response Team (CERT) identified and arrested the suspect on Sept. 1 for allegedly trafficking illegal drugs in Victoria Park near Market Street.Following the arrest, officers seized 3.9 grams of fentanyl, 8.4 grams of cocaine, 12 hydromorphone pills, a set of brass knuckles, Canadian currency, and drug paraphernalia. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/drug-trafficking-arrest-made-in-downtown-brantford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/drug-trafficking-arrest-made-in-downtown-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to school: New Brantford elementary school to open, among major projects for local school boards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grand Erie District School Board will celebrate the start of the school year with opening of a new elementary school in Brantford.&ldquo;Students will be there on the first day of learning, Sept. 8,&rdquo; Ryan Strang, manager of communication for the school board, said of Blanche E. Williams Public School located at Shellard Lane and Strickland Avenue.The province provided the school board with $39 million as part of a joint project that includes the new school and a new community centre a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/back-to-school-new-brantford-elementary-school-to-open-among-major-projects-for-local-school-boards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/back-to-school-new-brantford-elementary-school-to-open-among-major-projects-for-local-school-boards/</guid></item><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[UPDATE: GrandBridge Energy crews continue to restore power following storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[GrandBridge Energy crews continue to restore power after a significant storm that affected more than 33,000 customers moved through the company&rsquo;s service area on Wednesday evening.Strong winds, heavy rain and flooding caused widespread outages and extensive damage to electrical infrastructure, said the company in a news release. At the height of the storm, more than 33,000 customers were without power. As of Thursday, at 1 p.m., about 300 customers remained without power, with crews activ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-grandbridge-energy-crews-continue-to-restore-power-following-storm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-grandbridge-energy-crews-continue-to-restore-power-following-storm/</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><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Erie Public Health issues drug-alert for Brantford, Brant and Haldimand, Norfolk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drug alert has been issued by Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) following a spate of drug-related incidents and hospital emergency room visits in the area.Public health officials say there were 22 drug-related hospital department visits between Aug. 22 and Aug. 26 in Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk. There were also six suspected drug-related deaths across the region between Aug. 1 and Aug. 25.Many of the recent incidents and emergency department visits involved opioids or medetomidine,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/grand-erie-public-health-issues-drug-alert-for-brantford-brant-and-haldimand-norfolk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/grand-erie-public-health-issues-drug-alert-for-brantford-brant-and-haldimand-norfolk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It will remain Lake Ontario', says chief of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump can try to change the name of the American side of Lake Ontario but Margaret Sault says the Great Lake will remain Lake Ontario on this side of the waters.Sault, the elected chief of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, said the shared lake is older than either Canada or the United States and the Mississaugas have a vested interest in the lake through an official water claim.&ldquo;For the Mississaugas of the Credit, it will remain Lake Ontario and, more impo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/it-will-remain-lake-ontario-says-chief-of-mississaugas-of-the-credit-first-nation-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/it-will-remain-lake-ontario-says-chief-of-mississaugas-of-the-credit-first-nation-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It will remain Lake Ontario': says chief of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump can try to change the name of the American side of Lake Ontario but Margaret Sault says the Great Lake will remain Lake Ontario on this side of the waters.Sault, the elected chief of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, said the shared lake is older than either Canada or the United States and the Mississaugas have a vested interest in the lake through an official water claim.&ldquo;For the Mississaugas of the Credit, it will remain Lake Ontario and, more impo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/it-will-remain-lake-ontario-says-chief-of-mississaugas-of-the-credit-first-nation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/it-will-remain-lake-ontario-says-chief-of-mississaugas-of-the-credit-first-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early morning shots fired on Powell Road in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple shots were fired into the garage area of a Powell Road residence early Friday morning.Brantford Police said no one was injured despite residents being inside the home, but there was plenty of property damage as a result of the many shots fired toward the building at around 4:15 a.m.Other sources say up to 14 rounds may have hit the home&rsquo;s garage and at least two vehicles.Powell Road, which is just off Longboat Run, was closed in the early morning. A small section remained blocked]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/early-morning-shots-fired-on-powell-road-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/early-morning-shots-fired-on-powell-road-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prison cell phone led cops to Brantford drug dealer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A criminal with a cell phone in Kingston&rsquo;s Joyceville prison accidentally alerted Brantford Police to a local drug dealer back in 2024.Nolan E. Penfold, now-35, became the target for both other criminals and the cops after corrections officers found the cell phone and discovered texts from a prisoner directing someone outside the prison to &ldquo;knock him (Penfold) out of the game&rdquo;.The detailed instructions described Penfold&rsquo;s white Mercedes Benz, how to crowbar his door, det]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/prison-cell-phone-led-cops-to-brantford-drug-dealer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/prison-cell-phone-led-cops-to-brantford-drug-dealer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pass the Puck' lets customers give an assist and pay it forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pass the Puck Forward brings a Brantford twist to &ldquo;paying it forward.&rdquo; Developed by Brantford resident Steve Karalis and inspired by the city&rsquo;s hockey heritage, the initiative invites residents to give an assist to someone who could use one. Five local businesses &ndash; Pace&rsquo;s Take Out &amp; Catering on Henry Street, Mercases Little Italy Eatery and Catering on Henry Street, Maria&rsquo;s Pizza West on Colborne Street West, Sweet Bakery on Fairview Drive, and Altitude C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pass-the-puck-lets-customers-give-an-assist-and-pay-it-forward/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pass-the-puck-lets-customers-give-an-assist-and-pay-it-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford council candidate dealing with 2022 election charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Brantford city councillor and current council candidate Dave Wrobel is running as a Ward 2 councillor while still facing eight charges for allegedly breaching the Municipal Elections Act regarding finances during his last election run in 2022.But Wrobel&rsquo;s lawyer said he has &ldquo;grave concerns&rdquo; about the timing of the case, which wrapped up the disclosure process two years ago.&ldquo;We have not heard a reasonable explanation about why there has been a two-year delay,&rdquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-council-candidate-dealing-with-2022-election-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-council-candidate-dealing-with-2022-election-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Brantford Police safely locate missing woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Police Service said Wednesday, September 2, that a missing woman, 25-year-old Chyaene, has been safely located.Police said Chyaene had last seen on North Park Street in Brantford on Aug. 25 and were concerned for her well-being. Expositor Staff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-brantford-police-safely-locate-missing-woman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-brantford-police-safely-locate-missing-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Police seek help to find missing woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Police Service is seeking the public&rsquo;s assistance to locate a missing woman, 25-year-old, Chyaene. She is described as Indigenous, about five-foot-three, with dark hair, brown eyes and a medium build. She was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black shorts, and white slides. Police say Chyaene was last seen on North Park Street in Brantford on Aug. 25. Police are concerned for her well-being and seeking assistance from anyone with information that could help find her. Any]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-seek-help-to-find-missing-woman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-seek-help-to-find-missing-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton's legacy remembered by Brantford residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[An outpouring of grief has flooded social media platforms and conversations with the passing on Tuesday of the Dolly Parton, arguably the Queen of Country Music.&ldquo;It is difficult to find the words to express what Dolly Parton&rsquo;s passing means to me,&rdquo; Brantford&rsquo;s Jeanne Smitiuch wrote in a Facebook post Wednesday. &ldquo;For the past 11 years, I have had the extraordinary privilege of helping bring Dolly&rsquo;s dream to life for children and families across Canada. What be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/dolly-partons-legacy-remembered-by-brantford-residents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/dolly-partons-legacy-remembered-by-brantford-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancellation of Brantford night market event disappointing for organizer, city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both city staff and the organizer of the Downtown Brantford BIA&rsquo;s The Garage: Urban Night Market say they are disappointed by the cancellation of this year&rsquo;s event over complications with the venue.The second annual event, which was to include some 50 vendors, and a couple dozen performers and musicians, was to be held on Sept. 26 on the top level of the Market Street parkade.Ben Strasser, owner of local marketing company All Day Breakfast, was hired by the BIA to organize the event]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/cancellation-of-brantford-night-market-event-disappointing-for-organizer-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/cancellation-of-brantford-night-market-event-disappointing-for-organizer-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public quick to identify gas station robbery suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took just hours on Thursday for Brantford police to identify a person now charged with robbing a local gas station Monday.Police put out a photo and a request to the community for help just before 1 p.m. on Thursday and four hours later said the man had been identified and charged.Those charges are from an incident at a Colborne Street West and Oak Street gas station where it was reported a man wearing a hoodie went in just before midnight and showed a knife.He robbed the store of a small am]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/public-quick-to-identify-gas-station-robbery-suspect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/public-quick-to-identify-gas-station-robbery-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police ask for public's help to find gas station robbery suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police are asking for the public&rsquo;s help to identify a suspect involved in a gas station robbery.On Monday, Aug. 24 at about 11:45 p.m., officers were dispatched after receiving a report of a robbery at a gas station at Colborne Street West and Oak Street. It was reported that a male with a knife robbed the store for a small amount of cash, leaving the business before police arrived.The suspect is described as about five-foot-eight with an average build and blonde hair. He was we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-ask-for-publics-help-to-find-gas-station-robbery-suspect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-ask-for-publics-help-to-find-gas-station-robbery-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Revitalization Project update: Aug. 31 to Sept. 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[The downtown revitalization project continues through the week of Aug. 31 to Sept. 4.Underground infrastructure installation and road construction continue on Icomm Drive. Deep sanitary sewer installation is complete, with storm sewer and watermain work now underway. Temporary traffic changes will take effect Sept. 1 to support ongoing construction. The closure of Icomm Drive is expected to continue until the end of September. The following temporary traffic changes will be in place beginning S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/downtown-revitalization-project-update-aug-31-to-sept-4/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/downtown-revitalization-project-update-aug-31-to-sept-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Downtown Revitalization Project update: Aug. 31 to Sept. 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[The downtown revitalization project continues through the week of Aug. 31 to Sept. 4.Underground infrastructure installation and road construction continue on Icomm Drive. Deep sanitary sewer installation is complete, with storm sewer and watermain work now underway. Temporary traffic changes will take effect Sept. 1 to support ongoing construction.The closure of Icomm Drive is expected to continue until the end of September. The following temporary traffic changes will be in place beginning Se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-downtown-revitalization-project-update-aug-31-to-sept-4/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-downtown-revitalization-project-update-aug-31-to-sept-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group support can be 'lifesaver for those going through grief']]></title><description><![CDATA[Grief is challenging for anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one. But there is help through GriefShare, a 13-week grief recovery course being offered at two churches in Brantford starting in September.The 2026 fall session of the course is being offered at Queensway Baptist Church (beginning Sept. 9), and Celebration Church (beginning Sept.8).&ldquo;Grief can be totally overwhelming,&rdquo; says Don Bernard, congregational care pastor at Celebration Church. &ldquo;The emotional pain can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/group-support-can-be-lifesaver-for-those-going-through-grief/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/group-support-can-be-lifesaver-for-those-going-through-grief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players lace up skates for the Ice Man Cup in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey players &mdash; both professional and those on their way to the big leagues &mdash; laced up their skates on Saturday afternoon for the second Ice Man Memorial Cup game at the TD Civic Centre in Brantford.The charity game is a memorial to Jimmy &ldquo;The Ice Man&rdquo; MacNeil, the beloved Zamboni driver at the Civic Centre for many years, who died in 2023 at the age of 62.In 1999, MacNeil won the title Zamboni Driver of the Year in a promotion by the company that manufactures the ice-r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/players-lace-up-skates-for-the-ice-man-cup-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/players-lace-up-skates-for-the-ice-man-cup-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tariffs are going to hurt us all: Brantford Chamber of Commerce CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virtually every local business &mdash; and eventually each person &mdash; is going to feel the effects of the tariffs promised earlier this week as trade talks between Canada and the USA collapsed.&ldquo;From solo entrepreneurs to large corporations that rely on international trade, we&rsquo;re all going to be in a situation where some part of the supply chain or transportation is going to be impacted,&rdquo; said David Prang, the CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant.&ldquo;Whether fu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/tariffs-are-going-to-hurt-us-all-brantford-chamber-of-commerce-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/tariffs-are-going-to-hurt-us-all-brantford-chamber-of-commerce-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs coach Michael Babcock 'really happy' with camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs new head coach Michael Babcock and his staff were well prepared for the first day of training camp earlier this week.With prospective players arriving at the TD Civic Centre this past Monday, Babcock and his coaches had been meeting since Aug. 10 to ensure things ran smoothly once things started to roll.&ldquo;Part of the reason we got here two weeks earlier was because we wanted to make sure that our video and drills were tight and we knew where everyone was going,&rdquo; sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-coach-michael-babcock-really-happy-with-camp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-coach-michael-babcock-really-happy-with-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London dad pushing daughter's wheelchair 200 km in fight for $493K surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every time Joe Gesualdi&rsquo;s daughter watches him leave their London home to carry on the fight for her future, she gives him the same message.&ldquo;I love you,&rdquo; Sydney, 27, tells him. &ldquo;Please be careful.&rdquo;Those words of concern are coming from a young woman whose life changed in a split-second car crash three years ago.She is troubled that her parents have been pushed to the lengths they have to hopefully secure life-altering surgery that is only available in the United St]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/london-dad-pushing-daughters-wheelchair-200-km-in-fight-for-493k-surgery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/london-dad-pushing-daughters-wheelchair-200-km-in-fight-for-493k-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mississaugas of the Credit pow wow attracts 2,500 despite rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite wet weather on the weekend, about 2,500 people attended the 38th annual Three Fires Pow Wow.Held on the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Three Fires differs from the nearby Six Nations Champion of Champions Pow Wow in that it&rsquo;s not a competition.&ldquo;We draw a lot of people because they like the traditional pow wows, and the smaller venue,&rdquo; explained Faith Rivers, chair of the New Credit Culture Committee, who noted that some dancers from Attawapiskat First Nation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mississaugas-of-the-credit-pow-wow-attracts-2500-despite-rain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mississaugas-of-the-credit-pow-wow-attracts-2500-despite-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experienced bottle feeders needed for litter of abandoned newborn pups]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local dog rescue operation is asking for help after taking in 11 newborn puppies left in a box in Brantford. Hillside Kennels Animal Control picked up the abandoned pups, which are just one or two days old, by a trail on Monday morning and transferred them to Sato Saved End of the Line Dog Rescue and Rehabilitation.&ldquo;There is no excuse for dumping puppies,&rdquo; said a social media post made by Hillside Kennels. &ldquo;We worry about the mom who may be worried where they have gone, or t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/experienced-bottle-feeders-needed-for-litter-of-abandoned-newborn-pups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/experienced-bottle-feeders-needed-for-litter-of-abandoned-newborn-pups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abandoned newborn pups in foster care; supplies, funding still needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers have stepped up to help care for a litter of 11 newborn puppies abandoned along a Brantford trail on Monday.In a Facebook post Sato Saved End of the Line Dog Rescue and Rehabilitation said they now have enough people to foster the pups, which are just a few days old and will require bottle feeding every three hours for the next four weeks.Hillside Kennels Animal Control picked up the pups Monday morning and transferred them to Sato Saved.&ldquo;There is no excuse for dumping puppies,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/abandoned-newborn-pups-in-foster-care-supplies-funding-still-needed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/abandoned-newborn-pups-in-foster-care-supplies-funding-still-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant County has six candidates for mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two more mayoral candidates filed their nominations last week, bringing to six the number of people looking to lead Brant County Council.Kent Hollett and Stuart Braid have joined David Swanson, Graham Horner, Christine Garneau Bisaillon, and Jennifer Kyle in the race to become mayor.The following is a list of candidates seeking a position on county council:Ward 1 (two to be elected): Incumbent John MacAlpine, John Kemp, Denise Louise Dyment, Mary-Jane Brown, Steve Schmitt, and Mike Petrella.War]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-county-has-six-candidates-for-mayor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-county-has-six-candidates-for-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven candidates vie to become mayor of Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford now has another candidate seeking the mayor&rsquo;s seat on city council in the October municipal election.Richard Misura filed his papers last week and is now the seventh candidate to join the race for the top job in Brantford.&ldquo;I sold real estate for the last 45 years,&rdquo; Misura said in an interview. &ldquo;Prior to that I got my licence as a sheet metal worker. I worked at the hydro plant in Nanticoke, the Texaco (now Esso) oil refinery, Massey&rsquo;s, Worthington&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/seven-candidates-vie-to-become-mayor-of-brantford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/seven-candidates-vie-to-become-mayor-of-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Brantford-Brant trustees under fire for trip to Italy will not return to school board]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be a new slate of Catholic school board trustees representing Brantford and Brant County after long-time trustee Dan Dignard withdrew his candidacy in the upcoming municipal election.Dignard was one of four trustees who travelled to Italy in July 2024 to purchase about $100,000 worth of custom art for a new high school under construction on Powerline Road in Brantford. The publicly-funded trip, which included travel costs of about $50,000, sparked outrage after details about lavish m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/four-brantford-brant-trustees-under-fire-for-trip-to-italy-will-not-return-to-school-board/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/four-brantford-brant-trustees-under-fire-for-trip-to-italy-will-not-return-to-school-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs open training camp with a 'clean slate']]></title><description><![CDATA[Their names were on the jerseys but most of the faces were unrecognizable as the Brantford Bulldogs opened up training camp on Monday in preparation for the 2026-27 OHL season.Facing a massive exodus of players to the pro ranks, the Bulldogs invited 62 players to the start of camp at the TD Civic Centre. A few of those players are returnees, a lot are previously drafted players, some were acquired in trades and others arrived as free agents.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a clean slate,&rdquo; Bulldogs gener]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-open-training-camp-with-a-clean-slate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-open-training-camp-with-a-clean-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations Rivermen heading to Presidents Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Six Nations Rivermen will begin their quest for a Canadian senior B lacrosse championship on Sunday.Six Nations will open the Presidents Cup lacrosse tournament against TNSLL at 10 p.m. EDT.Six Nations then plays Fighting Sioux on Aug. 31 at 4 p.m. and Knights at 4 p.m. on Sept. 1. Playoffs begin on Sept. 2 with semifinals on Sept. 4 and the bronze and gold-medal games on Sept. 5.The Rivermen defeated the Brooklin Merchants 7-4 last week in Game 5 of the best-of-seven Ontario Series Lacross]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-rivermen-heading-to-presidents-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-rivermen-heading-to-presidents-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations Chiefs rebound in MSL final]]></title><description><![CDATA[After dropping Game 2 in the best-of-seven Major Series Lacrosse championship series, the Six Nations Chiefs rebounded with a win in Game 3.Playing at home on Sunday, Six Nations defeated the Peterborough Lakers 12-9 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. Game 4 was scheduled for Tuesday in Peterborough with Game 5 back at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Six Nations at 8 p.m. on Thursday.If necessary, Game 6 is in Peterborough on Sunday at 7 p.m. and Game 7 is at the ILA on Tuesday at 8 p.m.The resul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-chiefs-rebound-in-msl-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-chiefs-rebound-in-msl-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Red Sox miss playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite a late-season surge, the Brantford Red Sox have been eliminated from the Canadian Baseball League playoffs.Playing last week, Brantford went 5-0 and now own a seven-game win streak.The Red Sox are 19-24 but with only five games remaining in the regular season, they can&rsquo;t catch the fifth-place Barrie Baycats (25-20) for the final playoff spot.Brantford defeated Hamilton 7-1, Toronto 22-18, Toronto 6-2, Barrie 12-8 and Barrie 9-5 last week.The Red Sox wrap up their season this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-red-sox-miss-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-red-sox-miss-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poilievre takes aim at federal government taxes, fees during visit at Stubbe's Precast in Brant County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre offered major praise for the Stubbe&rsquo;s Precast facility in Brant County on Saturday morning, telling employees &ldquo;It&rsquo;s an amazing business.&rdquo;&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a true Canadian success story,&rdquo; Poilievre said at the site near Harley, noting that the company manufactures six million square feet of housing each year with its precast concrete hollowcore floor systems and modular walls. &ldquo;Because people like you are delivering f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/poilievre-takes-aim-at-federal-government-taxes-fees-during-visit-at-stubbes-precast-in-brant-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/poilievre-takes-aim-at-federal-government-taxes-fees-during-visit-at-stubbes-precast-in-brant-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community booster Wall seeking Conservative nod]]></title><description><![CDATA[A second well-known community leader is asking for the Conservative party nod in the wake of news that MP Larry Brock will step down on Sept. 18.Joshua Wall, the big-haired Brantford booster and former city councillor, announced online this week that he&rsquo;s joining the race for Brock&rsquo;s Brantford, Brant South seat for a byelection that is expected to happen between November 2026 and April 2027.&ldquo;I love this community and haven&rsquo;t stopped being an ambassador for it since the f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/community-booster-wall-seeking-conservative-nod/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/community-booster-wall-seeking-conservative-nod/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community booster Joshua Wall seeking Conservative nod in Brantford-Brant South]]></title><description><![CDATA[A second well-known community leader is asking for the Conservative party nod in the wake of news that current MP Larry Brock will step down on Sept. 18.Joshua Wall, the big-haired Brantford booster and former city councillor, announced online this week that he&rsquo;s joining the race for Brock&rsquo;s Brantford-Brant South-Six Nations seat in a byelection expected to happen between November 2026 and April 2027.&ldquo;I love this community and haven&rsquo;t stopped being an ambassador for it s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/community-booster-joshua-wall-seeking-conservative-nod-in-brantford-brant-south/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/community-booster-joshua-wall-seeking-conservative-nod-in-brantford-brant-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rank racks up fourth title with win at BGCC]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the rink to the links, 2026 has been a year to remember for Garrett Rank. Weeks removed from working his first Stanley Cup Final as a veteran National Hockey League referee, the Elora native captured the 2026 Golf Canada Men&rsquo;s Mid-Amateur title at Brantford Golf and Country Club. It was Rank&rsquo;s fourth mid-am title, and the first since winning three straight from 2014 to 2016. &ldquo;Nobody was booing me out there. Nobody was telling me, &lsquo;Ref, you suck,&rsquo; so that was n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/rank-racks-up-fourth-title-with-win-at-bgcc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/rank-racks-up-fourth-title-with-win-at-bgcc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Poppy Project has exceeded organizers' expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Poppy Project continues to grow and has surpassed the expectations of its organizing committee.&ldquo;We have well exceeded our original goal of 10,000, which we thought was lofty at the time,&rdquo; said project vice-chair Stacey Bester. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re already at over 15,000 poppies &ndash; knitted, crocheted, and felt for those with low dexterity.&rdquo;According to the organization&rsquo;s website, t he Brantford Poppy Project is a community-driven art initiative that trans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-poppy-project-has-exceeded-organizers-expectations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-poppy-project-has-exceeded-organizers-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home, sweet home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of apartment buildings being built on Hichman Road, behind a new commercial plaza on Markel Drive in Paris, ON, will provide more than 100 new housing units.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/home-sweet-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/home-sweet-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County project keeps construction high in first half of year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction work in Brant County set a high value in the first half of 2026, but mainly because of one of the county&rsquo;s own projects, the St. George water plant.Work at the Victor Boulevard facility generated an estimated $55 million in construction plans in March, April and May for renovations and new buildings at the plant &ndash; almost half of the $122.2 million in projects approved up until the end of June.&ldquo;The county continues to make significant investments in infrastructure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/county-project-keeps-construction-high-in-first-half-of-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/county-project-keeps-construction-high-in-first-half-of-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford's Greg Zaluski shifts into high gear with new album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greg Zaluski has had a storied career in the music industry that is now kicking into high gear.The 63-year-old Brantford musician and songwriter just released his second album, Seems Like A Long Time Ago, and while that&rsquo;s also the title track of the record, it describes the beginnings of his musical journey.In the 1980s, he would often open for acts such as Jack DeKyzer and Tom Wilson locally.&ldquo;That put me on the map,&rdquo; he shared. &ldquo;I had a local following, so we&rsquo;d pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-greg-zaluski-shifts-into-high-gear-with-new-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-greg-zaluski-shifts-into-high-gear-with-new-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hammer' drops on 'extremely dangerous' driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who went on a months-long crime spree that involved stealing, driving impaired, ramming police cruisers and breaching court orders at every turn, was sent back to jail despite his plea to be released on the day of his trial.&ldquo;He&rsquo;s desperate to get his life back on track,&rdquo; argued defence lawyer Courtney Cameron at the sentencing hearing of Ozzy Bailey, 32, in Brantford court.&ldquo;He&rsquo;s incredibly remorseful and committed to making sure it doesn&rsquo;t happen again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hammer-drops-on-extremely-dangerous-driver/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hammer-drops-on-extremely-dangerous-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-Am coming down to the wire at BGCC]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a three-horse race as the 2026 Canadian Men&rsquo;s Mid-Amateur Championship comes down to the wire.Thursday&rsquo;s third round at the Brantford Golf and Country Club saw mid-am newcomer Evan Nachtigall (17-under) leading the pack with three-time champ Garrett Rank (15-under) and red-hot Cam Burke (13-under) on his heels.All three men will tee off for Friday&rsquo;s final round at 10:30 a.m. The tournament is for those aged 25 and older and includes some of the best golfers from Can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mid-am-coming-down-to-the-wire-at-bgcc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mid-am-coming-down-to-the-wire-at-bgcc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations issues update on boundary lands agreement with Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is nothing in a new Brantford and Six Nations of the Grand River memorandum of understanding that will or is intended to take away from treaty, constitutional and the inherent rights of Six Nations, a statement released Thursday says.The statement, released by Six Nations of the Grand River, was issued in response to concerns raised by community members about the MOU announced by Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill of the Six Nations Elected Council and Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis.The statement, intend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-issues-update-on-boundary-lands-agreement-with-brantford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-issues-update-on-boundary-lands-agreement-with-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations issues statement on new Memorandum of Understanding]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is nothing in a new Brantford and Six Nations of the Grand River Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will or is intended to take away from treaty, constitutional and the inherent rights of Six Nations, a statement released Thursday says.The statement, released by Six Nations of the Grand River, was issued in response to concerns raised by community members about the MOU after it was announced by Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill of the Six Nations Elected Council and Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis.Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-issues-statement-on-new-memorandum-of-understanding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-issues-statement-on-new-memorandum-of-understanding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations clarifies details on boundary lands agreement with Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is nothing in a new Brantford and Six Nations of the Grand River memorandum of understanding that will or is intended to take away from treaty, constitutional and the inherent rights of Six Nations, a statement released Thursday says.The statement, released by Six Nations of the Grand River, was issued in response to concerns raised by community members about the MOU announced by Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill of the Six Nations Elected Council and Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis.The statement, intend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-clarifies-details-on-boundary-lands-agreement-with-brantford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-clarifies-details-on-boundary-lands-agreement-with-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant County officials meet with provincial government representatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[A delegation from Brant County led by Mayor David Bailey met with various provincial government ministers at the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference earlier this week.&ldquo;I look forward to the AMO Conference every year and the important opportunity it provides to county council and staff,&rdquo; Bailey said in a statement released Thursday.&rdquo;Not only are we able to meet with ministry leaders, but we also have the chance to connect with council and staff from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-county-officials-meet-with-provincial-government-representatives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-county-officials-meet-with-provincial-government-representatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign update: Mayor's race in Brant County attracts another candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fourth candidate has entered the race to become the next Mayor of the County of Brant.David Swanson filed his nomination papers on Aug. 19, two days before the nomination period ends at 2 p.m. on Aug. 21. The other three mayoral candidates include Jennifer Kyle, Christine Garneau Bisaillon and Graham Horner.&ldquo;I want to build on the momentum that I started when I ran for mayor in 2022,&rdquo; said Swanson, who run unsuccessfully against incumbent David Bailey four years ago. &ldquo;I met]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/campaign-update-mayors-race-in-brant-county-attracts-another-candidate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/campaign-update-mayors-race-in-brant-county-attracts-another-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulldogs draft pick Aiden Kelly leads U.S. to gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top Brantford Bulldogs draft pick Aiden Kelly was a huge part of his team&rsquo;s success as the United States captured gold at the 2026 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament.Playing the hosts in the final, the U.S. defeated Czechia 5-4 in a shootout with Kelly scoring the game-winning goal.Kelly, picked 20th overall in this year&rsquo;s OHL Priority Selection, finished the tournament with three goals in four games.The Four Nations tournament also included teams from Slovakia and Switzerland.Kelly w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-draft-pick-aiden-kelly-leads-us-to-gold/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-draft-pick-aiden-kelly-leads-us-to-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seek help to locate missing Brantford woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police are hoping the public can help to locate a missing Brantford woman.Laurie, age 33, is a Caucasian female standing about five-foot-four with a thin build, medium length brown hair and brown eyes. She has a flower tattoo on the back of her neck.The last contact made with Laurie was in early May of 2026, and she is believed to have last been in the vicinity of Barton Street East and Birch Avenue in Hamilton.Police are concerned about her well-being and ask that anyone with knowled]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-seek-help-to-locate-missing-brantford-woman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-seek-help-to-locate-missing-brantford-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final decision on Gibson manslaughter sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Gibson, 28, who won an appeal of a prison sentence for manslaughter in the 2021 death of William &ldquo;Billy&rdquo; Smith despite a jury deciding it wasn&rsquo;t self-defence, will remain under house arrest for the full two years of his conditional sentence.The Court of Appeal finished with the case earlier this month, deciding that Gibson will remain under a form of house arrest that includes going to an Etobicoke gym once a week to benefit his rehabilitation.That will be followed by t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/final-decision-on-gibson-manslaughter-sentence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/final-decision-on-gibson-manslaughter-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elderly residents from Six Nations move into former Fox Ridge facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Nations residents of Iroquois Lodge displaced by a June 2025 flood moved closer to home on Tuesday.The residents, who have been living in Delhi for more than a year since the flood, earlier this week moved into the former Fox Ridge Care Community facility on West Street in Brantford. The move brings the residents closer to home and was arranged through an agreement between Six Nations Elected Council and the City of Brantford.Six Nations Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill and Mayor Kevin Davis,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/elderly-residents-from-six-nations-move-into-former-fox-ridge-facility-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/elderly-residents-from-six-nations-move-into-former-fox-ridge-facility-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elderly residents from Six Nations move into former Fox Ridge facility.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Nations residents of Iroquois Lodge displaced by a June 2025 flood moved closer to home on Tuesday.The residents, who have been living in Delhi for more than a year since the flood, earlier this week moved in the former Fox Ridge Care Community facility on West Street in Brantford. The move brings the residents closer to home and was arranged through an agreement between Six Nations Elected Council and the City of Brantford.Six Nations Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill and Mayor Kevin Davis, in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/elderly-residents-from-six-nations-move-into-former-fox-ridge-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/elderly-residents-from-six-nations-move-into-former-fox-ridge-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local golfers shine at Canadian Mid-Am]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owen Seal&rsquo;s meteoric rise on the golf course has continued this week during Golf Canada&rsquo;s 2026 Canadian Men&rsquo;s Mid-Amateur Golf Championship at the Brantford Golf and Country Club.Following back-to-back even-par rounds of 72 that put him in a tie for 44th, Seal made the 36-hole cut and will play in the tournament&rsquo;s final two rounds on Thursday and Friday.Seal, a BGCC member, is relatively new to competitive golf and there are at least a couple of reasons he&rsquo;s sharpe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/local-golfers-shine-at-canadian-mid-am/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/local-golfers-shine-at-canadian-mid-am/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International geocaching event returns to Burford]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the success of an inaugural international geocaching event in Burford last year that attracted about 1,500 people, organizers are planning to do it all again &ndash; but bigger.The second Fall Fest, from Sept. 23-27, billed as Canada&rsquo;s largest annual geocaching event, is expected to draw visitors from all provinces, more than 30 states and another dozen countries for five days of family activities, community events and, of course, geocaching.The hobby, says event director Amanda Sav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/international-geocaching-event-returns-to-burford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/international-geocaching-event-returns-to-burford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian men&rsquo;s golf mid-am kicks off at 'paradise']]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the nation&rsquo;s oldest courses is taking centre stage this week as Brantford Golf and Country Club hosts Golf Canada&rsquo;s 2026 Canadian Men&rsquo;s Mid-Amateur Championship.The facility, which has roots dating back to 1879, welcomed some of the very best the country has to offer for the first of four rounds on Tuesday.The field of 156 features players aged 25 and older from across Canada and the US. Behind the scenes, the event is the culmination of nearly a full year of preparatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/canadian-menrsquos-golf-mid-am-kicks-off-at-paradise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/canadian-menrsquos-golf-mid-am-kicks-off-at-paradise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford-born screenwriter collaborates on new film 'Pure Identity.']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaime Kawamoto&rsquo;s heart is with rescue animals, her passion is screenwriting and she&rsquo;s grateful to her hometown of Brantford.&ldquo;One thing, I absolutely want to say is thank-you to the people of Brantford for supporting my parents all of these years,&rdquo; Kawamoto said.&ldquo;They operate Hearts and Homes and to do something like that, you really need to have the support of the community. The city, the people and the pet stores in town have all pitched and they&rsquo;ve been abl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-born-screenwriter-collaborates-on-new-film-pure-identity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-born-screenwriter-collaborates-on-new-film-pure-identity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford, Six Nations announce new memorandum of understanding]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the City Brantford ensures Six Nations will share in the prosperity generated by development on the so-call boundary lands, Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill of the Six Nations Elected Band Council says.&ldquo;This agreement reflects the importance of continuing to build strong, respectful, and beneficial relationships between Six Nations and municipalities, together,&rdquo; Hill said in a statement following a Tuesday afternoon press conference in Ottawa.&ldquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-six-nations-announce-new-memorandum-of-understanding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-six-nations-announce-new-memorandum-of-understanding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford, Six Nations announce agreement on boundary lands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the City Brantford ensures Six Nations will share in the prosperity generated by development on the city&rsquo;s boundary lands, Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill of the Six Nations Elected Band Council says.&ldquo;This agreement reflects the importance of continuing to build strong, respectful, and beneficial relationships between Six Nations and municipalities, together,&rdquo; Hill said in a statement following a Tuesday afternoon press conference in Ottawa.T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-six-nations-announce-agreement-on-boundary-lands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-six-nations-announce-agreement-on-boundary-lands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford woman receives garden champion award]]></title><description><![CDATA[To say that Max Byerlay has a green thumb is an understatement.The Brantford woman is a perennial winner at the annual Brantford Garden Club&rsquo;s competitions but recent visitors to her Ward 3 home in Brantford seems to have topped them all.On Saturday, August 8, Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis, along with a delegation of judges and members of the Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford presented Byerlay with the 2026 Brantford is Bloomin&rsquo; Garden Champion Award during a stop on the Communities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-woman-receives-garden-champion-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-woman-receives-garden-champion-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford needs a HART Hub to address addictions, mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford is a perfect example of why the provincial government needs to do a lot more to address the addictions and mental health problems residents encounter on a daily basis, Mayor Kevin Davis said.&ldquo;The addictions and mental health issues that people see on our streets is one of the top-three issues faced by cities across the province and in Brantford is one of the top-two,&rdquo; Davis said in a telephone interview from Ottawa where he is attending the annual Association o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-needs-a-hart-hub-to-address-addictions-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-needs-a-hart-hub-to-address-addictions-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations Stealth win provincial junior C lacrosse championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Six Nations Stealth are Meredith Cup champions.Facing two-time defending Ontario Junior C Lacrosse League champions Peterborough, the Stealth defeated the Lakers 3-1 in the best-of-five final.Six Nations opened the series with a 7-3 home win on Aug. 6 before falling 9-6 in Peterborough on Aug. 9. The Stealth took command of things with a 13-7 home win in Game 3 on Aug. 12 before clinching the series with a 13-7 win in Peterborough on Aug. 14.Leading the way offensively for the Stealth in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-stealth-win-provincial-junior-c-lacrosse-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-stealth-win-provincial-junior-c-lacrosse-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign to be the next MP for Brantford Brant South is underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The search for Brantford Brant South&rsquo;s next MP is underway and already two candidates with histories of community service have declared their intentions to represent their respective parties in an upcoming byelection.Joy O&rsquo;Donnell, who represented the federal Liberals in the April 2025 election, has said she wants to carry the Liberal brand again while Dave Carrol has announced he wants to represent local Conservatives. The position of MP for the riding of Brantford-Brant South will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/campaign-to-be-the-next-mp-for-brantford-brant-south-is-underway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/campaign-to-be-the-next-mp-for-brantford-brant-south-is-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Registered charities can apply for grants program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Registered charities from Brantford-Brant, Six Nations of the Grand River, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation are invited to submit funding applications to the Brant Community Foundation.&ldquo;The Foundation is a 360-degree granter and makes grants to benefit a wide variety of causes, including community development, education, health and social services, arts, culture, heritage, environment, food and housing security, and more,&rdquo; said executive director Anne Marie Peirce.A G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/registered-charities-can-apply-for-grants-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/registered-charities-can-apply-for-grants-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant OPP blotter: Speeding, impaired and intimate partner violence charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ndash; blood alcohol concentration over 80; operation while impaired &ndash; alcohol and drugs; owner operate a motor vehicle without insuran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-opp-blotter-speeding-impaired-and-intimate-partner-violence-charges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-opp-blotter-speeding-impaired-and-intimate-partner-violence-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs open training camp next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s annual Black vs. Gold will take place on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the civic centre. Fans are welcome to attend.Brantford&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-open-training-camp-next-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-open-training-camp-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental capacity of sexual offender reduced sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&ldquo;A pre-sentence report shows the accused was identified in middle school with a cognitive intellectual disability, placing him in the lowest functioning category,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mental-capacity-of-sexual-offender-reduced-sentence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mental-capacity-of-sexual-offender-reduced-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges withdrawn against man in Hampton Road shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&ldquo;This was a case where he was to stand tri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/charges-withdrawn-against-man-in-hampton-road-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/charges-withdrawn-against-man-in-hampton-road-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young dancers wow crowds at smoke dance celebration in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of the Haudenosaunee smoke dance is in good hands &ndash; and active feet.Among the dozens of competitors at the Woodland Cultural Centre&rsquo;s Smoke Dance Celebration event on Saturday, youngsters from the &lsquo;tiny tots&rsquo; 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.&ldquo;It makes me so happy because I never got to dance growing up,&rdquo; said Hailey Powless, whose one-y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/young-dancers-wow-crowds-at-smoke-dance-celebration-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/young-dancers-wow-crowds-at-smoke-dance-celebration-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-serving educator and trustee opts not to run again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Chopp, a longtime trustee with the Catholic school board, announced on social media Friday afternoon that he&rsquo;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.&ldquo;I wish to sincerely thank everyone who has supported me throughout the years,&rdquo; he wrote.&ldquo;Your trust, encouragement, kindness and friendship has meant more than I c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/long-serving-educator-and-trustee-opts-not-to-run-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/long-serving-educator-and-trustee-opts-not-to-run-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let it rip]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/let-it-rip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/let-it-rip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reopening Brantford Jail receives a mixed reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s criminology department, says the province&rsquo;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.&ldquo;Currently jails in Ontario are running between 130 to 150 per cent of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/reopening-brantford-jail-receives-a-mixed-reaction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/reopening-brantford-jail-receives-a-mixed-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two candidates vying to represent Brant County on Catholic school board]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-candidates-vying-to-represent-brant-county-on-catholic-school-board/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-candidates-vying-to-represent-brant-county-on-catholic-school-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heather Vanner shares the 'amazing power' of community as she prepares for retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&ldquo;I was one of nine children and I remember seeing my mom and dad struggle with finances,&rdquo; said Vanner, who will retire at the end of August as the executive director of Brantford&rsquo;s Community Resource Service.&ldquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/heather-vanner-shares-the-amazing-power-of-community-as-she-prepares-for-retirement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/heather-vanner-shares-the-amazing-power-of-community-as-she-prepares-for-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indoor sports facility meeting draws large crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[An indoor sports field at Jaycee Sport Park would give Brantford&rsquo;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.&ldquo;Right now, Brantford minor baseball has to rent facilities out-of-town to hold practices year round and we&rsquo;re not the only ones doing that,&rdquo; Randy Meggs said Wednesday.&ldquo;Other organizations like Brantford Bisons (and) soccer are also spending money to rent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/indoor-sports-facility-meeting-draws-large-crowd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/indoor-sports-facility-meeting-draws-large-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Transit changes to routes, schedules coming in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ndash; Route B, and Routes 23, 24, and 25 &ndash; will be introduced while Routes 4, 4A and 4C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-transit-changes-to-routes-schedules-coming-in-september/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-transit-changes-to-routes-schedules-coming-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Police launch United Against Hate campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you attended the Brantford International Villages Festival last month, chances are you noticed a police presence.That&rsquo;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.&ldquo;Hate has no place in our community,&rdquo; said Detective Constable Jet Kha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-launch-united-against-hate-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-launch-united-against-hate-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Police report three missing persons have been located]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-report-three-missing-persons-have-been-located/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-report-three-missing-persons-have-been-located/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ring-A-Ding-Ding!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sylvia Chupka, vice chair of the Bell Committee, sits at an early version of a switchboard on display at Henderson House, Canada&rsquo;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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ring-a-ding-ding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ring-a-ding-ding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaden McGregor looking forward to playing for Brantford Bulldogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaden McGregor may have personal goals for the upcoming OHL season that involve statistical milestones but there&rsquo;s more to the 17-year-old&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/kaden-mcgregor-looking-forward-to-playing-for-brantford-bulldogs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/kaden-mcgregor-looking-forward-to-playing-for-brantford-bulldogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Brantford principal placed on peace bond]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo; profile on the Ontario College of Teachers website, stating they are &ldquo;relevant to her membership in the College,&rdquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/former-brantford-principal-placed-on-peace-bond/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/former-brantford-principal-placed-on-peace-bond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford's Claire Meadows to help coach Canada's women's basketball team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford&rsquo;s Claire Meadows has been selected to join Canada&rsquo;s senior women&rsquo;s national basketball team as an assistant coach for the FIBA Women&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-claire-meadows-to-help-coach-canadas-womens-basketball-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-claire-meadows-to-help-coach-canadas-womens-basketball-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm Crawl Brant scheduled for Sept. 12.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brant County and area residents have an opportunity to get an up close look at local agricultural on Sept. 12.That&rsquo;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.&ldquo;Brant&rsquo;s agricultural community plays an important role in our local economy and helps shape the character of our rural communities,&rdquo; Zach Gable, the county&rsquo;s director of economic development and tourism said in a statement.&ldquo;Farm Crawl Brant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/farm-crawl-brant-scheduled-for-sept-12/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/farm-crawl-brant-scheduled-for-sept-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign to succeed Mayor David Bailey attracts three candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&ldquo;The County of Brant is on a good path, but we have some significant decisions ahead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/campaign-to-succeed-mayor-david-bailey-attracts-three-candidates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/campaign-to-succeed-mayor-david-bailey-attracts-three-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six candidates campaigning to become Brantford's next mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, &lsquo;Pretty Ricky Willdy,&rsquo; recently filed his nomination papers, as did Leslie Bory. A previously registered candidate &ndash; Rhonda Nordlander &ndash; has withdrawn from the race.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m running for mayor for Brantford because I believe the only way to make actual change is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-candidates-campaigning-to-become-brantfords-next-mayor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-candidates-campaigning-to-become-brantfords-next-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro wrestler among six candidates campaigning to become Brantford's next mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, &lsquo;Pretty Ricky Willdy,&rsquo; recently filed his nomination papers, as did Leslie Bory. A previously registered candidate &ndash; Rhonda Nordlander &ndash; has withdrawn from the race.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m running for mayor for Brantford because I believe the only way to make actual change is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pro-wrestler-among-six-candidates-campaigning-to-become-brantfords-next-mayor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pro-wrestler-among-six-candidates-campaigning-to-become-brantfords-next-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Police reopen River Road following investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ldquo;active police investigation&rdquo; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-reopen-river-road-following-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-reopen-river-road-following-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active police investigation - River Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are being asked to avoid the area of River Road near Marlene Avenue and Baldwin Avenue.Brantford Police Service issued an &ldquo;active police investigation&rdquo; 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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/active-police-investigation-river-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/active-police-investigation-river-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford artist making waves at Art In The Workplace exhibit]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ldquo;Art In The Workplace&rdquo; a Hamilton-based not-for-profit that provides artists with an opportunity to display their work in a unique setting.&ldquo;Hamilton has this place, it&rsquo;s called the McMaster Innovation Park (MIP) and a couple of times of the year they showcase the work of artists,&rdquo; Ellis said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s real]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-artist-making-waves-at-art-in-the-workplace-exhibit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-artist-making-waves-at-art-in-the-workplace-exhibit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU clears Brantford police officer of wrongdoing after suspect injured in fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province&rsquo;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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/siu-clears-brantford-police-officer-of-wrongdoing-after-suspect-injured-in-fall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/siu-clears-brantford-police-officer-of-wrongdoing-after-suspect-injured-in-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations Rivermen locked in provincial lacrosse championship battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-rivermen-locked-in-provincial-lacrosse-championship-battle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-rivermen-locked-in-provincial-lacrosse-championship-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Executive Director of Participation Support Services announces retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Participation Support Services is looking for a new executive director to replace Sherry Kerr who will retire at the end of 2026.&ldquo;Sherry&rsquo;s leadership has been characterized by compassion, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the people we support,&rdquo; Paul Oddi, chair of the agency&rsquo;s board of directors, said in a statement.&ldquo;Her vision has strengthened our organization and helped build important partnerships that will benefit our community]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/executive-director-of-participation-support-services-announces-retirement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/executive-director-of-participation-support-services-announces-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Donnell to seek federal Liberal nomination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joy O&rsquo;Donnell said late last week that she&rsquo;s ready to run again for the Liberal team led by Prime Minister Mark Carney.O&rsquo;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.&ldquo;In the election in 2025, we did better as a party in this riding than we have done in 20 years,&rdquo; said O&rsquo;Donnell, who finished second to Conservative Larry B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/odonnell-to-seek-federal-liberal-nomination/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/odonnell-to-seek-federal-liberal-nomination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CanJam fundraiser provides vital support to children living with cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/canjam-fundraiser-provides-vital-support-to-children-living-with-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/canjam-fundraiser-provides-vital-support-to-children-living-with-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn about plan for indoor turf sports facility at information meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford invites residents to attend a neighbourhood meeting to learn more about the planned indoor turf sports facility to be located at Jaycee Sports Park on Dunsdon Street. Expected to open in fall 2027, the 60,000-square-foot air-supported dome will provide year-round access to indoor turf space for local athletes, sport organizations, residents, and community groups. The meeting will provide an overview of the project and an opportunity for residents to learn more and ask quest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/learn-about-plan-for-indoor-turf-sports-facility-at-information-meeting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/learn-about-plan-for-indoor-turf-sports-facility-at-information-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provincial police are looking for scammer who defrauded an Oxford County couple]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford County OPP is asking for public assistance in identifying a &ldquo;grandparent scam&rdquo; suspect who took about $6,000 from a South-West Oxford Township couple.Provincial police say the scammer contacted the couple claiming their grandson had been arrested.The suspect convinced the victims that their grandson required bail money and instructed them to gather approximately $6,900 in cash. He further advised them not to call anyone else as it could interfere with the proceedings, police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/provincial-police-are-looking-for-scammer-who-defrauded-an-oxford-county-couple/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/provincial-police-are-looking-for-scammer-who-defrauded-an-oxford-county-couple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provincial police are looking for a scammer who defrauded an Oxford County couple]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford County OPP is asking for public assistance in identifying a &ldquo;grandparent scam&rdquo; suspect who took about $6,000 from a South-West Oxford Township couple.Provincial police say the scammer contacted the couple claiming their grandson had been arrested.The suspect convinced the victims that their grandson required bail money and instructed them to gather approximately $6,900 in cash. He further advised them not to call anyone else as it could interfere with the proceedings, police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/provincial-police-are-looking-for-a-scammer-who-defrauded-an-oxford-county-couple/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/provincial-police-are-looking-for-a-scammer-who-defrauded-an-oxford-county-couple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full-time employment in Brantford-Brant on the rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour force participation and employment in the Brantford area both grew by about 1,300 in July, with full-time jobs accounting for much of the change.Brantford-Brant&rsquo;s unemployment rate remained stagnant at 6.4 per cent in last month, according to the latest seasonally adjusted estimates from Statistics Canada.Many found work in July, causing the jobless rate to dip both nationally &mdash; by 0.1 point to 6.4 per cent &mdash; and provincially &mdash; by 0.2 points to 6.8 per cent, said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/full-time-employment-in-brantford-brant-on-the-rise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/full-time-employment-in-brantford-brant-on-the-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford announces temporary boat launch and trail access point closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[City officials on Friday announced the Ballantyne Drive River access point, boat launch and D&rsquo;Aubigny trail access will be temporarily closed starting Aug. 10 to accommodate construction and site enhancements.The access point is north of Spalding Drive. Vehicle and pedestrian access will not be permitted and the Ballantyne Drive access point will not be accessible. The work is expected to be completed by the end of November pending progress, city officials said in a statement.Signage indi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-announces-temporary-boat-launch-and-trail-access-point-closure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-announces-temporary-boat-launch-and-trail-access-point-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superbike racer Jordan Szoke charged twice in Hamilton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Superstar motorcycle racer Jordan Szoke is facing criminal charges in a Hamilton court and last month announced he&rsquo;s parting ways with his manufacturer partner, Kawasaki.He recently dropped out of the season&rsquo;s final big superbike race.Szoke, 47, and a Brantford native, who now lives in Flamborough, is the most successful motorcycle racer in Canadian Superbike Championship history, with 14 national championships under his belt.His charges relate to a May assault using a weapon, on a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/superbike-racer-jordan-szoke-charged-twice-in-hamilton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/superbike-racer-jordan-szoke-charged-twice-in-hamilton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers voice relief with pause in airport discussions but Brantford councillor says it's a missed opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers concerned about the proposed transfer of the Brant Municipal Airport to the city from the county are breathing a sigh of relief now that discussions have been put on hold.Robin Kirby of Devon Acres Organic Farms said farmers are both &ldquo;happy&rdquo; and &ldquo;relieved&rdquo; by the pause in discussions announced earlier this week.But a long-time Brantford city councillor and airport supporter is calling the pause a &ldquo;missed opportunity,&rdquo; for both communities that puts ai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/farmers-voice-relief-with-pause-in-airport-discussions-but-brantford-councillor-says-its-a-missed-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/farmers-voice-relief-with-pause-in-airport-discussions-but-brantford-councillor-says-its-a-missed-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford man charged after police seize cocaine valued at $4.5 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Brantford resident is one of three men charged after an RCMP investigation by the Golden Horseshoe Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit resulted in the seizure of more than 170 kilograms of cocaine. The investigation uncovered evidence of a large-scale and sophisticated cocaine trafficking operation across the Golden Horseshoe area of southern Ontario, said a news release. On July 8, a search warrant was executed at a condominium in Toronto that police allege was used to store and prepare]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-charged-after-police-seize-cocaine-valued-at-45-million/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-charged-after-police-seize-cocaine-valued-at-45-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Brantford installs 'code blue' emergency phones in Harmony Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[New &ldquo;code blue&rdquo; emergency phones installed in downtown&rsquo;s Harmony Square will give users immediate access to emergency services.The two phones in the square, at 89 Dalhousie St., can be used to report medical emergencies, public safety concerns and unlawful activity.&ldquo;The code blue emergency phones make it easier for people to access help when they need it,&rdquo; says Brandon Partridge, supervisor of surveillance for the City of Brantford. &ldquo;Whether someone is experi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-installs-code-blue-emergency-phones-in-harmony-square/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-installs-code-blue-emergency-phones-in-harmony-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paint the Town Pink: City bus wrap will help promote breast cancer awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[A travelling billboard will ask Brantford residents to think pink and drive breast cancer awareness.Brantford councillors agreed at a recent meeting to take $15,000 from the council priorities reserve to fund a partial wrap for a city bus inspired by city resident Brandi Lee Franklin&rsquo;s Mission Possible: Paint the Town Pink campaign. The wrap, a large, temporary vinyl covering, will include breast cancer awareness messaging.The wrap will be on the bus in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paint-the-town-pink-city-bus-wrap-will-help-promote-breast-cancer-awareness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paint-the-town-pink-city-bus-wrap-will-help-promote-breast-cancer-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford police issue person alert for woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police Service has issued a missing person alert for a 34-year-old womanShyanne &ndash; no last name was provided &ndash; is 5&rsquo;2&Prime; tall with a thin build, dark brown hair, brown eyes and an eyebrow piercing.No clothing description is available at this time and police say Shyanne was last seen in Brantford on July 21.Police are concerned for Shyanne&rsquo;s well-being and seeking assistance from anyone who may have information that would help locate her.Anyone with informati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-issue-person-alert-for-woman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-issue-person-alert-for-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I tried my best, but I was running into a brick wall': Larry Brock on decision to resign as MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Larry Brock has announced his resignation as member of Parliament for Brantford-Brant South-Six Nations.In an interview on Friday, Brock, who was elected to a second term as a Conservative MP in 2025, cited frustration with being unable to make change as a member of a party not in government.&ldquo;In Opposition, you can only do so much,&rdquo; he said.During his five years as a Conservative MP, Brock has become known as a fierce critic of the Liberals&rsquo; justice policies, particularly arou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/i-tried-my-best-but-i-was-running-into-a-brick-wall-larry-brock-on-decision-to-resign-as-mp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/i-tried-my-best-but-i-was-running-into-a-brick-wall-larry-brock-on-decision-to-resign-as-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brock resigns as Conservative MP for Brantford-Brant South-Six Nations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Larry Brock has announced his resignation as member of Parliament for Brantford-Brant South-Six Nations.Brock was elected to a second term as MP in the April 2025 election. He received more than 50 per cent of the votes cast in the new riding of Brantford-Brant South-Six Nations. He was first elected in September 2021 in the riding of Brantford-Brant.&ldquo;When I first thought about my time in political public service, my plan was to keep representing the hardworking people of Brantford Brant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brock-resigns-as-conservative-mp-for-brantford-brant-south-six-nations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brock-resigns-as-conservative-mp-for-brantford-brant-south-six-nations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man wanted in downtown stabbing arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect wanted in connection to a stabbing on July 26 was arrested Wednesday on Brant Avenue.Dameon Hunter, 42, was sought by police after officers went to a lodging home on Dalhousie Street near Brock Street on Sunday afternoon to find a man had been stabbed during a dispute with another man.The man suspected in the stabbing had left before the officers arrived.Police issued a warrant for the suspect&rsquo;s arrest, saying he faced charges of aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, posses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-wanted-in-downtown-stabbing-arrested/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-wanted-in-downtown-stabbing-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford police arrest suspect in downtown stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect wanted in connection to a stabbing in Brantford on July 26 was arrested Wednesday.Dameon Hunter, 42, was sought by police after officers went to a lodging home on Dalhousie Street near Brock Street on Sunday afternoon to find a man had been stabbed during a dispute with another man.The suspect in the stabbing had left before the officers arrived.Police issued a warrant for the suspect&rsquo;s arrest, saying he faced charges of aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, possession of a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-arrest-suspect-in-downtown-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-arrest-suspect-in-downtown-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will there be new life for the Brantford jail?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cost of reopening the Brantford jail is still being calculated, but will be a fraction of the cost of building a new facility, Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner said during a Thursday visit to the site.&ldquo;I can tell you this, it&rsquo;s going to be a lot cheaper reopening the jail that is here than starting from square one in the field,&rdquo; Kerzner said. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s why, when I met with Mark Baxter, president of the Police Association of Ontario, Chief (Jason) Saunder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/will-there-be-new-life-for-the-brantford-jail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/will-there-be-new-life-for-the-brantford-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City, county halt airport annexation plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annexation of the Brantford Municipal Airport and acres of adjoining farm land is off the table, at least for now.City and county residents worried about the speed at which the city and county were moving to settle a deal for the project can breathe a sigh of relief as the two administrations have jointly pushed &lsquo;pause&rsquo; on the process, saying there is insufficient time to work out the agreement while providing proper public input before the upcoming election.&ldquo;The statutory]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-county-halt-airport-annexation-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-county-halt-airport-annexation-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford, Brant County halt airport annexation plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annexation of the Brantford Municipal Airport and acres of adjoining land is off the table, at least for now.City and county residents worried about the speed at which the city and county were moving to settle a deal for the project can breathe a sigh of relief as the two administrations have jointly pushed &lsquo;pause&rsquo; on the process, saying there is insufficient time to work out the agreement while providing proper public input before the upcoming election.&ldquo;The statutory publ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-brant-county-halt-airport-annexation-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-brant-county-halt-airport-annexation-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford mayoral candidate appealing conviction for advocating genocide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frequent political candidate Leslie Bory has thrown his hat in the ring for the upcoming mayoral election despite the fact Ontario&rsquo;s Court of Appeal is reviewing his 2025 sentence for hate crimes.Bory, 56, who has run federally and provincially at least 10 times in Brant, Brantford and Haldimand-Norfolk, was convicted in January 2025 of advocating genocide, willful promotion of hatred and two counts of uttering threats.Bory spent two years in jail awaiting trial and was given the usual on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-mayoral-candidate-appealing-conviction-for-advocating-genocide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-mayoral-candidate-appealing-conviction-for-advocating-genocide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand River Council on Aging sets $40,000 fundraising goal for its Grand Parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[An event that celebrates seniors and supports programs that aim to keep them well was officially launched on Wednesday. The 6th annual Grand Parade, the signature fundraiser for the Grand River Council on Aging (GRCOA), will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Kiwanis Park in Brantford.This year&rsquo;s fundraising goal is $40,000. &ldquo;The Grand Parade is about bringing people together to celebrate older adults while raising funds for programs that help them stay informed, connected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/grand-river-council-on-aging-sets-40000-fundraising-goal-for-its-grand-parade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/grand-river-council-on-aging-sets-40000-fundraising-goal-for-its-grand-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police briefs: Transport driver injured in collision near Vanessa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver of a transport truck was airlifted to a Hamilton hospital by Ornge ambulance after suffering serious injuries following a collision on Brantford Road near Vanessa on Wednesday morning.The collision occurred just before 5 a.m. Wednesday when the truck left the roadway and struck a tree. It knocked out power in the area and also resulted in a spillage of about 200 litres of diesel fuel.Provincial police, paramedics and fire all responded to the scene, Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said in a social m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-briefs-transport-driver-injured-in-collision-near-vanessa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-briefs-transport-driver-injured-in-collision-near-vanessa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after being found in roadway; Brantford Police seek info from community]]></title><description><![CDATA[An &lsquo;incident&rsquo; that resulted in a man&rsquo;s death on Tuesday has Brantford Police seeking witnesses and any potential video surveillance footage.Officers were called to Park Road North and Dunsdon Street Tuesday at about 9 p.m. where they found an injured man in the roadway.He was taken to hospital but, despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced deceased.Police didn&rsquo;t explain whether they believe the man was hit by a vehicle or attacked in some way.Investigators are tryin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-dies-after-being-found-in-roadway-brantford-police-seek-info-from-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-dies-after-being-found-in-roadway-brantford-police-seek-info-from-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after being found in roadway; Brant Police seek info from community]]></title><description><![CDATA[An &lsquo;incident&rsquo; that resulted in a man&rsquo;s death on Tuesday has Brantford Police seeking witnesses and any potential video surveillance footage.Officers were called to Park Road North and Dunsdon Street Tuesday at about 9 p.m. where they found an injured man in the roadway.He was taken to hospital but, despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced deceased.Police didn&rsquo;t explain whether they believe the man was hit by a vehicle or attacked in some way.Investigators are tryin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-dies-after-being-found-in-roadway-brant-police-seek-info-from-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-dies-after-being-found-in-roadway-brant-police-seek-info-from-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead Tuesday, police seek community evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[An &lsquo;incident&rsquo; that resulted in a man&rsquo;s death on Tuesday has Brantford Police seeking witnesses and any potential video surveillance footage.Officers were called to Park Road North and Dunsdon Street Tuesday at about 9 p.m. where they found an injured man in the roadway.He was taken to hospital but, despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced deceased.Police didn&rsquo;t explain whether they believe the man was hit by a vehicle or attacked in some way.Investigators are tryin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-dead-tuesday-police-seek-community-evidence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-dead-tuesday-police-seek-community-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City hall notebook: Brantford purchasing Powerline Road property, new date for Beats &amp; Eats]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford is purchasing a parcel of land at 307 Powerline Rd. between Park Road North and Wayne Gretzky Parkway.Council, at its July 28 meeting, announced that it was buying the property for $875,000.As part of the deal, the city will also pay $14,560 to cover the land transfer tax and closing costs.The city purchased the property to facilitate the widening of Powerline Road and the expansion of the Wayne Gretzky Parkway. Councillors approved the deal at a special in-camera meeting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-hall-notebook-brantford-purchasing-powerline-road-property-new-date-for-beats-amp-eats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-hall-notebook-brantford-purchasing-powerline-road-property-new-date-for-beats-amp-eats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant council approves initial planning for new $28-million central library branch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new central library branch for the County of Brant is taking a step forward after council approved the first phase of planning.The Central Branch Library Project Plan, which includes four phases, outlines how a new central branch in Paris will meet the increased demand for expanded library programs and services &ldquo;due to the population growth and social needs of a rapidly growing and aging community,&rdquo; said a news release from the County of Brant Public Library.&ldquo;With this appro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-council-approves-initial-planning-for-new-28-million-central-library-branch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-council-approves-initial-planning-for-new-28-million-central-library-branch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing person alert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police Service on Wednesday (Aug. 5) issued a missing person alert for a 39-year-old woman.Brittany is 5&rsquo;7&Prime; tall with a thin build weighing approximately 100 lbs. with shoulder lengthy dark hair. No clothing description is available, police said.Police are concerned about Brittany&rsquo;s safety and are asking anyone with information about her location to contact them at 519-756-7050 and refer to incident number 26-30414.Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Brant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/missing-person-alert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/missing-person-alert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford police issue two missing person alerts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police Service on Wednesday (Aug. 5) issued a missing person alert for a 39-year-old woman.Brittany (police did not release the woman&rsquo;s last name) is described as being 5&rsquo;7&Prime; in height with a thin build. She weighs about 100 pounds and has shoulder length dark hair. No clothing description is available, police said.Police are concerned about Brittany&rsquo;s safety and are asking anyone with information about her location to contact them at 519-756-7050 and refer to i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-issue-two-missing-person-alerts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-issue-two-missing-person-alerts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meeting organizers issue statement correcting Aug. 4 meeting location]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organizers of a public meeting to discuss an agreement to move jurisdiction of the Brantford Municipal Airport to the city from Brant County have issued an update which corrects the meeting location.The meeting, scheduled for tonight (Aug. 4), begins at 6:30 p.m. and is being held at Brantford Golf and Country Club, 60 Ava Rd., Brantford. It aims to bring together residents and community leaders to discuss the proposed farmland annexation and airport expansion and their potential impacts on agr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/meeting-organizers-issue-statement-correcting-aug-4-meeting-location/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/meeting-organizers-issue-statement-correcting-aug-4-meeting-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airport meeting organizers issue statement correcting meeting location]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organizers of a public meeting to discuss an agreement to move jurisdiction of the Brantford Municipal Airport to the city from Brant County have issued an update which corrects the meeting location.The meeting, scheduled for tonight (Aug. 4), begins at 6:30 p.m. and is being held at Brantford Golf and Country Club, 60 Ava Rd., Brantford. It aims to bring together residents and community leaders to discuss the proposed farmland annexation and airport expansion and their potential impacts on agr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/airport-meeting-organizers-issue-statement-correcting-meeting-location/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/airport-meeting-organizers-issue-statement-correcting-meeting-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs acquire former first overall pick Kaden McGregor]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the OHL trade window open again on Tuesday, Brantford Bulldogs general manager Spencer Hyman jumped through it with both feet.After trading Dylan Tsherna to the Barrie Colts for a draft pick, Hyman made a huge splash by sending Cooper Dennis to the Peterborough Petes for Kaden McGregor. McGregor was the first overall pick in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection.In exchange for Tsherna, Brantford gets Barrie&rsquo;s sixth-round pick from 2028.Tsherna was selected in the second round (34th overal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-acquire-former-first-overall-pick-kaden-mcgregor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-acquire-former-first-overall-pick-kaden-mcgregor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Resource Service welcomes new executive director; Heather Vanner retires after 25 years in role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community Resource Service, which operates the Brantford Food Bank and Community Employment Service, has a new executive director.Beth Noble Luciani has been appointed to head the organization, replacing Heather Vanner who has served for 25 years in the role.Luciani will start on Aug. 10, working closely with Vanner until her retirement on Aug. 31.Luciani has more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, community engagement, and strategic partnership development.She cu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/community-resource-service-welcomes-new-executive-director-heather-vanner-retires-after-25-years-in-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/community-resource-service-welcomes-new-executive-director-heather-vanner-retires-after-25-years-in-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoy, hoy, Brantford to celebrate 150th anniversary of first long-distance phone call]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city is holding two special events this week to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first long-distance telephone call between Brantford and Paris.The first celebration takes place Aug. 8 at the Bell Homestead National Historic Site, 94 Tutela Heights Rd. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will include live music, crafts for kids, historic displays and self-guided tours.The celebration continues on Aug. 10 with Hoy! Hoy! Brantford to Paris: A 150th Anniversary Tea. The event will include a high-t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hoy-hoy-brantford-to-celebrate-150th-anniversary-of-first-long-distance-phone-call/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hoy-hoy-brantford-to-celebrate-150th-anniversary-of-first-long-distance-phone-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Brantford details growth in 2025 annual report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford has released its 2025 annual report, detailing a year of growth and progress across the municipality&rsquo;s key strategic priorities.&ldquo;In 2025, Brantford made important progress on major priorities including downtown revitalization, transit improvements, housing supports, economic development, climate action, recreation, culture, and community inclusion,&rdquo; said Mayor Kevin Davis, who isn&rsquo;t seeking re-election.&ldquo;As mayor, I am proud of the work outline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-details-growth-in-2025-annual-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-details-growth-in-2025-annual-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction ups and downs: a burst of apartments and demolitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a rare change, a noticeable story in construction over the first half of the year wasn&rsquo;t in buildings going up but in tearing some down.While there were 15 demolition permits issued in the first half of 2025 with a construction &ndash; or deconstruction value &ndash; of about $196,000, 2026 numbers soared with $6.2 million worth of demolition permits issued by the City of Brantford.&ldquo;That&rsquo;s a really high amount of demolition work going on,&rdquo; said Andy McMahon, the city&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/construction-ups-and-downs-a-burst-of-apartments-and-demolitions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/construction-ups-and-downs-a-burst-of-apartments-and-demolitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men given equal time-served sentences for gun charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Six Nations men faced a harsh lesson in gun safety after they spent months in jail before finally coming to court to deal with multiple firearm charges from incidents just weeks apart in 2024.Steven M. Scott, 38, pleaded guilty to three offences, including firing a gun repeatedly in the air so that pellets were like &ldquo;rain falling&rdquo; and caused minor injuries to some children playing nearby.Roger S. Martin, 46, pleaded guilty to eight charges of careless use or storage of firearms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-men-given-equal-time-served-sentences-for-gun-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-men-given-equal-time-served-sentences-for-gun-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Red Sox support local Special Olympians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special Olympic Athletes from Brantford and the surrounding area were recognized at a recent Brantford Red Sox game before heading west to compete in the 2026 Special Olympics Canada National games.More than 10 local athletes, coaches and supporters are part of Team Ontario and will be heading to Medicine Hat, Alberta for the games being held from Aug. 11 to 15. They will be competing in a number of sports including athletics, bocce and golf.The Red Sox recognized the athletes at the July 31 ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-red-sox-support-local-special-olympians/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-red-sox-support-local-special-olympians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police dog Mack catches man with knife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police say a suspect received minor injuries after being caught by a Police Service Dog early Sunday morning.Officers responded to Mohawk Street and Morrison Road after a security guard said a man waved a knife at him after he was caught trespassing on the property.Police learned the man had run into a dense wooded area so they contained that area and deployed a K-9 unit that included Mack, a dog specially trained to track those missing or fleeing police.Along with members of the Emer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-dog-mack-catches-man-with-knife/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-dog-mack-catches-man-with-knife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash, cocaine and fake gun found in drug investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drug investigation led Six Nations Police to raid a Brantford home and a Highway 54 home on July 28, seizing cash, cocaine and a fake gun.Officers from the Six Nations Police Drug Enforcement Unit used search warrants to go through multiple vehicles, a Dundas Street property in Brantford and the home near Chiefswood Road on Highway 54 on Six Nations.One man was arrested during the searches and a woman was later arrested and charged.Police seized 307 grams of cocaine, about $15,000 and an imit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/cash-cocaine-and-fake-gun-found-in-drug-investigation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/cash-cocaine-and-fake-gun-found-in-drug-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Police dog Mack catches man with knife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police say a suspect received minor injuries after being caught by a police service dog early Sunday morning.Officers responded to Mohawk Street and Morrison Road after a security guard said a man waved a knife at him after he was caught trespassing on the property.Police learned the man had run into a dense wooded area so they contained that area and deployed a K-9 unit that included Mack, a dog specially trained to track those missing or fleeing police.Along with members of the emer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-dog-mack-catches-man-with-knife/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-dog-mack-catches-man-with-knife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City encourages donations to agencies, not panhandlers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford is encouraging residents to donate to local support agencies instead of giving money to individuals who can be seen panhandling at intersections throughout the city.&ldquo;The city acknowledges and appreciates that people in our community are very generous and want to help,&rdquo; said a release issued by the city, adding that donating to support services &ldquo;ensures the funds are directed to causes and actions that provide meaningful assistance to those who require ass]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-encourages-donations-to-agencies-not-panhandlers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-encourages-donations-to-agencies-not-panhandlers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City recognizes 'significant impact' of OLG funds, totaling $110 million since 1999]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past 27 years, the City of Brantford has received more than $110 million from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for &ldquo;hosting&rdquo; one of the province&rsquo;s casinos. The payments to communities are based on a formula applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site. Funding for Brantford in 2025-2026 alone totals more than $4.7 million to date. On Wednesday, representatives from the city and the OLG gathered in Mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-recognizes-significant-impact-of-olg-funds-totaling-110-million-since-1999/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-recognizes-significant-impact-of-olg-funds-totaling-110-million-since-1999/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers launches campaign to curb opioid crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[A surge in local fentanyl poisonings and overdose deaths has prompted a new campaign from Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers aimed at arresting local traffickers and seizing drugs. The campaign, called Stop Fentanyl. Save Lives, runs until Dec. 31. &ldquo;This drug is killing members of our community and tearing families apart,&rdquo; said Maureen Arabski, chair of Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers. &ldquo;We can&rsquo;t afford to stay silent. If you know something, report it to Brant Brantford Crime]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-brantford-crime-stoppers-launches-campaign-to-curb-opioid-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-brantford-crime-stoppers-launches-campaign-to-curb-opioid-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drugs seized as three arrested following downtown altercation in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Illegal drugs were seized and three people arrested following a disturbance Thursday evening in downtown Brantford.Members of the Brantford Police Service Downtown Core Engagement Response Team (CERT) on foot patrol came upon three people involved in a physical altercation in the area of the parking garage on Icomm Drive at about 8 p.m.Officers intervened and took the individuals into custody. A search incident to arrest led to the discovery of 20.8 grams of cocaine and a quantity of Canadian c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/drugs-seized-as-three-arrested-following-downtown-altercation-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/drugs-seized-as-three-arrested-following-downtown-altercation-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mom says her kids dismissed from daycare program after she shared online concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A St. George resident says a simple request to have her two-year-old daughter brought indoors during one of the worst air quality days earlier this month has resulted in her three children being terminated from the village&rsquo;s main licensed daycare system.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s kind of nerve-wracking,&rdquo; said P.A. Belore, who has lived in St. George for at least six years with her husband and three children.Belore is a nurse and the sudden loss of a childcare provider has meant she had to ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mom-says-her-kids-dismissed-from-daycare-program-after-she-shared-online-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mom-says-her-kids-dismissed-from-daycare-program-after-she-shared-online-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mom says her kids dismissed from daycare program after she made online complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[A St. George resident says a simple request to have her two-year-old daughter brought indoors during one of the worst air quality days earlier this month has resulted in her three children being terminated from the village&rsquo;s main licensed daycare system.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s kind of nerve-wracking,&rdquo; said P.A. Belore, who has lived in St. George for at least six years with her husband and three children.Belore is a nurse and the sudden loss of a childcare provider has meant she had to ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mom-says-her-kids-dismissed-from-daycare-program-after-she-made-online-complaints/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mom-says-her-kids-dismissed-from-daycare-program-after-she-made-online-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mom says her kids dismissed from daycare program after she made concerns public]]></title><description><![CDATA[A St. George resident says a simple request to have her two-year-old daughter brought indoors during one of the worst air quality days earlier this month has resulted in her three children being terminated from the village&rsquo;s main licensed daycare system.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s kind of nerve-wracking,&rdquo; said P.A. Belore, who has lived in St. George for at least six years with her husband and three children.Belore is a nurse and the sudden loss of a childcare provider has meant she had to ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mom-says-her-kids-dismissed-from-daycare-program-after-she-made-concerns-public/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mom-says-her-kids-dismissed-from-daycare-program-after-she-made-concerns-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Registered nurses protest staffing changes at Brant Community Healthcare System]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurses at the Brant Community Healthcare System are protesting job cuts they say are dangerous to other health-care providers and patients. A group of registered nurses gathered outside Brantford General Hospital on Wednesday holding placards and a large banner they delivered to hospital senior staff calling for the reversal of cuts to 21 RN positions and for &ldquo;RN-only levels of care&rdquo; to be maintained in the Critical Care Unit and Medication Clinic. The Ontario Nurses&rsquo; Associat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/registered-nurses-protest-staffing-changes-at-brant-community-healthcare-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/registered-nurses-protest-staffing-changes-at-brant-community-healthcare-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction work continues in downtown Brantford: update for Aug. 3 to 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford&rsquo;s Downtown Revitalization Project continues during the week of Aug. 3 to 7.Installation of underground infrastructure and road construction on Icomm Drive is ongoing. Icomm Drive has reopened between Market Street South and Clarence Street South. One lane remains open in each direction between Hill Street and Clarence Street South. Detours are available via Colborne Street, Dalhousie Street, and Clarence Street South. Telecommunications splicing work has been completed throughou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/construction-work-continues-in-downtown-brantford-update-for-aug-3-to-7/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/construction-work-continues-in-downtown-brantford-update-for-aug-3-to-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction work continues in downtown Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford&rsquo;s Downtown Revitalization Project continues this week. Installation of underground infrastructure and road construction on Icomm Drive is ongoing. Icomm Drive has reopened between Market Street South and Clarence Street South. One lane remains open in each direction between Hill Street and Clarence Street South. Detours are available via Colborne Street, Dalhousie Street, and Clarence Street South. Telecommunications splicing work has been completed throughout most of West Brant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/construction-work-continues-in-downtown-brantford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/construction-work-continues-in-downtown-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeowners can make properties more secure - and may win prizes - through safety audit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford residents who consider ways to make their properties safer have a chance to be rewarded through a new campaign and contest.The Brantford Police Service and the Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford, in partnership with the City of Brantford, have launched a new Neighbourhood Home Property Safety Audit campaign encouraging residents to take proactive steps to improve the safety and security of their homes.Residents who participate in the campaign have a chance to win prizes.&ldquo;Commun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/homeowners-can-make-properties-more-secure-and-may-win-prizes-through-safety-audit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/homeowners-can-make-properties-more-secure-and-may-win-prizes-through-safety-audit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford's Frances Vollett stars at FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rest of the world is finding out what the Brantford basketball community has known for some time &ndash; Frances Vollett is a star in the making.Vollett recently competed for Canada at the 2026 U17 Women&rsquo;s Basketball World Cup in Czechia, helping lead her country to a fourth-place finish by being named to the tournament&rsquo;s All-Star Five.&ldquo;It feels super good to be able to get that all-star award for my team,&rdquo; the six-foot-one wing said.&ldquo;Going into the tournament,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-frances-vollett-stars-at-fiba-u17-basketball-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-frances-vollett-stars-at-fiba-u17-basketball-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green Party deputy leader hears farmer's concerns over airport boundary agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Green Party of Ontario&rsquo;s deputy leader Aislinn Clancy paid a visit to a Brant County farmer on Wednesday morning to hear concerns over the Airport Boundary Agreement. Robin Kirby&rsquo;s Devon Acres Organic Farm on Robinson Road has been in operation since 1949, producing a variety of vegetables, eggs, sour cherries, and garlic, among other things. Kirby&rsquo;s farm was originally part of 1,349 acres of Brant County land that was slated to be absorbed by the City of Brantford. Howeve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/green-party-deputy-leader-hears-farmers-concerns-over-airport-boundary-agreement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/green-party-deputy-leader-hears-farmers-concerns-over-airport-boundary-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starter Company Plus grant program benefits entrepreneurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michelle Dekker of Brantford launched her business, Golden Age Management, in 2023 as a part-time endeavour but is excited about future growth for her company.Golden Age Management provides consulting and care coordination for older adults and families going through major changes that need support to find solutions for aging in the right place.&ldquo;Whether that means making accommodations in their current home so they can continue to live independently and safely, or looking at other options,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/starter-company-plus-grant-program-benefits-entrepreneurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/starter-company-plus-grant-program-benefits-entrepreneurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New businesses benefit from Starter Company Plus grant program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michelle Dekker launched her business, Golden Age Management, in 2023 as a part-time endeavour but is excited about future growth for her company.Brantford-based Golden Age Management provides consulting and care coordination for older adults and families going through major changes that need support to find solutions for aging in the right place.&ldquo;Whether that means making accommodations in their current home so they can continue to live independently and safely, or looking at other optio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/new-businesses-benefit-from-starter-company-plus-grant-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/new-businesses-benefit-from-starter-company-plus-grant-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chickenpox exposure at Brantford hospital, warns health unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local health unit has issued an advisory that people may have been exposed to chickenpox at the Brantford General Hospital last week.The exposure would have been from late July 21, just before midnight, to 2:48 p.m. on July 22 in the emergency department at the hospital, according to Grand Erie Public Health.Anyone who was at the emergency department during that timeline should monitor for symptoms for 21 days, or until August 11-12.The exposure would put certain people at a greater risk of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/chickenpox-exposure-at-brantford-hospital-warns-health-unit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/chickenpox-exposure-at-brantford-hospital-warns-health-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chickenpox exposure at BGH, warns health unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The health unit has issued an advisory that people may have been exposed to chickenpox at the Brantford General Hospital last week.The exposure would have been from late July 21, just before midnight, to 2:48 p.m. on July 22 in the emergency department at the hospital, according to Grand Erie Public Health.Anyone who was at the emergency department during that timeline should monitor for symptoms for 21 days, or until August 11-12.The exposure would put certain people at a greater risk of serio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/chickenpox-exposure-at-bgh-warns-health-unit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/chickenpox-exposure-at-bgh-warns-health-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs sign third goaltender]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs have added a third goaltender to their list of signees.With Maksim Corovic and import Vilmer Salen Forsberg already signed, the Bulldogs announced on Wednesday that they have inked Chase Petrova.Petrova was acquired in June from the Ottawa 67&rsquo;s.&ldquo;Chase is an exceptional young goaltender with elite footwork, outstanding crease movement and the athleticism to make an impact,&rdquo; Brantford general manager Spencer Hyman said in a release.&ldquo;His work ethic an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-sign-third-goaltender/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-sign-third-goaltender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girls, aged 13 and 12, charged with assault in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 13-year-old girl and a 12-year-old girl have been charged with assault after a video of an incident was circulated on social media. Brantford Police investigators also identified an 11-year-old boy who they say would have been charged in relation to the incident. However, under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, children under the age of 12 cannot be criminally charged. As this matter involves minors, police say no further information will be released. The Brantford Police Service reminds the pu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/girls-aged-13-and-12-charged-with-assault-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/girls-aged-13-and-12-charged-with-assault-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report outlines highs and lows for Brantford Police in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year was a banner one for Brantford Police Service in many ways.BPS led several significant operations that seized huge amounts of drugs or stolen vehicles, set up the critical Next Generation 911 system, co-hosted the Special Olympics, all-but finished off a huge building project and ended with a budget surplus.But 2025 was not an entire bed of roses.Hate crimes investigated locally went up substantially to 31 reports from 18 in 2024.Missing person reports, intimate partner violence and t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/report-outlines-highs-and-lows-for-brantford-police-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/report-outlines-highs-and-lows-for-brantford-police-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fun and physical challenges ahead at Why Not's Amazing Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[While trying to be selected for the popular Amazing Race Canada television show may be a challenge, Brantford and area residents can simply sign up for a similar and shorter quest.Why Not City Missions is holding their inaugural Why Not&rsquo;s Amazing Race at Mohawk Park in Brantford on Friday, August 14.&ldquo;Brantford Police are coming to (set up) an obstacle course, but we also have a few other fun events that are not physical, but more along the lines of team building,&rdquo; said executi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/fun-and-physical-challenges-ahead-at-why-nots-amazing-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/fun-and-physical-challenges-ahead-at-why-nots-amazing-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HipFest, a free concert featuring music of The Tragically Hip, returns Harmony Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[HipFest, featuring the legendary music of The Tragically Hip, returns to downtown Brantford&rsquo;s Harmony Square on Aug. 15.The free outdoor concert will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.The evening begins with live blues rock and soul blues by Backburner, followed by The Hip Experience, described as Canada&rsquo;s ultimate Tragically Hip tribute band. Food and local goods will be available for purchase.&ldquo;The iconic music of The Tragically Hip not only floods people with a sense of nostalgi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hipfest-a-free-concert-featuring-music-of-the-tragically-hip-returns-harmony-square/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hipfest-a-free-concert-featuring-music-of-the-tragically-hip-returns-harmony-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant OPP lay charge in home renovation fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 23-year-old Vaughan resident has been charged as the result of a home renovation fraud investigation.Brant County OPP received a complaint from a Paris, Ontario resident about home renovations and repairs that allegedly were not carried out despite having been paid for.Following an investigation, police allege that EcoGuard Contractors made an unsolicited offer of their services, which were paid for by the homeowner but not completed as agreed.The accused has been charged with fraud over $5,0]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-opp-lay-charge-in-home-renovation-fraud/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-opp-lay-charge-in-home-renovation-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More funding available to Brantford homeowners whose basements flooded after storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[More municipal money is available for Brantford homeowners whose basements flooded after a recent downpour.An &ldquo;urgent&rdquo; report, approved by city councillors at a meeting on Tuesday, came from Selvi Kongara, the city&rsquo;s commissioner of public works, recommending an additional $150,000 be put into the Basement Flooding Prevention Grant program.Kongara said demand for the program increased after more than 30 mm of rain fell in a single one-hour period in many parts of the city on J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/more-funding-available-to-brantford-homeowners-whose-basements-flooded-after-storm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/more-funding-available-to-brantford-homeowners-whose-basements-flooded-after-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former CFLer Dakota Brush named head coach of SJC senior football team]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. John&rsquo;s College will have a new leader at the helm of its senior football team when the season starts.It was announced last week that the Green Eagles were handing the reigns to Dakota Brush, the shared Brantford Police resource officer who splits his time between SJC and Assumption College.Brush, a former CFLer, is excited to take on the role.&ldquo;I was prepared to go back to ACS as their offensive co-ordinator but then I got a call from St. John&rsquo;s admin asking if I&rsquo;d be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/former-cfler-dakota-brush-named-head-coach-of-sjc-senior-football-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/former-cfler-dakota-brush-named-head-coach-of-sjc-senior-football-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Police issue arrest warrant for stabbing suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police have released the name and photograph of a suspect in the hope that the public may be able to provide information about his location.Dameon Hunter, age 42, of Brantford is the suspect who is wanted regarding a stabbing at about 2:40 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, July 26, 2026, at a lodging home at Brock and Dalhousie Streets in Brantford.Police say the victim was stabbed following a verbal dispute with the suspect who fled prior to the arrival of police. The victim was taken to hos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-issue-arrest-warrant-for-stabbing-suspect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-issue-arrest-warrant-for-stabbing-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris Mounties hire ex-NHLer to coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Paris Mounties have made a major coaching splashing, signing former NHLer Zac Rinaldo.Rinaldo will join the Provincial Junior Hockey League Mounties after spending the past three seasons as coach and general manager of the Greater Ontario Hockey League&rsquo;s Pelham Panthers.&ldquo;Zac is passionate about coaching and developing young athletes, helping them grow both on and off the ice,&rdquo; Mounties owner Mike Christian said in a release.&ldquo;The opportunity with the Mounties allows h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paris-mounties-hire-ex-nhler-to-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paris-mounties-hire-ex-nhler-to-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Public Library announces new hours ahead of Shellard Lane branch opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the opening of the new Shelland Lane branch in the fall, Brantford Public Library is updating its service hours.The new branch marks the organization&rsquo;s first expansion since the St. Paul branch opened in 1975.The library reviewed community feedback, branch usage statistics, and operational requirements to develop a system-wide schedule that optimizes existing resources to meet community needs, said a news release. The unique operating requirements of the Shellard Lane branch were]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-public-library-announces-new-hours-ahead-of-shellard-lane-branch-opening-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-public-library-announces-new-hours-ahead-of-shellard-lane-branch-opening-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Public Library announces new hours ahead of Shellard Lane branch opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the opening of the new Shelland Lane branch in the fall, Brantford Public Library is updating its service hours.The new branch marks the organization&rsquo;s first expansion since the St. Paul branch opened in 1975.The library reviewed community feedback, branch usage statistics, and operational requirements to develop a system-wide schedule that optimizes existing resources to meet community needs, said a news release. The unique operating requirements of the Shellard Lane branch were]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-public-library-announces-new-hours-ahead-of-shellard-lane-branch-opening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-public-library-announces-new-hours-ahead-of-shellard-lane-branch-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City invites residents to help show Brantford is Bloomin']]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford is set to compete in the 2026 Communities in Bloom national competition showcasing its parks, gardens, natural spaces and community spirit.As the city prepares to welcome the Communities in Bloom national judges, residents are invited to join the celebration by entering the Brantford is Bloomin&rsquo; Garden Contest at LetsTalkBrantford.ca/CommunitiesinBloom. To enter, residents can submit a photo of their garden for a chance to win gift cards from Walters Greenhouse, Fior]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-invites-residents-to-help-show-brantford-is-bloomin-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-invites-residents-to-help-show-brantford-is-bloomin-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City invites residents to help show Brantford is Bloomin']]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford is set to compete in the 2026 Communities in Bloom national competition showcasing its parks, gardens, natural spaces and community spirit.As the city prepares to welcome the Communities in Bloom national judges, residents are invited to join the celebration by entering the Brantford is Bloomin&rsquo; Garden Contest at LetsTalkBrantford.ca/CommunitiesinBloom. To enter, residents can submit a photo of their garden for a chance to win gift cards from Walters Greenhouse, Fior]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-invites-residents-to-help-show-brantford-is-bloomin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-invites-residents-to-help-show-brantford-is-bloomin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Brantford gets $1.1-million payment from OLG]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city has received a first-quarter payment of $1.17 million from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) for hosting Elements Casino Brantford.The first quarter ran from April 1 to June 30.Since the gaming site opened in November 1999, Brantford has received just over $112 million.These payments to host communities are based on a formula applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site.The OLG made a first quarter payment of pay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-gets-11-million-payment-from-olg-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-gets-11-million-payment-from-olg-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Brantford gets $1.1-million payment from OLG]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city has received a first-quarter payment of $1.17 million from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) for hosting Elements Casino Brantford.The first quarter ran from April 1 to June 30.Since the gaming site opened in November 1999, Brantford has received just over $112 million.These payments to host communities are based on a formula applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site.The OLG made a first quarter payment of pay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-gets-11-million-payment-from-olg/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-gets-11-million-payment-from-olg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger Barn rebuild after arson taking shape as owners promise ‘ultimate comeback’]]></title><description><![CDATA[When iconic Six Nations eatery Burger Barn announced a rebuild was underway after it was destroyed by arson last year, fans of the beloved burger joint had a question &mdash; would it look the same?Early signs point to yes.Owners Jason and Celeste Hill recently released a photo on social media showing the exterior walls of the new restaurant on Fourth Line looking quite similar to its distinctive barn-shaped predecessor.&ldquo;The ultimate comeback story starts now,&rdquo; the Hills said on Fac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/burger-barn-rebuild-after-arson-taking-shape-as-owners-promise-ultimate-comeback-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/burger-barn-rebuild-after-arson-taking-shape-as-owners-promise-ultimate-comeback-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger Barn rebuild after arson taking shape as owners promise ‘ultimate comeback’]]></title><description><![CDATA[When iconic Six Nations eatery Burger Barn announced a rebuild was underway after it was destroyed by arson last year, fans of the beloved burger joint had a question &mdash; would it look the same?Early signs point to yes.Owners Jason and Celeste Hill recently released a photo on social media showing the exterior walls of the new restaurant on Fourth Line looking quite similar to its distinctive barn-shaped predecessor.&ldquo;The ultimate comeback story starts now,&rdquo; the Hills said on Fac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/burger-barn-rebuild-after-arson-taking-shape-as-owners-promise-ultimate-comeback/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/burger-barn-rebuild-after-arson-taking-shape-as-owners-promise-ultimate-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Spiritual experience': Grand River Pow Wow draws thousands to Six Nations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeffrey Plain was one of more than 300 dancers to participate in the Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow on the weekend but in a day full of vibrant colors the 38-year-old stood out for a couple of reasons.A member of the Canadian Armed Forces, the warrant officer was the head veteran at the pow wow.In that role, Plain, carrying an Eagle staff, led the grand entry of dancers into the circle to start the pow wow on Saturday. He was followed by members of the Six Nations Veterans Associatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/spiritual-experience-grand-river-pow-wow-draws-thousands-to-six-nations-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/spiritual-experience-grand-river-pow-wow-draws-thousands-to-six-nations-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Spiritual experience': Grand River Pow Wow draws thousands to Six Nations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeffrey Plain was one of more than 300 dancers to participate in the Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow on the weekend but in a day full of vibrant colors the 38-year-old stood out for a couple of reasons.A member of the Canadian Armed Forces, the warrant officer was the head veteran at the pow wow.In that role, Plain, carrying an Eagle staff, led the grand entry of dancers into the circle to start the pow wow on Saturday. He was followed by members of the Six Nations Veterans Associatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/spiritual-experience-grand-river-pow-wow-draws-thousands-to-six-nations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/spiritual-experience-grand-river-pow-wow-draws-thousands-to-six-nations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Super Fan Frank' rocks out at CallHome Music Festival in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing up in a military family, Frank Wellwood moved around a lot as a kid, but music kept him grounded and continues to be a big part of his life.&ldquo;I grew up all over Canada and music was something I loved and it was also something that no one could ever take away from me,&rdquo; Wellwood explained. &ldquo;I did try guitar but I soon realized that I don&rsquo;t play it very well.&ldquo;But I can play the stereo well.&rdquo;His love of music continued into adulthood and Brantford had beco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/super-fan-frank-rocks-out-at-callhome-music-festival-in-brantford-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/super-fan-frank-rocks-out-at-callhome-music-festival-in-brantford-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Super Fan Frank' rocks out at CallHome Music Festival in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing up in a military family, Frank Wellwood moved around a lot as a kid, but music kept him grounded and continues to be a big part of his life.&ldquo;I grew up all over Canada and music was something I loved and it was also something that no one could ever take away from me,&rdquo; Wellwood explained. &ldquo;I did try guitar but I soon realized that I don&rsquo;t play it very well.&ldquo;But I can play the stereo well.&rdquo;His love of music continued into adulthood and Brantford had beco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/super-fan-frank-rocks-out-at-callhome-music-festival-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/super-fan-frank-rocks-out-at-callhome-music-festival-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team work, leadership, firefighter training all part of Camp Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camp Phoenix was a way to learn about firefighting but that&rsquo;s not all participants learned, a graduate of the program says.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s also a great way to learn about teamwork, leadership and communication skills, the soft skills that some people don&rsquo;t know about or maybe don&rsquo;t have,&rdquo; said participant Emerson Olson. &ldquo;I think it also helped boost our self-confidence and help us realize that there are a lot of careers, a lot of opportunities for us.&ldquo;We sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/team-work-leadership-firefighter-training-all-part-of-camp-phoenix-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/team-work-leadership-firefighter-training-all-part-of-camp-phoenix-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team work, leadership, firefighter training all part of Camp Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camp Phoenix was a way to learn about firefighting but that&rsquo;s not all participants learned, a graduate of the program says.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s also a great way to learn about teamwork, leadership and communication skills, the soft skills that some people don&rsquo;t know about or maybe don&rsquo;t have,&rdquo; said participant Emerson Olson. &ldquo;I think it also helped boost our self-confidence and help us realize that there are a lot of careers, a lot of opportunities for us.&ldquo;We sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/team-work-leadership-firefighter-training-all-part-of-camp-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/team-work-leadership-firefighter-training-all-part-of-camp-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford crime severity index number up but at low end over 10-year period]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the annual crime severity numbers dropping for Canada and Ontario, Brantford&rsquo;s index number for 2025 went up after two years of decreasing.In fact, the violent crime index for last year increased by 15 per cent.But the overall crime severity index number &ndash; 72.1 &ndash; is still at the low end of the range for the last decade where it ranged from a low of 71.6 in 2023 to a high of 92.5 in 2018.&ldquo;Our CSI is less than the national average of 75,&rdquo; pointed out Mayor Ke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-crime-severity-index-number-up-but-at-low-end-over-10-year-period-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-crime-severity-index-number-up-but-at-low-end-over-10-year-period-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford crime severity index number up but at low end over 10-year period]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the annual crime severity numbers dropping for Canada and Ontario, Brantford&rsquo;s index number for 2025 went up after two years of decreasing.In fact, the violent crime index for last year increased by 15 per cent.But the overall crime severity index number &ndash; 72.1 &ndash; is still at the low end of the range for the last decade where it ranged from a low of 71.6 in 2023 to a high of 92.5 in 2018.&ldquo;Our CSI is less than the national average of 75,&rdquo; pointed out Mayor Ke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-crime-severity-index-number-up-but-at-low-end-over-10-year-period/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-crime-severity-index-number-up-but-at-low-end-over-10-year-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford crime index number up but better over 10-year period]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the annual crime severity numbers dropping for Canada and Ontario, Brantford&rsquo;s index number for 2025 went up after two years of decreasing.In fact, the violent crime index for last year increased by 15 per cent.But the overall crime severity index number &ndash; 72.1 &ndash; is still at the low end of the range for the last decade where it ranged from a low of 71.6 in 2023 to a high of 92.5 in 2018.&ldquo;Our CSI is less than the national average of 75,&rdquo; pointed out Mayor Ke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-crime-index-number-up-but-better-over-10-year-period/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-crime-index-number-up-but-better-over-10-year-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman sentenced to time served, probation for putting kids in harm's way]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who splits her time between Brantford and Hamilton was given a time-served sentence for doing drugs while in charge of her children and putting them in harm&rsquo;s way.In August 2024, the 29-year-old was found by police unconscious, with two small toddlers wandering unsupervised in a filthy home.&ldquo;The home was littered with garbage and drug paraphernalia,&rdquo; said assistant Crown attorney Cameron Rogers.&ldquo;The children faced a real risk to their health and safety.&rdquo;The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/woman-sentenced-to-time-served-probation-for-putting-kids-in-harms-way/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/woman-sentenced-to-time-served-probation-for-putting-kids-in-harms-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman passed out with toddlers in home, Brantford court hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who splits her time between Brantford and Hamilton was given a time-served sentence for doing drugs while in charge of her children and putting them in harm&rsquo;s way.In August 2024, the 29-year-old was found by police unconscious, with two small toddlers wandering unsupervised in a filthy home.&ldquo;The home was littered with garbage and drug paraphernalia,&rdquo; said assistant Crown attorney Cameron Rogers.&ldquo;The children faced a real risk to their health and safety.&rdquo;The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/woman-passed-out-with-toddlers-in-home-brantford-court-hears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/woman-passed-out-with-toddlers-in-home-brantford-court-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City hall notebook: Storyboards suggested for memorial parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A city councillor wants to augment Brantford&rsquo;s memorial parks with storyboards and other commemorative installations that tell the story of those who served in conflicts around the world.Coun. Mandy Samwell said Brantford has a number of war memorials in War Memorial Park, Jubilee Terrace Park and Tom Thumb Park. All are near the Sergeant William Merrifield VC Armoury.The Ward 5 councillor also noted that Brantford, like communities across Canada, holds a Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-hall-notebook-storyboards-suggested-for-memorial-parks-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-hall-notebook-storyboards-suggested-for-memorial-parks-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City hall notebook: Storyboards suggested for memorial parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A city councillor wants to augment Brantford&rsquo;s memorial parks with storyboards and other commemorative installations that tell the story of those who served in conflicts around the world.Coun. Mandy Samwell said Brantford has a number of war memorials in War Memorial Park, Jubilee Terrace Park and Tom Thumb Park. All are near the Sergeant William Merrifield VC Armoury.The Ward 5 councillor also noted that Brantford, like communities across Canada, holds a Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-hall-notebook-storyboards-suggested-for-memorial-parks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-hall-notebook-storyboards-suggested-for-memorial-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Are Not Forgotten: Stories told through quilts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new exhibit that honours and tells the stories of residential school survivors has opened at Woodland Culture Centre.You Are Not Forgotten features quilts created by the Six Nations Piecemakers Quilt Club.The exhibit also includes a large quilt by the Grand River Quilt Project, which features 76 panels and tells the stories of those who live along the river and their personal connections to it.Combined, the quilts explore themes of remembrance, connection, storytelling and place through texti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/you-are-not-forgotten-stories-told-through-quilts-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/you-are-not-forgotten-stories-told-through-quilts-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Are Not Forgotten: Stories told through quilts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new exhibit that honours and tells the stories of residential school survivors has opened at Woodland Culture Centre.You Are Not Forgotten features quilts created by the Six Nations Piecemakers Quilt Club.The exhibit also includes a large quilt by the Grand River Quilt Project, which features 76 panels and tells the stories of those who live along the river and their personal connections to it.Combined, the quilts explore themes of remembrance, connection, storytelling and place through texti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/you-are-not-forgotten-stories-told-through-quilts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/you-are-not-forgotten-stories-told-through-quilts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Are Not Forgotten: Exhibit honours residential school survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new exhibit that honours and tells the stories of residential school survivors has opened at Woodland Culture Centre.You Are Not Forgotten features quilts created by the Six Nations Piecemakers Quilt Club.The exhibit also includes a large quilt by the Grand River Quilt Project, which feature 76 panels and tells the stories of those who live along and their personal connections to the river. Combined, the quilts explore themes of remembrance, connection, storytelling and place through textile]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/you-are-not-forgotten-exhibit-honours-residential-school-survivors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/you-are-not-forgotten-exhibit-honours-residential-school-survivors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford police seek public's help to locate man reported missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police Service is asking for help in locating a 33-year-old man who has been reported missing.Conroy (police did not release his last name) was last spoken to by family on July 13 and last seen on June 29. He is , described as a light skin Black male, about 6-feet in height and weighs between 165 and 170 pounds. He also has dark hair, said police.Conroy&rsquo;s last known whereabouts are believed to be in Brampton. He is known to frequent the Brampton, Hamilton and Guelph areas, said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-seek-publics-help-to-locate-man-reported-missing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-seek-publics-help-to-locate-man-reported-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haldimand County OPP investigating fatal collision near Selkirk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial police in Haldimand County are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred on Haldimand Road 53 on Thursday night.Police, fire and paramedics were dispatched to the scene at about 7 p.m. on July 23.Investigators determined a car had left the road and rolled over causing life-threatening injuries to one person in the vehicle. A second person was transported to a local hospital and then airlifted by Ornge to a Hamilton hospital for treatment of serious injuries.A secti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/haldimand-county-opp-investigating-fatal-collision-near-selkirk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/haldimand-county-opp-investigating-fatal-collision-near-selkirk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haldimand County OPP investigating fatal collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial police in Haldimand County are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision on Haldimand Road 53 on the evening of July 23.Police, fire and paramedics were dispatched to the scene at about 7 p.m.Investigators determined the care had left the road, rolled over and causing life-threatening injuries to one person in the vehicle. A second person was transported to a local hospital and then airlifted by Ornge to a Hamilton hospital for treatment of serious injuries.A section of Haldiman]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/haldimand-county-opp-investigating-fatal-collision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/haldimand-county-opp-investigating-fatal-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Area FedDev investments boost local projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven Brantford and Brant businesses were included Thursday as &lsquo;FedDev Ontario&rsquo; announced $40.5 million in investments to help grow 23 Ontario businesses.The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) said $8.9 million will go to the seven local firms to assist in projects that are valued at $28.1 million.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m thrilled to support the 23 Waterloo and Brant region businesses that are driving growth, innovation, opportunity, and resilience in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/area-feddev-investments-boost-local-projects/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/area-feddev-investments-boost-local-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$8.9M in federal investments boost projects in Brantford, Brant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven Brantford and Brant businesses were included Thursday as FedDev Ontario announced $40.5 million in investments to help grow 23 Ontario businesses.The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) said $8.9 million will go to the seven local firms to assist in projects that are valued at $28.1 million.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m thrilled to support the 23 Waterloo and Brant region businesses that are driving growth, innovation, opportunity, and resilience in our communitie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/89m-in-federal-investments-boost-projects-in-brantford-brant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/89m-in-federal-investments-boost-projects-in-brantford-brant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building ownership major milestone for Adult Recreation Therapy Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Purchasing the building Adult Recreation Therapy Centre has called home for the past 10 years will provide the foundation needed to continue to support clients now and into the future, the chair of the centre&rsquo;s board of directors says.&ldquo;This achievement represents far more than a real estate transaction,&rdquo; Joe Persia said Tuesday (July 21). &ldquo;It is a significant investment in the future of our organization and in the clients and caregivers we serve every day.&ldquo;Ownershi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/building-ownership-major-milestone-for-adult-recreation-therapy-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/building-ownership-major-milestone-for-adult-recreation-therapy-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey player's mom charged with obstructing justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mother of a former minor hockey player has been charged with obstructing a judicial proceeding involving her son&rsquo;s trial after he was convicted of pimping a woman and having a disturbing collection of child pornography.Susan Deon, 61, faces charges of failing to comply with a release order and willfully attempting to obstruct the course of justice in a judicial proceeding.Both charges relate to about a six-month period, beginning in November 2025.On June 5, Dale Deon, 33, pleaded guil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hockey-players-mom-charged-with-obstructing-justice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hockey-players-mom-charged-with-obstructing-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden Eagles alum joins Brantford Bulldogs staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Brantford Golden Eagle is joining the Bulldogs coaching staff.The team announced Wednesday that Bryce O&rsquo;Hagan will serve as goalie coach, the latest in a string of hirings by president of hockey operations Spencer Hyman this month.The Burlington native has a history in both the Ontario Hockey League and on the international stage.Following a lengthy OHL and international career, O&rsquo;Hagan joined the Golden Eagles in 2011-12 for 43 games, putting up a 2.34 goals-against and .9]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/golden-eagles-alum-joins-brantford-bulldogs-staff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/golden-eagles-alum-joins-brantford-bulldogs-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefit contest celebrates firefighter fitness and community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters from across the province and beyond will be at Mohawk Park for a celebration of community and firefighter fitness this weekend.&ldquo;We have about 200 firefighters registered so far including one &ndash; Matthew Crossman &ndash; who is coming from Iqaluit and others who are coming from Quebec included Montreal,&rdquo; Josh Van Horne, president of the Brantford Professional Fire Fighters Association, said. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re also really proud of our local athletes like Meaghan Dunn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/firefit-contest-celebrates-firefighter-fitness-and-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/firefit-contest-celebrates-firefighter-fitness-and-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Brantford men arrested in major child exploitation investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Brantford men are among 63 people who have been charged in a province-wide, multi-police agency initiative to identify and arrest people preying on children.On Wednesday, the Ontario Provincial Police, along with 25 other police services, including Brantford Police, said Project Time had targeted those making, possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material.Along with the 63 people charged, police said 51 victims were identified and safeguarded &ldquo;with appropriate support prov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/three-brantford-men-arrested-in-major-child-exploitation-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/three-brantford-men-arrested-in-major-child-exploitation-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New dates set for public meetings into Brantford airport boundary changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public meetings to review an updated agreement to transfer airport lands to the City of Brantford from the County of Brant have been rescheduled.The city&rsquo;s statutory public meeting will now take place Aug. 10 while the county&rsquo;s meeting will take place Aug. 12. Both meetings are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in the council chambers of the two municipalities.The meetings were previously scheduled to take place July 27 and 29.&ldquo;This decision was made jointly by both municipalities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/new-dates-set-for-public-meetings-into-brantford-airport-boundary-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/new-dates-set-for-public-meetings-into-brantford-airport-boundary-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airport boundary meetings rescheduled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public meetings to review the updated agreement to transfer the airport to the City of Brantford from the County of Brant have been rescheduled.The city&rsquo;s statutory public meeting will now take place Aug. 10 while the county&rsquo;s meeting will take place Aug. 12. Both meetings are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in the council chambers of the two municipalities.The meetings were previously scheduled to take place July 27 and 29.However, in joint statement released Wednesday (July 22), city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/airport-boundary-meetings-rescheduled/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/airport-boundary-meetings-rescheduled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations investigation after man strikes multiple police cruisers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Six Nations man has been charged with nine offences after he struck multiple police vehicles on Tuesday in a melee that caused a Six Nations police officer to discharge a firearm.The 29-year-old was reported to police July 21 at about 3 p.m. for a driving incident on Six Nations and, when officers responded and tried to stop a vehicle on Sixth Line, near Onondaga Road, that vehicle struck a cruiser and the officer fired toward it.The vehicle tried to take off but collided with multiple police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-investigation-after-man-strikes-multiple-police-cruisers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-investigation-after-man-strikes-multiple-police-cruisers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police discharges gun after vehicle strikes multiple police cruisers at Six Nations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Six Nations man has been charged with nine offences after multiple police vehicles were struck on Tuesday in a melee that caused a Six Nations police officer to discharge a firearm.A driver was reported to police July 21 at about 3 p.m. for a driving incident on Six Nations. When officers responded and tried to stop a vehicle on Sixth Line, near Onondaga Road, the vehicle then struck a cruiser and the officer fired toward it.The vehicle tried to take off but collided with multiple police vehi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-discharges-gun-after-vehicle-strikes-multiple-police-cruisers-at-six-nations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-discharges-gun-after-vehicle-strikes-multiple-police-cruisers-at-six-nations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officer discharges gun after vehicle strikes police cruiser at Six Nations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Six Nations man has been charged with nine offences after multiple police vehicles were struck on Tuesday in a melee that caused a Six Nations police officer to discharge a firearm.A driver was reported to police July 21 at about 3 p.m. for a driving incident on Six Nations. When officers responded and tried to stop a vehicle on Sixth Line, near Onondaga Road, the vehicle then struck a cruiser and the officer fired toward it.The vehicle tried to take off but collided with multiple police vehi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/officer-discharges-gun-after-vehicle-strikes-police-cruiser-at-six-nations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/officer-discharges-gun-after-vehicle-strikes-police-cruiser-at-six-nations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Police launch Community Watch program in Ward 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in Brantford&rsquo;s Ward 5 can join a pilot program by Brantford Police aimed at improving neighbourhood safety.&ldquo;Community Watch is built on a simple idea: neighbours looking out for neighbours,&rdquo; said Crime Prevention Officer Cst. Saundra Glover. &ldquo;When residents know one another, recognize what is normal in their neighbourhood and report suspicious activity promptly, communities become safer and more resilient.&rdquo;Each participating neighbourhood appoints a Commu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-launch-community-watch-program-in-ward-5/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-launch-community-watch-program-in-ward-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Police seek help to locate a missing Brantford woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police hope the public can assist in locating a missing Brantford woman.Shyanne, age 34, is a Caucasian female, 5&rsquo;3&rdquo; tall with a thin build, long brown hair, usually wearing a headband, and has an eyebrow piercing.She was last seen on July 8, 2026.Due to concern for her well-being, police ask that anyone with information about her whereabouts contact Brantford Police at 519-756-7050.Information can be provided anonymously by contacting Brant-Brantford Crimestoppers at 1-80]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-seek-help-to-locate-a-missing-brantford-woman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-seek-help-to-locate-a-missing-brantford-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rainfall floods some Brantford city streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rainfall on Tuesday has resulted in several streets in Brantford becoming flooded as stormwater drains are overwhelmed.Brantford Police closed Lynden Road between Wayne Gretzky Parkway and Easton Road early in the afternoon, though reports at about 2:30 p.m. indicated that the water level on Lynden Road had subsided.More information to come bethompson@postmedia.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/heavy-rainfall-floods-some-brantford-city-streets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/heavy-rainfall-floods-some-brantford-city-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paw-some pet resources at the Brantford library]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether they bark, purr, chirp, or slither, pets are cherished members of many families.The Brantford Public Library offers a variety of free resources to help pet owners care for, understand, and enjoy life with their animal companions. With your library card, you can access books, magazines, online courses, and do-it-yourself project guides designed for pet lovers of all experience levels.Books on pet care are among the most popular resources in the library&rsquo;s collection. Whether you are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paw-some-pet-resources-at-the-brantford-library-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paw-some-pet-resources-at-the-brantford-library-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paw-some pet resources at the Brantford library]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether they bark, purr, chirp, or slither, pets are cherished members of many families.The Brantford Public Library offers a variety of free resources to help pet owners care for, understand, and enjoy life with their animal companions. With your library card, you can access books, magazines, online courses, and do-it-yourself project guides designed for pet lovers of all experience levels.Books on pet care are among the most popular resources in the library&rsquo;s collection. Whether you are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paw-some-pet-resources-at-the-brantford-library/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paw-some-pet-resources-at-the-brantford-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Throttle kicks off Brantford's CallHome Music Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year&rsquo;s CallHome Music Festival at Lion&rsquo;s Park in Brantford will have a &ldquo;Full Throttle&rdquo; start.The London, Ontario band will appear on the festival&rsquo;s main stage Friday after winning a Battle of the Bands competition at the Rope Factory in Brantford on Saturday (July 18).&ldquo;We&rsquo;re really stoked to be playing in Brantford again,&rdquo; Max McGill, the band&rsquo;s guitar player and lead singer, said. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve played some festivals but for us, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/full-throttle-kicks-off-brantfords-callhome-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/full-throttle-kicks-off-brantfords-callhome-music-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Slow down' road sign campaign underway in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford residents have an opportunity to help improve road safety in their neighbourhoods.The city is making &ldquo;slow down&rdquo; lawn signs available to residents at a couple of locations while supplies last.&ldquo;It is our hope that these signs serve as a visible reminder for motorists to slow down, particularly during the busy summer months when children are enjoying their school break and spending more time outdoors in our neighbourhoods,&rdquo; Chad Martin, chair of the Neighbourhood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/slow-down-road-sign-campaign-underway-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/slow-down-road-sign-campaign-underway-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burford Optimists Club asks for help to locate stolen food trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Burford Optimists Club is appealing to the public for help to locate their food trailer.The long, silver trailer &mdash; with the club&rsquo;s logo emblazoned on the angled front panels &mdash; was stolen at about 10:05 a.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026, from its storage location at 2nd Concession and Country Road 25 in the County of Brant.The trailer bears an Ontario licence plate J3972V and contains cooking equipment and resources needed to raise funds for Burford youth activities and organiz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/burford-optimists-club-asks-for-help-to-locate-stolen-food-trailer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/burford-optimists-club-asks-for-help-to-locate-stolen-food-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burford Optimist Club asks for help to locate stolen food trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Burford Optimist Club is appealing to the public for help to locate their food trailer.The long, silver trailer &mdash; with the club&rsquo;s logo emblazoned on the angled front panels &mdash; was stolen at about 10:05 a.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026, from its storage location at 2nd Concession and Country Road 25 in the County of Brant.The trailer bears an Ontario licence plate J3972V and contains cooking equipment and resources needed to raise funds for Burford youth activities and organiza]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/burford-optimist-club-asks-for-help-to-locate-stolen-food-trailer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/burford-optimist-club-asks-for-help-to-locate-stolen-food-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused in Brantford stabbing death found unfit to stand trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Brantford man accused of stabbing another man to death in the downtown area last August has been found unfit to stand trial.Norman Shaganash, 28, was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing a stranger to death at about 3 a.m. last Aug. 2.At the time, police said the suspect in the case ran away from the scene but was found nearby at 10:30 a.m. and charged with the death and with two counts of failing to comply with probation.Shaganash has been in custody since the incident, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-accused-in-brantford-stabbing-death-found-unfit-to-stand-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-accused-in-brantford-stabbing-death-found-unfit-to-stand-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to enjoying summer: Public health lifts air quality advisory]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in Brantford and the surrounding area can safely return to enjoying outdoor activities without worrying about smoke from Northern Ontario&rsquo;s wildfires.Grand Erie Public Health has lifted an air quality advisory issued by Dr. Jason Malenfant, Grand Erie&rsquo;s medical officer of health, on July 15. The advisory was issued after the air quality in the region reached dangerous levels and covered Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk.The poor air quality prompted alerts from Environm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/back-to-enjoying-summer-public-health-lifts-air-quality-advisory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/back-to-enjoying-summer-public-health-lifts-air-quality-advisory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to enjoying summer. Air quality alert lifted in Brantford-Brant]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in Brantford and the surrounding area can safely return to enjoying outdoor activities without worrying about smoke from Northern Ontario&rsquo;s wildfires.Grand Erie Public Health has lifted an air quality advisory issued by Dr. Jason Malenfant, Grand Erie&rsquo;s Medical Officer of Health, on July 15. The advisory was issued after the air quality in the region reached dangerous levels and covered Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk.The poor air quality prompted alerts from Environm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/back-to-enjoying-summer-air-quality-alert-lifted-in-brantford-brant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/back-to-enjoying-summer-air-quality-alert-lifted-in-brantford-brant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two fentanyl dealers sentenced, drug charges dropped against third person]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sentencing range is laid out clearly in case law that guides judges when it comes to fentanyl dealers.Jeremy Q. Myers, 31, was given five years in June, a sentence the judge herself pronounced &ldquo;unfit&rdquo; after learning it was a sixth drug conviction for Myers.Destany S. MacKenzie, 33, was given a five-year-sentence after being arrested with 44.2 grams of fentanyl, cell phones, a drug grinder and a stolen wallet.In the case of Myers, police found him with 19.7 grams of fentanyl, alo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-fentanyl-dealers-sentenced-drug-charges-dropped-against-third-person/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-fentanyl-dealers-sentenced-drug-charges-dropped-against-third-person/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight Deck Summer Camp allows kids' dreams to take flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of 25 local children spent last week experiencing all facets of the aviation industry, with some coming away with lofty goals.The Flight Deck Summer Camp &ndash; held at the Brantford Municipal Airport &ndash; marked its return for the first time since the pandemic and featured different themes each day.On Monday, the focus was on aircraft design and maintenance.&ldquo;They spent some time learning about wings and wing shape, and all of the forces of flight: lift, drag, and thrust,&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/flight-deck-summer-camp-allows-kids-dreams-to-take-flight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/flight-deck-summer-camp-allows-kids-dreams-to-take-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It&rsquo;s&nbsp;portable, fun, and can be silly': International artists teach, perform at Brantford Ukulele Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The strumming of a small, four-stringed instrument brings joy to many, as evidenced by the 160 people who signed up to attend the second annual Brantford Ukulele Festival.Organized by the Brantford Ukulele Society, the event brought in well-known ukulele artists from Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom who conducted workshops geared for different levels of playing ability. Each has their own style and followers, so offering a mix aimed to attract a wider variety of participants.&l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/itrsquosnbspportable-fun-and-can-be-silly-international-artists-teach-perform-at-brantford-ukulele-festival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/itrsquosnbspportable-fun-and-can-be-silly-international-artists-teach-perform-at-brantford-ukulele-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beats &amp; Eats festival postponed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A combination of expected rain and poor air quality has cause the team behind Saturday&rsquo;s Brantford Beats &amp; Eats to postpone the event.On Friday, the City of Brantford said it and the partners and vendors involved in the one-day festival, made a joint decision to postpone the day of food, art and music due to health and safety concerns.&ldquo;As this is an entirely outdoor event, the decision was made to protect the health and safety of attendees, volunteers, vendors, performers and st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/beats-amp-eats-festival-postponed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/beats-amp-eats-festival-postponed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City provides weekly update on downtown Brantford road closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The closure of Icomm Drive in downtown Brantford is expected to remain in place until the end of August.As has been the case in recent weeks, the road has been closed between Colborne Street and Hill Street as underground sanitary infrastructure and road construction work continues, part of Brantford&rsquo;s Downtown Revitalization Project. Signage indicates detour routes around the road closure.One lane in each direction remains open on Icomm Drive between Hill Street and Clarence Street South]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-provides-weekly-update-on-downtown-brantford-road-closures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-provides-weekly-update-on-downtown-brantford-road-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many businesses, customers not digging ongoing roadwork in downtown Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[While multi-year &ldquo;once-in-a-generation&rdquo; construction work continues in Paris, some downtown business owners say it&rsquo;s dismantling their sales.The project, dubbed the Downtown Dig, which Brant County says happens every 75 to 100 years, involves replacement of old underground infrastructure, including watermains, sewer lines, and stormwater and utilities buried beneath the road surface.The work began in 2024 and will go on at least another three years. On a recent mid-week mornin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/many-businesses-customers-not-digging-ongoing-roadwork-in-downtown-paris/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/many-businesses-customers-not-digging-ongoing-roadwork-in-downtown-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shovels hit the ground for Indigenous-led, 12-unit supportive housing project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shovels ceremoniously pierced the dirt on Friday at an emotional ground-breaking for a new Indigenous-led transitional supportive housing project.When it&rsquo;s complete in the spring or early summer of 2027, the 12-unit Ojistoh House Expansion Project on Campbell Street in Brantford will help address the critical gap in housing and support services for urban Indigenous women, children, youth, gender diverse and Two-Spirit community members experiencing or at risk of homelessness.Grounded in a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/shovels-hit-the-ground-for-indigenous-led-12-unit-supportive-housing-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/shovels-hit-the-ground-for-indigenous-led-12-unit-supportive-housing-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fentanyl dealer gets extra credit for harsh time in 'inhumane' jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Brantford judge took pains to explain in court why she was giving a fentanyl dealer extra credit for his time served before he went to prison.Nathan G. Forbes, 29, pleaded guilty to possession of fentanyl for trafficking and breaching probation orders from offences in May 2025, getting a six-and-a-half year sentence.But Justice Colette Good allowed Forbes extra credit for the time he had already served at Maplehurst Correctional Complex, which she pronounced a &ldquo;problematic institution.&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/fentanyl-dealer-gets-extra-credit-for-harsh-time-in-inhumane-jail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/fentanyl-dealer-gets-extra-credit-for-harsh-time-in-inhumane-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations baseball players attend event at home of Atlanta Braves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Six Nations baseball players recently had the experience of a lifetime taking part in the Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase at Truist Park, home of major league baseball&rsquo;s Atlanta Braves.Bradley Froman, 18, and Kaden Thomas, 17, both took part in the event at the end of June.&ldquo;The level was top notch,&rdquo; said Thomas, who will be entering Grade 12 at Pauline Johnson Collegiate at the end of the summer.&ldquo;It was comparable to my club team. It was like the best of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-baseball-players-attend-event-at-home-of-atlanta-braves/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-baseball-players-attend-event-at-home-of-atlanta-braves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[InsideBCHS: New hospital for Brantford-Brant moves one step closer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) has long recognized the importance of redeveloping its hospital facilities to provide modern, state-of-the-art healthcare infrastructure for patients, families, and staff.In June 2026, the realization of a new hospital coming to Brantford-Brant took a giant leap forward as BCHS officially submitted its Stage 1.3 functional program to the Ministry of Health.The functional program is a detailed planning document that describes future hospital services]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/insidebchs-new-hospital-for-brantford-brant-moves-one-step-closer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/insidebchs-new-hospital-for-brantford-brant-moves-one-step-closer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air quality warning: How bad is the wildfire smoke?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Ontario is under an air quality warning due to wildfire smoke for a second straight day. But how bad is it? How widespread is the smoke? And what are health experts saying? Postmedia&rsquo;s Ryan Goodison has the answers. HOW BAD IS THE SMOKE? As of Thursday morning, Environment Canada has issued an orange-level air quality warning &ndash;the second-highest level in its three-colour system &ndash;indicating conditions likely to cause significant health impacts.Smoke from wildfires in n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/air-quality-warning-how-bad-is-the-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/air-quality-warning-how-bad-is-the-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officers arrest wanted Brantford man, seize illegal drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers with the Brantford Police Service Downtown Core Engagement Response Team arrested a wanted man and seized illegal drugs while on foot patrol on July 15.Just after 5 p.m., officers saw a man who had a warrant for his arrest.During a search, police say they found crystal methamphetamine and fentanyl in the accused&rsquo;s possession.Police say the accused&rsquo;s arrest warrant was granted by the courts in relation to an assault that occurred July 14 at about 8:45 p.m., near Colborne Str]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-officers-arrest-wanted-brantford-man-seize-illegal-drugs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-officers-arrest-wanted-brantford-man-seize-illegal-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant OPP seize 2 million contraband cigarettes in traffic stop; driver charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people are facing charges after a traffic stop by Brant County OPP resulted in the seizure of two million contraband cigarettes.On Tuesday, July 14 just after 5:30 p.m., an officer stopped a driver on Wilson Street West in Ancaster.Police say the unmarked cigarettes were seized, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.The 36-year-old driver, a man from Phelpston, has been charged with trafficking in contraband tobacco; possess unmarked cigarettes for sale; possess unmarked cigarettes;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-opp-seize-2-million-contraband-cigarettes-in-traffic-stop-driver-charged/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-opp-seize-2-million-contraband-cigarettes-in-traffic-stop-driver-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warehouse Sale sets fundraising record for United Way Golden Horseshoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year&rsquo;s United Way Golden Horseshoe Warehouse Sale was the most successful in recent years with a record-breaking $206,000 raised.More than 100 volunteers helped over 2,000 shoppers purchase products at the sale in Brantford donated by local sponsors and donors, surpassing last year&rsquo;s fundraising total by more than $50,000.&ldquo;This sale is a great example of what makes our community special. Neighbours showing up for neighbours,&rdquo; said Vaseem Baig, United Way Golden Hors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/warehouse-sale-sets-fundraising-record-for-united-way-golden-horseshoe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/warehouse-sale-sets-fundraising-record-for-united-way-golden-horseshoe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior hockey returning to area with Brant County Riverhawks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior hockey will be returning to the Brant County area this fall.For the past several months, Brantford&rsquo;s Mike Rita-Procter has been busy putting together the Brant County Riverhawks, who will play out of the Burford Community Centre.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s been a while since the Brantford Blast left and we really felt that senior hockey is on the rise,&rdquo; Rita-Procter said.&ldquo;For a good six months we&rsquo;ve been working on this, doing our due diligence and figuring out the best pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/senior-hockey-returning-to-area-with-brant-county-riverhawks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/senior-hockey-returning-to-area-with-brant-county-riverhawks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoke from wildfires impacts air quality; Grand Erie Public Health issues alert]]></title><description><![CDATA[An orange haze enveloped Brantford and much of the province as smoke from more than 100 wildfires in northern Ontario moved south on Wednesday.The smoke was reported to have made the air quality in Toronto one of the worst in the world, according to IQAir, the Swiss technology company that ranks global air quality.The wildfires burning across northwestern Ontario have prompted mandatory evacuations from a number of First Nations communities.The smoke, combined with an extended heat alert with t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/smoke-from-wildfires-impacts-air-quality-grand-erie-public-health-issues-alert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/smoke-from-wildfires-impacts-air-quality-grand-erie-public-health-issues-alert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramedic service received almost 34,000 calls for service last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brant-Brantford paramedics had a busy year that included more than 33,800 calls for service and are getting ready to fully move into a new home.Figures included in the paramedic service&rsquo;s annual report show paramedics received 33,866 in 2025. The figure represents a 20 per cent from the 27,219 calls the service received in 2021.The service&rsquo;s 2025 annual report was released by County of Brant officials earlier this month.&ldquo;Through the 2025 Annual Report, we are pleased to share]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paramedic-service-received-almost-34000-calls-for-service-last-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paramedic-service-received-almost-34000-calls-for-service-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-time educator appointed chair of healthcare system board of directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brant Community Healthcare System&rsquo;s board of directors has a new leader.Kim Ann Laush takes over from David Diegel who served as chair of the healthcare system&rsquo;s board of directors for the past two years.&ldquo;Healthcare is fundamental to the strength and well-being of our communities and I look forward to working with the board and leadership team to support BCHS in delivering exceptional are and meeting the evolving needs of those we serve,&rdquo; Laush said in a prepared sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/long-time-educator-appointed-chair-of-healthcare-system-board-of-directors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/long-time-educator-appointed-chair-of-healthcare-system-board-of-directors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man connected to Delhi shooting given 11-year prison sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Brantford man found to be involved in the shooting into two Delhi homes two years ago has been sent to prison with a substantial sentence.Logan Donovan, 25, was arrested for the incident two months after it occurred and his charges became even more serious when a search revealed he had a loaded gun and 79 grams of fentanyl.&ldquo;It was just luck no one was hit or injured that day,&rdquo; said assistant Crown attorney Anthony Minelli about the June 10, 2024 incident where bullets went into tw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-connected-to-delhi-shooting-given-11-year-prison-sentence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-connected-to-delhi-shooting-given-11-year-prison-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations Arrows in battle with Orangeville Northmen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Six Nations Arrows find themselves in a first-round playoff fight with the Orangeville Northmen.Heading into the best-of-seven Ontario Junior A Lacrosse League playoff series, the Arrows were the favourites as they were 13-5 in the regular season compared to 9-8-1 for the Northmen.But as Orangeville proved in the regular season with an 8-6 victory over Six Nations in the only meeting between the two teams prior to the playoffs, an Arrows victory isn&rsquo;t assured.The Northmen struck first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-arrows-in-battle-with-orangeville-northmen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-arrows-in-battle-with-orangeville-northmen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police concerned about missing 38-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police have expressed concern for the well-being of a woman who was last seen on Monday in the north end of Brantford.Amanda, 38, is described as a thin, five-foot, six-inch woman of about 100 pounds who has faded red hair and blue eyes.She was last seen in the area of Ivanhoe Road and Powerline Road at about 2 a.m. on July 13, wearing a multi-coloured blue, red and yellow flannel sleeveless shirt, light-coloured jeans and beige slippers with light fluff around the ankles.Amanda was l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-concerned-about-missing-38-year-old/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-concerned-about-missing-38-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing person found safe: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police say 38-year-old Amanda, who had been reported missing, has been safely located.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/missing-person-found-safe-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/missing-person-found-safe-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulldogs name new video coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs continue to tweak their staff.After releasing several changes last week, the Bulldogs announced this week that Luke Joseph is the teams new video coach.Joseph, 25, is the son of former NHL goaltender Curtis Joseph.The Keswick native will be taking his first role in major junior hockey.As a player, Joseph came through the York-Simcoe Express program and then played in the OJHL with the Aurora Tigers and Newmarket Hurricanes.Winning a PJHL Schmaltz Cup with the Napanee Raid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-name-new-video-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-name-new-video-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations water ‘not safe to drink,’ health officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Nations residents started the week still unable to drink the water from their taps.&ldquo;The community water is not safe to drink,&rdquo; residents of Canada&rsquo;s most populous First Nation were told in a community bulletin on Monday.&ldquo;You must boil the water from your community water supply before using it.&rdquo;Six Nations has been under a boil-water advisory since Thursday after a watermain break caused a drop in water pressure for band members connected to the reserve&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-water-not-safe-to-drink-health-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-water-not-safe-to-drink-health-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed Brantford airport boundary adjustment map updated in response to public feedback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford and the County of Brant have updated the proposed Brantford Municipal Airport boundary adjustment map in response to public feedback.Following extensive public engagement in May and June, both city and county councils have agreed to a revised map that removes 469 acres of agricultural land from the originally proposed transfer area.The updated map, now consisting of 848 acres versus the original 1,317 acres, also removes lands associated with a transportation corridor bein]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/proposed-brantford-airport-boundary-adjustment-map-updated-in-response-to-public-feedback/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/proposed-brantford-airport-boundary-adjustment-map-updated-in-response-to-public-feedback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second heatwave to hit Brantford area bringing sweltering temperatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford and much of southwestern Ontario is bracing for the second heatwave of the summer with scorching hot weather this week. The Medical Officer of Health for Grand Erie Public Health issued a heat alert for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford&#8209;Brant and Haldimand&#8209;Norfolk), effective Monday. A heat alert is issued by the MOH when Environment and Climate Change Canada issues a yellow&#8209;level or higher heat alert for the region, indicating that conditions may pose h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/second-heatwave-to-hit-brantford-area-bringing-sweltering-temperatures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/second-heatwave-to-hit-brantford-area-bringing-sweltering-temperatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford's Pynx is part of Niagara's biggest watch party]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Brantford company got a &ldquo;once in a lifetime&rdquo; gig when it nabbed a contract to help run the Niagara Parks&rsquo; Fan Zone by the Falls &ndash; a huge watch party spot for World Cup games and more.&ldquo;This is one of those really crazy things to be a part of,&rdquo; says Mike D&rsquo;Eri, owner of Pynx Productions.&ldquo;This will never happen again for us.&rdquo;The event includes showing the World Cup games on giant LED video walls in a huge viewing area at Queen Victoria Place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-pynx-is-part-of-niagaras-biggest-watch-party/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-pynx-is-part-of-niagaras-biggest-watch-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fowl play: First-ever DuckFest in Brantford was a hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in nearly a quarter-century, a rubber duck race was held on the Grand River in downtown Brantford on Sunday.A whopping 3,000 yellow birds were dumped from the Lorne Bridge high above, with the top three finishers downstream underneath the Veterans Memorial Parkway earning cash for their sponsors. The festivities were hosted as part of Duckfest, a new Downtown Brantford BIA initiative, in support of Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s part of the downt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/fowl-play-first-ever-duckfest-in-brantford-was-a-hit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/fowl-play-first-ever-duckfest-in-brantford-was-a-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations council repeals cannabis control regulations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Nations Elected Band Council has repealed its cannabis control law and cannabis control regulations.The council said its actions are effective immediately and are the result of &ldquo;ongoing challenges&rdquo; with the regulatory system including resources and enforcement.In a recent statement, the council said it also considered community feedback received during a public comment period that began May 29 and continued to June 30. The public comment initiative gave Six Nations residents an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-council-repeals-cannabis-control-regulations/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-council-repeals-cannabis-control-regulations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris event pays homage to first long-distance phone call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though Brantford is known as the Telephone City, nearby Paris also played a major role in the invention&rsquo;s history. On Saturday, Brant County paid homage to the 150th anniversary of the world&rsquo;s first long-distance call with a Historical Places Days event on the new Paris promenade.Surrounded by local makers and groups such as the Brant Historical Society and Bell Homestead, Brant County&rsquo;s Arts, Culture and Heritage officer, Kayla Cicman, and her team were set up in downtown Par]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paris-event-pays-homage-to-first-long-distance-phone-call/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paris-event-pays-homage-to-first-long-distance-phone-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special Olympians heat up the track at Kiwanis Field in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[The present and future of the region&rsquo;s Special Olympics athletes were on full display at Kiwanis Field on Saturday. Just a few months after hosting the 2025 provincial championships, Special Olympics Brantford welcomed 250 athletes from 21 area teams for its invitational track and field meet. Among them, nearly 40 Brantford and area competitors entered events such as the 50-metre dash, long jump, and shot put. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s always good to see all the athletes competing,&rdquo; said Ji]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/special-olympians-heat-up-the-track-at-kiwanis-field-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/special-olympians-heat-up-the-track-at-kiwanis-field-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City hall notebook: A year of celebration, sticker price shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford is gearing up to mark two major milestones, the 150th anniversary of its incorporation as a city and the 180th anniversary of its incorporation as a town.Both take place in 2027 and city officials have working on a number of events to commemorate the anniversaries.The plans, which are still being developed, include a 150th launch event on May 31, 2027.Other events include a special 150 Day featuring the &lsquo;Quilt of Belonging&rsquo; on July 2, a floral display in Lorne Park and a 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-hall-notebook-a-year-of-celebration-sticker-price-shock/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-hall-notebook-a-year-of-celebration-sticker-price-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More people entering the local labour market: planning board]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local unemployment rate rose slightly in June but that&rsquo;s not necessarily bad news, says the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie.The planning board, in a statement released Friday, said the increase is the result of more people entering the labour market looking for work. That reflects continued confidence in employment opportunities across Brantford-Brant, the planning board said.Figures provided by Statistics Canada say Brantford-Brant&rsquo;s unemployment rate rose 0.5 percentage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/more-people-entering-the-local-labour-market-planning-board/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/more-people-entering-the-local-labour-market-planning-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Shaver Street reopens after major fire in Brant County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cause of a Thursday fire in Cainsville that closed down a section of Shaver Street for several hours on Thursday hasn&rsquo;t yet been determined, County of Brant officials said.&ldquo;At this time the cause of the fire remains unknown and the extent of the damage has not been determined,&rdquo; a Brant County spokesperson, said. &ldquo;The Ontario Fire Marshal&rsquo;s office will not be attending the scene and there are no environmental concerns related to the incident.&ldquo;We want to ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-shaver-street-reopens-after-major-fire-in-brant-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-shaver-street-reopens-after-major-fire-in-brant-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Shaver Road reopens after major fire in Brant County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaver Road in Cainsville, Brant County, has reopened following a large commercial property fire on Thursday.No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.County of Brant officials say 25 firefighters from three stations responded to the fire. Firefighters were at the scene for several hours and due to the duration of the blaze, crews were rotated throughout the incident to ensure firefighter safety and maintain operations.&ldquo;At this time the cause of the fire remains unknown and the ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-shaver-road-reopens-after-major-fire-in-brant-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-shaver-road-reopens-after-major-fire-in-brant-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Shaver Road reopened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaver Road in Cainsville, Brant County, has reopened following a large commercial property fire on Thursday.No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.County of Brant officials say 25 firefighters from three stations responded to the fire. Firefighters were at the scene for several hours and due to the duration of the blaze, crews were rotated throughout the incident to ensure firefighter safety and maintain operations.&ldquo;At this time the cause of the fire remains unknown and the ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-shaver-road-reopened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-shaver-road-reopened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police pull three commercial vehicles off the road in Brantford area blitz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have good and bad news to report after inspecting 900 vehicles in the Brantford area during a one-day road safety blitz on July 9.No impaired drivers were detected.However, three of 12 commercial vehicles checked by police were taken off the road because of defects. Several motorists were nabbed for a range of violations including two who were reportedly driving without seatbelts.Police issued 12 licence plate deficiency warnings, and say four motorists were caught using handheld devices]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-pull-three-commercial-vehicles-off-the-road-in-brantford-area-blitz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-pull-three-commercial-vehicles-off-the-road-in-brantford-area-blitz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police pull three commercial vehicles off the road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have good and bad news to report after inspecting 900 vehicles during a one day road safety blitz on July 9.No impaired drivers were detected.However, three of 12 commercial vehicles checked by police were taken off the road because of defects. Several motorists were nabbed for a range of violations including two who were driving without seatbelts.Police issued 12 license plate deficiency warning, caught four motorists using handheld devices and two others failed to surrender their drive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-pull-three-commercial-vehicles-off-the-road/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-pull-three-commercial-vehicles-off-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Booming business at International Village halls in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival halls were full and hundreds of people lined up around the city for a taste of something a bit different as International Villages was in full swing.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s been busy,&rdquo; said Gino Tastasciore, who was greeting arrivals at the Italian Village, held in Rossini Lodge on Grey Street said Thursday night.With 16 festival halls around the city, there was plenty of choice in popular ethnic food items, dance presentations and musical performances.While six of the villages hel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/booming-business-at-international-village-halls-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/booming-business-at-international-village-halls-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs hire Brian Burke, promote Gary Roberts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Hockey League may not be operating at full steam but that hasn&rsquo;t stopped the Brantford Bulldogs from continuing to build for the 2026-27 season.With most teams enjoying the summer break, Bulldogs general manager Spencer Hyman and his staff continue to make moves to position the team towards a championship run.Recently the organization announced a restructuring of its hockey operations staff, made several player signings, added a coach to the bench and celebrated one of its pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-hire-brian-burke-promote-gary-roberts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-hire-brian-burke-promote-gary-roberts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaver Road closed due to fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[An active fire in Cainsville has closed Shaver Road, says Brant OPP.The road was closed between 50 Shaver Rd. and Ewart Avenue at about 3 p.m. while emergency crews responded.Motorists were asked to avoid the area and police warn that the duration of the closure is unknown.&ldquo;The public is reminded to follow all directions from emergency personnel and no enter the closed area,&rdquo; said the police in a social media post, promising updates when more information becomes available.SGamble@po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/shaver-road-closed-due-to-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/shaver-road-closed-due-to-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford man charged after theft at aerospace company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halton Regional Police have charged a 30-year-old Brantford man after an internal theft investigation involving an Oakville aerospace company.In early June, cops began investigating after an aerospace company reported the theft of specialized millwright and aerospace equipment and tools.Investigators alleged an employee of the company was responsible after the stolen items were put up for sale on social media platforms.On June 30, a search warrant was executed at a Brantford residence, where th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-charged-after-theft-at-aerospace-company/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-charged-after-theft-at-aerospace-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep safety in mind on Pottahawk Sunday, police advise attendees]]></title><description><![CDATA[With thousands of people expected to take part Pottahawk Sunday this weekend, police are reminding attendees to make responsible choices. The second Sunday in July brings throngs of boats to Pottahawk Point, a sand bar in Lake Erie only accessible by water.The annual Pottahawk floating party sees many boaters imbibe while enjoying a day of sunshine, swimming and stepping between boats tied together near the sand bar about nine kilometres southeast of Turkey Point. &ldquo;While most enjoy the ev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/keep-safety-in-mind-on-pottahawk-sunday-police-advise-attendees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/keep-safety-in-mind-on-pottahawk-sunday-police-advise-attendees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County of Brant Fire Service responses in 2025 up 16% over previous year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency responses by County of Brant Fire Services were up more than 16 per cent in 2025. The number of emergency responses across all stations totalled 1,145 last year, according to statistics in the county&rsquo;s 2025 Fire Services Annual Report. County of Brant Fire Services consists of an administration team and 190 volunteer firefighters.The administration team is responsible for managing all branches of the division and overseeing daily operations. The volunteer firefighters operate fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/county-of-brant-fire-service-responses-in-2025-up-16-over-previous-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/county-of-brant-fire-service-responses-in-2025-up-16-over-previous-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford to rename boat launch in memory of community champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford has found a way to honour a trail blazer who strengthened the community&rsquo;s connection to the Grand River through a range of projects including boat launches in Paris and Glen Morris.City councillors have recommended for approval a plan to rename the D&rsquo;Aubigny Creek Boat Launch after the late Mary Welsh.&ldquo;Many people recognize Mary Welsh&rsquo;s name but perhaps not everyone knows the full extent of her contributions to our community,&rdquo; Coun. Mandy Samwell said at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-to-rename-boat-launch-in-memory-of-community-champion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-to-rename-boat-launch-in-memory-of-community-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychotic break led man to carjack cabbie at knifepoint in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A foreign national, whose methamphetamine addiction led to a psychotic episode in Brantford, culminating in him stabbing a cabbie and trying to take the man&rsquo;s car, will most likely be deported once he finishes his jail term.Safal Rai, 28, was a &ldquo;person of good character who had never been a burden to society until the week leading to his arrest,&rdquo; his lawyer, Godspower Abamba said in court.In July, 2025, Rai experienced a breakdown due to methamphetamine abuse and was hospitali]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/psychotic-break-led-man-to-carjack-cabbie-at-knifepoint-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/psychotic-break-led-man-to-carjack-cabbie-at-knifepoint-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oaks of St. George recognized by Golf Canada for junior programming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greg Baetz and his staff at the Oaks of St. George Golf Club were recently recognized for building a burgeoning junior program at the course.Earlier this year, Golf Canada awarded National Facility Awards for Junior Golf with the Oaks of St. George finishing as a finalist in the Grassroots Junior Program of the Year category.The criteria for the award is listed as a facility or academy program that is excelling at creating new junior golfers through local programming.&ldquo;I thought it might b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/oaks-of-st-george-recognized-by-golf-canada-for-junior-programming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/oaks-of-st-george-recognized-by-golf-canada-for-junior-programming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford looking to update e-bike bylaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[An update to Brantford&rsquo;s bylaw governing power-assisted bicycles on city trails is necessary and timely, says a long-time cyclist and bicycle shop owner.&ldquo;This resolution comes forward at the right time,&rdquo; Stuart Querney told Brantford city councillors at a July 7 committee-of-the-whole meeting. &ldquo;The Province of Ontario is currently reviewing its own e-bike legislation and one of the primary goals of that review to is distinguish between true power-assisted bicycles and he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-looking-to-update-e-bike-bylaw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-looking-to-update-e-bike-bylaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Sox climbingThe Brantford Red Sox aren&rsquo;t in a Canadian Baseball League playoff position yet but they&rsquo;re certainly headed in the right direction.After starting the season with a record of 3-9, Brantford has gone 5-5 in its last 10 games to climb into a tie for sixth place in the nine-team league. The Sox are one spot out of a playoff position, five games behind the fifth-place Guelph Royals.Brantford plays twice this week, travelling to Kitchener on Thursday for a 7:05 p.m. game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/local-sports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/local-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn about telephone history, visit street market on Saturday at Paris Promenade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County of Brant is celebrating the opening of the downtown Paris Promenade with daylong events on Saturday. The promenade, located on Grand River Street North, is a pedestrian-friendly gathering space where residents and visitors can shop, dine and enjoy free community programming throughout the summer.&ldquo;We are thrilled to have the Downtown Paris Promenade open for the summer season,&rdquo; Zach Gable, Brant&rsquo;s director of economic development and tourism, said in a news release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/learn-about-telephone-history-visit-street-market-on-saturday-at-paris-promenade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/learn-about-telephone-history-visit-street-market-on-saturday-at-paris-promenade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police charge Brantford man with drug trafficking, seize large quantity of cocaine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police Service officers seized cocaine with a street value of about $158,000 and charged a Brantford man after a drug trafficking investigation in the city.The investigation was launched in May by the Drug and Firearm Enforcement Unit. On July 3, police executed a warrant to search a Lombard Street house and vehicle. Seized was about 1,580 grams of cocaine, multiple cellphones, drug packaging material, a digital scale, and Canadian currency. A 52-year-old Brantford man is charged with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-charge-brantford-man-with-drug-trafficking-seize-large-quantity-of-cocaine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-charge-brantford-man-with-drug-trafficking-seize-large-quantity-of-cocaine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford candidates get lessons on election sign bylaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford&rsquo;s bylaw enforcement department has spoken to three candidates about the city&rsquo;s election sign bylaw in recent weeks.City officials on Tuesday confirmed that they have conducted three investigations involving registered candidates displaying election signs prior to the permitted date of Aug. 21.Ward 3 councillor Dan McCreary, who is running for mayor, was approached by the city&rsquo;s bylaw enforcement department and told to remove an electronic billboard he had on display]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-candidates-get-lessons-on-election-sign-bylaw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-candidates-get-lessons-on-election-sign-bylaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Information 'gold.' New program would help first-responders better serve vulnerable residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford city councillors are looking at a program that would give police officers, firefighters and paramedics important information about vulnerable people in need of help before arriving at the scene of an incident.City councillors unanimously supported the idea of having city staff come up with a voluntary emergency alert address program for vulnerable people and those with disabilities. Their decision will come to council on July 27 and, if approved, the program would be developed with th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/information-gold-new-program-would-help-first-responders-better-serve-vulnerable-residents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/information-gold-new-program-would-help-first-responders-better-serve-vulnerable-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Unit renews call for testing re dental office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local health unit has, for the first time, made a public appeal for former patients of Dr. George Chan to get tested for blood-borne infections.Chan&rsquo;s office was closed at the beginning of November last year after an inspection team from Grand Erie Public Health found a series of lapses in infection prevention and control (IPAC) in his office after being alerted to the situation by his receptionist.&ldquo;Former patients who have not yet been tested are encouraged to do so, as the inf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/health-unit-renews-call-for-testing-re-dental-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/health-unit-renews-call-for-testing-re-dental-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health unit renews call for dental patients to be tested]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local health unit has, for the first time, made a public appeal for former patients of Dr. George Chan to get tested for blood-borne infections.Chan&rsquo;s office was closed at the beginning of November last year after an inspection team from Grand Erie Public Health found a series of lapses in infection prevention and control (IPAC) in his office after being alerted to the situation by his receptionist.&ldquo;Former patients who have not yet been tested are encouraged to do so, as the inf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/health-unit-renews-call-for-dental-patients-to-be-tested/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/health-unit-renews-call-for-dental-patients-to-be-tested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding allows Gihekdagye Friendship Centre in Brantford to buy a permanent home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding from an Indigenous-led investment firm has turned Brantford&rsquo;s Gihekdagye Friendship Centre operators from tenants to building owners.Gihekdagye (meaning along the river), also known as the Brantford Region Indigenous Support Centre, assists the Indigenous population living in urban areas of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties with programs that promote culture and traditions.Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk all border two of the largest reserves in Cana]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/funding-allows-gihekdagye-friendship-centre-in-brantford-to-buy-a-permanent-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/funding-allows-gihekdagye-friendship-centre-in-brantford-to-buy-a-permanent-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations Chiefs dominating Major Series Lacrosse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Six Nations Chiefs are absolutely dominating Major Series Lacrosse.Six Nations are the three-time defending league champion, as well as three-time defending Mann Cup Canadian senior men&rsquo;s champions. However, this season the Chiefs are putting together what may be their best season over that span.Six Nations currently owns a 10-0 record. The Chiefs lead the league in goals for (123), goals against (49), power-play percentage (52.9) and penalty-killing percentage (77.3). The team&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-chiefs-dominating-major-series-lacrosse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-chiefs-dominating-major-series-lacrosse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulldogs pre-season schedule released]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs first pre-season home game of the 2026-27 season will take place on September 4.On Tuesday, the Ontario Hockey League announced its entire pre-season schedule. Brantford will host the Niagara IceDogs on Sept. 4 and the Guelph Storm on Sept. 11 in its two home games at the TD Civic Centre. Both games are 7 p.m. starts.The Bulldogs will have four road games.Brantford will take part in a pre-season exhibition event at Barrie&rsquo;s Sadlon Arena, taking on the Colts on Aug.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-pre-season-schedule-released/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-pre-season-schedule-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford mayor attends July 4 celebration in Racine, WI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Kevin Davis was heartened by the response of Racine, WI residents who gave him a warm reception during the city&rsquo;s 250th July 4 parade on Saturday.&ldquo;I, like mayors of other sister cities to Racine, was part of the parade and it was interesting because as I went by, I could see that some of those watching it were kind of surprised to see the mayor of a Canadian city in the parade,&rdquo; Davis said. &ldquo;But then they clapped, waved and gave me a thumbs up.&ldquo;It was great t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-mayor-attends-july-4-celebration-in-racine-wi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-mayor-attends-july-4-celebration-in-racine-wi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public invited to help make summer sweeter for local children by raising funds for camps, activities]]></title><description><![CDATA[As summer begins, families are planning camps, sports activities, vacations and all the moments that make the season memorable.But for many local children and young people, financial barriers mean those opportunities are out of reach.Child and Family Services of Grand Erie Foundation is inviting the community to help change that through LemonAID, a grassroots fundraising campaign that turns a classic summer tradition into life-changing opportunities for local children.The foundation, in partner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/public-invited-to-help-make-summer-sweeter-for-local-children-by-raising-funds-for-camps-activities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/public-invited-to-help-make-summer-sweeter-for-local-children-by-raising-funds-for-camps-activities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Erie board cuts some positions, adds others for next school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grand Erie District School Board has approved a balanced operating budget of $435 million for the 2026-27 school year, with an increase of about $10 million over the previous year.Classroom instruction represents about 70 per cent of total costs and has increased 2.1 per cent increase over the previous year.The board has about 1,770 teachers, 130 early childhood educators and 375 educational assistants. In a report to the board, Rafal Wyszynski, superintendent of business and treasurer, sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/grand-erie-board-cuts-some-positions-adds-others-for-next-school-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/grand-erie-board-cuts-some-positions-adds-others-for-next-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford looking to plant new weeping willow tree in Lorne Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lorne Park may soon be home to a second weeping willow tree once again.Brantford city councillors, at a committee-of-the-whole meeting Tuesday, will consider a proposal to plant the tree to replace the one removed from the park three years ago.&ldquo;Following the 2023 removal of a historic weeping willow due to safety concerns, and significant pruning of the remaining weeping willow in 2025, the public expressed interest regarding the preservation, replacement and commemoration of these landma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-looking-to-plant-new-weeping-willow-tree-in-lorne-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-looking-to-plant-new-weeping-willow-tree-in-lorne-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth charged with wielding imitation firearm after Brantford incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old male has been charged after police say he was pointing an imitation firearm at a person while a passenger in a moving vehicle. On July 4 just after 9 p.m., officers with Brantford Police Service were called to a housing complex on Tollgate Road about a person in possession of an offensive weapon.Witnesses reported seeing the accused in a vehicle holding what appeared to be a handgun and pointing it directly at a person. Police say the accused concealed his face by using a shirt as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/youth-charged-with-wielding-imitation-firearm-after-brantford-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/youth-charged-with-wielding-imitation-firearm-after-brantford-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth charged with wielding imitation firearm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old male has been charged after police say he was pointing an imitation firearm at a person while a passenger in a moving vehicle. On July 4 just after 9 p.m., officers with Brantford Police Service were called to a housing complex on Tollgate Road about a person in possession of an offensive weapon.Witnesses reported seeing the accused in a vehicle holding what appeared to be a handgun and pointing it directly at a person. Police say the accused concealed his face by using a shirt as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/youth-charged-with-wielding-imitation-firearm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/youth-charged-with-wielding-imitation-firearm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver charged after traffic stop in Brant County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver from Halton has been charged after being stopped by Brant OPP on July 3.At about 1:30 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop at Brant County Road 18 near Colborne Street East.The accused, 31, has been charged with driving while under suspension; and use plate not authorized for vehicle.Motorist charged with impaired drivingA driver is facing impaired charges after police were called to a collision on July 5. Brant OPP officer arrived at the scene on Highway 403 westbound at Rest Acr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/driver-charged-after-traffic-stop-in-brant-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/driver-charged-after-traffic-stop-in-brant-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work ongoing to select site for new Brantford hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Efforts to determine the best location for a new hospital are continuing, a spokesperson for the Brant Community Healthcare System says.&ldquo;No site has been selected,&rdquo; Michael Marini, the healthcare system&rsquo;s manager, communications and public affairs, said.Marini said the independent site identification task force has provided a recommended ranked list of sites to the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) board of directors and the board has authorized BCHS to proceed to the n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/work-ongoing-to-select-site-for-new-brantford-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/work-ongoing-to-select-site-for-new-brantford-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Erie Public Health launches new website, a 'go-to resource for residents']]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Erie Public Health has launched a new website providing residents across the counties of Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant, and the City of Brantford with a single destination for public health information, programs, services, and resources.The launch of geph.ca marks an important milestone in Grand Erie Public Health&rsquo;s journey as a unified organization, said a news release from the organization.The new website brings together the former Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and Brant County Hea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/grand-erie-public-health-launches-new-website-a-go-to-resource-for-residents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/grand-erie-public-health-launches-new-website-a-go-to-resource-for-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glenhyrst Art Gallery announces return of Grand River Arts Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tickets are on sale for Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant&rsquo;s 4th Annual Grand River Arts Festival.The two-day celebration and exposition of visual arts, live music, and theatre and performance art takes place Sept. 18 and 19 at the historic Glenhyrst Gardens in Brantford.The festival opens with an evening prelude on Friday &ndash; a ticketed, licensed event featuring Canadian award-winning performer Danny Michel on a candlelit outdoor stage with The Jesse Murphy Band opening.The evening will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/glenhyrst-art-gallery-announces-return-of-grand-river-arts-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/glenhyrst-art-gallery-announces-return-of-grand-river-arts-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford man wins appeal of prison sentence for manslaughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Brantford man has won his appeal of a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence in the 2021 death of William &ldquo;Billy&rdquo; Smith but remains convicted of manslaughter.Connor Gibson, now 28, was charged with manslaughter after Smith, 37, died in hospital after being hit in the head with a wooden board, fracturing his skull.Convicted by a jury one morning in June 2024, Gibson immediately appealed the sentence that afternoon and was out on bail awaiting the appeal, which Smith&rsquo;s father c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-wins-appeal-of-prison-sentence-for-manslaughter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-wins-appeal-of-prison-sentence-for-manslaughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclists with a mission raise funds for Lansdowne Children's Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorcyclists with a mission took to the road Saturday morning to raise funds for kids. A parade of bikes roared out of the parking lot at the Airport Community Hall to start a 100-kilometre ride through Brantford, Brant and Haldimand counties, and Six Nations of the Grand River in support of Lansdowne Children&rsquo;s Centre.A police escort of officers from Brantford, Brant, Hamilton, Peel, Toronto and Six Nations ensured that for the entire non-stop journey riders&rsquo; feet never touched th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/motorcyclists-with-a-mission-raise-funds-for-lansdowne-childrens-centre/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/motorcyclists-with-a-mission-raise-funds-for-lansdowne-childrens-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skills2Advance Construction grads help with repairs at Children's Safety Village]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/skills2advance-construction-grads-help-with-repairs-at-childrens-safety-village/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/skills2advance-construction-grads-help-with-repairs-at-childrens-safety-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant County woman facing mischief charge after disturbance]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-county-woman-facing-mischief-charge-after-disturbance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-county-woman-facing-mischief-charge-after-disturbance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garden greatness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city&rsquo;s horticultural team has been busy getting the city&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/garden-greatness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/garden-greatness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford General Hospital celebrates opening of new emergency department]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than a decade of planning and 33 months of construction, medical staff in Brantford General Hospital&rsquo;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.&ldquo;None of this would have been possible without the co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-general-hospital-celebrates-opening-of-new-emergency-department/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-general-hospital-celebrates-opening-of-new-emergency-department/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take in tastes and sites of the world at Brantford International Villages Cultural Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s almost time for another trip around the world &ndash; with no need to leave the city. The Brantford International Villages Cultural Festival, a celebration of the city&rsquo;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 &ndash; the Mardi Gras Louisiana Village, which will be held at 54 Wadsworth St. The returning villages include: Chinese (Dunsdon Legio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/take-in-tastes-and-sites-of-the-world-at-brantford-international-villages-cultural-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/take-in-tastes-and-sites-of-the-world-at-brantford-international-villages-cultural-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario boy died after a bat sat on his face. There were no visible bites]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ldquo;Fatal Rabies in a Child.&rdquo;&ldquo;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,&rdquo; the doctors write]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ontario-boy-died-after-a-bat-sat-on-his-face-there-were-no-visible-bites/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ontario-boy-died-after-a-bat-sat-on-his-face-there-were-no-visible-bites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot summer nights returns for another year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford firefighters have a way to help kids and families beat the heat.They&rsquo;ve brought back &ldquo;hot summer nights&rdquo; 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.&ldquo;These events are a great way to bring the community together to stay cool, learn about firesafety and have some fun,&rdquo; Brantford Fire Chief Todd Binkley said in a statement.Hot summer nights take place Tuesd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hot-summer-nights-returns-for-another-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hot-summer-nights-returns-for-another-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City marks opening of new Provincial Offences administration office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford&rsquo;s new Provincial Offences Court administration office has opened at 220 Colborne St. and will begin offering in-person counter services on July 6.&ldquo;This new office reflects the city&rsquo;s commitment to investing in accessible, modern public services that meet the needs of residents today and into the future,&rdquo; Mayor Kevin Davis said at a Thursday ribbon cutting ceremony. &ldquo;I want to extend my sincere thanks to all staff whose dedication, expertise, and attention]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-marks-opening-of-new-provincial-offences-administration-office/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-marks-opening-of-new-provincial-offences-administration-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Day storm caused damage, power outages]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/canada-day-storm-caused-damage-power-outages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/canada-day-storm-caused-damage-power-outages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Canada Day from Port Dover]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/happy-canada-day-from-port-dover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/happy-canada-day-from-port-dover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The AI arms race]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/the-ai-arms-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/the-ai-arms-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One win, one loss for man convicted in multiple crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ndash; fentanyl, hydromorphone and oxycodone &ndash; possession of a prohibited weapon and proceeds of crime under $5,000.During his 2022 trial, Beauparlant argued he shouldn&rsquo;t have been arreste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/one-win-one-loss-for-man-convicted-in-multiple-crimes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/one-win-one-loss-for-man-convicted-in-multiple-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFUWB awards scholarships to local graduates]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ldquo;demonstrated a vitality for living, enthusiasm for learning and intellectual curiosity about the world,&rdquo; said a news release from the club. &ldquo;They are committed to their academic pursuits and play an important role in services to their family, school, and community.&rdquo; The CFUW Brantford is one of 95 c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/cfuwb-awards-scholarships-to-local-graduates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/cfuwb-awards-scholarships-to-local-graduates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City seeks input from Brantford residents on public art for Jubilee Terrace Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-seeks-input-from-brantford-residents-on-public-art-for-jubilee-terrace-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-seeks-input-from-brantford-residents-on-public-art-for-jubilee-terrace-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillier Foundation announces scholarship winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hillier-foundation-announces-scholarship-winners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hillier-foundation-announces-scholarship-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm causes sudden end to Canada Day festivities in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ndash; music by Tom Wilson and then Finger Eleven, followed by spectacular fireworks.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s very disappointing,&rdquo; said festival chair Dave Carrol just hours after being in the field urging people to go home.&ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/storm-causes-sudden-end-to-canada-day-festivities-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/storm-causes-sudden-end-to-canada-day-festivities-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvelous Mondays bring free family fun to the library]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families looking for free entertainment and enriching activities this summer will find plenty to enjoy at the library&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/marvelous-mondays-bring-free-family-fun-to-the-library/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/marvelous-mondays-bring-free-family-fun-to-the-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex lays out plan to sell stock]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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&mdash;especially from afar&mdash;was exciting. Many people, including Alexander Graham Bell and his family, preserved their correspond]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/alex-lays-out-plan-to-sell-stock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/alex-lays-out-plan-to-sell-stock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person found dead on Powerline Road near Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/person-found-dead-on-powerline-road-near-brantford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/person-found-dead-on-powerline-road-near-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person found dead on Powerline Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/person-found-dead-on-powerline-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/person-found-dead-on-powerline-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two new JPs appointed to Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two new Justices of the Peace have been appointed to work from Brantford&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-new-jps-appointed-to-brantford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-new-jps-appointed-to-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citizens' Police Academy now taking applications for fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications are now open for the Brantford Police Services popular Citizens&rsquo; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/citizens-police-academy-now-taking-applications-for-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/citizens-police-academy-now-taking-applications-for-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Canada!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Petra Tews (left) and Stephanie Driscoll prepare Driscoll&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/happy-birthday-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/happy-birthday-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford gets hit with first heat wave of summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ldquo;long duration heat event&rdquo; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-gets-hit-with-first-heat-wave-of-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-gets-hit-with-first-heat-wave-of-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ongoing harassment charge laid Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 27-year-old Brant County man has been charged with &ldquo;ongoing harassment&rdquo; 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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ongoing-harassment-charge-laid-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ongoing-harassment-charge-laid-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ongoing harassment charge laid against Brant County man]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 27-year-old Brant County man has been charged with &ldquo;ongoing harassment&rdquo; 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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ongoing-harassment-charge-laid-against-brant-county-man/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ongoing-harassment-charge-laid-against-brant-county-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local sports: Red Sox turning corner, Szoke a winner, Mercer on top of podium]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Red Sox may be turning a corner.Playing four times last week, the Sox went 2-2. The two victories pushed Brantford&rsquo;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&rsquo;s another busy week for the Canadian Baseball League team with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/local-sports-red-sox-turning-corner-szoke-a-winner-mercer-on-top-of-podium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/local-sports-red-sox-turning-corner-szoke-a-winner-mercer-on-top-of-podium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brock leaves as Shadow Minister of Justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[After almost five years in the opposition&rsquo;s shadow cabinet, MP Larry Brock announced Tuesday he&rsquo;s &ldquo;stepping back&rdquo;.As part of Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre&rsquo;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.&ldquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brock-leaves-as-shadow-minister-of-justice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brock-leaves-as-shadow-minister-of-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford judge calls former hockey player 'a depraved human']]></title><description><![CDATA[Warning: This story contains information about child abuse that some readers may find disturbing.While they didn&rsquo;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 &lsquo;Karl shy&rsquo;.&ldquo;The accused is known to have travelled ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-judge-calls-former-hockey-player-a-depraved-human/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-judge-calls-former-hockey-player-a-depraved-human/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford's Ryan Speight: 'Cool' to be drafted by CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford&rsquo;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&rsquo;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.&ldquo;I was very surprised but at the same time, I kind of knew I&rsquo;d earned it,&rdquo; the Wilfrid Laurier University student said.&ldquo;It was very cool to still get drafted and have people trus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-ryan-speight-cool-to-be-drafted-by-cfls-saskatchewan-roughriders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-ryan-speight-cool-to-be-drafted-by-cfls-saskatchewan-roughriders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand River Conservation Authority employees get wage increase in new collective agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grand River Conservation Authority Board and OPSEU Local 259, which represents approximately 103 GRCA employees, have voted to ratify a new collective agreement. &ldquo;We deeply value the commitment, professionalism and important contributions of our employees represented by OPSEU Local 259, and we are pleased to have reached a new collective agreement,&rdquo; said John Challinor, GRCA chair. &ldquo;This agreement reflects the collaborative efforts of both bargaining teams and supports a f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/grand-river-conservation-authority-employees-get-wage-increase-in-new-collective-agreement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/grand-river-conservation-authority-employees-get-wage-increase-in-new-collective-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catholic school board students win OECTA Young Authors Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board is celebrating the creative achievements of 10 students recognized in the 2025&ndash;2026 OECTA Young Authors Awards. This annual writing competition invites kindergarten to Grade 12 students to submit original works of fiction, poetry, plays, and nonfiction in both English and French. &ldquo;These pieces reflect the imagination, voice, and literary talent of students across BHNCDSB, and highlight the importance of fostering creativity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/catholic-school-board-students-win-oecta-young-authors-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/catholic-school-board-students-win-oecta-young-authors-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catholic school board approves $207-million budget for 2026-27 school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Additional supports for students with special needs, new computers and AI learning are among the investments included in the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board&rsquo;s balanced $207-millon operating budget for 2026-2027. The board has also approved a capital budget of almost $62 million. Capital priorities include new elementary schools in southwest Brantford and Paris. Salaries and benefits account for almost 80 per cent of the total operating budget. That includes a 1.25 p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/catholic-school-board-approves-207-million-budget-for-2026-27-school-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/catholic-school-board-approves-207-million-budget-for-2026-27-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford municipal election attracting more candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters in Brantford will have plenty of choice when they go to the polls to elect a new city council on Oct. 26.The race for a seat on council has attracted 28 candidates including seven in Ward 3, five in Ward 4 and five for mayor.The five mayoral candidates include Dan McCreary, Mandy Samwell, Richard Carpenter, Rose Sicoli and Rhonda Nordlander. At present, Sicoli represents Ward 1 on city council, Carpenter represents Ward 4, Samwell represents Ward 5 and McCreary represents Ward 3.Mayor Ke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-municipal-election-attracting-more-candidates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-municipal-election-attracting-more-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford - Brant County taking another look at airport transfer land deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford and County of Brant are considering changes to a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would transfer the Brantford Municipal Airport to the city from the county.&ldquo;Over the past month, extensive input has been collected through the public engagement campaign,&rdquo; city and county officials said in a joint statement released June 29. &ldquo;Based on the feedback received, both city and county representatives are carefully reviewing the proposal and are seri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-brant-county-taking-another-look-at-airport-transfer-land-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-brant-county-taking-another-look-at-airport-transfer-land-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Glenhyrst exhibit celebrates 50 years of Brant Needle Arts Guild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant has threaded together its latest exhibit: The Work of Many Hands &ndash; Celebrating 50 years of the Brant Needle Arts Guild. The exhibition features recent works by guild members. Featured artists include Ellen Bennett, Kathleen Boyd, Barbara Cook, Deborah Downey, Barbara-Helen Hill, Elizabeth Martin, Jeannette McColl, Mary Lou Pizzey, Kathryn Robicheau, Linda Smith, Elizabeth Spira and Dianne Thomas. The guild&rsquo;s history can be traced back to 1976 when a sm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/new-glenhyrst-exhibit-celebrates-50-years-of-brant-needle-arts-guild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/new-glenhyrst-exhibit-celebrates-50-years-of-brant-needle-arts-guild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekly update: Brantford's Downtown Revitalization Project continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford&rsquo;s Downtown Revitalization Project continues this week. Installation of underground infrastructure and road construction on Icomm Drive will continue over the coming weeks, with traffic controls remaining in place throughout the construction area. Hill Street has reopened, and all entrances and exits to the Market Centre Parkade are now available for use. To support the installation of deep sanitary infrastructure, Icomm Drive is fully closed between Colborne Street and Hill Stre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/weekly-update-brantfords-downtown-revitalization-project-continues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/weekly-update-brantfords-downtown-revitalization-project-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wiener dogs invade Burford for annual Wienerfest celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burford was inundated with long little doggies on the weekend for Wienerfest, a celebration of all things dachshund. An estimated 2,000 people attending the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/wiener-dogs-invade-burford-for-annual-wienerfest-celebration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/wiener-dogs-invade-burford-for-annual-wienerfest-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longstanding feud revs up between traditional and elected Six Nations reps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public acrimony between the traditional chiefs on Six Nations and the elected band council flared up again last week after elected councillors agreed to join a grassroots group demanding accountability from an entity that&rsquo;s been consulting with, and taking money from, developers.&ldquo;Elected council has crossed the line,&rdquo; said traditional chief Allan McNaughton, one of the Confederacy chiefs that stood to condemn the council&rsquo;s stance at a news conference on Saturday.&ldquo;B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/longstanding-feud-revs-up-between-traditional-and-elected-six-nations-reps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/longstanding-feud-revs-up-between-traditional-and-elected-six-nations-reps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs' Caleb Malhotra drafted third overall by Vancouver Canucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caleb Malhotra made Brantford Bulldogs history on Friday night.With the NHL Entry Draft taking place in Buffalo, Malhotra was selected third overall by the Vancouver Canucks. He becomes the highest selected Bulldog in history, surpassing Jake O&rsquo;Brien, who was picked eighth a year ago by the Seattle Kraken.It is the third straight year the Bulldogs have had a player selected in the first round of the draft. In 2024, Marek Vanacker was picked 27th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks.Malhotra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-caleb-malhotra-drafted-third-overall-by-vancouver-canucks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-caleb-malhotra-drafted-third-overall-by-vancouver-canucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bush and The Offspring to headline two-day CallHome Music Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford&rsquo;s Jamie Stephens is excited about the lineup for this summer&rsquo;s two-day CallHome Music Festival, now in its tenth year.&ldquo;The only change this year is the larger investment in talent, bringing in some big names to Brantford,&rdquo; Stephens, the festival organizer, said. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve always had one marquee name on Saturday and fleshed it out with a really strong lineup for the whole weekend. This year we&rsquo;ve taken that model and did it on Friday as well. It&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bush-and-the-offspring-to-headline-two-day-callhome-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bush-and-the-offspring-to-headline-two-day-callhome-music-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renovations greenlighted for Bawcutt Centre in Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[County of Brant Council has given the green light to renovations of The Bawcutt Centre at 13 Burwell Street in Paris.Wingbury Properties will oversee the project and seek commercial tenants for the County-owned property &ndash; formerly the Paris Old Town Hall &ndash; drawing on its successful renovation and operation of Wincey Mills, the former Canadian Tire store on Mechanic Street in downtown Paris.&ldquo;I am very pleased to have a plan in place for the future of The Bawcutt Centre,&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/renovations-greenlighted-for-bawcutt-centre-in-paris/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/renovations-greenlighted-for-bawcutt-centre-in-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yummy, yummy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bonnie Camm (left), President and CEO of the Brant Community Healthcare System, chef Breanne Coulton of Compass One Healthcare Canada, Indigenous Foods Consultant chef Rick Powless, and Michelle Bomberry, manager of Indigenous Health Services at BCHS show an Indigenous patient meal consisting of perch, Three Sisters soup, green beans with read peppers and sunflower seeds, potato wedges, and a mixed berry wild rice dessert that will be offered to patients starting next week. A full Indigenous me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/yummy-yummy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/yummy-yummy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Influencers give BCI student a boost in winning Boughner scholarship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Martin is surrounded by influencers &ndash; the kind who can have a big impact on a person&rsquo;s life.A graduating student at Brantford Collegiate Institute (BCI), Martin will be fulfilling her dream of pursuing a post-secondary in the fall with financial support after winning the James Boughner Scholarship.Named after a retired businessman and philanthropist, the $25,000 scholarship is presented annually to a student from one of the six high schools in Brantford and Brant County. To qua]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/influencers-give-bci-student-a-boost-in-winning-boughner-scholarship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/influencers-give-bci-student-a-boost-in-winning-boughner-scholarship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford's Spencer Walsh 'emotional' after being drafted by CFL's Edmonton Elks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford&rsquo;s Spencer Walsh remembers being drafted by the Edmonton Elks this past spring, he just doesn&rsquo;t clearly recall the conversation he had with head coach Mark Kilam.&ldquo;I kind of blocked it out when I got drafted,&rdquo; said the six-foot-three, 295-pound Wilfrid Laurier University offensive tackle, who was selected in the fourth round (32nd overall).&ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t even hear what the coach was telling me. I was just sort of agreeing with everything he said. Then I pu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-spencer-walsh-emotional-after-being-drafted-by-cfls-edmonton-elks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-spencer-walsh-emotional-after-being-drafted-by-cfls-edmonton-elks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norfolk man charged with assault after incident at business in Oakland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 37-year-old Norfolk County man has been charged with assault with a weapon following a June 24 incident at a business in Oakland, County of Brant.Brant OPP officers were sent to the business at about 2 p.m. to investigate a reported disturbance. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim, investigated the incident and then arrested the suspect.Police have also charged the suspect with possession of a dangerous weapon and mischief under $5,000. He has been released from custody and scheduled t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/norfolk-man-charged-with-assault-after-incident-at-business-in-oakland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/norfolk-man-charged-with-assault-after-incident-at-business-in-oakland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Motorist charged with causing death in Wednesday crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 39-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving and impaired driving causing the death of a 70-year-old man from Puslinch in a Wednesday collision that also cause significant damage to a King George Road home.The man was driving a sedan that police said collided with the motorcycle at about 1:50 a.m. and then went on to strike a fence and a house before bursting into flames.The rider was taken to a trauma centre with serious, life-threatening injuries while the driver of the car was t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-motorist-charged-with-causing-death-in-wednesday-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-motorist-charged-with-causing-death-in-wednesday-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Motorist charged with causing death in two-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 39-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving and impaired driving causing the death of a 70-year-old man from Puslinch in a June 24 collision that also caused significant damage to a King George Road home.The man was driving a sedan that police said collided with the motorcycle at about 1:50 a.m. and then went on to strike a fence and a house before bursting into flames.The motorcyclist was taken to a trauma centre with serious, life-threatening injuries while the driver of the car]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-motorist-charged-with-causing-death-in-two-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-motorist-charged-with-causing-death-in-two-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Motorcyclist succumbs to injuries suffered in early morning crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist has died of injuries sustained during a collision early Wednesday in the area of King George Road and Varadi Avenue.Brantford police said motorcycle and a Honda sedan had collided at about 1:50 a.m. The car then struck a house..Police said the motorcyclist was transported to the nearest trauma centre with serious, life-threatening injuries, while the driver of the car was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries that are not considered life-threatening.On Thursday, police said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-motorcyclist-succumbs-to-injuries-suffered-in-early-morning-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-motorcyclist-succumbs-to-injuries-suffered-in-early-morning-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrowdale begins new chapter with opening of large community park]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 600 elementary students skipped school Wednesday afternoon to participate in the official opening of Arrowdale Community Park, Brantford&rsquo;s biggest new park in a century.For the students, who came from King George, Major Ballachey public schools and Holy Cross Catholic School, it was a fun afternoon.For others it was the start of a new chapter in Arrowdale&rsquo;s history and for Coun. Linda Hunt, the official opening was also a chance to reminisce.&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve very happy to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/arrowdale-begins-new-chapter-with-opening-of-large-community-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/arrowdale-begins-new-chapter-with-opening-of-large-community-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Brant Access Route study to continue, next council will decide fate of project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fate of the West Brant Access Route will be determined by the next City of Brantford council.&ldquo;The next council will be the one to make that decision, the next council will have the full story, they will be the ones who will have the full environmental assessment report in front of them,&rdquo; Coun. Rose Sicoli said. &ldquo;They will have the assessment of the impact to the natural heritage area, they&rsquo;ll have the consultation with our Indigenous partners, they&rsquo;re going to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/west-brant-access-route-study-to-continue-next-council-will-decide-fate-of-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/west-brant-access-route-study-to-continue-next-council-will-decide-fate-of-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer reading programs return to the library]]></title><description><![CDATA[Readers of all ages are invited to take part in a summer filled with books, creativity, learning, and prizes as the library launches its annual summer reading programs.Running from June 29 to August 28, the programs encourage children, teens, and adults to discover new books, revisit favourite authors, and stay engaged with reading throughout the summer months.Young readers up to age 12 can join the Summer Reading Club, a free program designed to keep children reading and learning while school]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/summer-reading-programs-return-to-the-library/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/summer-reading-programs-return-to-the-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell delays writing to wait for advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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&mdash;especially from afar&mdash;was exciting. Many people, including Alexander Graham Bell and his family, preserved their correspond]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bell-delays-writing-to-wait-for-advice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bell-delays-writing-to-wait-for-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Sport for Growth starts vision of free hockey through neighbourhood play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Enslev and Brantford Free Sport for Growth are taking the next step in their vision for the community.Enslev announced this week that starting on the second Sunday in September and running for eight weeks, free ice will be available for neighbourhood kids to play hockey at the TD Civic Centre.&ldquo;We want the community to be made aware of the rebirth of neighbourhood sports,&rdquo; said Enslev, noting the recent development is in conjunction with Charles Jones Ltd. and the Brantford Bull]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/free-sport-for-growth-starts-vision-of-free-hockey-through-neighbourhood-play/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/free-sport-for-growth-starts-vision-of-free-hockey-through-neighbourhood-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Padre Pio's name dropped from new Brantford school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local Catholic school board voted Tuesday night to change the name of its much-vaunted new Brantford high school &ndash; a project that&rsquo;s become associated with jet-setting trustees and wasted tax dollars.While it was decided in 2023 to honour St. Padre Pio, a well-known Capuchin Franciscan friar and priest, in a statement, the board said it had received negative feedback about the name.&ldquo;In making this decision, trustees considered feedback from parents, staff, and community mem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/st-padre-pios-name-dropped-from-new-brantford-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/st-padre-pios-name-dropped-from-new-brantford-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car strikes house after colliding with motorcycle; two drivers injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police are investigating a collision early Wednesday that has hospitalized two drivers.Police were dispatched at 1:50 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24 to the area of King George Road and Varadi Avenue where a motorcycle and a Honda sedan had collided. The car also struck a house as a result of the collision.Police said the motorcyclist was transported to the nearest trauma centre with serious, life-threatening injuries, while the driver of the car was taken to hospital for treatment of inju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/car-strikes-house-after-colliding-with-motorcycle-two-drivers-injured/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/car-strikes-house-after-colliding-with-motorcycle-two-drivers-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car strikes house after colliding with a motorcyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police are investigating a collision early Wednesday that has hospitalized two drivers.Police were dispatched at 1:50 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to the area of King George Road and Varadi Avenue where a motorcycle and a Honda sedan had collided. The car also struck a house as a result of the collision.Police said the motorcyclist was transported to the nearest trauma centre with serious, life-threatening injuries, while the driver of the car was taken to hospital for treatment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/car-strikes-house-after-colliding-with-a-motorcyle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/car-strikes-house-after-colliding-with-a-motorcyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs sign Aiden Kelly]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs announced on Wednesday that they have signed 2026 OHL first-round Priority Selection Aiden Kelly to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.&ldquo;Aiden was our top rated player going into the draft and when he was available at 20, we were pretty happy,&rdquo; said Bulldogs assistant general manager and director of scouting Mike Galati.&ldquo;Aiden brings extremely high-end skill, high-end IQ and is nasty to play against. He scores and brings offence in every way. He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-sign-aiden-kelly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-sign-aiden-kelly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford officials say they're listening to residents' concerns over airport land deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Brantford officials say they take seriously the concerns raised by those worried about a proposed boundary adjustment that would transfer jurisdiction of the Brantford Municipal Airport lands to the city from the County of Brant.&ldquo;We recognize that farmers and area residents have raised genuine concerns, particularly around agricultural land, and natural heritage,&rdquo; Maria Visocchi, the city&rsquo;s director, communications, community engagement and customer service, said. &ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-officials-say-theyre-listening-to-residents-concerns-over-airport-land-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-officials-say-theyre-listening-to-residents-concerns-over-airport-land-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford council approves new fireworks regulations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Brantford and the surrounding area will still be able to purchase fireworks in the city under new regulations approved by city council.But they won&rsquo;t be able to set them off within the city limits under the regulations which take effect in January 2027.Councillors voted to ban the use of consumer fireworks but not the sale following a healthy debate that included an appeal from Maxpower Fireworks, a longtime Brantford business, and Coun. Linda Hunt.&ldquo;My issue with bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-council-approves-new-fireworks-regulations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-council-approves-new-fireworks-regulations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs first-round OHL pick Aiden Kelly in his 'dream place']]></title><description><![CDATA[The newest first-round OHL Priority Selection for the Brantford Bulldogs is right where he wants to be.The Bulldogs selected centre Aiden Kelly with the 20th overall pick in the draft and on Friday, he made his way to the TD Civic Centre as the team hosted its most recent selections along with several veteran players.&ldquo;I wanted to end up in Brantford,&rdquo; Kelly said. &ldquo;It was my dream place.&ldquo;When I got my named called, I was so excited. I&rsquo;m just so lucky and so grateful]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-first-round-ohl-pick-aiden-kelly-in-his-dream-place/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-first-round-ohl-pick-aiden-kelly-in-his-dream-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second violent pawnshop robber sentenced in Brantford court]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old who was part of the bloody robbery of the Downtown Pawnbrokers last year was denied the five-year sentence suggested by his defence lawyer.Rich R. Myers was just 18 when he participated in the onslaught of violence at the Colborne Street business in Brantford where masked men using stolen vehicles descended on the store, viciously beating and shooting the owner and an employee in an attempt to get the code for the store safe.Myers led the way into the store, inquiring about iPhone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/second-violent-pawnshop-robber-sentenced-in-brantford-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/second-violent-pawnshop-robber-sentenced-in-brantford-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodman Park Pool opens for the season on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford residents can enjoy a refreshing experience as the Woodman Pool opens for the season on Saturday.Located at 491 Grey Street beside the Woodman Park Community Centre, the facility features a heated, outdoor 25-metre pool with walk-in entry, accessible ramp and water bucket splash feature.&ldquo;Our aquatics team is looking forward to welcoming everyone back for another season of swimming,&rdquo; said David Ferguson, manager of arena and aquatic operations. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re thrilled t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/woodman-park-pool-opens-for-the-season-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/woodman-park-pool-opens-for-the-season-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant OPP investigate spousal assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 40-year-old Brant County resident has been charged as the result of an investigation into an incident involving partner violence.OPP were called to a county residence at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22 in regard to a disturbance, and arrested an individual who has been charged with assault &ndash; spousal, and mischief &ndash; destroys or damages property. Driver had suspended licence: OPP A 37-year-old Nobleton driver is facing several charges following a traffic stop in Brant County.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-opp-investigate-spousal-assault/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-opp-investigate-spousal-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trucker imprisoned for bringing millions in cocaine to Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Brantford trucker who brought millions of dollars worth of cocaine to the city was recently given a 13-year-sentence with the understanding that, at the end of it, he&rsquo;ll be deported.Jatinder Bhullar, 41, became a permanent resident of Canada after arriving in 2013 but got caught up in a massive scheme to import cocaine, driving 168 kilograms (370 pounds) of the drug to a truck yard on Morrell Street.&ldquo;The amount of the drug is enormous,&rdquo; said Bhullar&rsquo;s lawyer, Brennan S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/trucker-imprisoned-for-bringing-millions-in-cocaine-to-brantford/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/trucker-imprisoned-for-bringing-millions-in-cocaine-to-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seek help to locate missing Brantford female]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police hope the public can help to locate a missing female.Illyana, age 16, was last seen in the vicinity of Clarence and Chatham Streets at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.She is an Indigenous female about 5&rsquo;5&rdquo; tall with black, curly hair, no tattoos, and was last seen wearing a brown hoodie, brown pants, slippers, and carrying a blue grocery bag.Police want to verify her well-being and ask that anyone who knows of her whereabouts contact Brantford Police at 519-756-7]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-seek-help-to-locate-missing-brantford-female/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-seek-help-to-locate-missing-brantford-female/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public invited to suggest names for new Paris elementary school to open in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[The public is being invited to weigh in on the name of a new elementary school in Paris.In 2025, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced a $26.5-million capital investment for the construction of a kindergarten to Grade 8 elementary school. Construction is expected to be complete by the start of the school year in September 2028.Public input into the naming will be received until Aug. 18. &ldquo;As we move forward and get ready to put shovels in the ground, we&rsquo;re asking students, fami]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/public-invited-to-suggest-names-for-new-paris-elementary-school-to-open-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/public-invited-to-suggest-names-for-new-paris-elementary-school-to-open-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations council stresses importance of land acknowledgements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Land acknowledgements are intended to educate people about the history and origins of occupied lands, Six Nations Elected Band Council says.&ldquo;The Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council strongly rejects recent comments made by Brantford City Councillor Greg Martin dismissing land acknowledgements as &lsquo;virtue signaling,'&rdquo; the council said in a statement.&ldquo;Land acknowledgements are also a means to formally recognize that the original inhabitants of this land &ndas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-council-stresses-importance-of-land-acknowledgements/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-council-stresses-importance-of-land-acknowledgements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pivotal moment': Conservation authorities prepare for amalgamation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leaders of four conservation authorities say they are committed to transparency as they move towards an amalgamation that will bring them under the umbrella of the Eastern Lake Erie Regional Conservation Authority.&ldquo;We value the local connections with landowners, community groups and member municipalities that have shaped our history and defined our individual successes,&rdquo; the chairs of the four conservation authority boards said in a joint statement. &ldquo;As we prepare for a fu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pivotal-moment-conservation-authorities-prepare-for-amalgamation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pivotal-moment-conservation-authorities-prepare-for-amalgamation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservation authorities prepare for amalgamation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leaders of four conservation authorities say they are committed to transparency as they move towards an amalgamation that will bring them under the umbrella of the Eastern Lake Erie Regional Conservation Authority.&ldquo;We value the local connections with landowners, community groups and member municipalities that have shaped our history and defined our individual successes,&rdquo; the board chairs of the four conservation authorities said in a joint statement. &ldquo;As we prepare for a f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/conservation-authorities-prepare-for-amalgamation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/conservation-authorities-prepare-for-amalgamation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford golfer David Hearn mistaken for alleged U.S. vandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford golfer David Hearn suffered a serious case of mistaken identity last week.Hearn, a 2016 Olympian and longtime member of the PGA Tour, was wrongfully dragged into the controversy surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in the United States.After the pool was reopened earlier this month following millions of dollars in renovations to make it appear &lsquo;American Flag Blue,&rsquo; the new paint began to peel off and the pool was plagued by algae that turned the water green.U.S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-golfer-david-hearn-mistaken-for-alleged-us-vandal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-golfer-david-hearn-mistaken-for-alleged-us-vandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford golfer David Hearn mistaken for alleged U.S. pool vandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford golfer David Hearn suffered a serious case of mistaken identity last week.Hearn, a 2016 Olympian and longtime member of the PGA Tour, was wrongfully dragged into the controversy surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in the United States.After the pool was reopened earlier this month following millions of dollars in renovations to make it appear &lsquo;American Flag Blue,&rsquo; the new paint began to peel off and the pool was plagued by algae that turned the water green.U.S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-golfer-david-hearn-mistaken-for-alleged-us-pool-vandal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-golfer-david-hearn-mistaken-for-alleged-us-pool-vandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is welcoming space': Pride in the Park attracts large crowd in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a lot of pride in Mohawk Park on Saturday but some members of the 2SLGBTQ+ saw something equally important as people gathered for the annual celebration.&ldquo;What I see here today is community,&rdquo; Christine Wildman said. &ldquo;A visible community that is safe and what&rsquo;s really exciting is to see all of the young people who know who they are and are free to be themselves.&ldquo;They&rsquo;re here, picking up a button or a flag that represents them and that&rsquo;s somethin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/this-is-welcoming-space-pride-in-the-park-attracts-large-crowd-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/this-is-welcoming-space-pride-in-the-park-attracts-large-crowd-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people reported missing safely located: Brantford police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police Service say two people previously reported missing have been safely located.Police in a statement issued Saturday (June 20) said 16-year-old Hiyab, who was last seen on June 6 is safe.Meanwhile, Joseph, who was also reported missing, has been located, police say.&ldquo;The Brantford Police Service would like to thank the media and members of the public for their assistance and concern,&rdquo; said police.No further details were released.Vball@postmedia.com<br />
@EXPVBall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-people-reported-missing-safely-located-brantford-police/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-people-reported-missing-safely-located-brantford-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People reported missing safely located]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police Service say two people previously reported missing have been safely located.Police in a statement issued Saturday (June 20) said 16-year-old Hiyab, who was last seen on June 6 is safe.Meanwhile, Joseph, who was also reported missing has also been located, police say.Vball@postmedia.com@EXPVBall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/people-reported-missing-safely-located/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/people-reported-missing-safely-located/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overdose deaths prompt Grand Erie Public Health Alert]]></title><description><![CDATA[An alert has been issued by Grand Erie Public Health following four drug-related deaths over the past week.Grand Erie Public health officials say the deaths took place June 9 &ndash; 15 with two occurring in Brantford-Brant while the other two took place in Haldimand-Norfolk.Three of the deaths took place between June 12 to 15 and public health officials say that&rsquo;s a higher number of drug-related deaths than is typical for this time frame.&ldquo;Most of these incident involved individuals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/overdose-deaths-prompt-grand-erie-public-health-alert/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/overdose-deaths-prompt-grand-erie-public-health-alert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers raising concern about Brantford airport land deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking up at the sky Robin Kirby points out an interesting contrast.&ldquo;Those are turkey vultures,&rdquo; Kirby of Devon Acres Organic Farm on Robinson Road home, said of the two large birds of prey circling above him.Well above the turkey vultures a small plane prepares to land at the Brantford Municipal Airport.&ldquo;The planes don&rsquo;t bother me too much during the day,&rdquo; Kirby said. &ldquo;You kind of get used to them.&ldquo;But it does seem to me that the airport is getting bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/farmers-raising-concern-about-brantford-airport-land-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/farmers-raising-concern-about-brantford-airport-land-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris resident, 25, facing stunt driving charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 25-year-old Paris resident has been charged with stunt driving.On Thursday at about 1:20 p.m., a Brant OPP officer stopped a driver travelling at an excessive speed on Highway 2 west of Gobles Road in the County of Brant. Police say the vehicle was going 130 km/hr in a posted 80 km/hr speed zone. The accused is charged with stunt driving and speeding 50+ km/hr over posted limit. The accused&rsquo;s driver&rsquo;s licence was suspended for 30 days, and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paris-resident-25-facing-stunt-driving-charge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paris-resident-25-facing-stunt-driving-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Municipal affairs minister delivers $4 million cheque to Brantford city hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial government is taking steps to keep the dream of home ownership alive for today&rsquo;s generation and generations to come, Ontario&rsquo;s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing says.On a visit to Brantford on Friday to deliver a $4 million cheque through the province&rsquo;s Building Faster Fund, minister Rob Flack said homeownership isn&rsquo;t a possibility for many people today. However, the provincial government is working to change that through legislation and initiative]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/municipal-affairs-minister-delivers-4-million-cheque-to-brantford-city-hall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/municipal-affairs-minister-delivers-4-million-cheque-to-brantford-city-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southwestern Ontario dreams of better passenger rail service pick up speed]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Jack MoultonLondon has been begging for better passenger rail service for decades, and it might just have more ammunition to make it happen after government leaders from Michigan to Toronto joined the call to improve Via service in Southwestern Ontario.Representatives with Via Rail and Ontario municipal leaders between Toronto and Windsor joined officials from the City of Detroit and the Michigan state government, all meeting privately at London city hall Thursday, echoing the need for the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/southwestern-ontario-dreams-of-better-passenger-rail-service-pick-up-speed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/southwestern-ontario-dreams-of-better-passenger-rail-service-pick-up-speed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christ the King student named CAA School Safety Patroller of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keeping fellow students safe in potentially dangerous situations has earned 12-year-old Maddison Cloutier-Mordue the honour of being named CAA School Safety Patroller of the Year. The Grade 8 student at Christ the King School in Brantford earned the award for going &ldquo;above and beyond to keep their peers safe on the way to and from school,&rdquo; said a news release from CAA. &ldquo;An example that earned Maddison this distinction occurred during a busy dismissal: she stayed calm and alert,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/christ-the-king-student-named-caa-school-safety-patroller-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/christ-the-king-student-named-caa-school-safety-patroller-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backyard fireworks could soon be banned in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford residents may no longer be able to set off fireworks in their backyards if city council approves changes to local rules and regulations.City councillors has recommended for approval a fireworks ban that also prohibits the sale of consumer fireworks in the city. If approved by council at its June 23 meeting, the changes will come into effect in January 2027.Under the changes, organizations, community and religious groups will still be allowed to hold fireworks displays at designated pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/backyard-fireworks-could-soon-be-banned-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/backyard-fireworks-could-soon-be-banned-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City issues new update on Brantford's Downtown Revitalization Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford&rsquo;s Downtown Revitalization Project continues for the week of June 22 to 26 with the installation of underground infrastructure along Icomm Drive. Road construction on Hill Street and Icomm are ongoing, with traffic controls remaining in place throughout the construction area. The Hill Street exit of the Market Centre Parkade is temporarily closed for construction and is expected to reopen by the end of June. All parkade entrances remain open. Vehicles must exit using Icomm Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-issues-new-update-on-brantfords-downtown-revitalization-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-issues-new-update-on-brantfords-downtown-revitalization-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford's Downtown Revitalization Project update: June 22 to 26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford&rsquo;s Downtown Revitalization Project continues for the week of June 22 to 26 with the installation of underground infrastructure along Icomm Drive. Road construction on Hill Street and Icomm are ongoing, with traffic controls remaining in place throughout the construction area. The Hill Street exit of the Market Centre Parkade is temporarily closed for construction and is expected to reopen by the end of June. All parkade entrances remain open. Vehicles must exit using Icomm Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-downtown-revitalization-project-update-june-22-to-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-downtown-revitalization-project-update-june-22-to-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney Kipp: 'Super excited' to win O'Leary Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it came to the Ed O&rsquo;Leary Memorial Award as Brant County&rsquo;s top female high school student athlete, Sydney Kipp had her eyes on the prize.Kipp, a Grade 12 student at Paris District High School, had heard about the award at a previous sports banquet and it piqued her interest. Recently she was honoured as a co-winner of the award along with Assumption College&rsquo;s Danika Whipple.&ldquo;I had heard about it at the Brantford Sports Council banquet because one of the girls that w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sydney-kipp-super-excited-to-win-oleary-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sydney-kipp-super-excited-to-win-oleary-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province honours Brantford grocery store for supporting farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Brantford grocery store has been recognized by the province for its support for farmers and local produce.Jolene Timon of Food Basics on King George Road in Brantford was presented with a Silver Award of Excellence for the store&rsquo;s commitment to protecting Ontario&rsquo;s farmers and the local food supply chain by promoting local produce through the Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards program.The program awards creative in-store displays of fresh, seasonally grown fruits and vegetables that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/province-honours-brantford-grocery-store-for-supporting-farmers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/province-honours-brantford-grocery-store-for-supporting-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strides for Students raises $11,600 to support success at school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inaugural Strides for Students brought together families, staff, students, and community partners to raise more than $11,600 for programs and initiatives that will contribute directly to learner success across Grand Erie.&ldquo;We had beautiful weather to walk, run, roll or stroll, with every stride making a meaningful difference in ensuring learners have what they need to succeed at school,&rdquo; Lisa Munro, associate director of curriculum and student achievement, said about the event he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/strides-for-students-raises-11600-to-support-success-at-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/strides-for-students-raises-11600-to-support-success-at-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford mayor urges Ontario to follow Alberta's example for mental health, addiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial government should adopt the Alberta Recovery Model to tackle the addiction and mental health crisis gripping municipalities across Ontario, Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis says.&ldquo;I have to tell you that what&rsquo;s happening in Alberta is really exciting,&rdquo; Davis said at a June 16 city council committee-of-the-whole meeting. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s called the Alberta Recovery Model and it&rsquo;s incredible some of the things that they are doing.&ldquo;One of the first things th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-mayor-urges-ontario-to-follow-albertas-example-for-mental-health-addiction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-mayor-urges-ontario-to-follow-albertas-example-for-mental-health-addiction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant County resident charged with assault with weapon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Brant County resident is facing several charges, including assault with the weapon, after police responded to a report of an unwanted person at a residence. Brant OPP were called to the home at about 8 p.m. on June 17 where they arrested a 20-year-old. The accused is charged with two counts of uttering threats &ndash; cause death or bodily harm; assault with a weapon; possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose, and imitation firearm &ndash; use while committing offence. The accused]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-county-resident-charged-with-assault-with-weapon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-county-resident-charged-with-assault-with-weapon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford hospital lauded for promoting skin-to-skin 'Kangaroo Care' for NICU babies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just four days old, tiny Theodore Hanson is sound asleep on his mom&rsquo;s chest in the neonatal intensive care unit at Brantford General Hospital.Born six-and-a-half weeks premature and weighing five pounds on the dot, Theodore&rsquo;s quiet time with mom, Amber Hanson, is more than just a cuddle.The two are practising what&rsquo;s known as Kangaroo Care, or skin-to-skin care, when a baby, clad in just a diaper, is held upright against the bare chest of a parent or another caregiver, providin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-hospital-lauded-for-promoting-skin-to-skin-kangaroo-care-for-nicu-babies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-hospital-lauded-for-promoting-skin-to-skin-kangaroo-care-for-nicu-babies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BCI athletes honoured at banquet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Collegiate Institute recently held its annual athletic awards banquet, handing out team awards and athlete of the year honours.Mitch Potter (senior male), Charlie Angevine (junior male), Cole Maxwell (novice male), Sadie Luke (novice female), Morgan Partridge (junior female) and Maryn Partridge (senior female) were the BCI athletes of the year with Macy Fullerton and Brady Maxwell (coaches award), Quentin VanEvery (Sean Roche Memorial Award) and Will Finch (Inspiring Athlete) winning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bci-athletes-honoured-at-banquet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bci-athletes-honoured-at-banquet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford police seek information about missing person]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Police Service are seeking the public&rsquo;s assistance to locate missing 54-year-old Wyatt.Wyatt was reported missing to police and was last seen on May 30, 2026, at the Darling Street bus terminal. It is possible he may have travelled to Quebec. Wyatt is described as male, with shoulder length brown hair and a grey beard. A clothing description is not available.The Brantford Police Service would like to verify Wyatt&rsquo;s well-being and are seeking assistance from anyone who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-seek-information-about-missing-person/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-seek-information-about-missing-person/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enjoy audiobooks from the library all summer long]]></title><description><![CDATA[June is Audiobook Month, making it the perfect time to discover the thousands of audiobooks available for free through the Brantford Public Library. Whether you&rsquo;re commuting, traveling, exercising, or simply relaxing in the backyard, audiobooks offer a convenient and enjoyable way to experience great stories and learn something new. The library provides a variety of audiobook formats for all ages, including books on CD, Playaways, Vox books, and downloadable digital audiobooks.For those w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/enjoy-audiobooks-from-the-library-all-summer-long/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/enjoy-audiobooks-from-the-library-all-summer-long/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danika Whipple: 'Grateful' to win O'Leary Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danika Whipple knew she was in tough against the other nominees for the Ed O&rsquo;Leary Memorial Award as Brant County&rsquo;s top female high school student athlete.However, the Grade 12 Assumption College student was prepared well in advance and for her effort, she was named a co-winner of the award with Paris District High School&rsquo;s Sydney Kipp.&ldquo;I had actually,&rdquo; the 17-year-old said when asked if she&rsquo;d heard of the award prior to winning it.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m friends wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/danika-whipple-grateful-to-win-oleary-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/danika-whipple-grateful-to-win-oleary-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eco Club at Pauline Johnson school wins national award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eco Club at Pauline Johnson Collegiate has earned accolades nationally for their environmental efforts.The club was presented a Platinum Award from Eco Schools Canada &ndash; a national environmental education and certification program &mdash; on Tuesday as the top secondary school in Canada for implementing meaningful environmental learning and action in both the school and the community.&ldquo;There was stiff competition, and it&rsquo;s always really hard to compare the amazing work that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/eco-club-at-pauline-johnson-school-wins-national-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/eco-club-at-pauline-johnson-school-wins-national-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NPC athletes honoured at banquet]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Park Collegiate recently held its annual athletic awards banquet, handing out team awards and athlete of the year honours.Leah DuChene (junior female), Blake Baxter (junior male), Alex Harlow (senior female, NPC Athletics Award of Distinction) and Nolan Recker (senior male) were the NPC athletes of the year with Gabe Gage, Seth DuChene and Isaiah Johnson (NPC Athletics Award of Distinction) also winning major awards.The following are the rest of the award winners:Golf: Blake Hyde and Lucy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/npc-athletes-honoured-at-banquet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/npc-athletes-honoured-at-banquet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contraband tobacco manufacturing facility on Six Nations shut down; tobacco valued at $10 million seized]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 40,000 kilograms (88,000 pounds) of contraband tobacco with an estimated street value of over $10 million, a handgun and manufacturing equipment have been seized following an investigation into a criminal network producing and manufacturing contraband tobacco on Six Nations of the Grand River Territory.Two Hamilton residents are facing charges.The Ontario Provincial Police Contraband Tobacco Enforcement Team began Project TRACK in April to support the Six Nations Police Service after]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/contraband-tobacco-manufacturing-facility-on-six-nations-shut-down-tobacco-valued-at-10-million-seized/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/contraband-tobacco-manufacturing-facility-on-six-nations-shut-down-tobacco-valued-at-10-million-seized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canaan Sherbino: 'Surprised' to win O'Leary Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canaan Sherbino felt a range of emotion last week when he was honoured with the Ed O&rsquo;Leary Memorial Award as Brant County&rsquo;s top male high school student athlete.&ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t know too much about the award but I knew (schoolmate) Trudeau (Gulati) won the award last year,&rdquo; said Sherbino, a Grade 12 Paris District High School student.&ldquo;I was very surprised to win. It was a lot of emotion. I was very excited and proud.&rdquo;The O&rsquo;Leary award was handed out at t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/canaan-sherbino-surprised-to-win-oleary-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/canaan-sherbino-surprised-to-win-oleary-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford councillors endorse indoor sports complex at Jaycee Sports Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to build a year-round indoor sports facility in Brantford that includes three turf fields, change rooms, storage space and a concession stand at Jaycee Sports Park on Dunsdon Street are well underway.City councillors, at a Tuesday committee-of-the-whole-meeting, unanimously recommended for approval the $10.05-million facility at 395 Dunsdon St. It is projected to open in the fall 2027.&ldquo;This project is an investment in the future of sport and recreation in Brantford,&rdquo; Mayor Kev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-councillors-endorse-indoor-sports-complex-at-jaycee-sports-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-councillors-endorse-indoor-sports-complex-at-jaycee-sports-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village of Lynden gets ready to celebrate Canada Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The village of Lynden will celebrate Canada&rsquo;s 158th birthday with a program of events on July 1.Lynden, centrally located between Hamilton, Brantford and Cambridge, will kick off festivities at 3 p.m. with a parade, which will work its way down the main street and end at Lion&rsquo;s Park.The parade will feature live music by local performers and appearances by local dignitaries, including Dan Muys, MP for Flamborough-Glanbrook-Brant North; Donna Skelly, MPP for Flamborough-Glanbrook; Cra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/village-of-lynden-gets-ready-to-celebrate-canada-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/village-of-lynden-gets-ready-to-celebrate-canada-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford's Sanderson Centre announces entertainment lineup for 2026-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts&rsquo; 2026-2027 season will kick off on Oct. 2 with an open house celebrating the 40th anniversary of the re-opening of the historic Brantford theatre.&ldquo;Forty years ago, our community came together to help bring this historic theatre back to life,&rdquo; said theatre manager Glenn Brown. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re proud to celebrate that milestone with an anniversary open house and an exciting new season, and we look forward to welcoming audiences thro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-sanderson-centre-announces-entertainment-lineup-for-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-sanderson-centre-announces-entertainment-lineup-for-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspended driver facing charges after being stopped by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 25-year-old Brantford resident suspended from driving is facing charges after being stopped by Brant OPP on Highway 403 West.Police stopped a driver on June 14 just after 2 a.m. in the County of Brant. They have been charged with driving while under suspension; owner operate a motor vehicle without insurance; and drive motor vehicle, no valid permit.Police lay impaired driving chargesA pair of Brantford residents are facing impaired driving charges in separate incidents. On June 11 at about 9]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/suspended-driver-facing-charges-after-being-stopped-by-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/suspended-driver-facing-charges-after-being-stopped-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs trade for 13th pick in CHL Import Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Ontario Hockey League&rsquo;s trade window open again, Brantford Bulldogs general manager Spencer Hyman wasted no time getting back to work.On Tuesday, the OHL team announced a pair of trades involving draft picks.The first deal, with the Sudbury Wolves, saw Brantford obtain the 13th overall selection in the June 30 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft, along with Sudbury&rsquo;s third import pick in 2027 and their 15th round pick in 2027.In exchange, the Bulldogs sent a 2030 second-rou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-trade-for-13th-pick-in-chl-import-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-trade-for-13th-pick-in-chl-import-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SJC hands out athletic awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. John&rsquo;s College recently held its annual athletic awards banquet, handing out team awards and athlete of the year honours.Kate Klunder (junior female), Sam Berardi (junior male), Brooklyn Wright (senior female) and Griffen DeDominicis (senior male) were the SJC athletes of the year with Bianca Parker and Luca Mercante (Owen Judge Power and Families Athletic Involvement Award), Noah Bullock (Kent Dixon ROI Academics, Athletics and Sportsmanship Award) and Katelyn Heyens (Golden Eagle Aw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sjc-hands-out-athletic-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sjc-hands-out-athletic-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I hope the next 20 years are as sweet': Ferrero celebrates milestone in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford&rsquo;s largest employer held a party on Saturday for employees to mark its 20th anniversary of operation in the city.Opened in 2006, the Ferrero plant in Brantford was the first manufacturing facility in North America for the international company, with 99 employees producing Nutella, Ferrero Rocher, and Tic Tac Mints.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s like magic. We start with the nut, cocoa beans, sugar, and we mix all of that to make chocolate &ndash; the specific chocolate of Ferrero,&rdquo; plan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/i-hope-the-next-20-years-are-as-sweet-ferrero-celebrates-milestone-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/i-hope-the-next-20-years-are-as-sweet-ferrero-celebrates-milestone-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World class grass grown in Burford for FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026 action at BMO Field &ndash; renamed Toronto Stadium during the tournament &mdash; marks the first time matches are being played on Canadian soil. The grass on that field is grown in Burford, Ontario.Greenhorizons Sod Farms &ndash; a family-owned business &ndash;&ndash; has been providing sod for BMO Field for the past 15 years.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re a big, small company,&rdquo; explained vice-president Mike Schiedel. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re still local, hands-on ownership but have ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/world-class-grass-grown-in-burford-for-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/world-class-grass-grown-in-burford-for-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing teen located, say Brantford police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police Service say a teenage girl reported missing has been located.In a media release issued on June 20, police said 16-year-old Hijab was safe.No further details were released.In a recent release, police said the teen had last been seen on June 6. At the time police said she may have travelled to the Greater Toronto Area.&ldquo; The Brantford Police Service would like to thank the media and members of the public for their assistance and concern,&rdquo; said police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/missing-teen-located-say-brantford-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/missing-teen-located-say-brantford-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford police seek information about missing teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police Service is seeking the public&rsquo;s assistance to locate missing 16-year-old, Hiyab. Hiyab was last seen in the area of Gillespie Drive in Brantford on June 6.Hiyab is described as female with black hair. She is approximately 5-foot-six with a medium build.Police say she may have travelled to the Greater Toronto Area. Police would like to verify Hiyab&rsquo;s well-being and would like to hear anyone who may have information regarding her location. Contact Brantford Police Ser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-seek-information-about-missing-teen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-seek-information-about-missing-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PJC athletic award winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pauline Johnson Collegiate recently held its annual athletic awards banquet, handing out team awards and athlete of the year honours.Scarlett Cornwell (junior female), Noah Greville (junior male), Blair Matthews (senior female) and Austin Van Sickle (senior male) were the PJC athletes of the year with Austin Bertling (Alan Savage), Josh Marckesano (Robert Freeman), Allison Villamere (Award of Merit), Kayla Drydak (excellence in student athletics), Aliah Barna and Ethan Black (Woodcroft Memorial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pjc-athletic-award-winners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pjc-athletic-award-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs GM Spencer Hyman: 'We added, in our eyes, the best player in the draft']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs dipped their paws in the OHL Priority Selection this weekend and came away with a bit of everything &ndash; some size, some toughness and some high-end potential.With the league&rsquo;s annual draft taking place at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston, the Bulldogs selected a total of 16 players over Friday and Saturday, led by first-round pick Aiden Kelly.Bulldogs general manager Spencer Hyman was ecstatic to get Kelly 20th overall.&ldquo;We added, in our eyes, the best player]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-gm-spencer-hyman-we-added-in-our-eyes-the-best-player-in-the-draft/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-gm-spencer-hyman-we-added-in-our-eyes-the-best-player-in-the-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMHA has six players picked in OHL Priority Selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Minor Hockey Association&rsquo;s U16 AAA 99ers team was well represented this weekend during the Ontario Hockey League&rsquo;s Priority Selection.In total, six players from the 99ers were selected led by Roman Vanacker.Vanacker, the brother of Brantford Bulldogs player Marek, was selected in the second round (23rd overall) by the Kingston Frontenacs.A five-foot-nine, 177-pound centre, Vanacker scored 30 goals and added 40 assists in 30 games this season. He is a 16-year-old Delhi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bmha-has-six-players-picked-in-ohl-priority-selection/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bmha-has-six-players-picked-in-ohl-priority-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs select American Aiden Kelly in OHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs went south of the border for their opening pick in the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.Selecting 20th in the first round on Friday at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston, Brantford picked centre Aiden Kelly.Kelly, a five-foot-11, 170-pound native of Oakland Township in Michigan played for Detroit Little Caesars U15 for the 2025-26 season.This past season with Little Caesars, the 16-year-old scored 14 goals and added 21 assists for 35 points in 20 games. He also had 80 minutes in p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-select-american-aiden-kelly-in-ohl-draft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-select-american-aiden-kelly-in-ohl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illegal boarding house with 70 units closes down in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[An illegal boarding house in Brantford has been shut down after attracting drug users, city inspectors, police investigations and other first responders for the better part of a year.The building, which started as a bakery about 140 years ago and most recently was a granite manufacturing business, had been turned into a 70-unit living space despite being just 1,000 square metres in size with two partial basement sections &ndash; about the same space 25 small studio apartments would need.There w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/illegal-boarding-house-with-70-units-closes-down-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/illegal-boarding-house-with-70-units-closes-down-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City provides update on Brantford's downtown revitalization project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Downtown Revitalization Project, a multi-year infrastructure upgrade that will enhance sidewalks, roadways and underground services in Brantford, continues. The city has issued an update on the project from June 15 to 19.Installation of underground infrastructure along Icomm Drive and Hill Street continues, with traffic controls remaining in place throughout the construction area. The Hill Street exit of the Market Centre Parkade is temporarily closed for construction and is expected to reo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-provides-update-on-brantfords-downtown-revitalization-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-provides-update-on-brantfords-downtown-revitalization-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford's Downtown Revitilization project update: June 15 to 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Downtown Revitalization Project, a multi-year infrastructure upgrade that will enhance sidewalks, roadways and underground services in Brantford, continues. The city has issued an update on the project from June 15 to 19.Installation of underground infrastructure along Icomm Drive and Hill Street continues, with traffic controls remaining in place throughout the construction area. The Hill Street exit of the Market Centre Parkade is temporarily closed for construction and is expected to reo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-downtown-revitilization-project-update-june-15-to-19/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-downtown-revitilization-project-update-june-15-to-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Airport discussion: 'What's the hurry?']]></title><description><![CDATA[There was no lack of strong opinions Thursday as several hundred people turned out to a municipal open house about the Brantford Airport, expressing themselves both in favour and against the plan.Held at the Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course, as the airport community centre was unavailable, the open house attracted more than 225 people during afternoon and evening sessions that were monitored by security guards and police officers.The proposed annexation of county lands by the city would inv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-airport-discussion-whats-the-hurry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-airport-discussion-whats-the-hurry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs ready for OHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs will head into this weekend&rsquo;s OHL Priority Selection with only one thing on their mind &ndash; getting better.Bulldogs general manager Spencer Hyman said the plan at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston on Friday (Rounds 1 and 2) and Saturday (Rounds 3-15) will be simple.&ldquo;Every single pick will be made with the best player available mentality,&rdquo; said Hyman, whose team owns the 20th pick in the first round.&ldquo;For us, it&rsquo;s the best player available and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-ready-for-ohl-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-ready-for-ohl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACS athletes honoured at banquet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assumption College recently held its annual athletic awards banquet, handing out team awards and athlete of the year honours.Chloe McEachran (novice female), Landon Chang (novice male), William Davidson (junior male), Jordyn McGarr (junior female), Adam Bednarz (senior male) and Danika Whipple (senior female) were the ACS athletes of the year.The following are the rest of the award winners:Football: Ethan Madondoro (senior offensive MVP); Marshall Kemp (senior defensive MVP); Carter Hogg and We]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/acs-athletes-honoured-at-banquet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/acs-athletes-honoured-at-banquet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations and OPP targeting illegal tobacco Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Nations Police invited the OPP Contraband Tobacco Enforcement Team to assist with search warrants on Thursday as they were targeting illegal cigarette and tobacco products on the Six Nations of the Grand reserve.A post from Six Nations Police said the search warrants represent the culmination of &ldquo;an extensive investigation&rdquo; and they expected the public would see a large police presence in some areas and &ldquo;temporary restricted areas&rdquo; that could be established for publi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-and-opp-targeting-illegal-tobacco-thursday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-and-opp-targeting-illegal-tobacco-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations and OPP target illegal tobacco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Nations Police invited the OPP Contraband Tobacco Enforcement Team to assist with search warrants on Thursday as they were targeting illegal cigarette and tobacco products on the Six Nations of the Grand reserve.A post from Six Nations Police said the search warrants represent the culmination of &ldquo;an extensive investigation&rdquo; and they expected the public would see a large police presence in some areas and &ldquo;temporary restricted areas&rdquo; that could be established for publi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-and-opp-target-illegal-tobacco/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-and-opp-target-illegal-tobacco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company breaks ground for $50M plant in Brant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family-owned roofing company with locations around North America broke ground on the border of the city and county Thursday for a new insulation manufacturing plant that will eventually employ about 40.The plant will create extruded polystyrene insulation (XPS) under the IKO North America banner cozying up to two existing sister facilities &ndash; Roofmart Exterior Building Supply and SunGro Horticulture &ndash; which have plants on Sharpe Road.&ldquo;This operation should be up and running i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/company-breaks-ground-for-50m-plant-in-brant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/company-breaks-ground-for-50m-plant-in-brant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall of Famers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition held its annual induction ceremony on Wednesday at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Centre. Honoured this year were (left to right) Tom Hawke (lacrosse), Bill Williams (boxing), Krista DuChene (marathon) and Paul Szczechura (hockey).For stories on all the athletes, as well as the winner of the Frank Tomlin Memorial Award for Brantford and Area&rsquo;s Sportsperson of the Year, following the links below:Tom Hawke: &lsquo;Pretty unreal&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hall-of-famers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hall-of-famers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PDHS hands out athletic awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris District High School recently held its annual athletic awards banquet, handing out team awards and athlete of the year honours.Reagan Charter (junior female), Carson DeMunck (junior male), Sydney Kipp (senior female) and Aris Motrea (senior male) were the PDHS athletes of the year with Rowan Worrall (female unsung hero), Eoin Wright (male unsung hero), Ella Dobrucki and Kaitlyn Pickering (volunteers of the year), Reese Halliday (Hannah McCosh Award) and Canaan Sherbino (Athletics Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pdhs-hands-out-athletic-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pdhs-hands-out-athletic-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulldogs honoured by OHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs were honoured by the OHL this week during the league&rsquo;s annual business meetings.Brantford was awarded the OHL&rsquo;s Best Game Presentation Award for delivering one of the league&rsquo;s most energetic and engaging in-game experiences throughout the season.In other OHL news, the league announced home openers this week for each of its 20 teams with Brantford kicking things off on Sept. 18 at the TD Civic Centre at 7 p.m. against the Niagara IceDogs.As well, as part]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-honoured-by-ohl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-honoured-by-ohl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge: Traumatized woman passing on her suffering]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman is passing on the distress of her own life to others, said a Brantford judge as she sentenced the woman for being involved in &ldquo;high level, serious misconduct&rdquo; that involved shaking down a 15-year-old.Carley M. McCombs, 31, was imprisoned earlier this year after her partner in the crime &ndash; Barry Butler, 44 &ndash; was sentenced at the end of last year to six-and-a-half years in prison for his &ldquo;unhinged&rdquo; behaviour.Justice Colette Good recognized McCombs became]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/judge-traumatized-woman-passing-on-her-suffering/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/judge-traumatized-woman-passing-on-her-suffering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell Homestead's summer concert series returns with more live music]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bell Homestead National Historic Site&rsquo;s free outdoor summer concert series, featuring performances by local talent, returns in June and August. The events are free, but donations are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the concerts on the Homestead property.&ldquo;We are thrilled to welcome such a talented lineup of local singers and musicians to the Bell Homestead this summer,&rdquo; said curator Robert Stanczyk. &ldquo;The summer concert serie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bell-homesteads-summer-concert-series-returns-with-more-live-music/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bell-homesteads-summer-concert-series-returns-with-more-live-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf tourney raises $32,000 for Brantford Food Bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 20th Annual Drive Out Hunger Charity Golf Tournament has raised more than $32,000 and collected 400 pounds of food in support of the Brantford Food Bank. Held on Friday May 29 at the Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course, the tournament included 125 golfers for a day of friendly competition and community spirit. Funds and food collected through the event go directly back into the community, supporting individuals and families in Brantford-Brant.As the demand for food support continues to ris]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/golf-tourney-raises-32000-for-brantford-food-bank/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/golf-tourney-raises-32000-for-brantford-food-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Brantford celebrates Seniors Month with free activities]]></title><description><![CDATA[In celebration of Seniors Month, the City of Brantford is offering a variety of free programs, activities, and workshops for adults ages 55 and older. Throughout June, participants can enjoy opportunities to connect with others while staying active, learning new skills and exploring community resources through activities such as tai chi, yoga, pickleball, pottery painting, educational workshops, and family swims. Workshop on a Bus on Wednesday, June 17, is a free educational session to help old]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-celebrates-seniors-month-with-free-activities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-celebrates-seniors-month-with-free-activities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open house to provide city with input on Indigenous relations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford residents have an opportunity to share their views about the city&rsquo;s efforts to strengthen Indigenous relations.An open house is being held June 23 from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. at Woodland Cultural Centre, 183 Mohawk St.The event is part of an ongoing campaign to create space for learning, dialogue and meaningful participation from Indigenous community members, local organizations and residents. It is being done in partnership with Fluid Consulting, an Indigenous owned firm based at Six]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/open-house-to-provide-city-with-input-on-indigenous-relations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/open-house-to-provide-city-with-input-on-indigenous-relations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melville expresses impatience]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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&mdash;especially from afar&mdash;was exciting. Many people, including Alexander Graham Bell and his family, preserved their correspond]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/melville-expresses-impatience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/melville-expresses-impatience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore National Indigenous History Month at the library]]></title><description><![CDATA[June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and M&eacute;tis peoples across Canada. With more than 630 distinct Indigenous communities throughout the country, the month offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, and deepen understanding of Indigenous experiences, both past and present.The library invites community members to explore a wide range of free resources that highlight Indigenous voi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/explore-national-indigenous-history-month-at-the-library/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/explore-national-indigenous-history-month-at-the-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Sport for Growth named Brantford and Area Sportsperson of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMBARGOED UNTIL JUNE 10 AT 9 P.M.Free Sport for Growth isn&rsquo;t just making a massive impact in the community, it&rsquo;s also making history.During the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition banquet on Wednesday at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Centre, Free Sport for Growth was announced as the winner of the Frank Tomlin Memorial Award as the Brantford and Area Sportsperson of the Year.It&rsquo;s the first time in the award&rsquo;s 50-year history that a group rather than an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/free-sport-for-growth-named-brantford-and-area-sportsperson-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/free-sport-for-growth-named-brantford-and-area-sportsperson-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frank Tomlin award celebrates 50 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in history, the Frank Tomlin Memorial Award for the Brantford and Area&rsquo;s Sportsperson of the Year was not won by an individual.Now in its 50th year of existence, the 2025 winner of the award is Free Sport for Growth, an organization that accepts sports equipment and donations then redistributes those items to youth in the community who are in need.&ldquo;Like anything in life, it evolves and changes,&rdquo; Rick Mannen, chair of the Tomlin selection committee, said of a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/frank-tomlin-award-celebrates-50-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/frank-tomlin-award-celebrates-50-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child and Family Services of Grand Erie appoint new executive director]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Board of Directors of Child and Family Services of Grand Erie has appointed a new executive director. Gabe Minor will take over the role on July 6. &ldquo;The CFSGE board of directors conducted a thorough search that attracted many highly qualified candidates from across the province,&rdquo; said a news release. &ldquo;Throughout the process, the board remained focused on identifying a leader with the vision, experience, and judgment to guide the organization through its key priorities and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/child-and-family-services-of-grand-erie-appoint-new-executive-director/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/child-and-family-services-of-grand-erie-appoint-new-executive-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs introduce Michael Babcock as new head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[It would seem that a casual conversation from a year ago may have planted the seed that led to the hiring of Michael Babcock as the new head coach of the Brantford Bulldogs.&ldquo;I met Spencer last summer and we had a phone call to talk about what he envisioned for the organization,&rdquo; Babcock said of an encounter he and Brantford general manager Spencer Hyman had last year.&ldquo;When you come to Brantford and see all their plans, and you know how aggressive Spencer is and his approach, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-introduce-michael-babcock-as-new-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-introduce-michael-babcock-as-new-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations Council joins proposed class action suit]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a rare move on Six Nations, the elected council has joined with the grassroots group known as the Men&rsquo;s Fire to demand information about development money collected over the last two decades.Six Nations of the Grand River Council has joined a proposed class-action lawsuit led by representatives of Hodiskeagehda Men&rsquo;s Fire, naming the Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI), Aaron Detlor, Brian Doolittle, and related parties.HDI was set up in 2007, demanding that developers work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-council-joins-proposed-class-action-suit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-council-joins-proposed-class-action-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl, 12, reported missing has been safely located: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say a 12-year-old girl, Kyleigh, reported missing after last being seen at a Brantford residence on Tuesday, June 2, has been safely located.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/girl-12-reported-missing-has-been-safely-located-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/girl-12-reported-missing-has-been-safely-located-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Police seek help to locate missing 12-year-old female]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police are asking for the public&rsquo;s help to locate a missing 12-year-old female.Kyleigh was reported missing to police after last being seen at an Iroquois Street residence on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She is described as female with a nose ring and curly hair, and was wearing a black T-shirt and black shorts when she was last seen.Police would like to verify her well-being and ask that anyone who knows of her whereabouts contact Brantford Police at 519-756-7050 and reference incide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-seek-help-to-locate-missing-12-year-old-female/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-seek-help-to-locate-missing-12-year-old-female/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs trade Vladimir Dravecky to Guelph Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs have traded one of the cornerstones of their defence.Early Tuesday evening, the OHL team announced that Vladimir Dravecky and the rights to Adrien Bartovic had been traded to the Guelph Storm. In exchange, the Bulldogs receive a 2026 second-round pick (North Bay), 2028 third-round pick (Guelph), 2028 fourth-round pick (London), 2029 fifth-round pick (Guelph) and conditional 2028 12th round pick (Brampton).&ldquo;First and foremost, we want to thank Vlad for everything he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-trade-vladimir-dravecky-to-guelph-storm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-trade-vladimir-dravecky-to-guelph-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free transit available for seniors during the month of June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seniors aged 65 and older can ride Brantford Transit and Brantford Lift free-of-charge through the month of June.The initiative, approved by Brantford City Council, helps support affordable transportation options for older adults while encouraging residents to stay active, connected, and engaged in the community.&ldquo;Offering free bus rides to seniors for a month is more than just a gesture,&rdquo; Ward 2 Coun. Gino Caputo said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a meaningful recognition of the invaluable con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/free-transit-available-for-seniors-during-the-month-of-june/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/free-transit-available-for-seniors-during-the-month-of-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford swimmer is in a class by himself]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s very difficult to find anyone in the same class as Brantford&rsquo;s John Monn&eacute;.Monn&eacute; went to the recent 2026 Speedo Canadian Masters Swimming Championships and, by virtue of the fact he was about 10 years older than the oldest other contestants, he won four gold medals by being the only competitor in his 95-99 age category.&ldquo;He was disappointed he didn&rsquo;t have a race,&rdquo; says Monn&eacute;&rsquo;s son and official chauffeur, Paul Monn&eacute;.&ldquo;Still,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-swimmer-is-in-a-class-by-himself/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-swimmer-is-in-a-class-by-himself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant OPP lay stunt driving, impaired charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 21-year-old Woodstock driver has been charged with stunt driving.A Brant Count OPP officer was conducting speed enforcement at noon on Monday, June 8 and stopped a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Puttown Road.The vehicle was recorded traveling at about 100 km/h in a posted 50 km/h zone, resulting in charges of drive motor vehicle &ndash; perform stunt &ndash; excessive speed, and speeding 50+ km/h over posted limit, said police.The driver&rsquo;s licence was suspended for 30 days]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-opp-lay-stunt-driving-impaired-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-opp-lay-stunt-driving-impaired-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last surviving British 'Home Child' in Canada receives honorary degree from Laurier University]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrated centenarian Sir George Beardshaw&rsquo;s voice broke with emotion on Tuesday as he thanked Wilfrid Laurier University for making him one of the newest recipients of an honorary degree during a convocation ceremony in Brantford.Born in Thorne, Yorkshire, England in 1923, Beardshaw was among the 100,000 poor and orphaned British children sent to Canada under the British Home Child program. For nearly a century from the 1860s, the state-supported migration scheme shipped children to Can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/last-surviving-british-home-child-in-canada-receives-honorary-degree-from-laurier-university/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/last-surviving-british-home-child-in-canada-receives-honorary-degree-from-laurier-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired Brantford judge sees three charges withdrawn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A long-time Brantford judge was on the other side of the bench recently when he faced three charges related to harassing his former wife.Retired Justice Kenneth Lenz, 77, who is still listed by Ontario as a &lsquo;per diem&rsquo; or paid-by-the-day judge in the Ontario Courts, was one of about a dozen people who saw charges withdrawn by the courts by agreeing to a peace bond.Lenz had been charged by Brantford Police with intimidation, threatening damage to property and criminal harassment after]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/retired-brantford-judge-sees-three-charges-withdrawn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/retired-brantford-judge-sees-three-charges-withdrawn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs make history at U18 draft by selecting first female ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs made history on Tuesday night, selecting the first female in the history of the Ontario Hockey League&rsquo;s Under-18 Priority Selection.With their second-round pick, 40th overall, Brantford selected goaltender Sophie Jovanovic from the Toronto Nationals.Jovanovic is a 2009-born goaltender from Toronto who played for the Nationals U18 AAA team last season. In 14 league games, the six-foot, 160-pound netminder went 11-2-1 with a 1.79 goals against average as the Nationals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-make-history-at-u18-draft-by-selecting-first-female-ever/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-make-history-at-u18-draft-by-selecting-first-female-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected impaired driver charged in collision with motorcycle in West Brant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 33-year-old Brantford woman is facing multiple charges following a collision in West Brant.Brantford Police responded to the report of a motor vehicle collision at about 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 involving a motorcycle and car at the intersection of Colborne Street West and Gilkison Street.The driver of the motorcycle suffered serious injuries which are considered life-threatening and was taken to the nearest trauma centre, police said.Officers noticed signs of intoxication when speaking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/suspected-impaired-driver-charged-in-collision-with-motorcycle-in-west-brant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/suspected-impaired-driver-charged-in-collision-with-motorcycle-in-west-brant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in crash; suspected impaired driver facing charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 33-year-old Brantford woman is facing multiple charges following a collision in West Brant that seriously injured a motorcyclist.Brantford Police responded to the report of a motor vehicle collision at about 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 involving a motorcycle and car at the intersection of Colborne Street West and Gilkison Street.The driver of the motorcycle suffered serious injuries which are considered life-threatening and was taken to the nearest trauma centre, police said.Officers notice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/motorcyclist-suffers-serious-injuries-in-crash-suspected-impaired-driver-facing-charges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/motorcyclist-suffers-serious-injuries-in-crash-suspected-impaired-driver-facing-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impaired driver charged in collision with motorcycle in West Brant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 33-year-old Brantford woman is facing multiple charges following a collision in West Brant.Brantford Police responded to the report of a motor vehicle collision at about 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 involving a motorcycle and car at the intersection of Colborne Street West and Gilkison Street.The driver of the motorcycle suffered serious injuries which are considered life-threatening and was taken to the nearest trauma centre, police said.Officers noticed signs of intoxication when speaking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/impaired-driver-charged-in-collision-with-motorcycle-in-west-brant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/impaired-driver-charged-in-collision-with-motorcycle-in-west-brant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It&rsquo;s a big part of my life': Brantford Classic attracts 1,600 runners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even with changes to the route over the years, Rob Hunter could&rsquo;ve likely run Sunday&rsquo;s Brantford Classic Rotary Run with his eyes closed.A Simcoe native now living in Paris, Hunter entered the popular 10-kilometre race for the 27th straight year.&ldquo;It marks the passage of time. It&rsquo;s a big part of my life,&rdquo; he said from base camp at W. Ross Macdonald School. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve flown back home for it, and I can remember when I did my MBA, both years I had stuff on the F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/itrsquos-a-big-part-of-my-life-brantford-classic-attracts-1600-runners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/itrsquos-a-big-part-of-my-life-brantford-classic-attracts-1600-runners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Krista DuChene: 'Special to be recognized' as inductee into Brantford's hall of recognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olympian Krista DuChene has never run for accolades only for love.With her induction into the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition set for Wednesday at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Centre, DuChene said it&rsquo;s an honour to be recognized.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s special to be recognized but it was never a goal of mine,&rdquo; said the 49-year-old marathoner.&ldquo;I think just naturally loving the sport of running got me to this point and that made it more special.&rdquo;As a child]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/krista-duchene-special-to-be-recognized-as-inductee-into-brantfords-hall-of-recognition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/krista-duchene-special-to-be-recognized-as-inductee-into-brantfords-hall-of-recognition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garden Tour showcases paradise properties in Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Brenda Wivell moved into her home just west of Paris, it was already a beautiful property.As it turns out, there was much more work to be done.As a fan of labyrinths, Wivell went about installing one just outside her home, but she didn&rsquo;t stop there. What came next was a plethora of work befitting the prettiest little town in Canada.&ldquo;It was already a beautiful piece of land, and in 2006 we decided to redo the gardens because they had gotten so overgrown as gardens do &ndash; the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/garden-tour-showcases-paradise-properties-in-paris/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/garden-tour-showcases-paradise-properties-in-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Szczechura: 'Really exciting' being inducted into Brantford hall of recognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Szczechura may not have taken a traditional route to the National Hockey League but he not only got there, he wound up having an outstanding professional career.For his accomplishments and achievements, Szczechura will be recognized as an inductee (athlete-hockey) when he&rsquo;s enshrined into the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition during a ceremony on Wednesday at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Centre.&ldquo;Being born and raised in Brantford, it&rsquo;s definitely exci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paul-szczechura-really-exciting-being-inducted-into-brantford-hall-of-recognition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paul-szczechura-really-exciting-being-inducted-into-brantford-hall-of-recognition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Paris man charged in suspicious incident involving teenaged girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 28-year-old Paris man has been arrested in relation to a suspicious incident involving a teenage girl on Friday in Brantford.Brantford Police Service appealed to the public for help to identify a suspect afterthe teen was walking in the Brock Street and Colborne Street East area at about 10 a.m. on June 5. Police said Monday an unknown man approached the teen, grabbed her shoulder, and engaged her in conversation.The teen didn&rsquo;t get into the vehicle, left the area safely, and subsequent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/updated-paris-man-charged-in-suspicious-incident-involving-teenaged-girl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/updated-paris-man-charged-in-suspicious-incident-involving-teenaged-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating suspicious incident involving teenaged girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police Service is appealing to the public for help following a suspicious June 5 incident involving a teenage girl.Police say the teen was walking in the Brock Street and Colborne Street East area at about 10 a.m. when an unknown mane engaged her in conversation.The teen didn&rsquo;t get into the vehicle, left the area safely, and the incident was subsequently reported to police.Officers are hoping the public can help them identify the individual and the circumstances surrounding the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-investigating-suspicious-incident-involving-teenaged-girl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-investigating-suspicious-incident-involving-teenaged-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris man charged in suspicious incident involving teenaged girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 28-year-old Paris man has been arrested in relation to a suspicious incident involving a teenage girl on Friday in Brantford.Brantford Police Service appealed to the public for help to identify a suspect afterthe teen was walking in the Brock Street and Colborne Street East area at about 10 a.m. on June 5.Police said Monday an unknown man approached the teen, grabbed her shoulder, and engaged her in conversation.The teen didn&rsquo;t get into the vehicle, left the area safely, and subsequentl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paris-man-charged-in-suspicious-incident-involving-teenaged-girl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paris-man-charged-in-suspicious-incident-involving-teenaged-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Police investigating suspicious incident involving teenaged girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police Service is appealing to the public for help following a suspicious incident on Friday involving a teenage girl.Police say the teen was walking in the Brock Street and Colborne Street East area at about 10 a.m. on June 5 when an unknown man engaged her in conversation.The teen didn&rsquo;t get into the vehicle, left the area safely, and the incident was subsequently reported to police.Officers are hoping the public can help them identify the individual and the circumstances surr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-investigating-suspicious-incident-involving-teenaged-girl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-investigating-suspicious-incident-involving-teenaged-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford man arrested following Friday afternoon stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 25-year-old Brantford man has been charged with assault with a weapon after another man was stabbed in a June 5 altercation in the Chatham Street and Queen Street area.Officers were dispatched to the scene at about 2:12 p.m. to investigate the incident.Upon arrival, one of the males was located and treated at the scene with non-life-threatening injuries. He was later transported to hospital for further assessment and treatment, police said.Police have determined that the incident was isolated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-arrested-following-friday-afternoon-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-arrested-following-friday-afternoon-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City gets $4M provincial reward for creating more housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford is getting $4 million from the provincial government&rsquo;s Building Faster Fund.The fund provides a financial reward to municipalities that commit to increasing the local housing supply and other initiatives that support growth. To be eligible for funding, the city had to commit to building 10,000 new homes or 1,000 homes annually over 10 years.In 2025, the city issued permits for 1,288 homes, exceeding its annual target by 288 units, says a staff report.While annual housing totals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-gets-4m-provincial-reward-for-creating-more-housing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-gets-4m-provincial-reward-for-creating-more-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public can voice views on Brantford, Brant airport deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents have an opportunity on Thursday to share their thoughts and learn more about the memorandum of understanding that would move the Brantford Municipal Airport to the city from Brant County.An open house is being held at Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course, 320 Balmoral Dr. from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 11.The MOU, reached in May, calls for the transfer of 533 hectares (1,317 acres) which includes the airport and the surrounding lands to the city. It excludes m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/public-can-voice-views-on-brantford-brant-airport-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/public-can-voice-views-on-brantford-brant-airport-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds more found jobs locally in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[While unemployment dipped slightly last month, both provincially and nationally, it inched up by .2 points in Brantford-Brant to 5.9 percent after more people joined the labour force.According to the latest estimates from Statistics Canada, the local jobless rate changed because 1,100 more people began looking for work and 800 of those individuals found a job.That was similarly seen in surrounding areas like Hamilton, St. Catharines-Niagara and Guelph.The Workforce Planning Board, which runs a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hundreds-more-found-jobs-locally-in-may/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hundreds-more-found-jobs-locally-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford brick and stone apprentice wins silver at national skilled trades competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Brantford brick and stone apprentice whose love of the trade is familial recently earned a silver medal for his work at the 2026 Skills Canada National Competition. At just 21, Steve Kranendonk already has several years of experience doing custom brick and masonry work at Kranendonk Construction, established in Brantford by his dad Ron, also a mason, more than 30 years ago.Kranendonk is now laying the foundation for his own career, while carrying on the family trade. &ldquo;I just love it,&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-brick-and-stone-apprentice-wins-silver-at-national-skilled-trades-competition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-brick-and-stone-apprentice-wins-silver-at-national-skilled-trades-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Absentee landlords fined for apartment problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two North York owners of an old apartment building on Colborne Street have been fined $34,000 by the city under its property standards bylaws.The city said Brantford bylaw officers inspecting 46 Colborne St. found water leaks and damage, extensive mould, broken windows and walls and ceilings that had been patched with cardboard.&ldquo;Some of these deficiencies were found within children&rsquo;s bedrooms, raising serious health and safety concerns,&rdquo; said a city news release.Property stand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/absentee-landlords-fined-for-apartment-problems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/absentee-landlords-fined-for-apartment-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Ward 4 attracts another candidate in upcoming election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race to represent Ward 4 on city council is heating up with the addition of another candidate.Colleen Goupil has filed her nomination papers bringing to four the number of people running in the ward. The other candidates include Linda Hunt (incumbent), Nicole Callander and Nicole Durnford.Brantford voters elect two representatives in each of the five wards to represent them on city council.Candidates running for mayor include four sitting city councillors: Mandy Samwell (Ward 5), Dan McCrea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-ward-4-attracts-another-candidate-in-upcoming-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-ward-4-attracts-another-candidate-in-upcoming-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Police: Arrest in Jan. 10 stabbing, shed break-ins in West Brant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford police on Friday announced the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with a stabbing that occurred earlier this year.Police say the suspect was arrested at 6 a.m. June 3. She has been charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and possession of a dangerous weapon.The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.Officers were sent to a bar at Market and Chatham streets at about 2:15 a.m. on Jan. 10 after receiving a report of an injured woman who had been stabbed.F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-arrest-in-jan-10-stabbing-shed-break-ins-in-west-brant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-arrest-in-jan-10-stabbing-shed-break-ins-in-west-brant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs hire Michael Babcock Jr. as new head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs have hired Michael Babcock Jr. as their new head coach.Brantford announced the signing of Babcock, the son of Stanley Cup champion coach Mike Babcock Sr., on Friday. He takes over from former coach Jay McKee, who was hired by the American Hockey League&rsquo;s Hamilton Hammers.&ldquo;From the moment we began this search, our focus was finding the right leader to guide our players and our organization into the future,&rdquo; Bulldogs general manager Spencer Hyman said.&ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-hire-michael-babcock-jr-as-new-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-hire-michael-babcock-jr-as-new-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zipper Merge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zipper Merge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/zipper-merge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/zipper-merge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford's Canada Day 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford's Canada Day 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-canada-day-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-canada-day-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Willowbridge Community Services earns provincial recognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Willowbridge Community Services in Brantford has been honoured for its efforts to prevent violence against those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The agency at 54 Brant Ave. was recently presented with an Ontario Attorney General&rsquo;s Victim Services Award of Distinction. The award recognizes individuals and organizations that support victims of violence and raises awareness of victims&rsquo; issues.&ldquo;This recognition is incredibly meaningful because it reflects the voic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/willowbridge-community-services-earns-provincial-recognition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/willowbridge-community-services-earns-provincial-recognition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis defends land acknowledgement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford is deeply committed to strengthening relations with Indigenous people and there&rsquo;s nothing &ldquo;empty&rdquo; about the city&rsquo;s efforts, Mayor Kevin Davis says.&ldquo;The land acknowledgement that we introduced a couple of years ago is something I felt strongly about, and I&rsquo;m glad that it has become part of our invocation,&rdquo; Davis said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a way of recognizing our shared history and serves as a reminder of our commitment to strengthening relations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-mayor-kevin-davis-defends-land-acknowledgement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-mayor-kevin-davis-defends-land-acknowledgement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Hawke: 'Pretty unreal' being inducted into Brantford hall of recognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Hawke has admired those honoured at the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition while wandering around the hall waiting to watch his kids play hockey.The next time he walks through the hall at the Gretzky Centre, he&rsquo;ll be able to view his own display. Hawke, a former standout lacrosse player, will be inducted into the hall of recognition during a ceremony on June 10 at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Centre.&ldquo;Usually I&rsquo;m there at least an hour before, if not lon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/tom-hawke-pretty-unreal-being-inducted-into-brantford-hall-of-recognition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/tom-hawke-pretty-unreal-being-inducted-into-brantford-hall-of-recognition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant County man, 38, facing numerous drug, weapons charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 38-year-old Brant County man is facing numerous drug charges after an investigation led by the Haldimand/Norfolk OPP Community Street Crime Unit. On the afternoon of June 2 the Haldimand-Norfolk OPP Street Crime Unit, assisted by the Brant/Oxford OPP Community Street Crime Unit, the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team, and the West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, executed search warrants at properties on Harley Road in Brant County as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-county-man-38-facing-numerous-drug-weapons-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-county-man-38-facing-numerous-drug-weapons-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride Month program and picks featured at the library]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Pride Month begins, the Brantford Public Library is inviting the community to discover a wide range of 2SLGBTQIA+ books, digital magazines, and themed activities available free with a library card. From bestselling fiction to heartfelt memoirs and engaging children&rsquo;s stories, the library&rsquo;s collection highlights diverse voices and experiences for readers of all ages.The library will mark Pride Month with themed activities and community outreach. Beginning June 2 at 9:30 a.m., visi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pride-month-program-and-picks-featured-at-the-library/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pride-month-program-and-picks-featured-at-the-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melville demands answers from Alex]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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&mdash;especially from afar&mdash;was exciting. Many people, including Alexander Graham Bell and his family, preserved their correspond]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/melville-demands-answers-from-alex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/melville-demands-answers-from-alex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver convicted in death of motorcyclist loses bail bid as he appeals 12-year sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/driver-convicted-in-death-of-motorcyclist-loses-bail-bid-as-he-appeals-12-year-sentence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/driver-convicted-in-death-of-motorcyclist-loses-bail-bid-as-he-appeals-12-year-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Williams: 'Nice to get noticed' with Brantford hall of recognition induction]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ndash; boxing) during a ceremony on June 10 at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Centre.&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve never done the sport of boxing for any reward or acknowledgement,&rdquo; the 76-year-old said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s always been a passion since I was like fiv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bill-williams-nice-to-get-noticed-with-brantford-hall-of-recognition-induction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bill-williams-nice-to-get-noticed-with-brantford-hall-of-recognition-induction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Land acknowledgement 'empty virtue-signaling,' councillor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A veteran Brantford city councillor is defending his decision to omit a land acknowledgment at the start of the city&rsquo;s June 2 committee-of-the-whole meeting.&ldquo;To me the land acknowledgement is empty virtue-signaling,&rdquo; Greg Martin, who has represented Ward 3 for 22 years, said following the meeting.Martin said he didn&rsquo;t agree with it when it was introduced in 2024 without consultation with council and against the legal department&rsquo;s advice.The Ward 3 councillor, who i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/land-acknowledgement-empty-virtue-signaling-councillor-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/land-acknowledgement-empty-virtue-signaling-councillor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third candidate seeks election in Brantford's Ward 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/third-candidate-seeks-election-in-brantfords-ward-4/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/third-candidate-seeks-election-in-brantfords-ward-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride flag signals that Brantford is welcoming and inclusive]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 70 people gathered Tuesday afternoon to watch the Pride flag raised at Harmony Square in downtown Brantford.&ldquo;For me, it&rsquo;s important&hellip; 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,&rdquo; said Mayor Kevin Davis. &ldquo;I love the vitality and life that comes with Pride month and its activities.&rdquo;Angela Demarse, volunteer and programming coordinator with the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pride-flag-signals-that-brantford-is-welcoming-and-inclusive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pride-flag-signals-that-brantford-is-welcoming-and-inclusive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPP Will Bouma removed as PC caucus chair by Premier Doug Ford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford-Brant MPP Will Bouma said he&rsquo;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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mpp-will-bouma-removed-as-pc-caucus-chair-by-premier-doug-ford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mpp-will-bouma-removed-as-pc-caucus-chair-by-premier-doug-ford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs players named to all-star, rookie teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s general managers with vo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-players-named-to-all-star-rookie-teams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-players-named-to-all-star-rookie-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillors endorse new bridge proposal to solve traffic congestion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new bridge across the Grand River is worth further study as the best way to connect the Shellard Lane area to Brantford&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/councillors-endorse-new-bridge-proposal-to-solve-traffic-congestion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/councillors-endorse-new-bridge-proposal-to-solve-traffic-congestion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs trade Leenders, Egorov, Holmes, Christie; restock draft cupboard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs said goodbye to three fan favourites and an up-and-coming talent on Tuesday as the Ontario Hockey League&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-trade-leenders-egorov-holmes-christie-restock-draft-cupboard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-trade-leenders-egorov-holmes-christie-restock-draft-cupboard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prison terms in three Brantford area cases of sexual abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The usual sentence for those convicted of sexual abuse or interference is between three and five years.Three local men recently sentenced in Brantford&rsquo;s Ontario Court show the range of circumstances judges take into account.One 37-year-old, who can&rsquo;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&rsquo;s daughter.Another man, 30, had non-consensual rough sex with his partner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/prison-terms-in-three-brantford-area-cases-of-sexual-abuse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/prison-terms-in-three-brantford-area-cases-of-sexual-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominate outstanding alumni for new Grand Erie District School Board Hall of Distinction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grand Erie District School Board is honouring outstanding alumni with a new Hall of Distinction.It&rsquo;s designed to &ldquo;celebrate alum who contribute to learning, leading and inspiring in their communities,&rdquo; said a notice from the school board. &ldquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/nominate-outstanding-alumni-for-new-grand-erie-district-school-board-hall-of-distinction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/nominate-outstanding-alumni-for-new-grand-erie-district-school-board-hall-of-distinction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Police investigate armed robbery at mall jewelry store]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-investigate-armed-robbery-at-mall-jewelry-store/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-investigate-armed-robbery-at-mall-jewelry-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House fire on Banbury Road claims woman's life]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&ldquo;After making entry (firefighters) were able to quickly extinguish a fire on the second floor of the dwelling,&rdquo; said Deputy Chief Dwayne Armstrong. &ldquo;Unfortunately, one occupant of the building was found deceased.&rdquo;Brantford Police held the scene ov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/house-fire-on-banbury-road-claims-womans-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/house-fire-on-banbury-road-claims-womans-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SJC Green Eagles eliminated from OFSAA boys rugby]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. John&rsquo;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&rsquo; quarters after beating No. 16 Kingston Secondary School 54-3 in its open]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sjc-green-eagles-eliminated-from-ofsaa-boys-rugby/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sjc-green-eagles-eliminated-from-ofsaa-boys-rugby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford's only French Catholic school celebrates milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&ldquo;I hope I don&rsquo;t get too emotional,&rdquo; 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. &ldquo;We started the battle to get this school in 1974 with what was then called]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-only-french-catholic-school-celebrates-milestone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-only-french-catholic-school-celebrates-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person being treated for rabies exposure in Haldimand]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&ldquo;If there is no direct contact with a bat, there is no risk of rabies,&rdquo; said a GEPH news release.Medical officer o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/person-being-treated-for-rabies-exposure-in-haldimand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/person-being-treated-for-rabies-exposure-in-haldimand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired MP Phil McColeman takes on a new role with 56th Field Regiment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Standing shoulder to shoulder with the men and women of &ldquo;the greatest generation&rdquo; was a humbling emotional moment that 11 years later still causes Phil McColeman to tear up.&ldquo;It was in May 2015 and I was one of a couple of MPs chosen to accompany Prime Minister (Stephen) Harper to Holland for the 70th anniversary Liberation of Holland celebration,&rdquo; McColeman recalled. &ldquo;I remember being surrounded by all these veterans and thinking about what a privilege it was to be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/retired-mp-phil-mccoleman-takes-on-a-new-role-with-56th-field-regiment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/retired-mp-phil-mccoleman-takes-on-a-new-role-with-56th-field-regiment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs general manager Spencer Hyman: ‘We won’t stop until we win . . . a Memorial Cup’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs general manager Spencer Hyman has had some time to reflect on the 2025-26 OHL season and although the finish wasn&rsquo;t what everyone expected, it wasn&rsquo;t all doom and gloom.In fact, losing to the Barrie Colts in the Eastern Conference final has only made Hyman more hungry.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m proud of our players and I&rsquo;m proud of our staff,&rdquo; he said.&ldquo;We won the Hamilton Spectator Trophy, won another division (title) and all this season has done is light]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-general-manager-spencer-hyman-we-wont-stop-until-we-win-a-memorial-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-general-manager-spencer-hyman-we-wont-stop-until-we-win-a-memorial-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man clocked at 260 km/hr on Hwy 401 and 403]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s Court of Justice on July 7.The OPP remind all that reporting dange]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-clocked-at-260-kmhr-on-hwy-401-and-403/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-clocked-at-260-kmhr-on-hwy-401-and-403/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One stop grad shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/one-stop-grad-shop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/one-stop-grad-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford's municipal election has attracted a couple of more candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two more candidates have registered to run for a seat at the Brantford City Council table in this year&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-municipal-election-has-attracted-a-couple-of-more-candidates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-municipal-election-has-attracted-a-couple-of-more-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford's municipal election has attracted a couple more candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two more candidates have registered to run for a seat at the Brantford City Council table in this year&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-municipal-election-has-attracted-a-couple-more-candidates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-municipal-election-has-attracted-a-couple-more-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sent to prison for robbing and blinding another man in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&ldquo;For the sake of a couple of hydromorphone pills, (the victim) is now blind in one eye,&rdquo; said Good. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s clear that when you are in the throes of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-sent-to-prison-for-robbing-and-blinding-another-man-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-sent-to-prison-for-robbing-and-blinding-another-man-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man robbed and blinded victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&ldquo;For the sake of a couple of hydromorphone pills, (the victim) is now blind in one eye,&rdquo; said Good. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s clear that when you are in the throes of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-robbed-and-blinded-victim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-robbed-and-blinded-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bantam CWOSSA rugby champs]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. John&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bantam-cwossa-rugby-champs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bantam-cwossa-rugby-champs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Police traffic unit cracks down on stunt driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[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-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-traffic-unit-cracks-down-on-stunt-driving/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-traffic-unit-cracks-down-on-stunt-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside BCHS: Indigenous inspired patient meals developed through community collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/inside-bchs-indigenous-inspired-patient-meals-developed-through-community-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/inside-bchs-indigenous-inspired-patient-meals-developed-through-community-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The illusion of blue]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/the-illusion-of-blue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/the-illusion-of-blue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation rebrands with new name]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s annual general meeting in Ohsweken, &ldquo;reflects the organization&rsquo;s growth into a leading Indigenous investment and partnership organization over the past decade.&rdquo; &ldquo;The new identity reflects the scale, sophistication, and pace at which the organization operates today, while positioning SNG to pursue new partnersh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-of-the-grand-river-development-corporation-rebrands-with-new-name/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-of-the-grand-river-development-corporation-rebrands-with-new-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work to replace Brant's Crossing bridge moving to new phase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brant&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Crossing Park, Fordview Park and all fenced construction areas will r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/work-to-replace-brants-crossing-bridge-moving-to-new-phase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/work-to-replace-brants-crossing-bridge-moving-to-new-phase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work to replace Brant's Crossing bridge moving to a new phase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brant&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Crossing Park, Fordview Park and all fenced construction areas will r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/work-to-replace-brants-crossing-bridge-moving-to-a-new-phase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/work-to-replace-brants-crossing-bridge-moving-to-a-new-phase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian rock band Finger Eleven to headline Brantford's Canada Day celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some 20,000 people are expected to pack the Lions Park Steve Brown Sports Complex for Brantford&rsquo;s Canada Day celebration on Wednesday, July 1. Iconic Canadian rock band Finger Eleven is headlining a full day of live entertainment, family-friendly activities, children&rsquo;s programming, food vendors, a midway, marketplace and a fireworks display. An alternative rock band from Ontario, Finger Eleven is one of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time. Their The Greyest of Blue Skies alb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/canadian-rock-band-finger-eleven-to-headline-brantfords-canada-day-celebration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/canadian-rock-band-finger-eleven-to-headline-brantfords-canada-day-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New award, programs launched to support local industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford has launched a new grant program and a new award to support local industry.The inaugural City of Brantford Industrial Award was presented to BML Multi-Trades Group Ltd. at the Chamber of Commerce Brantford Brant&rsquo;s 42nd annual business excellence awards held May 7. Finalists for the award included GrandBridge Energy and Synergy MouldWorks Inc.The award recognizes medium to large-sized industries that have been in business for at least five years and have made significant contribu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/new-award-programs-launched-to-support-local-industry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/new-award-programs-launched-to-support-local-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pauline Johnson students get hooked on raising trout in school's science lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of Pauline Johnson Collegiate students helped several hundred trout go from classroom to creek as part of a program to restock the local fish population. The Brantford school has been working with the Ministry of Natural Resources for at least two decades fostering trout eggs and releasing the fish in local waterways at a stage when they are more likely to survive. Madison Mitchell, Peyton Lenoir and Jaida Powless, all Grade 9 students in teacher Melanie Kraemer&rsquo;s science class at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pauline-johnson-students-get-hooked-on-raising-trout-in-schools-science-lab/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pauline-johnson-students-get-hooked-on-raising-trout-in-schools-science-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epic Jobs gives students exposure to career pathways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students in grades 7 and 8 from area schools had the opportunity Thursday to get hands-on experience and information about their potential future careers.Now in its seventh year, Epic Jobs featured more than 40 businesses, trade unions, post-secondary institutions and organizations who set up at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre in Brantford to showcase opportunities in skilled trades and other in-demand careers.&ldquo;To have exposure to so many different career paths at an early age is so impor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/epic-jobs-gives-students-exposure-to-career-pathways/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/epic-jobs-gives-students-exposure-to-career-pathways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford woman wins $100,000 in LOTTO 6/49 draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saying yes to Encore paid off for a Brantford woman who won $100,000 in the April 11 LOTTO 6/49 draw.The winner, identified by the OLG as Jennifer S, is a mother of two, who said she has been playing the lottery on and off for about 20 years.&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t buy tickets regularly, but when I do, I always say yes to Encore. For the extra $1 and additional chances of winning, why not?&rdquo; The 54-year-old said she purchased her ticket and hung it on her fridge. About a week later, she remem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-woman-wins-100000-in-lotto-649-draw/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-woman-wins-100000-in-lotto-649-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police issue appeal for help locating aggravated assault suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police Service is asking for public assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a January 2026 stabbing.Police have an arrest warrant for Takia Greene, 22 of Ohsweken. Greene faces a charge of aggravated assault.The charge stems from a Jan. 10 incident when police were dispatched to the corner of Market and Chatham streets outside a downtown Brantford bar at about 2:15 a.m. Police were sent to the area to investigate a report of a woman being stabbed.Officers determined]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-issue-appeal-for-help-locating-aggravated-assault-suspect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-issue-appeal-for-help-locating-aggravated-assault-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mabel's grandfather sells home]]></title><description><![CDATA[In our world of electronic and digital communications, one wonders what evidence of our day-to-day lives will exist for our descendants in the next century. Modern technology has given us the ability to be in almost constant touch with one another. But, will our emails and texts still exist a hundred years from now? For decades, letter writing was often an everyday occurrence for most people. Keeping in touch meant sitting down with pen and paper. Receiving a letter was often an exciting event,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mabels-grandfather-sells-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mabels-grandfather-sells-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Library launches exciting spring and summer programs for kids and families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families looking for free, fun, and educational activities this summer will find plenty to enjoy at both library during the spring and summer.One of the highlights of the season is the birthday celebration for the library&rsquo;s beloved mascot, Rags. Families are invited to drop in to the main branch on June 22 at 10:30 a.m. to help celebrate with stories, smiles, and plenty of furry fun.Animal lovers can also take part in the return of Paws for Reading beginning July 8 at 2:30 p.m. at the mai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/library-launches-exciting-spring-and-summer-programs-for-kids-and-families/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/library-launches-exciting-spring-and-summer-programs-for-kids-and-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions lock up back-to-back rugby titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awe-inspiring. Captivating. Spectacular.Plenty of superlatives can be used to describe Assumption College School&rsquo;s girls&rsquo; rugby team. Following Wednesday&rsquo;s AABHN varsity final against Brantford Collegiate, they can also be referred to as champions.&ldquo;Each year it&rsquo;s just so much intensity, the rivalry with us and BCI is crazy,&rdquo; Assumption&rsquo;s Vanessa Von Lukaweicki said in the wake of her team&rsquo;s 55-5 win at Harlequin Fields. &ldquo;Last year we played]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lions-lock-up-back-to-back-rugby-titles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lions-lock-up-back-to-back-rugby-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions lock up back-to-back girls rugby titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awe-inspiring. Captivating. Spectacular.Plenty of superlatives can be used to describe Assumption College&rsquo;s girls&rsquo; rugby team but following Wednesday&rsquo;s AABHN varsity final against Brantford Collegiate, the most important one is champions.&ldquo;Each year it&rsquo;s just so much intensity, the rivalry with us and BCI is crazy,&rdquo; Assumption&rsquo;s Vanessa Von Lukaweicki said in the wake of her team&rsquo;s 55-5 Athletic Association of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk win again]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lions-lock-up-back-to-back-girls-rugby-titles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lions-lock-up-back-to-back-girls-rugby-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SJC, ACS earn berths in CWOSSA boys rugby finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. John&rsquo;s College will be looking to sweep Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association boys AAA rugby championships on Friday, with Assumption College standing in its way in junior.Both the senior and junior Eagles qualified for Friday&rsquo;s CWOSSA finals after winning a pair of pool games on Wednesday.SJC&rsquo;s senior team beat Waterloo Collegiate Institute 17-12 and Guelph&rsquo;s J.F. Ross 26-14. That moved the Eagles into Friday&rsquo;s final against Kitchener Collegiat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sjc-acs-earn-berths-in-cwossa-boys-rugby-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sjc-acs-earn-berths-in-cwossa-boys-rugby-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs sign first player of off-season; Charlie Paquette signs with Stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs have announced their first signing of the off-season, inking Jason Musa to a Standard Players Agreement.&ldquo;Jason Musa is an elite player whose skill, hockey IQ and natural goal scoring ability make him a dangerous player every time he touches the puck,&rdquo; Brantford Bulldogs general manager Spencer Hyman said in a release.&ldquo;Jason&rsquo;s ability to create offense and finish plays adds a very dynamic element to our group. Jason is the type of player who helps e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-sign-first-player-of-off-season-charlie-paquette-signs-with-stars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-sign-first-player-of-off-season-charlie-paquette-signs-with-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liam Ryan signs with Laurentian; Six Nations sweeps lacrosse games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan signs with Laurentian St. John&rsquo;s College student Liam Ryan has committed to attend Laurentian University where he&rsquo;ll study and play for the men&rsquo;s basketball team. Ryan is a six-foot-two guard who played for Brantford CYO Boys Basketball and West United Prep Academy. Six Nations lacrosse sweep Six Nations lacrosse teams swept three games on the weekend with the Chiefs, Arrows and Rebels all picking up wins.Behind Doug Jamieson&rsquo;s 22-save performance, the Chiefs opened]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/liam-ryan-signs-with-laurentian-six-nations-sweeps-lacrosse-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/liam-ryan-signs-with-laurentian-six-nations-sweeps-lacrosse-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant Brantford paramedics call for wage parity with firefighters, police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramedics in Brant Branford took their wage parity campaign to locally elected officials on Wednesday.More than 20 paramedics gathered outside the Brant County council chamber prior to the start of a paramedics committee meeting. The meeting was scheduled to include an in-camera discussion on negotiations between the county and OPSEU Local 256.&ldquo;Wage parity is something we feel very strongly about,&rdquo; Warren Schween, a paramedic and member of the local&rsquo;s executive, said.&ldquo;W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-brantford-paramedics-call-for-wage-parity-with-firefighters-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-brantford-paramedics-call-for-wage-parity-with-firefighters-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tackling giant hogweed, one plant at a time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slowing the spread of the giant hogweed plant is a gruelling, labor intensive task but progress is being made on at least one front, the founder of the Giant Hogweed Mitigation Project, says.&ldquo;Outfitters are telling me more people are aware of the giant hogweed now compared to five years ago,&rdquo; John Kemp, a Brant County resident, said.&ldquo;So, in terms of public education, I think we can say that there has been some progress. In other areas, like mitigation and public policy, there&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/tackling-giant-hogweed-one-plant-at-a-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/tackling-giant-hogweed-one-plant-at-a-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police briefs: Arrest made in March 13 motel shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police have arrested a 48-year-old Hamilton man in connection with a firearm being discharged at a Colborne Street motel earlier this year on March 13.Members of several BPS teams and units executed a search warrant on Allan Avenue in Hamilton on May 11 where an arrest was made.Canadian currency, a 9mm round, 26.7 grams of fentanyl, and 95.7 grams of cocaine were seized during the search, with a total street value of about $12,240.The accused faces charges of discharge a restricted fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-briefs-arrest-made-in-march-13-motel-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-briefs-arrest-made-in-march-13-motel-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman says Hepatitis C contracted from dental work]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Brantford woman just diagnosed with hepatitis C is convinced she contracted the virus from her dentist, Dr. George Chan.Chan is the St. Paul Avenue dentist whose practise was abruptly closed after Grand Erie Public Health investigators conducted a Nov. 3 inspection last year and found about 15 infection control lapses throughout the office.According to his then-office receptionist, Chan denied any wrongdoing to the health unit.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m angry,&rdquo; said the woman, who asked not to be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/woman-says-hepatitis-c-contracted-from-dental-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/woman-says-hepatitis-c-contracted-from-dental-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish On]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cody Cright, of London, ON took advantage of the bright sunshine and warm temperatures to enjoy a morning of fishing at Delhi Quance Park and Mill on Saturday. He was one of several people who were fishing for trout in Big Creek. While temperatures have dipped this week, it&rsquo;s expected that they will rise once again into the 20s by the end of the week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/fish-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/fish-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe weather hits southwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford and the surrounding area appear to have escaped Tuesday&rsquo;s storm relatively unscathed.In Brantford, city officials on Wednesday morning were reporting a few fallen branches due to wind but no significant damage. Brantford Police Service said they had no issues to report as a result of the storm.However, Norfolk County appears to have been harder hit.&ldquo;The roads department confirmed they had a number of calls, mostly in the north end, for trees and limbs being downed,&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/severe-weather-hits-southwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/severe-weather-hits-southwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant blotter: theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brant County OPP has charged two people after being dispatched to a church parking lot on Oakland Road to check out a vehicle.Officers were sent to the parking lot at about 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday (May 19).Following an investigation, the driver of the vehicle, a 42-year-old male, of no fixed address and 32-year-old female passenger, were arrested.Brant OPP say the woman has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.m She was released from custody and scheduled to appea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-blotter-theft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-blotter-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trudy Menzies Obituary | 1946 - 2026 - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trudy Menzies Obituary | 1946 - 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/trudy-menzies-obituary-1946-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/trudy-menzies-obituary-1946-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmy Kovacs - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy Kovacs&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/jimmy-kovacs-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/jimmy-kovacs-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Red Sox fall to Jackfish in season opener - BrantBeacon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Red Sox fall to Jackfish in season opener&nbsp;&nbsp;BrantBeacon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-red-sox-fall-to-jackfish-in-season-opener-brantbeacon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-red-sox-fall-to-jackfish-in-season-opener-brantbeacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton man arrested after gun fired outside Brantford motel - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamilton man arrested after gun fired outside Brantford motel&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hamilton-man-arrested-after-gun-fired-outside-brantford-motel-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hamilton-man-arrested-after-gun-fired-outside-brantford-motel-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr. Raymond Francis Cooper (Ray) - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mr. Raymond Francis Cooper (Ray)&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mr-raymond-francis-cooper-ray-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mr-raymond-francis-cooper-ray-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton man arrested in connection with Brantford shooting - CHCH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamilton man arrested in connection with Brantford shooting&nbsp;&nbsp;CHCH]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hamilton-man-arrested-in-connection-with-brantford-shooting-chch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hamilton-man-arrested-in-connection-with-brantford-shooting-chch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton man arrested, Brantford police seize over $12,000 in illicit drugs - The Turtle Island News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamilton man arrested, Brantford police seize over $12,000 in illicit drugs&nbsp;&nbsp;The Turtle Island News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hamilton-man-arrested-brantford-police-seize-over-12000-in-illicit-drugs-the-turtle-island-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hamilton-man-arrested-brantford-police-seize-over-12000-in-illicit-drugs-the-turtle-island-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another city councillor has entered Brantford's mayoral race. - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another city councillor has entered Brantford's mayoral race.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/another-city-councillor-has-entered-brantfords-mayoral-race-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/another-city-councillor-has-entered-brantfords-mayoral-race-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another city councillor has entered Brantford's mayoral race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ward 1 Councillor Rose Sicoli has joined the race to be the next Mayor of Brantford.Sicoli launched her campaign and filed her nomination papers on Tuesday. She is one of four candidates seeking to succeed Mayor Kevin Davis, who is not running for re-election.&ldquo;Brantford gave me the opportunity to create a life, raise my daughters and build a career,&rdquo; Sicoli said after visiting city hall to file her nomination papers on Tuesday.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s important to me that those same opport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/another-city-councillor-has-entered-brantfords-mayoral-race-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/another-city-councillor-has-entered-brantfords-mayoral-race-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another city councillor has entered Brantford's mayoral race.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ward 1 Councillor Rose Sicoli has joined the race to be the next Mayor of Brantford.Sicoli launched her campaign and filed her nomination papers on Tuesday . She is one of four candidates seeking to succeed Mayor Kevin Davis who is not running for re-election.&ldquo;Brantford gave me the opportunity to create a life, raise my daughters and build a career,&rdquo; Sicoli said after visiting city hall to file her nomination papers on Tuesday. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s important to me that those same oppor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/another-city-councillor-has-entered-brantfords-mayoral-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/another-city-councillor-has-entered-brantfords-mayoral-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering the life of John May. - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remembering the life of John May.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/remembering-the-life-of-john-may-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/remembering-the-life-of-john-may-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claireete Saundra Laurine (nee Perrin) MARTIN - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claireete Saundra Laurine (nee Perrin) MARTIN&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/claireete-saundra-laurine-nee-perrin-martin-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/claireete-saundra-laurine-nee-perrin-martin-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edward George HUNTER Obituary | 1942 - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edward George HUNTER Obituary | 1942&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/edward-george-hunter-obituary-1942-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/edward-george-hunter-obituary-1942-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations welcomes thousands of visitors for Bread and Cheese Day - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Nations welcomes thousands of visitors for Bread and Cheese Day&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-welcomes-thousands-of-visitors-for-bread-and-cheese-day-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-welcomes-thousands-of-visitors-for-bread-and-cheese-day-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations welcomes thousands of visitors for Bread and Cheese Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a lot of bread, a lot of cheese and most of all, a lot of people at the Six Nations Sports and Cultural Memorial Centre on Monday.Thousands of people made the trip to Ohsweken on the Victoria Day holiday to participate in Bread and Cheese Day, a centuries old tradition that brings people to Six Nations for a fun-filled day.&ldquo;This is one of my most favourite days of the year,&rdquo; Coun. Carole Greene, of the Six Nations Elected Band Council, said.&ldquo;When I look around, I see]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-welcomes-thousands-of-visitors-for-bread-and-cheese-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-nations-welcomes-thousands-of-visitors-for-bread-and-cheese-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Szoke starts Superbike season with pair of seconds - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Szoke starts Superbike season with pair of seconds&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/szoke-starts-superbike-season-with-pair-of-seconds-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/szoke-starts-superbike-season-with-pair-of-seconds-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Szoke starts Superbike season with pair of seconds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford&rsquo;s Jordan Szoke had a solid start to the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship season with a pair of second-place finishes.Racing at Shannonville Motorsport Park, Szoke was second on both Saturday and Sunday as Ben Young captured both races.During qualifying on Friday, Szoke suffered engine failures on both his bikes and was lucky enough to have fellow competitor Connor Campbell lend him an engine. Szoke&rsquo;s Kawasaki crew then went to work and he praised them in an emai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/szoke-starts-superbike-season-with-pair-of-seconds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/szoke-starts-superbike-season-with-pair-of-seconds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox drop opening two games of season - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Sox drop opening two games of season&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/red-sox-drop-opening-two-games-of-season-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/red-sox-drop-opening-two-games-of-season-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox drop opening two games of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Red Sox were burned by a pair of big innings during their Canadian Baseball League season-opening weekend.After falling 13-1 to the Welland Jackfish on Friday at Cockshutt Park&rsquo;s Arnold Anderson Stadium, the Sox were doubled 10-5 at home on Sunday by the London Majors.The Jackfish (2-0) used a nine-run seventh inning to spark them to the win while the Majors put up eight runs in the fifth inning to secure their victory.Jakob Cantor picked up two hits for Brantford against We]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/red-sox-drop-opening-two-games-of-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/red-sox-drop-opening-two-games-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant and Yard Sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Onondaga on the Grand Volunteer Management Committee held a plant and yard sale at the Onondaga Community Hall on Saturday and Sunday. The event is one of many held by the committee which oversees rentals and the day-to-day operation of the hall built in 1874. The hall has a fully-functional kitchen, fully-accessible washrooms, air conditioning, wheelchair accessible entrances, parking and 100 chairs and 15 tables and is available for rent. The volunteers sold 85 plants and attra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/plant-and-yard-sale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/plant-and-yard-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attempted murder charges pleaded down in two Brantford cases - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attempted murder charges pleaded down in two Brantford cases&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/attempted-murder-charges-pleaded-down-in-two-brantford-cases-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/attempted-murder-charges-pleaded-down-in-two-brantford-cases-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attempted murder charges pleaded down in two Brantford cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men, each accused of the attempted murder of their partners last year, ended up being sentenced to more minor offences in court recently.One man was accused of trying to run over his partner with a car and the other stabbed a woman 10 times.Both were under orders to stay away from their victims but continued to contact them.Dallas Ray Bomberry, 30, ended up pleading guilty to dangerous and impaired driving regarding the car incident and Navchetan S. Sandhu, 38, pleaded guilty to a lesser ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/attempted-murder-charges-pleaded-down-in-two-brantford-cases/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/attempted-murder-charges-pleaded-down-in-two-brantford-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell Homestead recognized for historical accuracy of work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helping to restore the historical accuracy of the Bell Homestead&rsquo;s Henderson House, Canada&rsquo;s first telephone office, has earned recognition from the Ontario Public Works Association.The addition of an historically accurate faux chimney to the Henderson House, located on the Bell Homestead property at 94 Tutela Heights Rd., was named the 2026 Ontario Public Works Association Project of the Year at an awards ceremony on May 13 in Mississauga where City of Brantford staff were recogniz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bell-homestead-recognized-for-historical-accuracy-of-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bell-homestead-recognized-for-historical-accuracy-of-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more candidates file nomination papers in Brant County - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two more candidates file nomination papers in Brant County&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-more-candidates-file-nomination-papers-in-brant-county-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-more-candidates-file-nomination-papers-in-brant-county-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more candidates file nomination papers in Brant County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County of Brant municipal election has attracted two more candidates.Incumbent councillors John MacAlpine and John Bell have filed their nomination papers.First elected to council in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, MacAlpine represents Ward 1.Bell represents Ward 3 and was first elected to council in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. He joins Joh Peirce as the only two registered Ward 3 candidates so far.Candidates have until Aug. 21 to register. The municipal election across Ontario takes place Oc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-more-candidates-file-nomination-papers-in-brant-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-more-candidates-file-nomination-papers-in-brant-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Brantford BIA introduces a new summer festival - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downtown Brantford BIA introduces a new summer festival&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/downtown-brantford-bia-introduces-a-new-summer-festival-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/downtown-brantford-bia-introduces-a-new-summer-festival-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford approves new master fire plan, including moving one station - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford approves new master fire plan, including moving one station&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-approves-new-master-fire-plan-including-moving-one-station-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-approves-new-master-fire-plan-including-moving-one-station-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Brantford BIA introduces a new summer festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Downtown Brantford BIA is hoping to make a splash with a new two-day festival in support of Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services.DuckFest will take place July 11 and 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes a rubber duck race on the Grand River.&ldquo;This is a celebration of community, family fun and local support,&rdquo; Barbara Sutherland, chair of the Downtown Brantford BIA board of management, said in a statement.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re excited to grow Catch-A-Ducky, now DuckFest, into]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/downtown-brantford-bia-introduces-a-new-summer-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/downtown-brantford-bia-introduces-a-new-summer-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford approves new master fire plan, including moving one station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford City Council has approved a plan that recommends relocating one fire station and building a new one to better service the city&rsquo;s southwest.The plan, approved by council at its April 28 meeting, also calls for a facility to support live fire training, technical rescue, driver training and incident command simulations as well as classroom instruction.&ldquo;The city is growing and it&rsquo;s growing rapidly,&rdquo; Coun. Rose Sicoli said at a committee meeting held to discuss the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-approves-new-master-fire-plan-including-moving-one-station/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-approves-new-master-fire-plan-including-moving-one-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen of the Diamonds Fastpitch Softball tournament attracts 142 teams - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queen of the Diamonds Fastpitch Softball tournament attracts 142 teams&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/queen-of-the-diamonds-fastpitch-softball-tournament-attracts-142-teams-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/queen-of-the-diamonds-fastpitch-softball-tournament-attracts-142-teams-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen of the Diamonds Fastpitch Softball tournament attracts 142 teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indie Warren has developed all the skills a top notch fastpitch player needs to play at a high level, but that&rsquo;s not all the 17-year-old has learned since she first put on a ball glove.&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve been really fortunate to have had such great teammates and coaches over the years including my dad,&rdquo; Indie, a member of the Brantford Bobcats fastpitch softball team, said Saturday.&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve learned a lot about pitching, catching, fielding and hitting but because my dad has b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/queen-of-the-diamonds-fastpitch-softball-tournament-attracts-142-teams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/queen-of-the-diamonds-fastpitch-softball-tournament-attracts-142-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First heat warning of year issued - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[First heat warning of year issued&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/first-heat-warning-of-year-issued-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/first-heat-warning-of-year-issued-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First heat warning of year issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment and Climate Change Canada issued its first heat warning of 2026 on Sunday.Daytime high temperatures were expected to be close to 30 C on Monday afternoon with humidex values of close to 36 C. Overnight lows are expected to be between 18 to 20 C.Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a yellow heat warning on Sunday and said it will remain in place until Tuesday evening.A yellow alert is the common warning issued by the climate change Canada. People are encouraged to drink lots]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/first-heat-warning-of-year-issued/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/first-heat-warning-of-year-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters quickly put out weekend vehicle fire - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters quickly put out weekend vehicle fire&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/firefighters-quickly-put-out-weekend-vehicle-fire-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/firefighters-quickly-put-out-weekend-vehicle-fire-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters quickly put out weekend vehicle fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[No one was hurt after a vehicle caught fire on Wayne Gretzky Parkway near Henry Street on Sunday afternoon.Jes Gerrard, who posted photos of the incident on social media, was driving in the opposite direction when the fire broke out.&ldquo;Just the engine was on fire,&rdquo; Gerrard said.&ldquo;The man (driver) was throwing everything out of his jeep and I helped him get some things away. The fire escalated quickly and the fire department got there in time.&rdquo;Gerrard said the fire really go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/firefighters-quickly-put-out-weekend-vehicle-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/firefighters-quickly-put-out-weekend-vehicle-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters quickly put out Sunday afternoon vehicle fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[No one was hurt after a vehicle caught fire on Wayne Gretzky Parkway near Henry Street on Sunday afternoon.Jes Gerrard, who posted photos of the incident on social media, was driving in the opposite direction when the fire broke out.&ldquo;Just the engine was on fire,&rdquo; Gerrard said. &ldquo;The man (driver) was throwing everything out of his jeep and I helped him get some things away.&ldquo;The fire escalated quickly and the fire department got there in time.&rdquo;Gerrard said the fire re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/firefighters-quickly-put-out-sunday-afternoon-vehicle-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/firefighters-quickly-put-out-sunday-afternoon-vehicle-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Carl Maloney (Carl) Obituary | 1928 - 2026 - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Carl Maloney (Carl) Obituary | 1928 - 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/james-carl-maloney-carl-obituary-1928-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/james-carl-maloney-carl-obituary-1928-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Brantford police officers cleared in fatal shooting earlier this year - The Spec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Brantford police officers cleared in fatal shooting earlier this year&nbsp;&nbsp;The Spec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/three-brantford-police-officers-cleared-in-fatal-shooting-earlier-this-year-the-spec/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/three-brantford-police-officers-cleared-in-fatal-shooting-earlier-this-year-the-spec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawrence "Barry" Eady Obituary | 1942 - 2026 - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawrence "Barry" Eady Obituary | 1942 - 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lawrence-barry-eady-obituary-1942-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lawrence-barry-eady-obituary-1942-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Devils bag another AABHN lacrosse title - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Devils bag another AABHN lacrosse title&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/blue-devils-bag-another-aabhn-lacrosse-title-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/blue-devils-bag-another-aabhn-lacrosse-title-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Graduating Class: Brantford Bulldogs - CHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 Graduating Class: Brantford Bulldogs&nbsp;&nbsp;CHL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/2026-graduating-class-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/2026-graduating-class-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Graduating Class: Brantford Bulldogs - Canadian Hockey League]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 Graduating Class: Brantford Bulldogs&nbsp;&nbsp;Canadian Hockey League]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/2026-graduating-class-brantford-bulldogs-canadian-hockey-league/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/2026-graduating-class-brantford-bulldogs-canadian-hockey-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans underway to reopen shuttered Brantford Jail - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans underway to reopen shuttered Brantford Jail&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/plans-underway-to-reopen-shuttered-brantford-jail-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/plans-underway-to-reopen-shuttered-brantford-jail-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panthers perfect at CWOSSA Ultimate event - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panthers perfect at CWOSSA Ultimate event&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/panthers-perfect-at-cwossa-ultimate-event-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/panthers-perfect-at-cwossa-ultimate-event-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Devils bag another AABHN title - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Devils bag another AABHN title&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/blue-devils-bag-another-aabhn-title-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/blue-devils-bag-another-aabhn-title-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SJC wins AABHN bantam rugby title - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[SJC wins AABHN bantam rugby title&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sjc-wins-aabhn-bantam-rugby-title-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sjc-wins-aabhn-bantam-rugby-title-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Devils bag another AABHN title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Won, not done.That&rsquo;s how the McKinnon Park Blue Devils boys field lacrosse team approached another AABHN varsity title on Friday.The Blue Devils continued their march toward a third straight provincial title by completing a perfect season at the local level.Coming off seven straight regular season wins, McKinnon Park added two more playoff victories at Assumption College, 16-2 against St. John&rsquo;s College and a 13-2 triumph over the hometown Lions in the final.&ldquo;The effort was go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/blue-devils-bag-another-aabhn-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/blue-devils-bag-another-aabhn-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Devils bag another AABHN lacrosse title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Won, not done.That&rsquo;s how the McKinnon Park Blue Devils boys field lacrosse team approached another AABHN varsity title on Friday.The Blue Devils continued their march toward a third straight provincial title by completing a perfect season at the local level.Coming off seven straight regular season wins, McKinnon Park added two more playoff victories at Assumption College, 16-2 against St. John&rsquo;s College and a 13-2 triumph over the hometown Lions in the final.&ldquo;The effort was go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/blue-devils-bag-another-aabhn-lacrosse-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/blue-devils-bag-another-aabhn-lacrosse-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panthers perfect at CWOSSA Ultimate event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Paris Panthers have proven themselves to be the ultimate challenge for schools in the Central West Region.For the second year in a row, PDHS captured the CWOSSA Ultimate Frisbee title at the Bisons Alumni North Park Sports Complex. Eight days removed from winning their first AABHN crown, the Panthers doubled down on Friday to book a second consecutive trip to the provincial festival. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s been the goal all year, to get back here and play well when it mattered,&rdquo; said Cana]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/panthers-perfect-at-cwossa-ultimate-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/panthers-perfect-at-cwossa-ultimate-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norfolk grieves father and son found deceased in Lake Erie - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norfolk grieves father and son found deceased in Lake Erie&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/norfolk-grieves-father-and-son-found-deceased-in-lake-erie-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/norfolk-grieves-father-and-son-found-deceased-in-lake-erie-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norfolk grieving father and son found deceased in Lake Erie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norfolk is grieving a father and son who died in the waters of Lake Erie on May 11.Shayne Walsh, 53, and his son Waylon Walsh, six, were found near St. Williams on Monday after being reported as overdue canoeists.After their life-jacketed bodies were spotted by a passing boater, the coast guard recovered both although it took some time to find their canoe, which has since been located.An outpouring of support and messages has been posted for the family online.According to an obituary for the Wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/norfolk-grieving-father-and-son-found-deceased-in-lake-erie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/norfolk-grieving-father-and-son-found-deceased-in-lake-erie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norfolk grieves father and son found deceased in Lake Erie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norfolk is grieving a father and son who died in the waters of Lake Erie on May 11.Shayne Walsh, 53, and his son Waylon Walsh, six, were found near St. Williams on Monday after being reported as overdue canoeists.After their life-jacketed bodies were spotted by a passing boater, the coast guard recovered both although it took some time to find their canoe, which has since been located.An outpouring of support and messages has been posted for the family online.According to an obituary for the Wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/norfolk-grieves-father-and-son-found-deceased-in-lake-erie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/norfolk-grieves-father-and-son-found-deceased-in-lake-erie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco Baby Irene feted in food court - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco Baby Irene feted in food court&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/costco-baby-irene-feted-in-food-court-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/costco-baby-irene-feted-in-food-court-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco Baby Irene feted in food court]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 75 people turned out Thursday to celebrate the birthday of the city&rsquo;s youngest social media star &ndash; the Costco Baby.Tiny Irene Iv welcomed her adoring fans to the Brantford Costco food court, where a large display documented her first year of life, which has been inextricably connected to the big box store due to her mom, Cindy Lin&rsquo;s, constant visits.Online, hundreds of fans of the Costco kid gushed out their greetings on the Costco Brantford Fan Club page on Facebook.&ld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/costco-baby-irene-feted-in-food-court/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/costco-baby-irene-feted-in-food-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunt seeking re-election to represent Ward 4 - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hunt seeking re-election to represent Ward 4&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hunt-seeking-re-election-to-represent-ward-4-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hunt-seeking-re-election-to-represent-ward-4-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunt seeking re-election to represent Ward 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coun. Linda Hunt is seeking re-election to Brantford City council.First elected in 2022, Hunt joins Nicole Callander as a declared candidate in Ward 4. There will be at least one open spot in Ward 4 as long-time councillor Richard Carpenter is running for mayor.Meanwhile, Bob Sproul is seeking to represent Ward 1. He joins incumbent Michael Sullivan and newcomer Darryl Casey as the three nominated Ward 1 candidates so far.Following is a list of the other nominated candidates in Brantford by pos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hunt-seeking-re-election-to-represent-ward-4/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hunt-seeking-re-election-to-represent-ward-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart wearables are a scientific achievement - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smart wearables are a scientific achievement&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/smart-wearables-are-a-scientific-achievement-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/smart-wearables-are-a-scientific-achievement-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jarvis resident wins $44-million Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Jackpot - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jarvis resident wins $44-million Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Jackpot&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/jarvis-resident-wins-44-million-lotto-649-gold-ball-jackpot-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/jarvis-resident-wins-44-million-lotto-649-gold-ball-jackpot-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jarvis resident wins $44-million Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Jackpot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Jarvis man on his way to work turned around and headed home when he heard over the radio that the LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball prize was won in Ontario.He had a ticket and &ldquo;something told me to stop the car and check right away.&rdquo; His instinct was right. He had an email from the Ontario Lottery Corporation informing him he was a winner in the March 11 draw.The former service industry worker &ndash; identified by the OLG only as Emidio S. &mdash; is now $44 million richer. &ldquo;The email]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/jarvis-resident-wins-44-million-lotto-649-gold-ball-jackpot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/jarvis-resident-wins-44-million-lotto-649-gold-ball-jackpot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darrell Ross Goyit Obituary | 1961 - 2026 - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darrell Ross Goyit Obituary | 1961 - 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/darrell-ross-goyit-obituary-1961-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/darrell-ross-goyit-obituary-1961-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU clears three police officers in fatal shooting of Brantford man - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[SIU clears three police officers in fatal shooting of Brantford man&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/siu-clears-three-police-officers-in-fatal-shooting-of-brantford-man-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/siu-clears-three-police-officers-in-fatal-shooting-of-brantford-man-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions lock up boys soccer title in shootout - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lions lock up boys soccer title in shootout&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lions-lock-up-boys-soccer-title-in-shootout-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lions-lock-up-boys-soccer-title-in-shootout-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green Eagles grab girls soccer crown - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green Eagles grab girls soccer crown&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/green-eagles-grab-girls-soccer-crown-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/green-eagles-grab-girls-soccer-crown-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. John's Green Eagles win first senior boys rugby title since 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to St. John&rsquo;s College rugby coach Scott Chisholm, the Green Eagles are back.Facing Assumption College on Thursday on the George Jones Fields at the Harlequins Grounds, SJC scored a 31-23 win in the Athletic Association of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk senior boys final.It was the first senior boys rugby championship for SJC in Brant County since 2018.&ldquo;Before COVID, we had a really sweet run from like 2007 to 2018,&rdquo; said Chisholm. &ldquo;Then COVID hit and there were t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/st-johns-green-eagles-win-first-senior-boys-rugby-title-since-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/st-johns-green-eagles-win-first-senior-boys-rugby-title-since-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SJC Green Eagles ride dominating first half to AABHN junior boys rugby title - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[SJC Green Eagles ride dominating first half to AABHN junior boys rugby title&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sjc-green-eagles-ride-dominating-first-half-to-aabhn-junior-boys-rugby-title-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sjc-green-eagles-ride-dominating-first-half-to-aabhn-junior-boys-rugby-title-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SJC Green Eagles ride dominating first half to AABHN junior boys rugby title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riding a first half that was nothing short of dominating, the St. John&rsquo;s College Green Eagles captured the AABHN junior boys rugby championship on Thursday at the Harlequins Grounds.&ldquo;We did a great job with ball retention, which is what we were working on all week,&rdquo; said SJC coach Scott Chisholm, whose team turned a 30-0 first-half lead into a 54-12 Athletic Association of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk victory versus Assumption College on the George Jones Fields.&ldquo;We know]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sjc-green-eagles-ride-dominating-first-half-to-aabhn-junior-boys-rugby-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sjc-green-eagles-ride-dominating-first-half-to-aabhn-junior-boys-rugby-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green Eagles grab girls soccer crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[In more ways than one, the St. John&rsquo;s Green Eagles were the class of the AABHN North Division girls varsity soccer league.They proved it again on Thursday. Unbeaten heading into the winner-take-all final against McKinnon Park (four wins, two losses), STJ (four wins, two draws) capped off an unbeaten campaign with a 2-0 victory at the Bisons Alumni North Park Sports Complex. Having conceded just four goals in seven previous outings (not to mention scoring over three per game on average) the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/green-eagles-grab-girls-soccer-crown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/green-eagles-grab-girls-soccer-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions lock up soccer title in shootout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eamon Neal can be forgiven for using some colourful language.It&rsquo;s not every year you score the goal that gives your team a city title.&ldquo;I knew if there was anyone who was going to take the last kick of the year, I wanted to do it,&rdquo; said the Assumption College senior Neal following his team&rsquo;s 1-0 shootout victory over St. John&rsquo;s in the AABHN North Division varsity boys soccer final on Thursday.In what could&rsquo;ve been his final play as a Lions midfielder, Neal capp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lions-lock-up-soccer-title-in-shootout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lions-lock-up-soccer-title-in-shootout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions lock up boys soccer title in shootout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eamon Neal can be forgiven for using some colourful language.It&rsquo;s not every year you score the goal that gives your team an AABHN title.&ldquo;I knew if there was anyone who was going to take the last kick of the year, I wanted to do it,&rdquo; said Neal, the Assumption College senior, following his team&rsquo;s 1-0 shootout victory over St. John&rsquo;s in the AABHN North Division varsity boys soccer final on Thursday.In what could&rsquo;ve been his final play as a Lions midfielder, Neal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lions-lock-up-boys-soccer-title-in-shootout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lions-lock-up-boys-soccer-title-in-shootout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU clears three police officers in fatal shooting of Brantford man]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial police watchdog has cleared three Brantford Police officers of wrongdoing in a fatal shooting of a 33-year-old man earlier this year.The shooting occurred when police responded to a hostage incident in a home in the area of Wayne Gretzky Parkway and Lynden Road on January 16.Police made several attempts to negotiate with the man who was holding his partner at knifepoint, said the release by the Special Investigations Unit.&ldquo;O fficers forced their way into a bedroom and fired]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/siu-clears-three-police-officers-in-fatal-shooting-of-brantford-man/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/siu-clears-three-police-officers-in-fatal-shooting-of-brantford-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norfolk police officer faces manslaughter charge in death of man at Turkey Point - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norfolk police officer faces manslaughter charge in death of man at Turkey Point&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/norfolk-police-officer-faces-manslaughter-charge-in-death-of-man-at-turkey-point-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/norfolk-police-officer-faces-manslaughter-charge-in-death-of-man-at-turkey-point-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norfolk police officer faces manslaughter charge in death of man at Turkey Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Norfolk police officer has been charged with manslaughter in the death of a 22-year-old man in Turkey Point last August.Const. Quade Odrowski was charged after a nine-month investigation by the province&rsquo;s Special Investigations Unit and will appear in Simcoe court on June 2.The incident unfolded last Aug. 12 after officers with an OPP Marine unit on Lake Erie tried to stop a man driving a Sea-doo. Instead of stopping, the man raced up to and parked at the MacDonald Turkey Point Marina a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/norfolk-police-officer-faces-manslaughter-charge-in-death-of-man-at-turkey-point/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/norfolk-police-officer-faces-manslaughter-charge-in-death-of-man-at-turkey-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norfolk officer faces manslaughter charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Norfolk police officer has been charged with manslaughter in the death of a 22-year-old man in Turkey Point last August.Const. Quade Odrowski was charged after a nine-month investigation by the province&rsquo;s Special Investigations Unit and will appear in Simcoe court on June 2.The incident unfolded last Aug. 12 after officers with an OPP Marine unit on Lake Erie tried to stop a man driving a Sea-doo. Instead of stopping, the man raced up to and parked at the MacDonald Turkey Point Marina a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/norfolk-officer-faces-manslaughter-charge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/norfolk-officer-faces-manslaughter-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans in place to reopen Brantford Jail: Solicitor general - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans in place to reopen Brantford Jail: Solicitor general&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/plans-in-place-to-reopen-brantford-jail-solicitor-general-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/plans-in-place-to-reopen-brantford-jail-solicitor-general-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We have to focus on growing up, not out': Brantford councillors recommend refusal of major unit housing proposal - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA['We have to focus on growing up, not out': Brantford councillors recommend refusal of major unit housing proposal&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/we-have-to-focus-on-growing-up-not-out-brantford-councillors-recommend-refusal-of-major-unit-housing-proposal-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/we-have-to-focus-on-growing-up-not-out-brantford-councillors-recommend-refusal-of-major-unit-housing-proposal-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We have to focus on growing up, not out': Brantford councillors recommend refusal of major unit housing proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford city councillors have turned down a proposal to build more than 1,115 homes in an undeveloped area on Tutela Heights Road.At a May 12 committee-of-the-whole meeting, councillors agreed with a staff report stating the proposal from Tutela Heights Development should be refused. The recommendation, which was unanimous, will come before city council for approval on May 26.The company was seeking an official plan amendment to expand the city&rsquo;s settlement boundary to accommodate a maj]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/we-have-to-focus-on-growing-up-not-out-brantford-councillors-recommend-refusal-of-major-unit-housing-proposal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/we-have-to-focus-on-growing-up-not-out-brantford-councillors-recommend-refusal-of-major-unit-housing-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free job training program expands to support skilled trades pathways - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free job training program expands to support skilled trades pathways&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/free-job-training-program-expands-to-support-skilled-trades-pathways-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/free-job-training-program-expands-to-support-skilled-trades-pathways-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free job training program expands to support skilled trades pathways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free job training programs are expanding to help local residents prepare for in-demand skilled trades careers across the Grand Erie region. The Skills2Advance initiative, delivered by the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie, features three streams: Skills2Advance: Construction, Skills2Advance: Industrial Trades, and Skills2Advance: Home Building.Together, the programs will support more than 100 participants with hands-on training, industry certifications, and pathways to employment or appren]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/free-job-training-program-expands-to-support-skilled-trades-pathways/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/free-job-training-program-expands-to-support-skilled-trades-pathways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renovated Brantford Jail to reopen by 2028 - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renovated Brantford Jail to reopen by 2028&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/renovated-brantford-jail-to-reopen-by-2028-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/renovated-brantford-jail-to-reopen-by-2028-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renovated Brantford Jail to reopen by 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[A plan to increase jail capacity across Ontario includes reconstruction of, and reopening, Brantford&rsquo;s shuttered jail.&ldquo;This is great news for our community and especially for court services, police and lawyers,&rdquo; said MPP Will Bouma on Thursday as the Ministry of the Solicitor-General was about to release news of its plan to add more than 2,500 permanent jail beds over the next decade.&ldquo;This will help us out with access to justice in the community and I&rsquo;m very excite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/renovated-brantford-jail-to-reopen-by-2028/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/renovated-brantford-jail-to-reopen-by-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Brantford issues reminder of fireworks safety ahead of Victoria Day - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Brantford issues reminder of fireworks safety ahead of Victoria Day&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-issues-reminder-of-fireworks-safety-ahead-of-victoria-day-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-issues-reminder-of-fireworks-safety-ahead-of-victoria-day-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Brantford issues reminder of fireworks safety ahead of Victoria Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford and the Brantford Fire Department remind residents that the use of fireworks is permitted on Victoria Day, May 18, and the three calendar days leading up to the holiday (May 15, 16 and 17) as long as they meet the safety requirements and bylaw restrictions. Due to the specific nature of fireworks, only a small percentage of properties in Brantford meet the required safety standards for a fireworks display, said a notice from the city. If fireworks shoot 90 feet into the ai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-issues-reminder-of-fireworks-safety-ahead-of-victoria-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-issues-reminder-of-fireworks-safety-ahead-of-victoria-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockdown, hold-and-secure orders lifted after threats called into Brantford schools - BrantBeacon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lockdown, hold-and-secure orders lifted after threats called into Brantford schools&nbsp;&nbsp;BrantBeacon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lockdown-hold-and-secure-orders-lifted-after-threats-called-into-brantford-schools-brantbeacon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lockdown-hold-and-secure-orders-lifted-after-threats-called-into-brantford-schools-brantbeacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dead following collision in Brantford, Ont., Wednesday - Yahoo News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman dead following collision in Brantford, Ont., Wednesday&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/woman-dead-following-collision-in-brantford-ont-wednesday-yahoo-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/woman-dead-following-collision-in-brantford-ont-wednesday-yahoo-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dead following collision in Brantford, Ont., Wednesday - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman dead following collision in Brantford, Ont., Wednesday&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/woman-dead-following-collision-in-brantford-ont-wednesday-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/woman-dead-following-collision-in-brantford-ont-wednesday-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford police investigate after 77-year-old woman killed in crash - CHCH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford police investigate after 77-year-old woman killed in crash&nbsp;&nbsp;CHCH]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-investigate-after-77-year-old-woman-killed-in-crash-chch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-investigate-after-77-year-old-woman-killed-in-crash-chch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal crash in Brantford under investigation - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fatal crash in Brantford under investigation&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/fatal-crash-in-brantford-under-investigation-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/fatal-crash-in-brantford-under-investigation-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mabel updates Elsie's growth - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mabel updates Elsie's growth&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mabel-updates-elsies-growth-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mabel-updates-elsies-growth-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore the outdoors with help from the library - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the outdoors with help from the library&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/explore-the-outdoors-with-help-from-the-library-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/explore-the-outdoors-with-help-from-the-library-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alphonse &amp; Loretta Gambacort - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alphonse &amp; Loretta Gambacort&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/alphonse-amp-loretta-gambacort-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/alphonse-amp-loretta-gambacort-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Play Ball! Brantford Red Sox open season Friday - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Play Ball! Brantford Red Sox open season Friday&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/play-ball-brantford-red-sox-open-season-friday-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/play-ball-brantford-red-sox-open-season-friday-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Play Ball! Brantford Red Sox open season Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although the Brantford Red Sox missed the playoffs a year ago, that hasn&rsquo;t stopped the team from dreaming big for the 2026 season.&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve never coached anything that I didn&rsquo;t think would win a championship,&rdquo; Terry Smith, the team&rsquo;s owner and manager, said this week as the Sox prepared to open the Canadian Baseball League season on Friday at Cockshutt Park&rsquo;s Arnold Anderson Stadium at 7:07 p.m. against the defending league champion Welland Jackfish.&ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/play-ball-brantford-red-sox-open-season-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/play-ball-brantford-red-sox-open-season-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Woman, 77, dies in collision in downtown Brantford - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update: Woman, 77, dies in collision in downtown Brantford&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-woman-77-dies-in-collision-in-downtown-brantford-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-woman-77-dies-in-collision-in-downtown-brantford-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford police investigating fatal crash - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford police investigating fatal crash&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-investigating-fatal-crash-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-investigating-fatal-crash-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Woman, 77, dies in collision in downtown Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a collision that claimed the life of a 77-year-old woman in downtown Brantford on Wednesday afternoon.Brantford police responded to the area of Dalhousie and Queen streets at about 2:30 p.m.Earlier reports said three vehicles were involved in the crash that snarled evening traffic as Brantford Police investigated.The crash resulted in a pickup truck smashing into a hydro pole, a car resting on its side and a third vehicle that was on a sidewalk.Police closed Dalhousie S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-woman-77-dies-in-collision-in-downtown-brantford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-woman-77-dies-in-collision-in-downtown-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major collision blocks downtown traffic in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major three-vehicle collision closed Dalhousie Street downtown on Wednesday afternoon and snarled evening traffic as Brantford Police investigated.The crash, which happened between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., resulted in a pickup truck smashed into a hydro pole, a car resting on its side and a third vehicle that was on a sidewalk.Police closed Dalhousie Street from Market Street to King Street.&ldquo;It was a bigger accident than what I initially thought,&rdquo; said businessman Trevor Cherewka of Sma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/major-collision-blocks-downtown-traffic-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/major-collision-blocks-downtown-traffic-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April workplace accident in Brantford now confirmed as a death - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[April workplace accident in Brantford now confirmed as a death&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/april-workplace-accident-in-brantford-now-confirmed-as-a-death-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/april-workplace-accident-in-brantford-now-confirmed-as-a-death-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April workplace accident now confirmed a death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A worker is dead due to an April 22nd workplace accident at the site of the upcoming Hilton Foods processing plant on Henry Street, but the Ministry of Labour has nothing new to say about what happened.Earlier this month, a ministry spokesperson confirmed the government had issued a health and safety order to TSL Canada, the construction company running the site, but provided no information about what happened.Wednesday, the communications department said no further details are available as the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/april-workplace-accident-now-confirmed-a-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/april-workplace-accident-now-confirmed-a-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April workplace accident in Brantford now confirmed as a death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A worker is dead due to an April 22 workplace accident at the site of the upcoming Hilton Foods processing plant on Henry Street, but the Ministry of Labour has nothing new to say about what happened.Earlier this month, a ministry spokesperson confirmed the government had issued a health and safety order to TSL Canada, the construction company running the site, but provided no information about what happened.Wednesday, the communications department said no further details are available as the i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/april-workplace-accident-in-brantford-now-confirmed-as-a-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/april-workplace-accident-in-brantford-now-confirmed-as-a-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provincial chamber of commerce supports local solution to scrap metal theft problem - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial chamber of commerce supports local solution to scrap metal theft problem&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/provincial-chamber-of-commerce-supports-local-solution-to-scrap-metal-theft-problem-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/provincial-chamber-of-commerce-supports-local-solution-to-scrap-metal-theft-problem-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provincial chamber of commerce supports local solution to scrap metal theft problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[A made-in-Brantford initiative to better protect businesses from vandalism by scrap metal thieves has been endorsed by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.The provincial chamber, at its annual general meeting in April, supported Turning Scrap into Strength: Provincial Metal Recycling Framework, brought forward by a Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant delegation led by CEO David Prang. The framework calls for a province-wide scrap metal recycling structure that will reduce theft and close gaps creat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/provincial-chamber-of-commerce-supports-local-solution-to-scrap-metal-theft-problem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/provincial-chamber-of-commerce-supports-local-solution-to-scrap-metal-theft-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County of Brant had record-breaking year for industrial, commercial development - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[County of Brant had record-breaking year for industrial, commercial development&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/county-of-brant-had-record-breaking-year-for-industrial-commercial-development-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/county-of-brant-had-record-breaking-year-for-industrial-commercial-development-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County of Brant had record-breaking year for industrial, commercial development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County of Brant celebrated a record-breaking year for industrial and commercial development in 2025. &ldquo;Despite shifting market conditions, we are proud that the county continues to be a location that is desired for investment, both large and small,&rdquo; said Zach Gable, The county&rsquo;s director of economic development and tourism. The County of Brant&rsquo;s 2025 Economic Development and Tourism Year End Report highlights key accomplishments, recognizes local industries, and outli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/county-of-brant-had-record-breaking-year-for-industrial-commercial-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/county-of-brant-had-record-breaking-year-for-industrial-commercial-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford man, 19, faces impaired driving charge - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford man, 19, faces impaired driving charge&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-19-faces-impaired-driving-charge-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-19-faces-impaired-driving-charge-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford man, 19, faces impaired driving charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old Brantford man has been charged with impaired driving.Brant County OPP stopped a vehicle on Colborne Street East between County Road 18 and Papple Road at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 7.Officers determined the driver to be impaired and took him into custody.The accused is charged with operation while impaired &ndash; blood alcohol concentration over 80 and will appear in a Brantford court on June 19.Impaired driving by alcohol or drugs, and distracted driving remain one of the leadin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-19-faces-impaired-driving-charge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-19-faces-impaired-driving-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletes off and running at AABHN track and field championship - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Athletes off and running at AABHN track and field championship&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/athletes-off-and-running-at-aabhn-track-and-field-championship-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/athletes-off-and-running-at-aabhn-track-and-field-championship-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fake prescription used to try to get narcotics from Brantford pharmacy - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fake prescription used to try to get narcotics from Brantford pharmacy&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/fake-prescription-used-to-try-to-get-narcotics-from-brantford-pharmacy-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/fake-prescription-used-to-try-to-get-narcotics-from-brantford-pharmacy-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletes off and running at AABHN track and field championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leah DuChene has proven to be a force on the grass and track during her Grade 9 year at North Park Collegiate.After previously capturing the Athletic Association of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk&rsquo;s novice girls cross-country championship in the fall, DuChene was back on the podium on Wednesday after winning the novice girls 400-metre event during the first full day of the AABHN track and field championships at Pauline Johnson Collegiate&rsquo;s Kiwanis Field.Which type of running does DuChe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/athletes-off-and-running-at-aabhn-track-and-field-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/athletes-off-and-running-at-aabhn-track-and-field-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security lifted at six city schools - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Security lifted at six city schools&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/security-lifted-at-six-city-schools-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/security-lifted-at-six-city-schools-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford honours youth leaders and changemakers - BrantBeacon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford honours youth leaders and changemakers&nbsp;&nbsp;BrantBeacon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-honours-youth-leaders-and-changemakers-brantbeacon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-honours-youth-leaders-and-changemakers-brantbeacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving on. Long-time Ward 3 councillor not seeking re-election - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moving on. Long-time Ward 3 councillor not seeking re-election&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/moving-on-long-time-ward-3-councillor-not-seeking-re-election-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/moving-on-long-time-ward-3-councillor-not-seeking-re-election-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockdown, hold-and-secure orders lifted after threats called into Brantford schools - CHCH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lockdown, hold-and-secure orders lifted after threats called into Brantford schools&nbsp;&nbsp;CHCH]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lockdown-hold-and-secure-orders-lifted-after-threats-called-into-brantford-schools-chch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lockdown-hold-and-secure-orders-lifted-after-threats-called-into-brantford-schools-chch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving on: Long-time Ward 3 Brantford councillor not seeking re-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[As he prepares to leave elected office after 22 years Coun. Greg Martin hopes the Brantford Municipal Airport will take-off and provide a big boost to the local economy.&ldquo;There is all this demand for hangar space and there is a lot of land out there that can be developed,&rdquo; Martin said. &ldquo;The demand is there; the potential is there and all we have to do is act on it.&rdquo;An advocate of the airport during his tenure on council, Martin shared his thoughts after acknowledging he&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/moving-on-long-time-ward-3-brantford-councillor-not-seeking-re-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/moving-on-long-time-ward-3-brantford-councillor-not-seeking-re-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford looking to help downtown businesses impacted by ongoing construction - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford looking to help downtown businesses impacted by ongoing construction&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-looking-to-help-downtown-businesses-impacted-by-ongoing-construction-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-looking-to-help-downtown-businesses-impacted-by-ongoing-construction-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford looking to help downtown businesses impacted by ongoing construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Help is on the way for downtown Brantford businesses impacted by ongoing construction that has included temporary lane and road closures in recent weeks.City councillors, at a Tuesday committee-of-the-whole meeting, asked municipal staff to come up with a plan that would provide financial assistance to affected businesses. Their decision is expected to be approved at the May 26 city council meeting with the plan developed by June.&ldquo;Our downtown businesses have been incredibly resilient, bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-looking-to-help-downtown-businesses-impacted-by-ongoing-construction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-looking-to-help-downtown-businesses-impacted-by-ongoing-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockdowns, hold and secures lifted at seven Brantford schools - The Spec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lockdowns, hold and secures lifted at seven Brantford schools&nbsp;&nbsp;The Spec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lockdowns-hold-and-secures-lifted-at-seven-brantford-schools-the-spec/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lockdowns-hold-and-secures-lifted-at-seven-brantford-schools-the-spec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six schools locked down or secured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Numerous schools in the Holmedale area have been locked down or placed in a &lsquo;hold-and-secure&rsquo; by Brantford Police due to an active investigation right now.As of about noon on Wednesday, police said they have locked down Brantford Collegiate Institute (BCI) and the nearby Ecole Dufferin on Chestnut Avenue, behind BCI.But four more schools have been placed in hold-and-secure: Conestoga College, Christ the King, Lansdowne School and W. Ross McDonald.The schools are in the Holmedale and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-schools-locked-down-or-secured/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/six-schools-locked-down-or-secured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security lifted at six city schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Precautions have ended at six city schools after an &lsquo;unfounded&rsquo; threat was called in to Brantford Collegiate Institute.At about 2 p.m. Wednesday, Brantford Police announced the lockdowns at BCI and nearby Ecole Dufferin had been lifted and hold-and-secures that had been implemented at nearby schools Conestoga College, Christ the King, Lansdowne School and W. Ross McDonald, were also ended.Police said the threat had been phoned into BCI and a thorough police investigation took place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/security-lifted-at-six-city-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/security-lifted-at-six-city-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security actions lifted at six Brantford schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Precautions have ended at six city schools after an &lsquo;unfounded&rsquo; threat was called in to Brantford Collegiate Institute.At about 2 p.m. Wednesday, Brantford Police announced the lockdowns at BCI and nearby Ecole Dufferin had been lifted and hold-and-secures that had been implemented at nearby schools, Conestoga College, Christ the King, Lansdowne School and W. Ross McDonald, were also ended.Police said the threat had been phoned into BCI and a thorough police investigation took place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/security-actions-lifted-at-six-brantford-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/security-actions-lifted-at-six-brantford-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockdowns lifted at Brantford schools - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lockdowns lifted at Brantford schools&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lockdowns-lifted-at-brantford-schools-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lockdowns-lifted-at-brantford-schools-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of trying to get narcotics with fake prescription in Brantford - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man accused of trying to get narcotics with fake prescription in Brantford&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-accused-of-trying-to-get-narcotics-with-fake-prescription-in-brantford-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-accused-of-trying-to-get-narcotics-with-fake-prescription-in-brantford-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested trying to get narcotics with fake prescription]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police arrested a 36-year-old man who tried to pass a fake prescription at a local pharmacy on Tuesday.Brantford Police said they were called to the pharmacy in the FreshCo store on Market Street South after the man tried to get narcotics using the fraudulent prescription at around 12:30 p.m.The man was charged with obtaining a controlled substance by fraud, forgery, uttering a forged document and failing to comply with probation orders.He was held for a bail hearing.Police remind both the publ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-arrested-trying-to-get-narcotics-with-fake-prescription/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-arrested-trying-to-get-narcotics-with-fake-prescription/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of trying to get narcotics with fake prescription in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police arrested a man who allegedly tried to pass a fake prescription at a local pharmacy on Tuesday.Brantford Police said they were called to the pharmacy in the FreshCo store on Market Street South after a man tried to get narcotics using the fraudulent prescription at around 12:30 p.m.A 36-year-old man was charged with obtaining a controlled substance by fraud, forgery, uttering a forged document and failing to comply with probation orders.He was held for a bail hearing.Police remind both th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-accused-of-trying-to-get-narcotics-with-fake-prescription-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-accused-of-trying-to-get-narcotics-with-fake-prescription-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas Henry Wilcox Obituary | 1949 - 2026 - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Henry Wilcox Obituary | 1949 - 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/thomas-henry-wilcox-obituary-1949-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/thomas-henry-wilcox-obituary-1949-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assumption College Lions have historic boys rugby day - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assumption College Lions have historic boys rugby day&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/assumption-college-lions-have-historic-boys-rugby-day-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/assumption-college-lions-have-historic-boys-rugby-day-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assumption College Lions have historic boys rugby day]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a historic day of rugby for the Assumption College boys program on Tuesday.Playing in AABHN semifinal games at Bisons Alumni North Park Sports Complex, the senior Lions defeated Brantford Collegiate Institute 34-19 while the junior Lions beat BCI 29-26.Both teams will now compete for Athletic Association of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk championships against St. John&rsquo;s College on Thursday at the Harlequins Grounds, with the juniors playing at 4 p.m. and the seniors at 5 p.m.&ldquo;I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/assumption-college-lions-have-historic-boys-rugby-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/assumption-college-lions-have-historic-boys-rugby-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SJC Green Eagles soar into AABHN senior boys rugby final - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[SJC Green Eagles soar into AABHN senior boys rugby final&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sjc-green-eagles-soar-into-aabhn-senior-boys-rugby-final-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sjc-green-eagles-soar-into-aabhn-senior-boys-rugby-final-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SJC Green Eagles soar into AABHN senior boys rugby final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The St. John&rsquo;s College senior boys rugby team seems to be soaring towards an Athletic Association of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk senior boys rugby championship.Playing in the semifinals on Tuesday at Bisons Alumni North Park Sports Complex, the Green Eagles cruised to a 52-5 win over Simcoe&rsquo;s Holy Trinity Catholic High School.St. John&rsquo;s will face Assumption College in the AABHN final on Thursday at the Harlequins Grounds at 5 p.m.As for Tuesday&rsquo;s performance, SJC head c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sjc-green-eagles-soar-into-aabhn-senior-boys-rugby-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sjc-green-eagles-soar-into-aabhn-senior-boys-rugby-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seek driver who injured woman Tuesday - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police seek driver who injured woman Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-seek-driver-who-injured-woman-tuesday-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-seek-driver-who-injured-woman-tuesday-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seek driver who injured woman Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brant OPP are looking to the public to help them find a vehicle that injured a woman at a two-way stop on Governors Road and Brant-Oxford Road Tuesday at noon.Police say a woman got out of her parked pickup truck at the stop sign, near Falkland, and confronted the driver of a blue pickup truck which was hauling a black board on a black trailer.That blue truck was initially stopped behind her but the driver manoeuvred between the parked vehicle and the victim, hitting the woman and knocking her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-seek-driver-who-injured-woman-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-seek-driver-who-injured-woman-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Collegiate's sports field is finally taking root after lengthy delay - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Collegiate's sports field is finally taking root after lengthy delay&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-collegiates-sports-field-is-finally-taking-root-after-lengthy-delay-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-collegiates-sports-field-is-finally-taking-root-after-lengthy-delay-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Collegiate's sports field is finally taking root after lengthy delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The junior girls&rsquo; rugby team at Brantford Collegiate Institute were all smiling as workers put down fresh sod on the school&rsquo;s sports field on Tuesday.The field, used for football, rugby, outdoor education and other sports, has been out of commission since low levels of hydrogen sulphide, also called sewer gas, were detected over the summer months in 2024.The gas was discovered while repairs were being made to the school&rsquo;s geothermal system located beneath the sport field. Ther]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-collegiates-sports-field-is-finally-taking-root-after-lengthy-delay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-collegiates-sports-field-is-finally-taking-root-after-lengthy-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian George Dredge - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian George Dredge&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brian-george-dredge-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brian-george-dredge-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Brantford launches new grants and award program - BrantBeacon]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Brantford launches new grants and award program&nbsp;&nbsp;BrantBeacon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-launches-new-grants-and-award-program-brantbeacon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-launches-new-grants-and-award-program-brantbeacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impaired drivers charged, fraud alert - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Impaired drivers charged, fraud alert&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/impaired-drivers-charged-fraud-alert-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/impaired-drivers-charged-fraud-alert-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company celebrates new home in Burford as it looks to grow - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Company celebrates new home in Burford as it looks to grow&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/company-celebrates-new-home-in-burford-as-it-looks-to-grow-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/company-celebrates-new-home-in-burford-as-it-looks-to-grow-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company celebrates new home in Burford as it looks to grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moving to a new $6 million home in Burford was &ldquo;super easy,&rdquo; says the general manager of 1200 Degrees Ontario.&ldquo;We toured some sites in the Kitchener area, and we also took a look at some sites around Woodstock but ultimately, when it came down to our selection, we believed Brant County would be a great partner for us,&rdquo; Jeffrey Climie said.&ldquo;The people of Brant County and Burford were great to work with, very accommodating, so making the decision to move here was sup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/company-celebrates-new-home-in-burford-as-it-looks-to-grow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/company-celebrates-new-home-in-burford-as-it-looks-to-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assumption College student gets national playwriting recognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young Brantford playwright is getting national attention for a short work with a startling plot twist. The play, an original script by Liya Edwards, a Grade 11 student at Assumption College, tells the story of an unsuspecting guy who goes in for a job interview only to discover through some unusual questioning that the employer is looking to hire an assassin. &ldquo;I like to write short situational comedies,&rdquo; said Liya. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s what life is like, in a way &ndash; short bursts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/assumption-college-student-gets-national-playwriting-recognition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/assumption-college-student-gets-national-playwriting-recognition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impaired drivers charged, fraud alert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police briefs Brant County OPP have charged three people with drinking and driving offences following separate investigations in recent days.On Sunday, May 10, an officer stopped a vehicle on Colborne Street East between Brant County Road 18 and Papple Road at about 3:20 a.m. The officer subsequently charged a 20-year-old woman with driving with more than the legal limit of alcohol in her blood, impaired driving and dangerous driving.The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/impaired-drivers-charged-fraud-alert/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/impaired-drivers-charged-fraud-alert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant blotter: Impaired driving; fraud alert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brant County OPP has charged a 42-year-old Paris man with drinking and driving offences following a May 9 incident on Mechanic Street and Broadway Street West.Police say the man was arrested after an officer conducted a traffic stop at 3:30 a.m. The driver has been charged with impaired driving and driving with more than the legal limit of alcohol in his blood.The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on June 19.Fraud A scam involving a fake online employmen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-blotter-impaired-driving-fraud-alert/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-blotter-impaired-driving-fraud-alert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Comic Con a treat for fans of comic books, sci-fi, anime - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Comic Con a treat for fans of comic books, sci-fi, anime&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-comic-con-a-treat-for-fans-of-comic-books-sci-fi-anime-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-comic-con-a-treat-for-fans-of-comic-books-sci-fi-anime-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Comic Con a treat for fans of comic books, sci-fi, anime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of science fiction, comic books, anime, wrestling, and more were able to get a fix on Saturday at the second annual Brantford Comic Con.People were lined up around the Lions Park arena in Brantford on Saturday morning before the doors opened, where inside they would discover special guests, artwork, costumed characters and collectibles that completely filled the arena floor.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re adapting our style of a bigger Con while still being smaller and affordable for families,&rdquo; s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-comic-con-a-treat-for-fans-of-comic-books-sci-fi-anime/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-comic-con-a-treat-for-fans-of-comic-books-sci-fi-anime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frost expected Sunday and Monday in Hamilton and Brantford - Yahoo News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frost expected Sunday and Monday in Hamilton and Brantford&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/frost-expected-sunday-and-monday-in-hamilton-and-brantford-yahoo-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/frost-expected-sunday-and-monday-in-hamilton-and-brantford-yahoo-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr Richard Alvin Reeves (Rick) Obituary | 1972 - 2026 - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mr Richard Alvin Reeves (Rick) Obituary | 1972 - 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mr-richard-alvin-reeves-rick-obituary-1972-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mr-richard-alvin-reeves-rick-obituary-1972-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrie Colts coach makes personal phone call to apologize for press conference behaviour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Standing with an umbrella in the rain on Thursday while taking pictures at a high school rugby game, answering my ringing phone without a hand to spare was difficult.But when I was able to get my phone out of my pocket and saw the name Dylan Smoskowitz as the caller ID, I knew I needed to pick it up.For those of you not familiar with Smoskowitz, he&rsquo;s the Barrie Colts coach who earlier this week had a disastrous press conference where he and team co-captain Kashawn Aitcheson answered every]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/barrie-colts-coach-makes-personal-phone-call-to-apologize-for-press-conference-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/barrie-colts-coach-makes-personal-phone-call-to-apologize-for-press-conference-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[35-year-old Brantford man arrested after sexual assault investigation (Zachary Steele) - Reddit]]></title><description><![CDATA[35-year-old Brantford man arrested after sexual assault investigation (Zachary Steele)&nbsp;&nbsp;Reddit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/35-year-old-brantford-man-arrested-after-sexual-assault-investigation-zachary-steele-reddit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/35-year-old-brantford-man-arrested-after-sexual-assault-investigation-zachary-steele-reddit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford man faces multiple sexual assault charges - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford man faces multiple sexual assault charges&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-faces-multiple-sexual-assault-charges-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-faces-multiple-sexual-assault-charges-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BCHS Insider: BCHS introduces clinical roadmap for community ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rooted in the 2025-2030 strategic plan, Leading Beyond Care, Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) recently launched a five&#8209;year clinical services plan (CSP) focused on enhancing 11 clinical programs.&ldquo;With an emphasis on significantly improving our operations to provide even greater quality care for patients, the CSP challenges our entire organization to embrace the next generation of healthcare excellence for our community,&rdquo; said Stuart Paavola, BCHS Vice-President, Clinic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bchs-insider-bchs-introduces-clinical-roadmap-for-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bchs-insider-bchs-introduces-clinical-roadmap-for-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Trial by fire': Long-time Ward 2 councillor remembers first major issue - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA['Trial by fire': Long-time Ward 2 councillor remembers first major issue&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/trial-by-fire-long-time-ward-2-councillor-remembers-first-major-issue-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/trial-by-fire-long-time-ward-2-councillor-remembers-first-major-issue-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford man charged with sexual assaults, police believe there may be more victims - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford man charged with sexual assaults, police believe there may be more victims&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-charged-with-sexual-assaults-police-believe-there-may-be-more-victims-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-charged-with-sexual-assaults-police-believe-there-may-be-more-victims-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Trial by fire': Long-time Ward 2 councillor remembers first major issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been more than 30 years but Coun. John Sless well remembers how quickly the reality of public office hit after getting elected to Brantford City Council for the first time.&ldquo;There I was, celebrating getting elected to council and I became aware of a plan to close the St. Paul Avenue branch of the library,&rdquo; Sless recalled. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s in Ward 2, the ward I had just been elected to represent and people were really upset.&ldquo;They believed, I think they were right, that i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/trial-by-fire-long-time-ward-2-councillor-remembers-first-major-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/trial-by-fire-long-time-ward-2-councillor-remembers-first-major-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford man faces multiple sexual assault charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sexual assault investigation launched in 2025 by Brantford Police has led to the arrest of a Brantford man.Zachary Steele, age 35, has been taken into custody and faces four counts of sexual assault; sexual assault &ndash; victim under 16 years old; invitation to sexual touching; sexual interference; two counts of sexual assault causing bodily harm; aggravated assault; assault; voyeurism; forcible confinement; distribution of intimate images without consent; and beastiality.Police say that si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-faces-multiple-sexual-assault-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-faces-multiple-sexual-assault-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More candidates file nomination papers in Brant County municipal election - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[More candidates file nomination papers in Brant County municipal election&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/more-candidates-file-nomination-papers-in-brant-county-municipal-election-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/more-candidates-file-nomination-papers-in-brant-county-municipal-election-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More candidates file nomination papers in Brant County municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brant County municipal election has attracted more candidates.Steve Howes, who has represented Ward 2 on Brant County Council since 2018, has filed his nomination papers. A second candidate &ndash; James McCulloch &ndash; is also registered to run in Ward 2.At present, Ward 2 is represented by Howes and Lucas Oakley.Meanwhile, in Ward 5 councillor Ella Haley has also filed her nomination papers. Haley was elected to represent Ward 5 in a March byelection held to replace Christine Garneau, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/more-candidates-file-nomination-papers-in-brant-county-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/more-candidates-file-nomination-papers-in-brant-county-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local employment climbs for third consecutive month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour force participation continues to rise. Brantford-Brant saw 1,200 individuals gain employment last month, bringing the April unemployment rate down 0.6 percentage points to 5.7 per cent, according to the latest seasonally adjusted estimates from Statistics Canada. Ontario&rsquo;s unemployment rate dropped slightly to 7.5 per cent, while the national rate climbed 0.2 percentage points to 6.9 per cent. The unemployment rate increased in most surrounding communities, including Hamilton, Kitc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/local-employment-climbs-for-third-consecutive-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/local-employment-climbs-for-third-consecutive-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris Panthers win first AABHN ultimate championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Paris District High School Panthers have finally won what has been an elusive AABHN ultimate championship.Facing North Park Collegiate on Friday at Green Lane Sports Complex in Paris, the Panthers fell behind 1-0 in the Athletic Association of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk final before finding their feet on their way to an eventual 8-2 victory. It was the school&rsquo;s first AABHN ultimate championship.&ldquo;It feels phenomenal,&rdquo; said Nathan Halliday, who coaches the team along with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paris-panthers-win-first-aabhn-ultimate-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paris-panthers-win-first-aabhn-ultimate-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make some Strides for Students at Grand Erie District School Board fundraising event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grand Erie District School Board is encouraging students, families, and community members to get active while supporting student success through its inaugural Strides for Students event on June 13 at Pauline Johnson Collegiate and Vocational School in Brantford. &ldquo;This event reflects our commitment to gathering together and creating a sense of belonging with the Grand Erie community,&rdquo; said Brian Doyle, chair of the board. The Strides for Students event promotes physical activity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/make-some-strides-for-students-at-grand-erie-district-school-board-fundraising-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/make-some-strides-for-students-at-grand-erie-district-school-board-fundraising-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lane and road closures announced as downtown revitalization work continues - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lane and road closures announced as downtown revitalization work continues&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lane-and-road-closures-announced-as-downtown-revitalization-work-continues-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lane-and-road-closures-announced-as-downtown-revitalization-work-continues-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lane and road closures announced as downtown revitalization work continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[City officials have announced more lane closures that begin May 8 as construction of phase one of the Downtown Revitalization Project continues with underground infrastructure work along Icomm Drive.Starting May 8, one southbound lane remains open from Brant Avenue and Market Street south with a single lane in each direction between Market Street South and Clarence Street South.At the Market Centre Parkade, the Hill Street exit is temporarily closed for construction and is expected to reopen by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lane-and-road-closures-announced-as-downtown-revitalization-work-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lane-and-road-closures-announced-as-downtown-revitalization-work-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Community champions' Rick and Josie Mannen honoured by Chamber of Commercen Brantford Brant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local couple with a long history of volunteering and leading efforts to address important community needs was Thursday honoured by the Chamber of Commerce Brantford Brant.Rick and Josie Mannen were presented with the David Baxter Outstanding Achievement Award at the chamber&rsquo;s annual Business Excellence Awards gala. The award recognizes their life-long commitment as community champions.Born, raised and still residing in Brantford, and Brant County, the couple have been married for more t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/community-champions-rick-and-josie-mannen-honoured-by-chamber-of-commercen-brantford-brant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/community-champions-rick-and-josie-mannen-honoured-by-chamber-of-commercen-brantford-brant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Community champions' Rick and Josie Mannen honoured by Chamber of Commerce Brantford Brant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local couple with a long history of volunteering and leading efforts to address important community needs was Thursday honoured by the Chamber of Commerce Brantford Brant.Rick and Josie Mannen were presented with the David Baxter Outstanding Achievement Award at the chamber&rsquo;s annual Business Excellence Awards gala. The award recognizes their life-long commitment as community champions.Born, raised and still residing in Brantford, and Brant County, the couple have been married for more t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/community-champions-rick-and-josie-mannen-honoured-by-chamber-of-commerce-brantford-brant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/community-champions-rick-and-josie-mannen-honoured-by-chamber-of-commerce-brantford-brant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BCI Mustangs earn playoff spot in senior boys rugby league]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Brantford Collegiate Institute wanted was a shot at the senior boys rugby post-season and the Mustangs got that thanks to their result from Thursday.Playing in a winner moves on game at Bisons Alumni North Park Sports Complex, the defending Athletic Association of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk champion Mustangs defeated the North Park Collegiate Trojans 52-0 to clinch their spot in Tuesday&rsquo;s semifinals.Now that BCI has secured its place in the playoffs, it will look even further.&ldquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bci-mustangs-earn-playoff-spot-in-senior-boys-rugby-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bci-mustangs-earn-playoff-spot-in-senior-boys-rugby-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BCI students leave classrooms to protest long wait for repair of sports field]]></title><description><![CDATA[No grass, No class.A large group of Brantford Collegiate Institute students, some of them holding bunches of fake fronds, walked out of their lessons on Thursday to protest being without a sports field since the summer of 2024. &ldquo;Since Grade 10 there has been no grass on the football field,&rdquo; said Grade 12 student Chase Rivers, who organized the protest at the front of the Brant Avenue high school. &ldquo;We were told it would be ready by last September. It&rsquo;s May. &ldquo;Even th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bci-students-leave-classrooms-to-protest-long-wait-for-repair-of-sports-field/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bci-students-leave-classrooms-to-protest-long-wait-for-repair-of-sports-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford's Dave Liesemer gets Golden Hammer for 50 years in business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Liesemer has hardware retailing in his blood.The owner of Brantford Home Hardware was recently recognized by the company with the Golden Hammer Award for 50 years in business.&ldquo;I was born into this business. I never applied for a job at Home Hardware like most people do,&rdquo; he told the crowd that gathered for the celebration on Apri 28 &ndash; also his 61st birthday.His family owned Liesemer Home Hardware in Mildmay, Ontario, the oldest hardware store in Canada established in 1873]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-dave-liesemer-gets-golden-hammer-for-50-years-in-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantfords-dave-liesemer-gets-golden-hammer-for-50-years-in-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sharp rise in overdoses': Grand Erie Public Health expands harm reduction efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[In response to a significant rise in suspected drug overdoses in the community over the past several weeks, Grand Erie Public Health is expanding its harm reduction efforts and working with partners to help reduce risk.A total of 65 overdoses and four suspected drug-related deaths were reported by Brantford Police in April, marking the highest monthly figure since reporting from this data source began in 2020.A similar trend has been recorded at Brantford General Hospital&rsquo;s emergency depa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sharp-rise-in-overdoses-grand-erie-public-health-expands-harm-reduction-efforts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sharp-rise-in-overdoses-grand-erie-public-health-expands-harm-reduction-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Erie Public Health expands harm reduction efforts in response to rising overdoses]]></title><description><![CDATA[In response to a significant rise in suspected drug overdoses in the community over the past several weeks, Grand Erie Public Health is expanding its harm reduction efforts and working with partners to help reduce risk.A total of 65 overdoses and four suspected drug-related deaths were reported by Brantford Police in April, marking the highest monthly figure since reporting from this data source began in 2020.A similar trend has been recorded at Brantford General Hospital&rsquo;s emergency depa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/grand-erie-public-health-expands-harm-reduction-efforts-in-response-to-rising-overdoses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/grand-erie-public-health-expands-harm-reduction-efforts-in-response-to-rising-overdoses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford, Ont., under Environment Canada frost advisory - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford, Ont., under Environment Canada frost advisory&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-ont-under-environment-canada-frost-advisory-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-ont-under-environment-canada-frost-advisory-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did a toddler disappear from a Brantford street in 1963? - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[How did a toddler disappear from a Brantford street in 1963?&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/how-did-a-toddler-disappear-from-a-brantford-street-in-1963-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/how-did-a-toddler-disappear-from-a-brantford-street-in-1963-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford dancer makes leap to Temple University in Philadelphia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dancing for most of her young life, a Brantford teen is about to take a leap in her dance journey.Seventeen-year-old Lauren Gibbon, in her final year at Brantford Collegiate Institute, has signed with Temple University in Philadelphia, PA where she will study kinesiology for four years. She has already been accepted for her master&rsquo;s degree which, with concurrent studies, will mean an additional two years.&ldquo;The summer of Grade 11, I realized I wanted to be on a dance team in the State]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-dancer-makes-leap-to-temple-university-in-philadelphia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-dancer-makes-leap-to-temple-university-in-philadelphia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public can explore unique buildings, heritage sites for free during Doors Open Along the Grand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doors Open Along the Grand returns on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., inviting residents and visitors to explore heritage sites, places of worship, creative businesses and more across the City of Brantford, County of Brant and Six Nations of the Grand River. Every year, visitors to Doors Open events gain rare access to buildings and spaces that are normally closed to the public or sites that charge admission.This year, the participating sites include well-loved institutions as well as unique s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/public-can-explore-unique-buildings-heritage-sites-for-free-during-doors-open-along-the-grand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/public-can-explore-unique-buildings-heritage-sites-for-free-during-doors-open-along-the-grand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford council calls for social assistance rate increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many Brantford households are on the brink of homelessness and worry about having enough to eat every day, the executive director of Community Resource Service says.&ldquo;Imagine waking up every day knowing you might not have a place to stay that night or a meal for an entire day,&rdquo; Heather Vanner told city councillors. &ldquo;The daily stress of unstable housing and food insecurity creates an unpredictable and stressful situation where all the mental energy a person has is used to hold o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-council-calls-for-social-assistance-rate-increase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-council-calls-for-social-assistance-rate-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outstanding young people presented with Catholic Student Leadership Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awards that honour the gifts of students across the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board were presented at a ceremony on Monday.The Catholic Student Leadership Awards recognize students who demonstrate outstanding qualities in Catholic leadership, family commitment, involvement in school activities, and dedication to their faith communities. &ldquo;Catholic Education Week offers a meaningful opportunity to recognize the ways our students live out their faith each day through l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/outstanding-young-people-presented-with-catholic-student-leadership-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/outstanding-young-people-presented-with-catholic-student-leadership-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant Community Foundation provided $1.5 million in grants in past year to 99 local organizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large group of people helping improve lives and strengthen their communities were honoured on Tuesday by the Brant Community Foundation. &ldquo;I want to be clear about who the changemakers in this room actually are,&rdquo; Paula Thomlison, foundation board member and grants committee chair, said to the crowd gathered at the TF Warren Cainsville Community Centre. &ldquo;They are all of you.&rdquo; Among the gathering were fundholders, donors, representatives of local non-profits, volunteers a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-community-foundation-provided-15-million-in-grants-in-past-year-to-99-local-organizations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-community-foundation-provided-15-million-in-grants-in-past-year-to-99-local-organizations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third candidate enters race to become Brantford's next mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race to become the next mayor of Brantford has attracted another veteran municipal councillor.Richard Carpenter, who has represented Ward 4 for more than 30 years, filed his nomination papers on Wednesday morning. He is the third candidate and the third member of city council to enter the race to succeed Mayor Kevin Davis, who is not seeking re-election.Ward 5 Coun. Mandy Samwell, who was first elected to council in 2022, and Coun. Dan McCreary, who has represented Ward 3 for more than 20 y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/third-candidate-enters-race-to-become-brantfords-next-mayor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/third-candidate-enters-race-to-become-brantfords-next-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexual assaulter who breached parole found in Simcoe tent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Paris man, convicted of serious sex offences in 2019, was found last year living in a tent in Simcoe after he disappeared, ignoring his parole conditions.And, a judge was told, that disappearance re-traumatized his victim and her mother.The man was convicted of 10 counts of sexual crimes against a young girl, and sentenced to eight years in prison for offences involving grooming his eight-and-nine-year-old victim, sexually assaulting her and showing her pornographic videos.Because he p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sexual-assaulter-who-breached-parole-found-in-simcoe-tent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/sexual-assaulter-who-breached-parole-found-in-simcoe-tent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulldogs fans boost team during playoff run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs superfan Karen Reid has seen firsthand the impact cheering for the OHL club can have, even in enemy territory.&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve seen the boys react,&rdquo; said Reid. &ldquo;The first year (they came to Brantford), we went to Niagara twice. I&rsquo;d seen them fall behind, and I got everybody cheering, and did they ever pick it up and win.&rdquo;Those words came in an interview from Barrie on Saturday, where Reid &ndash; head of the Brantford Bulldogs Booster Club &ndash; hel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-fans-boost-team-during-playoff-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-fans-boost-team-during-playoff-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrie Colts fined $15,000 for media conference shenanigans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Barrie Colts have been hit with a $15,000 fine for conduct detrimental to the public perception of the OHL following an incident earlier this week in Brantford.Following Barrie&rsquo;s 5-0 win on Monday at the TD Civic Centre against the Bulldogs that clinched the OHL&rsquo;s best-of-seven Eastern Conference championship series 4-3, Colts head coach Dylan Smoskowitz and co-captain Kashawn Aitcheson were attendees at a post-game media conference.During the press conference, Smoskowitz and Ai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/barrie-colts-fined-15000-for-media-conference-shenanigans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/barrie-colts-fined-15000-for-media-conference-shenanigans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Missing 13-year-old safely located]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford police say a person who had been missing since Monday has been found.Police, in a statement issued on Wednesday afternoon, said Haiyden, a 13-year-old boy has been safely located.The missing youth was reported missing after last being seen at about 3 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, in the vicinity of Blackburn Drive and Avedisian Street in the West Brant area of Brantford. Expositor Staff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-missing-13-year-old-safely-located/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-missing-13-year-old-safely-located/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seek help to locate missing 13-year-old Brantford male]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police hope the public may be able to help locate a missing 13-year-old boy.Haiyden is described as a Caucasian male, 5&rsquo;5&rdquo; tall with short, dirty blonde hair and a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, black jeans, black coat, and a black balaclava.The missing youth was last seen at about 3 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, in the vicinity of Blackburn Drive and Avedisian Street in the West Brant area of Brantford.Police are concerned about Haiyden&rsquo;s well-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-seek-help-to-locate-missing-13-year-old-brantford-male/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-seek-help-to-locate-missing-13-year-old-brantford-male/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant OPP charge Paris resident with spousal assault, uttering threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 38-year-old Paris resident faces charges following an investigation into an incident of intimate partner violence.Brant OPP were called to a reported disturbance at a county home at about 11:30 p.m. on Monday, May 4.The accused has been charged with assault with a weapon &ndash; spousal, and uttering threats &ndash; cause death or bodily harm.Police remind citizens that victims of intimate partner violence are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, they should contact the Assaul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-opp-charge-paris-resident-with-spousal-assault-uttering-threats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-opp-charge-paris-resident-with-spousal-assault-uttering-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Police shut down magic mushroom store again]]></title><description><![CDATA[An illegal retail psilocybin store &ndash; previously shut down on several occasions &ndash; has been closed by police again.The Brantford Police Core Engagement and Response Team (CERT) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances warrant on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the store which had re-opened on Colborne Street.Officers seized psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and psilocybin products valued at $14,365; Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) products worth an estimated $2,140; Dimethylamine with an estima]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-shut-down-magic-mushroom-store-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-shut-down-magic-mushroom-store-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Police shut down magic mushroom store again - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police shut down magic mushroom store again&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-shut-down-magic-mushroom-store-again-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-shut-down-magic-mushroom-store-again-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford man celebrates $100,000 lottery win]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Brantford resident has more to celebrate than he initially thought after winning the top prize with Instant Crossword Tripler. &ldquo;I thought I had won $100 and was happy with that, but then I noticed I had missed one small word,&rdquo; said the man identified by the OLG as Michael C. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s how I realized I had actually won $100,000.&rdquo; The 63-year-old said he has been playing the lottery for about 40 years and especially enjoys playing Instant Crossword. The retiree said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-celebrates-100000-lottery-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-celebrates-100000-lottery-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: Barrie Colts make mockery of post-game press conference with 'No one cares, work harder' slogan]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has to be a winner and loser on the ice at the end of an Ontario Hockey League playoff series and on Monday, the Barrie Colts proved there was a winner and loser off the ice as well.Following a 5-0 victory at the TD Civic Centre on Monday night that clinched the best-of-seven Eastern Conference championship for the Colts, there was a clear direction the home and visiting teams took during the media press conference.With journalists assembled as they have been throughout the entire series,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/opinion-barrie-colts-make-mockery-of-post-game-press-conference-with-no-one-cares-work-harder-slogan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/opinion-barrie-colts-make-mockery-of-post-game-press-conference-with-no-one-cares-work-harder-slogan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrie Colts make mockery of post-game press conference with 'No one cares, work harder' slogan]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has to be a winner and loser on the ice at the end of an Ontario Hockey League playoff series and on Monday, the Barrie Colts proved there was a winner and loser off the ice as well.Following a 5-0 victory at the TD Civic Centre on Monday night that clinched the best-of-seven Eastern Conference championship for the Colts, there was a clear direction the home and visiting teams took during the media press conference.With journalists assembled as they have been throughout the entire series,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/barrie-colts-make-mockery-of-post-game-press-conference-with-no-one-cares-work-harder-slogan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/barrie-colts-make-mockery-of-post-game-press-conference-with-no-one-cares-work-harder-slogan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs blanked 5-0 by Barrie Colts to end season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs quest for an OHL championship has come to a conclusion.Behind a stellar shutout performance from goaltender Ben Hrebik, the Barrie Colts defeated the Bulldogs 5-0 on Monday night at the TD Civic Centre to capture the best-of-seven OHL Eastern Conference championship 4-3.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m incredibly proud and disappointed at the same time,&rdquo; Bulldogs head coach Jay McKee said following the game. &ldquo;The effort that our guys put out there, the last couple of games th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-blanked-5-0-by-barrie-colts-to-end-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-blanked-5-0-by-barrie-colts-to-end-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OHL Highlights Monday, May 4, 2026 – Barrie Colts vs Brantford Bulldogs - CHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[OHL Highlights Monday, May 4, 2026 &ndash; Barrie Colts vs Brantford Bulldogs&nbsp;&nbsp;CHL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ohl-highlights-monday-may-4-2026-barrie-colts-vs-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ohl-highlights-monday-may-4-2026-barrie-colts-vs-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver seriously injured when vehicle crashes into building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police say a man was seriously injured after his vehicle crashed into a building on Colborne Street West on Monday afternoon. Police were called to the scene just after 2 p.m. after a van hit the side of the former McLean Foundry. Police say the driver was transported to hospital for treatment. A woman who was inside the building was taken to hospital with minor injuries.A news release issued by police at 3:30 p.m. said Colborne Street West between Shellard Lane and Lyndsay Street was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/driver-seriously-injured-when-vehicle-crashes-into-building/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/driver-seriously-injured-when-vehicle-crashes-into-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections in Brantford, Brant County attract more candidates - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections in Brantford, Brant County attract more candidates&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/elections-in-brantford-brant-county-attract-more-candidates-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/elections-in-brantford-brant-county-attract-more-candidates-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections in Brantford, Brant County attract more candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two more people have registered for the City of Brantford&rsquo;s 2026 city council election campaign.Michael Sullivan, who currently represents Ward 1, is seeking re-election and has filed his nomination papers. He joins Darryl Casey as the only other registered candidate in Ward 1 as of Monday (May 4).The election in Ward 2 has attracted a third candidate. Dave Malcolm joins Erica James and Mark Littell as the registered candidates so far.Candidates registered to run in Ward 3 include Andrew]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/elections-in-brantford-brant-county-attract-more-candidates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/elections-in-brantford-brant-county-attract-more-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin mayor enjoys 'homecoming' during visit to Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cory Mason&rsquo;s visit to Brantford on Monday was a bit of a homecoming.&ldquo;I actually lived here back in the 1970s,&rdquo; the mayor of Racine, Wisconsin recalled. &ldquo;My father worked for SC Johnson for 20 years and early in his career he was at the Brantford facility.&ldquo;It was kind of nice to come back and visit the old neighbourhood, the home where I lived and to see the city again on my first Racine-Brantford twin city visit.&rdquo;Mason was three years of age when the family f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/wisconsin-mayor-enjoys-homecoming-during-visit-to-brantford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/wisconsin-mayor-enjoys-homecoming-during-visit-to-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford sports hall announces inductees, honouree for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition has announced its class of 2026.Inductees included Paul Szczechura (hockey athlete), Krista DuChene (marathon athlete) and Tom Hawke (lacrosse athlete). Bill Williams (boxing builder) will be going in as an honouree.The 2026 hall of recognition ceremony will take place on June 10 at theBest Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the ceremony starting at 6:30 p.m.Those interested in attending are asked to re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-sports-hall-announces-inductees-honouree-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-sports-hall-announces-inductees-honouree-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford trustee Carol Ann Sloat officially running again despite battle with Grand Erie school board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite years of conflict with the Grand Erie District School Board, Carol Ann Sloat is seeking another trustee term.On the school board since 2003, if she&rsquo;s re-elected in the October municipal election, it would be Sloat&rsquo;s seventh term representing Brantford. She filed her candidate papers on May 1, the opening day for nominations. &ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t want to leave any doubt,&rdquo; said Sloat. The long-time trustee has been feuding with the board since 2022 over code of conduct]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-trustee-carol-ann-sloat-officially-running-again-despite-battle-with-grand-erie-school-board/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-trustee-carol-ann-sloat-officially-running-again-despite-battle-with-grand-erie-school-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book created by Brantford teen will be used to teach French in elementary school classrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[At age 14, Grace Stevenson has become a published author and illustrator.Her French-language children&rsquo;s book, Roofus et la V&eacute;t&eacute;rinaire (Roofus and the Veterinarian) will be read in elementary school classrooms as part of AIM Language Learning, a method used by teachers worldwide. Grace, now in Grade 9 at St. John&rsquo;s College, was in her final year at St. Patrick&rsquo;s Elementary in Brantford when she answered French teacher Mme Lisa Venne&rsquo;s call for students to t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/book-created-by-brantford-teen-will-be-used-to-teach-french-in-elementary-school-classrooms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/book-created-by-brantford-teen-will-be-used-to-teach-french-in-elementary-school-classrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County of Brant invites public input on noise control bylaw review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County of Brant is reviewing its noise control bylaw and inviting residents and businesses to share their feedback. &ldquo;Noise affects daily life across the county,&rdquo; said a news release from the municipality. &ldquo;It can impact sleep, well-being, and enjoyment of homes and public spaces.&rdquo; The current bylaw sets rules around when and how certain types of noise are allowed, including restrictions on activities like construction, vehicle idling, and amplified sound. &ldquo;As t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/county-of-brant-invites-public-input-on-noise-control-bylaw-review/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/county-of-brant-invites-public-input-on-noise-control-bylaw-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game 7 Freeview: Barrie at Brantford to Decide Eastern Conference Champion - CHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 7 Freeview: Barrie at Brantford to Decide Eastern Conference Champion&nbsp;&nbsp;CHL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/game-7-freeview-barrie-at-brantford-to-decide-eastern-conference-champion-chl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/game-7-freeview-barrie-at-brantford-to-decide-eastern-conference-champion-chl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game 7 Freeview: Barrie at Brantford to Decide Eastern Conference Champion - Canadian Hockey League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 7 Freeview: Barrie at Brantford to Decide Eastern Conference Champion&nbsp;&nbsp;Canadian Hockey League]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/game-7-freeview-barrie-at-brantford-to-decide-eastern-conference-champion-canadian-hockey-league/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/game-7-freeview-barrie-at-brantford-to-decide-eastern-conference-champion-canadian-hockey-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hikers, riders raise $200k for Stedman Hospice in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patti Ferras-Mills&rsquo; family says she would&rsquo;ve loved Brantford&rsquo;s annual Hike or Ride for Hospice.An athlete and true competitor, Ferras-Mills cherished meeting with family and friends, so a walk, run, or bike event in support of a place like Stedman Community Hospice &ndash; which took place around the Grey St. facility on Sunday, was right up her alley.&ldquo;Everything kind of was a competition for her,&rdquo; laughed daughter Janal Ferras, alongside her sister Chauntelle Bali]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hikers-riders-raise-200k-for-stedman-hospicein-brantford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hikers-riders-raise-200k-for-stedman-hospicein-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OHL Highlights Monday, May 4, 2026 – Barrie Colts vs Brantford Bulldogs - Canadian Hockey League]]></title><description><![CDATA[OHL Highlights Monday, May 4, 2026 &ndash; Barrie Colts vs Brantford Bulldogs&nbsp;&nbsp;Canadian Hockey League]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ohl-highlights-monday-may-4-2026-barrie-colts-vs-brantford-bulldogs-canadian-hockey-league/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ohl-highlights-monday-may-4-2026-barrie-colts-vs-brantford-bulldogs-canadian-hockey-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs, Barrie Colts going the distance in OHL Eastern Conference final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs and Barrie Colts are going the distance.With a second straight chance to capture the Bobby Orr Trophy as OHL Eastern Conference champions, the Bulldogs couldn&rsquo;t capitalize losing 4-3 to the Colts in Barrie at Sadlon Arena on Saturday.The win, Barrie&rsquo;s second straight 4-3 overtime victory, evened the series at 3-3 and forced a deciding Game 7 on Monday at the TD Civic Centre at 7 p.m.&ldquo;Honestly, I&rsquo;m very happy with the effort, with the chances that w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-barrie-colts-going-the-distance-in-ohl-eastern-conference-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-barrie-colts-going-the-distance-in-ohl-eastern-conference-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs, Barrie Colts going the distance in OHL Eastern Conference final - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs, Barrie Colts going the distance in OHL Eastern Conference final&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-barrie-colts-going-the-distance-in-ohl-eastern-conference-final-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-barrie-colts-going-the-distance-in-ohl-eastern-conference-final-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[And they're off: Municipal election season begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some candidates seeking to become the mayor of Brantford and Brant County hit the ground running by filing their nomination papers on the first day they were allowed to do so.Ward 3 Coun. Dan McCreary and Ward 5 Coun. Mandy Samwell were at city hall before noon hour to register as candidates in the Brantford mayoral race. Both are seeking to replace Mayor Kevin Davis who has said he won&rsquo;t be seeking re-election when voters in Brantford go to the polls to elect a new city council and mayor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/and-theyre-off-municipal-election-season-begins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/and-theyre-off-municipal-election-season-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what to know for Brantford, Brant, Norfolk and Haldimand for municipal election - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what to know for Brantford, Brant, Norfolk and Haldimand for municipal election&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/heres-what-to-know-for-brantford-brant-norfolk-and-haldimand-for-municipal-election-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/heres-what-to-know-for-brantford-brant-norfolk-and-haldimand-for-municipal-election-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what to know for Brantford, Brant, Norfolk and Halidmand for municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let the races begin. Municipal election nominations opened Friday with some eager candidates getting their names in early. The nomination period for mayor, councillor and school board trustee candidates is open until Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. The Ontario municipal election will be held on Oct. 26. Voters need to be on the voters&rsquo; list to cast a ballot. Voters can confirm, add or update personal information by Aug. 12 at RegisterToVoteOn.ca Voters can change their school support for the purpose of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/heres-what-to-know-for-brantford-brant-norfolk-and-halidmand-for-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/heres-what-to-know-for-brantford-brant-norfolk-and-halidmand-for-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what to know for Brantford, Brant, Norfolk and Haldimand for municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let the races begin. Municipal election nominations opened Friday with some eager candidates getting their names in early. The nomination period for mayor, councillor and school board trustee candidates is open until Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. The Ontario municipal election will be held on Oct. 26. Voters need to be on the voters&rsquo; list to cast a ballot. Voters can confirm, add or update personal information by Aug. 12 at RegisterToVoteOn.ca Voters can change their school support for the purpose of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/heres-what-to-know-for-brantford-brant-norfolk-and-haldimand-for-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/heres-what-to-know-for-brantford-brant-norfolk-and-haldimand-for-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Library makes learning new language easy  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you&rsquo;re preparing for international travel, expanding your business horizons, or simply want to greet friends around the world in their native tongue, the Brantford Public Library can help &mdash; at no cost. With just your library card, you can access a wide range of language-learning resources. Both the Main and St. Paul branches offer an impressive collection of books and audio CDs covering languages from across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East. There&rsquo;s also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/librarymakeslearningnewlanguageeasy-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/librarymakeslearningnewlanguageeasy-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Library makes learning new language easy  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you&rsquo;re preparing for international travel, expanding your business horizons, or simply want to greet friends around the world in their native tongue, the Brantford Public Library can help &mdash; at no cost. With just your library card, you can access a wide range of language-learning resources. Both the Main and St. Paul branches offer an impressive collection of books and audio CDs covering languages from across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East. There&rsquo;s also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/librarymakeslearningnewlanguageeasy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/librarymakeslearningnewlanguageeasy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runner named most outstanding athlete by Brantford Track and Field Club - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Runner named most outstanding athlete by Brantford Track and Field Club&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/runner-named-most-outstanding-athlete-by-brantford-track-and-field-club-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/runner-named-most-outstanding-athlete-by-brantford-track-and-field-club-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$2.4M funding boost to address physician shortage in Brantford, Brant - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[$2.4M funding boost to address physician shortage in Brantford, Brant&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/24m-funding-boost-to-address-physician-shortage-in-brantford-brant-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/24m-funding-boost-to-address-physician-shortage-in-brantford-brant-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province announces funding to address physician shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial government is investing more than $2.4 million to connect more than 6,389 people in Brantford and Brant County to primary health care.&ldquo;Today&rsquo;s announcement is a major step towards our commitment to health care,&rdquo; Brantford Brant MPP Will Bouma said Friday. &ldquo;Connecting Ontarians to a primary health team is a top priority for our government, and I will continue to be a strong advocate for our community.&ldquo;This is great news.&rdquo;Bouma made the funding a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/province-announces-funding-to-address-physician-shortage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/province-announces-funding-to-address-physician-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$2.4M funding boost to address physician shortage in Brantford, Brant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial government is investing more than $2.4 million to connect more than 6,389 people in Brantford and Brant County to primary health care.&ldquo;Today&rsquo;s announcement is a major step towards our commitment to health care,&rdquo; Brantford Brant MPP Will Bouma said Friday. &ldquo;Connecting Ontarians to a primary health team is a top priority for our government, and I will continue to be a strong advocate for our community.&ldquo;This is great news.&rdquo;Bouma made the funding a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/24m-funding-boost-to-address-physician-shortage-in-brantford-brant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/24m-funding-boost-to-address-physician-shortage-in-brantford-brant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arts Break at PJC showcases students' artistic talents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students at Pauline Johnson Collegiate took to the stage in the school&rsquo;s media arts room on Wednesday to showcase their artistic talents.&ldquo;Arts Break is where people can sing, dance, and do poetry; it&rsquo;s just something that kids can show off their talents,&rdquo; said Grade 11 student Reese Mahoney, publicist for the event. &ldquo;PJC is an athletic school, but I also like to think it&rsquo;s big on arts too. We do musical theatre, and I wrote a show for the school, so I&rsquo;v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/arts-break-at-pjc-showcases-students-artistic-talents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/arts-break-at-pjc-showcases-students-artistic-talents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Volunteer Fair connects residents to opportunities in Brantford, Brant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford and the Brant Regional Association of Volunteer Administrators (BRAVA Brant), invites residents to the Spring Volunteer Fair. The free event, held on Saturday, May 9 at T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre (16 Morrell St.) from 10 a.m. to noon, brings together a diverse lineup of community organizations offering a variety of volunteer opportunities for residents looking to get involved. &ldquo;The City of Brantford is grateful to the dedicated volunteers whose service s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/spring-volunteer-fair-connects-residents-to-opportunities-in-brantford-brant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/spring-volunteer-fair-connects-residents-to-opportunities-in-brantford-brant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime councillor Larry Kings had 'meaningful impact' on City of Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Brantford flags are flying at half-staff to honour long-time councillor Larry Kings who died on Tuesday. Kings, known as a committed advocate for his Ward 1 constituents and for his respectful and gentlemanly manner, was 79. In a tribute posted to Facebook, the city said Kings is &ldquo;fondly remembered as a councillor who spoke only when he had something to say.&rdquo; &ldquo;Larry Kings leaves behind a legacy of quiet integrity, dedication and meaningful impact on the City of Brantfo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/longtime-councillor-larry-kings-had-meaningful-impact-on-city-of-brantford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/longtime-councillor-larry-kings-had-meaningful-impact-on-city-of-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRCA launches $50,000 fundrasing campaign to support trails, natural areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grand River Conservation Authority and the Grand River Conservation Foundation have launched the Trails to Wellness campaign, with the goal of raising $50,000 to support trail and land maintenance. Throughout May, Mental Health Awareness Month, the campaign will raise funds to care for the open trails and natural spaces across the Grand River watershed that support mental health, well-being and connection to nature.&ldquo;The GRCA maintains trails and areas that are free to use, providing w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/grca-launches-50000-fundrasing-campaign-to-support-trails-natural-areas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/grca-launches-50000-fundrasing-campaign-to-support-trails-natural-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check your ticket:  $5-million winning Lotto 6/49 ticket sold in Oxford County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone who purchased a Lotto 6/49 ticket in Oxford County recently will want to check their ticket.OLG officials say the $5 million Classic Draw winning ticket was purchased in Oxford. The winning ticket is the largest of four that were drawn on Wednesday night, OLG officials said.A $1 million Gold Ball draw winner was sold on OLG.ca while a $184,589.50 second winning ticket was sold in Grey County. A $100,000 ENCORE winning ticket was sold on OLG.ca.LOTTO 6/49 gives players a chance to win two]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/check-your-ticket-5-million-winning-lotto-649-ticket-sold-in-oxford-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/check-your-ticket-5-million-winning-lotto-649-ticket-sold-in-oxford-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courts deal with cases against two police officers facing assault charges - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courts deal with cases against two police officers facing assault charges&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/courts-deal-with-cases-against-two-police-officers-facing-assault-charges-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/courts-deal-with-cases-against-two-police-officers-facing-assault-charges-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two police officers facing assault charges have day in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two area police officers charged in 2024 and 2025 have seen their cases quietly dealt with in court.The more serious incident involved Six Nations Const. Michael J. Johnson, 32, who was on-duty in April 2024 when he shoved a belligerent and drunk man into a holding cell at the Six Nations police station, causing the man serious injuries when he fell against a concrete bed.The OPP Professional Standards Bureau investigated that incident and arrested Johnson, charging him with assault causing bod]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-police-officers-facing-assault-charges-have-day-in-court/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-police-officers-facing-assault-charges-have-day-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courts deal with cases against two police officers facing assault charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two area police officers charged in 2024 and 2025 have seen their cases quietly dealt with in court.The more serious incident involved Six Nations Const. Michael J. Johnson, 32, who was on-duty in April 2024 when he shoved a belligerent and drunk man into a holding cell at the Six Nations police station, causing the man serious injuries when he fell against a concrete bed.The OPP Professional Standards Bureau investigated that incident and arrested Johnson, charging him with assault causing bod]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/courts-deal-with-cases-against-two-police-officers-facing-assault-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/courts-deal-with-cases-against-two-police-officers-facing-assault-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GARDINER GIVES COLTS LIFE WITH OT WINNER - Brantford Bulldogs - CHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[GARDINER GIVES COLTS LIFE WITH OT WINNER - Brantford Bulldogs&nbsp;&nbsp;CHL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/gardiner-gives-colts-life-with-ot-winner-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/gardiner-gives-colts-life-with-ot-winner-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colts Clinch Game 5 Victory in Brantford, Force Game 6 Back in Barrie - CHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colts Clinch Game 5 Victory in Brantford, Force Game 6 Back in Barrie&nbsp;&nbsp;CHL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/colts-clinch-game-5-victory-in-brantford-force-game-6-back-in-barrie-chl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/colts-clinch-game-5-victory-in-brantford-force-game-6-back-in-barrie-chl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colts Clinch Game 5 Victory in Brantford, Force Game 6 Back in Barrie - Canadian Hockey League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colts Clinch Game 5 Victory in Brantford, Force Game 6 Back in Barrie&nbsp;&nbsp;Canadian Hockey League]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/colts-clinch-game-5-victory-in-brantford-force-game-6-back-in-barrie-canadian-hockey-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/colts-clinch-game-5-victory-in-brantford-force-game-6-back-in-barrie-canadian-hockey-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[And they're off: Municipal election season begins - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[And they're off: Municipal election season begins&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/and-theyre-off-municipal-election-season-begins-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/and-theyre-off-municipal-election-season-begins-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colts extend East Final in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs will head back to Barrie in their quest for Bobby.Brantford came within a shot of winning the Bobby Orr Trophy as OHL Eastern Conference Champions in Game 5 at home on Thursday, only for the visiting Colts to come off the mat and spoil the party.Head coach Jay McKee&rsquo;s club held a pair of early leads, but ultimately fell 4-3 thanks to Brad Gardner&rsquo;s overtime heroics before a packed TD Civic Centre ready to explode.&ldquo;We have to regroup,&rdquo; McKee said. &ldquo;We c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/colts-extend-east-final-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/colts-extend-east-final-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford announces temporary road closures - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford announces temporary road closures&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-announces-temporary-road-closures-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-announces-temporary-road-closures-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back on track: Brantford council to allow local club to rent indoor track]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Track and Field Club will be back on track following a city council decision.Councillors voted unanimously Tuesday in favour of allowing the club to continue to rent the indoor track at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre.&ldquo;When we discussed our allocation policy earlier this month we neglected to consult with Brantford Track and Field Club,&rdquo; Coun. Dan McCreary said at the April 28 council meeting. &ldquo;They missed out on the opportunity to correspond with us earlier so w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/back-on-track-brantford-council-to-allow-local-club-to-rent-indoor-track/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/back-on-track-brantford-council-to-allow-local-club-to-rent-indoor-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford announces temporary road closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists in Brantford are being advised of temporary traffic and access changes due to ongoing construction projects over the next several weeks.Market Street South will be closed from May 4 to 8 for watermain and sanitary servicing work connected to construction of the new Sports and Entertainment Centre, city officials announced Thursday (April 30).Temporary lane and sidewalk closures will be in place from May 4 to June 26 on West Street in front of 354 West Street from Charing Cross Street]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-announces-temporary-road-closures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-announces-temporary-road-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior caught with 'extremely graphic' child abuse material]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 65-year-old Simcoe man with no criminal record was sent to prison after a judge called his behaviour &ldquo;shocking and outrageous&rdquo; earlier this year.Brian Winter was arrested after asking a person he thought was a 13-year-old girl to mail him her underwear and then giving his home address to her. He also sent her pornography and urged her to perform sexual acts.It turned out Winter was communicating with a police officer. Winter was arrested after a tip from Oregon State Police in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/senior-caught-with-extremely-graphic-child-abuse-material/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/senior-caught-with-extremely-graphic-child-abuse-material/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal clinic offering workshops to boost civic engagement, advocacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Community Legal Clinic Brant Haldimand Norfolk is holding a series of workshops to help those who want to advocate for change.&ldquo;There are a lot of people in the community who feel passionate about issues, but they don&rsquo;t always know how to go about bringing about change,&rdquo; Carrie Sinkowski, a community developer at the legal clinic, said. &ldquo;In some cases, they may not know which level of government they should be approaching or they&rsquo;re not sure how to best bring at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/legal-clinic-offering-workshops-to-boost-civic-engagement-advocacy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/legal-clinic-offering-workshops-to-boost-civic-engagement-advocacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior caught with 'extremely graphic' child abuse material - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior caught with 'extremely graphic' child abuse material&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/senior-caught-with-extremely-graphic-child-abuse-material-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/senior-caught-with-extremely-graphic-child-abuse-material-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawrence Michael Kings (Larry) Obituary | 1946 - 2026 - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawrence Michael Kings (Larry) Obituary | 1946 - 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lawrence-michael-kings-larry-obituary-1946-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/lawrence-michael-kings-larry-obituary-1946-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denise Challen Obituary - Brantford, ON - Dignity Memorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denise Challen Obituary - Brantford, ON&nbsp;&nbsp;Dignity Memorial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/denise-challen-obituary-brantford-on-dignity-memorial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/denise-challen-obituary-brantford-on-dignity-memorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford announces death of former city councillor Larry Kings - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford announces death of former city councillor Larry Kings&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-announces-death-of-former-city-councillor-larry-kings-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-announces-death-of-former-city-councillor-larry-kings-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour and civic leaders gather for Day of Mourning ceremony in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Employers must treat psychological injuries with the same urgency as physical ones and take real steps to prevent harm, the president of the Brantford and District Labour Council says.&ldquo;This year, we are also recognizing something too often unseen &ndash; psychological injuries in the workplace,&rdquo; Don Guest said Tuesday. &ldquo;Injuries like PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) burnout, anxiety and depression may not be visible but they are real, they are serious and they too are pre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/labour-and-civic-leaders-gather-for-day-of-mourning-ceremony-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/labour-and-civic-leaders-gather-for-day-of-mourning-ceremony-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial downtown Brantford stage to be removed in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford city councillors have decided to get rid of a downtown stage that has become a magnet for open drug use and not a catalyst for revitalization.Councillors voted 7-3 to remove the stage following the already scheduled Brantford Beats and Eats Festival on July 18.&ldquo;What we saw happening in that area last summer and what we&rsquo;re already seeing now, I just don&rsquo;t think the stage is going to work and we may as well accept that fact now,&rdquo; Mayor Kevin Davis. &ldquo;It (the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/controversial-downtown-brantford-stage-to-be-removed-in-july/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/controversial-downtown-brantford-stage-to-be-removed-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Brant councillor first to announce mayoral run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christine Garneau, who was elected to Brant County council in the fall of 2022 and resigned last year, has declared her candidacy for mayor.Garneau &ndash; now Garneau Bisaillon &ndash; made the announcement on Wednesday on her Facebook page saying she wants to &ldquo;restore public confidence in municipal government, return (the county) to a stable financial position and focus on what counts closest to home first.&rdquo;In a brief interview Wednesday, Garneau Bisaillon also revealed what cause]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/former-brant-councillor-first-to-announce-mayoral-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/former-brant-councillor-first-to-announce-mayoral-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local residents invited to take workforce experiential learning survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new survey seeks to better understand mentorship, hands-on or work-integrated learning and other workforce opportunities among local residents. The Workforce Survey: Spotlight on Experiential Learning asks residents to share their experiences with &mdash; and insights on &mdash; hands-on or experiential learning opportunities offered by local employers and educational institutions, including work-integrated-learning, mentorships, co-operative/education placements, on-the-job training, and oth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/local-residents-invited-to-take-workforce-experiential-learning-survey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/local-residents-invited-to-take-workforce-experiential-learning-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brant OPP blotter: Paris resident charged following domestic dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 53-year-old Paris man has been charged following an April 26 incident at a Brant County residence.Brant OPP officers were sent to the home at about 6:45 a.m. to investigate an ongoing incident involving the suspect and his former partner, a woman.Officers charged the 53-year-old with failing to comply with a release order. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on May 21.Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police at 1-888-310-11]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-opp-blotter-paris-resident-charged-following-domestic-dispute/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brant-opp-blotter-paris-resident-charged-following-domestic-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korean War veteran was 'dedicated to preserving military history']]></title><description><![CDATA[Family and friends gathered at the Canadian Military Museum to pay tribute to the late Leonard (Len) Martin Hill, a beloved veteran of the Korean War. &ldquo;Len was the ultimate volunteer,&rdquo; Bob Ion, the museum&rsquo;s chair, said during a celebration of life service held Tuesday at the museum. &ldquo;He was here since Day 1 and helped turn this old building into a real community treasure. &ldquo;It didn&rsquo;t matter how difficult or how dirty the job was, Len was always there to lend a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/korean-war-veteran-was-dedicated-to-preserving-military-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/korean-war-veteran-was-dedicated-to-preserving-military-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU ends investigation into Brantford man’s fall - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[SIU ends investigation into Brantford man&rsquo;s fall&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/siu-ends-investigation-into-brantford-mans-fall-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/siu-ends-investigation-into-brantford-mans-fall-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulldogs on the brink of OHL Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surgical. Clinical. Methodical.Since suffering their first loss of the OHL playoffs, the Brantford Bulldogs have systematically picked the Barrie Colts apart.Not all at once, but shift by shift. On Tuesday night, Brantford silenced a raucous Sadlon Centre crowd early on by scoring three times in the first 12 minutes en route to a 6-1 win and 3-1 series lead. Brantford now sits one win away from its first OHL final since defeating the Windsor Spitfires in 2021-22 when the team was located in Ham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-on-the-brink-of-ohl-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-on-the-brink-of-ohl-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs on the brink of OHL final]]></title><description><![CDATA[BARRIE &ndash; Surgical. Clinical. Methodical.Since suffering their first loss of the OHL playoffs, the Brantford Bulldogs have systematically picked the Barrie Colts apart.Not all at once, but shift by shift. On Tuesday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final, Brantford silenced a raucous Sadlon Arena crowd early on by scoring three times in the first 12 minutes enroute to a 6-1 win and 3-1 series lead.The second straight win puts Brantford one away from its first trip to the OHL final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-on-the-brink-of-ohl-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-on-the-brink-of-ohl-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford band welcomes spring with diverse program - BrantBeacon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford band welcomes spring with diverse program&nbsp;&nbsp;BrantBeacon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-band-welcomes-spring-with-diverse-program-brantbeacon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-band-welcomes-spring-with-diverse-program-brantbeacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministry mum on Henry Street workplace accident - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministry mum on Henry Street workplace accident&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ministry-mum-on-henry-street-workplace-accident-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ministry-mum-on-henry-street-workplace-accident-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministry mum on Henry Street workplace accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid online reports of a serious workplace accident last week at the site of the upcoming Hilton Foods food processing facility, the Ministry of Labour said it has issued a health and safety order but remains mum about what happened.Observers noted that work on the massive Henry Street plant was halted on Friday and one person on-line said they were at the site when a crew member &ldquo;fell through the roof&rdquo;.&ldquo;No update as to his condition but it was pretty bad,&rdquo; said the man]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ministry-mum-on-henry-street-workplace-accident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ministry-mum-on-henry-street-workplace-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford business supporting local animal organizations - BrantBeacon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford business supporting local animal organizations&nbsp;&nbsp;BrantBeacon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-business-supporting-local-animal-organizations-brantbeacon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-business-supporting-local-animal-organizations-brantbeacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloria Elizabeth Christilaw Obituary | 1949 - 2026 - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloria Elizabeth Christilaw Obituary | 1949 - 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/gloria-elizabeth-christilaw-obituary-1949-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/gloria-elizabeth-christilaw-obituary-1949-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford announces lane closures in Lorne Bridge area - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford announces lane closures in Lorne Bridge area&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-announces-lane-closures-in-lorne-bridge-area-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-announces-lane-closures-in-lorne-bridge-area-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford announces lane closures in Lorne Bridge area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bell Canada is planning to start work on relocating utility infrastructure in the Lorne Bridge area as early as Tuesday (April 28). The work is expected to be finished by the end of May and is being described as an important first step in preparing for the Lorne Bridge rehabilitation project. City officials say the work will result in some temporary lane and sidewalk closures. The northernmost westbound land on the Lord Bridge will be closed however two-way traffic will be maintained in the rema]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-announces-lane-closures-in-lorne-bridge-area/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-announces-lane-closures-in-lorne-bridge-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prohibited Six Nations driver left death, injuries in his wake - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prohibited Six Nations driver left death, injuries in his wake&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/prohibited-six-nations-driver-left-death-injuries-in-his-wake-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/prohibited-six-nations-driver-left-death-injuries-in-his-wake-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prohibited Six Nations driver left death, injuries in his wake]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Six Nations man convicted of two eerily similar crimes is back in prison. Bradley James Hill, 39, killed a London woman in 2018 as he was trying to steal her vehicle and recently admitted to seriously injuring another woman, a Good Samaritan who stopped to assist at a collision scene, in 2021. Hill, who has spent years in jail awaiting trial, is a &ldquo;recidivist offender&rdquo; with an &ldquo;atrocious&rdquo; criminal record, said Justice Lauren Bale during his Superior Court sentencing. &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/prohibited-six-nations-driver-left-death-injuries-in-his-wake/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/prohibited-six-nations-driver-left-death-injuries-in-his-wake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford agency getting funding boost to expand counselling programs for low-income residents - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford agency getting funding boost to expand counselling programs for low-income residents&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-agency-getting-funding-boost-to-expand-counselling-programs-for-low-income-residents-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-agency-getting-funding-boost-to-expand-counselling-programs-for-low-income-residents-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford agency getting funding boost to expand counselling programs for low-income residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Willowbridge Community Services is getting a $597,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation grow grant to help the &ldquo;walking wounded.&rdquo; The funding, spread over&nbsp;three years,&nbsp;will expand access to&nbsp;counselling&nbsp;and improve quick access models to better support&nbsp;individuals,&nbsp;coiuples&nbsp;and families with low incomes. &ldquo;This investment comes at a critical time, as demand for mental health services continues to grow,&rdquo; Leslie Josling, the community agency&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-agency-getting-funding-boost-to-expand-counselling-programs-for-low-income-residents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-agency-getting-funding-boost-to-expand-counselling-programs-for-low-income-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime owner of Avery's Source For Sports 'saw the best in everyone']]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Brantford children were fitted with their first pair of skates,&nbsp;bicycle&nbsp;or baseball glove at Avery&rsquo;s Source&nbsp;for Sports.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; When&nbsp;Walter Gretzky&nbsp;brought his sons into the store&nbsp;decades ago, owner Gary Avery had no way of knowing, as&nbsp;he was lacing up the skates of young Wayne,&nbsp;that&nbsp;he&rsquo;d&nbsp;become&nbsp;one of the greatest hockey players of all time.<br />
&nbsp; &ldquo;Everywhere I go, people tell me they loved that store an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/longtime-owner-of-averys-source-for-sports-saw-the-best-in-everyone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/longtime-owner-of-averys-source-for-sports-saw-the-best-in-everyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 Kioti | $ 94,500 Farm Attachments for sale by Brant Tractor | West Brantford, ON - AutoTrader.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[2024 Kioti | $ 94,500 Farm Attachments for sale by Brant Tractor | West Brantford, ON&nbsp;&nbsp;AutoTrader.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/2024-kioti-94500-farm-attachments-for-sale-by-brant-tractor-west-brantford-on-autotraderca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/2024-kioti-94500-farm-attachments-for-sale-by-brant-tractor-west-brantford-on-autotraderca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime advocate for the homeless calls for compassion]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a sunny but cold morning, so 71-year-old Leslie Crawford is dressed for the occasion. Wearing a winter coat with a hoodie underneath and a blue toque, Crawford parks her car in downtown Brantford, gets out and opens the trunk. It&rsquo;s a Tuesday and, for Crawford, it&rsquo;s also the day she prepares a large vat of soup for those living rough downtown. &ldquo;Tomatoes, meatballs, beans, spinach, potatoes and carrots,&rdquo; Crawford said when asked about the ingredients. &ldquo;I&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/longtime-advocate-for-the-homeless-calls-for-compassion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/longtime-advocate-for-the-homeless-calls-for-compassion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cadet tattoo in Brantford features drill and band competitions - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cadet tattoo in Brantford features drill and band competitions&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/cadet-tattoo-in-brantford-features-drill-and-band-competitions-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/cadet-tattoo-in-brantford-features-drill-and-band-competitions-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midway at Brantford's Mohawk Park continues until May 3 - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midway at Brantford's Mohawk Park continues until May 3&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/midway-at-brantfords-mohawk-park-continues-until-may-3-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/midway-at-brantfords-mohawk-park-continues-until-may-3-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mud, sun and Olympians mix for exciting P2A annual race - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mud, sun and Olympians mix for exciting P2A annual race&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mud-sun-and-olympians-mix-for-exciting-p2a-annual-race-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mud-sun-and-olympians-mix-for-exciting-p2a-annual-race-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mud, sun and Olympians mix for exciting P2A annual race]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 2,000 riders shook off chilly temperatures and headed for cold mud Sunday morning in one of three rugged bike races known as the annual Paris to Ancaster race. &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t &lsquo;tire&rsquo; out!&rdquo; said a sign by one supporter at the starting line, where weekend warriors, biking hobbyists and Olympians jostled for their starting points. &ldquo;This is a great way to keep motivated for training,&rdquo; said Danielle Giliauskas, a hard-core biker from Oakville at her third P2A Ra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mud-sun-and-olympians-mix-for-exciting-p2a-annual-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mud-sun-and-olympians-mix-for-exciting-p2a-annual-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burlington woman charged with impaired driving in Brantford - miltonnow.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burlington woman charged with impaired driving in Brantford&nbsp;&nbsp;miltonnow.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/burlington-woman-charged-with-impaired-driving-in-brantford-miltonnowca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/burlington-woman-charged-with-impaired-driving-in-brantford-miltonnowca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bills superfan makes splash at NFL draft - CP24]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Bills superfan makes splash at NFL draft&nbsp;&nbsp;CP24]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bills-superfan-makes-splash-at-nfl-draft-cp24/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bills-superfan-makes-splash-at-nfl-draft-cp24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulldogs shut out Colts to take playoff series lead - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bulldogs shut out Colts to take playoff series lead&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-shut-out-colts-to-take-playoff-series-lead-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-shut-out-colts-to-take-playoff-series-lead-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulldogs blank Colts, win Game 3 of OHL Eastern Conference final series - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bulldogs blank Colts, win Game 3 of OHL Eastern Conference final series&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-blank-colts-win-game-3-of-ohl-eastern-conference-final-series-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-blank-colts-win-game-3-of-ohl-eastern-conference-final-series-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LUCHANKO STRIKES, LEENDERS SHUTOUTS COLTS IN GAME 3 - Brantford Bulldogs - CHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[LUCHANKO STRIKES, LEENDERS SHUTOUTS COLTS IN GAME 3 - Brantford Bulldogs&nbsp;&nbsp;CHL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/luchanko-strikes-leenders-shutouts-colts-in-game-3-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/luchanko-strikes-leenders-shutouts-colts-in-game-3-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New forest set to get a new name - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[New forest set to get a new name&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/new-forest-set-to-get-a-new-name-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/new-forest-set-to-get-a-new-name-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New forest set to get a new name in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford&rsquo;s &ldquo;Forest of Dreams&rdquo; &nbsp;is about to get a new name and become a protected area. City councillors have endorsed a plan to change the name of the New Forest in the City to the New Forest in the City Natural Area. The change is expected to be approved by council at its April 28 meeting. &ldquo;The logic behind this is to ensure people recognize that this is a passive area,&rdquo; Coun. Richard Carpenter said. &ldquo;There are trails and bridges but it&rsquo;s a passiv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/new-forest-set-to-get-a-new-name-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/new-forest-set-to-get-a-new-name-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrots not sticks spurring housing development in Brantford: Mayor - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carrots not sticks spurring housing development in Brantford: Mayor&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/carrots-not-sticks-spurring-housing-development-in-brantford-mayor-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/carrots-not-sticks-spurring-housing-development-in-brantford-mayor-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrots not sticks spurring housing development in Brantford: Mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A seven-storey apartment building at 40 Helen Ave. is an example of how incentive programs, done properly, can help a community grow, says Brantford&rsquo;s Mayor Kevin Davis. &ldquo;This is a vacant commercial property in West&nbsp;Brant,&nbsp;and the proposal is to construct 66 units,&rdquo; Davis said at the April 14 city council committee meeting. &ldquo;Eight of those units will be affordable. &ldquo;This is exactly the kind of development we need.&rdquo; The mayor said the proposal is an i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/carrots-not-sticks-spurring-housing-development-in-brantford-mayor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/carrots-not-sticks-spurring-housing-development-in-brantford-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Replay: Home - 2026 Brantford vs Barrie | Apr 26 @ 6 PM - FloHockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replay: Home - 2026 Brantford vs Barrie | Apr 26 @ 6 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;FloHockey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/replay-home-2026-brantford-vs-barrie-apr-26-6-pm-flohockey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/replay-home-2026-brantford-vs-barrie-apr-26-6-pm-flohockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OHL Highlights: Brantford Bulldogs @ Barrie Colts Apr. 26th, 2026 - CHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[OHL Highlights: Brantford Bulldogs @ Barrie Colts Apr. 26th, 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;CHL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ohl-highlights-brantford-bulldogs-barrie-colts-apr-26th-2026-chl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ohl-highlights-brantford-bulldogs-barrie-colts-apr-26th-2026-chl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulldogs blank Colts, win Game 3 of OHL Eastern Conference final series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs are back in the saddle.<br />
Just 48 hours after tasting defeat for the first time in 33 days, Brantford put together one of its best outings of the year, blanking the Barrie Colts 2-0 in Game 3 of the OHL&rsquo;s Eastern Conference Final in Barrie.<br />
The win was Brantford&rsquo;s 10th of the playoffs and provides them with a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.Brantford dominated much of the night, evidenced by more than doubling their opponents on the shot clock for large stretches. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-blank-colts-win-game-3-of-ohl-eastern-conference-final-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-blank-colts-win-game-3-of-ohl-eastern-conference-final-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulldogs blank Colts, win Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs are back in the saddle.<br />
Just 48 hours after tasting defeat for the first time in 33 days, Brantford put together one of its best outings of the year, blanking the Barrie Colts 2-0 in Game 3 of the OHL&rsquo;s Eastern Conference Final.The win was Branford&rsquo;s tenth of the playoffs and provides them with a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven.Brantford dominated much of the night, evidenced by more than doubling their opponents on the shot clock for large stretches. The Dogs held a 22-11]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-blank-colts-win-game-3/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-blank-colts-win-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another summer of construction and detours in Paris - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another summer of construction and detours in Paris&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/another-summer-of-construction-and-detours-in-paris-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/another-summer-of-construction-and-detours-in-paris-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another summer of construction and detours in Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[After completing the first stage in March in the huge downtown Paris reconstruction project, the work is moving into the summer stage with new projects, new goals and new detours. Through the warm weather, work will involved Dundas Street East and Paris Road where the aging underground services will be replaced in a major, once-in-a-lifetime set of jobs updating infrastructure that goes back 75-100 years. The county promises the work will improve things for drivers, pedestrians, businesses and t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/another-summer-of-construction-and-detours-in-paris/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/another-summer-of-construction-and-detours-in-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contractor hit with fine after March fire in Brantford - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contractor hit with fine after March fire in Brantford&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/contractor-hit-with-fine-after-march-fire-in-brantford-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/contractor-hit-with-fine-after-march-fire-in-brantford-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contractor hit with fine after March fire in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hamilton contractor was fined $2,500 after pleading guilty to burning materials outside without following the rules of a permit. Aiden Robert Tuite was in the Provincial Offences court on April 23 to plead guilty to failing to follow the approved procedures for an open-air burning permit he obtained. In announcing the fine, the City of Brantford reminded all property and business owners that open-air burning is usually not permitted in the city limits and fires on agricultural, commercial and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/contractor-hit-with-fine-after-march-fire-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/contractor-hit-with-fine-after-march-fire-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contractor hit with fine after March fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hamilton contractor was fined $2,500 after pleading guilty to burning materials outside without following the rules of a permit. Aiden Robert Tuite, was in the Provincial Offences court on April 23 to plead guilty to failing to follow the approved procedures for a an open-air burning permit he obtained. In announcing the fine, the City of Brantford reminded all property and business owners that open-air burning is usually not permitted in the city limits and fires on agricultural, commercial a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/contractor-hit-with-fine-after-march-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/contractor-hit-with-fine-after-march-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burlington woman charged with impaired driving in Brantford - CP24]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burlington woman charged with impaired driving in Brantford&nbsp;&nbsp;CP24]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/burlington-woman-charged-with-impaired-driving-in-brantford-cp24/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/burlington-woman-charged-with-impaired-driving-in-brantford-cp24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Bulldogs vs. Colts, Game 2 - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photos: Bulldogs vs. Colts, Game 2&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/photos-bulldogs-vs-colts-game-2-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/photos-bulldogs-vs-colts-game-2-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beaudoin leads Colts to 5-3 birthday win, ties ECF with Brantford - Barrie 360]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beaudoin leads Colts to 5-3 birthday win, ties ECF with Brantford&nbsp;&nbsp;Barrie 360]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/beaudoin-leads-colts-to-5-3-birthday-win-ties-ecf-with-brantford-barrie-360/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/beaudoin-leads-colts-to-5-3-birthday-win-ties-ecf-with-brantford-barrie-360/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joyce Marie Morris - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joyce Marie Morris&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/joyce-marie-morris-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/joyce-marie-morris-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEAUDOIN LEADS COLTS RESPONSE TO KNOT SERIES 1-1 - Brantford Bulldogs - Canadian Hockey League]]></title><description><![CDATA[BEAUDOIN LEADS COLTS RESPONSE TO KNOT SERIES 1-1 - Brantford Bulldogs&nbsp;&nbsp;Canadian Hockey League]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/beaudoin-leads-colts-response-to-knot-series-1-1-brantford-bulldogs-canadian-hockey-league/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/beaudoin-leads-colts-response-to-knot-series-1-1-brantford-bulldogs-canadian-hockey-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrie boxes out Brantford in Game 2 - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barrie boxes out Brantford in Game 2&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/barrie-boxes-out-brantford-in-game-2-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/barrie-boxes-out-brantford-in-game-2-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrie boxes out Brantford in Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dylan&nbsp;Smoskowitz&nbsp;never lost faith.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; Following a loss in Game 1 of the OHL&rsquo;s Eastern Conference Final, the Barrie Colts coach promised his team&rsquo;s penalty kill would shut down the Brantford Bulldogs at the TD Civic Centre on Friday, and the unit backed up that bold prediction.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; The Colts held the historically potent Bulldogs to one goal on six chances while going 2-for-3 on the man-advantage. Barrie added a third-period, shorthanded tally to win 5-3 an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/barrie-boxes-out-brantford-in-game-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/barrie-boxes-out-brantford-in-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beaudoin shines as Colts muzzle Bulldogs in Brantford, knot series - BarrieToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beaudoin shines as Colts muzzle Bulldogs in Brantford, knot series&nbsp;&nbsp;BarrieToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/beaudoin-shines-as-colts-muzzle-bulldogs-in-brantford-knot-series-barrietodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/beaudoin-shines-as-colts-muzzle-bulldogs-in-brantford-knot-series-barrietodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Eastern Conference Championship Series Game 2 Post-Game Media: Brantford Bulldogs - CHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 Eastern Conference Championship Series Game 2 Post-Game Media: Brantford Bulldogs&nbsp;&nbsp;CHL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/2026-eastern-conference-championship-series-game-2-post-game-media-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/2026-eastern-conference-championship-series-game-2-post-game-media-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEAUDOIN LEADS COLTS RESPONSE TO KNOT SERIES 1-1 - Brantford Bulldogs - CHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[BEAUDOIN LEADS COLTS RESPONSE TO KNOT SERIES 1-1 - Brantford Bulldogs&nbsp;&nbsp;CHL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/beaudoin-leads-colts-response-to-knot-series-1-1-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/beaudoin-leads-colts-response-to-knot-series-1-1-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OHL Highlights Friday, April 24, 2026 – Barrie Colts vs Brantford Bulldogs - CHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[OHL Highlights Friday, April 24, 2026 &ndash; Barrie Colts vs Brantford Bulldogs&nbsp;&nbsp;CHL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ohl-highlights-friday-april-24-2026-barrie-colts-vs-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ohl-highlights-friday-april-24-2026-barrie-colts-vs-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Jiricek Answers Back For Brantford In Game 2 With Rocket Slapper - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Jiricek Answers Back For Brantford In Game 2 With Rocket Slapper&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/adam-jiricek-answers-back-for-brantford-in-game-2-with-rocket-slapper-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/adam-jiricek-answers-back-for-brantford-in-game-2-with-rocket-slapper-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrie Colts are in Brantford to play the Bulldogs in Game Two, OHL Eastern Conference Final - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barrie Colts are in Brantford to play the Bulldogs in Game Two, OHL Eastern Conference Final&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/barrie-colts-are-in-brantford-to-play-the-bulldogs-in-game-two-ohl-eastern-conference-final-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/barrie-colts-are-in-brantford-to-play-the-bulldogs-in-game-two-ohl-eastern-conference-final-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norfolk resident, 56, killed in crash near Wilsonville - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norfolk resident, 56, killed in crash near Wilsonville&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/norfolk-resident-56-killed-in-crash-near-wilsonville-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/norfolk-resident-56-killed-in-crash-near-wilsonville-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal noon-hour crash near Wilsonville - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fatal noon-hour crash near Wilsonville&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/fatal-noon-hour-crash-near-wilsonville-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/fatal-noon-hour-crash-near-wilsonville-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norfolk resident, 56,  killed in crash near Wilsonville]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead following a collision near Wilsonville Friday. Norfolk OPP say the crash took place at the intersection of Old Highway 24 and Norfolk County Road 19, East around 12:17 p.m. and involved an SUV and a sedan. The sedan&rsquo;s passenger, a 56-year-old Norfolk resident, was taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries and later pronounced deceased, said Const. Andrew Gamble in a social media post. The driver of that vehicle was transported to hospital for treatment of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/norfolk-resident-56-killed-in-crash-near-wilsonville/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/norfolk-resident-56-killed-in-crash-near-wilsonville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal noon-hour crash near Wilsonville]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead following a collision near Wilsonville Friday. Norfolk OPP say the crash took place at the intersection of Old Highway 24 and Norfolk County Road 19, East around 12:17 p.m. and involved an SUV and a sedan. The sedan&rsquo;s passenger was taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries and later pronounced deceased, said Const. Andrew Gamble in a social media post. The driver of that vehicle was also injured but police said those injuries were minor. The SUV driver wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/fatal-noon-hour-crash-near-wilsonville/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/fatal-noon-hour-crash-near-wilsonville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pianist Philip Chiu to perform at Sanderson Centre - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pianist Philip Chiu to perform at Sanderson Centre&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pianist-philip-chiu-to-perform-at-sanderson-centre-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pianist-philip-chiu-to-perform-at-sanderson-centre-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pianist Philip Chiu to perform at Sanderson Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final concert of the season for the Brant Music Club features pianist Philip Chiu. A leading Canadian pianist, Chiu has performed across North America, France, and Japan and&nbsp;received&nbsp;a&nbsp;2023&nbsp;JUNO&nbsp;Award for Best Classical Solo Album&nbsp;for Fables.&nbsp;His recordings are often broadcast on CBC Music, France Musique, ICI Musique, and BBC Radio 3. As a sought-after soloist and chamber musician,&nbsp;Chiu&nbsp;has collaborated with many artists and is part of a longstan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pianist-philip-chiu-to-perform-at-sanderson-centre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pianist-philip-chiu-to-perform-at-sanderson-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychological injuries are the focus of this year's National Day of Mourning ceremony - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Psychological injuries are the focus of this year's National Day of Mourning ceremony&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/psychological-injuries-are-the-focus-of-this-years-national-day-of-mourning-ceremony-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/psychological-injuries-are-the-focus-of-this-years-national-day-of-mourning-ceremony-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychological injuries are the focus of this year's National Day of Mourning ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford residents are invited to join local&nbsp;labour&nbsp;leaders and dignitaries&nbsp;at&nbsp;the annual National Day of Mourning&nbsp;ceremony&nbsp;on Tuesday&nbsp;(April 28). The ceremony takes place at Lorne Park beginning at 5 p.m. and will include speeches by several people including Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis. Past ceremonies have drawn attention to physical injuries suffered by people in the workplace that can sometimes be crippling and sometimes result in death. This year&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/psychological-injuries-are-the-focus-of-this-years-national-day-of-mourning-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/psychological-injuries-are-the-focus-of-this-years-national-day-of-mourning-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Brien named finalist for OHL's Most Outstanding Player - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[O'Brien named finalist for OHL's Most Outstanding Player&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/obrien-named-finalist-for-ohls-most-outstanding-player-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/obrien-named-finalist-for-ohls-most-outstanding-player-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital arms race is well underway - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital arms race is well underway&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/digital-arms-race-is-well-underway-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/digital-arms-race-is-well-underway-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Brien named finalist for OHL's Most Outstanding Player]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs captain and leader Jake O&rsquo;Brien has been named a finalist for the OHL&rsquo;s Most Outstanding Player.Following Game 1 of the league&rsquo;s Eastern Conference Final, during which O&rsquo;Brien had the game-winning goal vs. Barrie, the league announced four finalists for the Red Tilson Trophy this week.O&rsquo;Brien is joined by his current playoff opponent, Barrie Colts captain Cole Beaudoin, as well as Flint Firebirds leader Nathan Aspinall, Kitchener centre Sam O&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/obrien-named-finalist-for-ohls-most-outstanding-player/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/obrien-named-finalist-for-ohls-most-outstanding-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford to celebrate 150th anniversary of the first long-distance phone call - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford to celebrate 150th anniversary of the first long-distance phone call&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-to-celebrate-150th-anniversary-of-the-first-long-distance-phone-call-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-to-celebrate-150th-anniversary-of-the-first-long-distance-phone-call-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford to celebrate 150th anniversary of the first long-distance phone call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford is getting ready to celebrate a moment that&nbsp;changed&nbsp;the world. Planning for several events to mark the 150th anniversary of the first long-distance phone call is underway, including a free community gathering at the Bell Homestead National Historic site on Aug. 8. &ldquo;This is one of those moments where Brantford&rsquo;s history comes to life,&rdquo; Coun. Mandy Samwell said at a recent city council committee meeting. &ldquo;150 years ago, a simple but extraordinary idea co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-to-celebrate-150th-anniversary-of-the-first-long-distance-phone-call/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-to-celebrate-150th-anniversary-of-the-first-long-distance-phone-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over-production of food at BGH benefits Brantford Blessing Centre - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over-production of food at BGH benefits Brantford Blessing Centre&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/over-production-of-food-at-bgh-benefits-brantford-blessing-centre-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/over-production-of-food-at-bgh-benefits-brantford-blessing-centre-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over-production of food at BGH benefits Brantford Blessing Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A partnership between Brantford General Hospital and the Brantford Blessing Centre could indeed be called a blessing. In 2024, the hospital began to look for ways to implement waste diversion and reduction when it comes to&nbsp;food. Utilizing the Second Harvest organization that connects food producers with those&nbsp;in&nbsp;need and&nbsp;working with the Ontario Health Team to&nbsp;determine&nbsp;a recipient,&nbsp;the Brantford Blessing Centre was found to be a good fit. &ldquo;The key point]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/over-production-of-food-at-bgh-benefits-brantford-blessing-centre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/over-production-of-food-at-bgh-benefits-brantford-blessing-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Brantford issues Artist Call for Tutela Park mural - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Brantford issues Artist Call for Tutela Park mural&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-issues-artist-call-for-tutela-park-mural-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-issues-artist-call-for-tutela-park-mural-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic flow on Icomm Drive in downtown Brantford to improve - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic flow on Icomm Drive in downtown Brantford to improve&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/traffic-flow-on-icomm-drive-in-downtown-brantford-to-improve-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/traffic-flow-on-icomm-drive-in-downtown-brantford-to-improve-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Installation of public safety buoys and booms underway at GRCA dams - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Installation of public safety buoys and booms underway at GRCA dams&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/installation-of-public-safety-buoys-and-booms-underway-at-grca-dams-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/installation-of-public-safety-buoys-and-booms-underway-at-grca-dams-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Brantford issues artist call for Tutela Park mural]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford is inviting a regional artist or an artist team to transform a utility building in Tutela Park&nbsp;at 160 Erie Ave. with an original mural.<br />
&nbsp; Eligible artists are invited to&nbsp;submit&nbsp;expressions of interest and qualifications through&nbsp;an&nbsp;online form at&nbsp;<br />
Brantford.ca/TutelaParkMural<br />
&nbsp;by Sunday, May 10&nbsp;at 11:59 p.m.<br />
&nbsp; The commissioned artist will be selected through a one-stage process. A selection panel made up of practising arts pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-issues-artist-call-for-tutela-park-mural/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-of-brantford-issues-artist-call-for-tutela-park-mural/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Installation of public safety buoys and booms underway at GRCA dams]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of its annual procedures, the Grand River Conservation Authority has begun the installation of public safety devices,&nbsp;including&nbsp;warning booms and buoys, upstream of&nbsp;its&nbsp;dams to alert paddlers,&nbsp;anglers&nbsp;and boaters to stay away.<br />
&nbsp; The installation&nbsp;began this week&nbsp;and is expected to be&nbsp;completed&nbsp;by mid-May.&nbsp;Timing is subject to change depending on weather conditions.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; &ldquo;Dams can pose serious hazards that can result]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/installation-of-public-safety-buoys-and-booms-underway-at-grca-dams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/installation-of-public-safety-buoys-and-booms-underway-at-grca-dams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic flow on Icomm Drive in downtown Brantford to improve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic flow on the south side of Brantford&rsquo;s downtown core will improve for motorists next week. The City of Brantford announced Thursday that the intersection of Icomm Drive and Market Street South will reopen to traffic on Monday, April 27 as long as weather conditions are favourable. The main entrance of the Market Centre Parkade will also reopen. Construction crews are cleaning up the work site this week, reinstalling traffic signals, and&nbsp;completing base asphalt paving. Over the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/traffic-flow-on-icomm-drive-in-downtown-brantford-to-improve/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/traffic-flow-on-icomm-drive-in-downtown-brantford-to-improve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford stabbing victim was 'sweetest person', says wife - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford stabbing victim was 'sweetest person', says wife&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-stabbing-victim-was-sweetest-person-says-wife-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-stabbing-victim-was-sweetest-person-says-wife-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stabbing victim was 'sweetest person' says wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young man stabbed to death on a trail near Grand River Avenue on Wednesday as &ldquo;in the wrong place at the wrong time&rdquo; according to his wife. James Myerscough, 25, was &ldquo;the sweetest person, with a heart of gold&rdquo; said Claudia Myerscough, who said she and friends are reeling from his death. Her husband, who was pursuing a career in welding, was stabbed and a 28-year-old man was injured and later charged with second-degree murder after the day-time altercation that drew doze]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/stabbing-victim-was-sweetest-person-says-wife/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/stabbing-victim-was-sweetest-person-says-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford stabbing victim was 'sweetest person', says wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young man stabbed to death on a trail near Grand River Avenue on Wednesday was &ldquo;in the wrong place at the wrong time,&rdquo; according to his wife. James Myerscough, 25, was &ldquo;the sweetest person, with a heart of gold&rdquo; said Claudia Myerscough, who said she and friends are reeling from his death. Her husband, who was pursuing a career in welding, was stabbed and a 28-year-old man was injured and later charged with second-degree murder after the day-time altercation that drew do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-stabbing-victim-was-sweetest-person-says-wife/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-stabbing-victim-was-sweetest-person-says-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mary Rizzetto Obituary | 1937 - 2026 - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mary Rizzetto Obituary | 1937 - 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mary-rizzetto-obituary-1937-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mary-rizzetto-obituary-1937-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City well-positioned for investment and tourism, councillors told - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[City well-positioned for investment and tourism, councillors told&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-well-positioned-for-investment-and-tourism-councillors-told-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-well-positioned-for-investment-and-tourism-councillors-told-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City well-positioned for investment and tourism, councillors told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Development of&nbsp;land&nbsp;acquired&nbsp;from&nbsp;Brant County in 2017 is&nbsp;critical to Brantford&rsquo;s future economic success, Mayor Kevin Davis says. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve done a great job infilling industrial development with the land we had available in our industrial parks,&rdquo; Davis said at a city council committee meeting earlier this month. &ldquo;But we&rsquo;re pretty much at the end of that so it&rsquo;s critical we have those lands north of Highway 403 at Oak Park Road read]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-well-positioned-for-investment-and-tourism-councillors-told/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-well-positioned-for-investment-and-tourism-councillors-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Bulldogs sniper bangs the drum for Game 1 - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Bulldogs sniper bangs the drum for Game 1&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/former-bulldogs-sniper-bangs-the-drum-for-game-1-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/former-bulldogs-sniper-bangs-the-drum-for-game-1-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1,800 residents collect 1,160 kilograms of litter in Brantford's community cleanup - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[1,800 residents collect 1,160 kilograms of litter in Brantford's community cleanup&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/1800-residents-collect-1160-kilograms-of-litter-in-brantfords-community-cleanup-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/1800-residents-collect-1160-kilograms-of-litter-in-brantfords-community-cleanup-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1,800 residents collect 1,160 kilograms of litter in Brantford's community cleanup]]></title><description><![CDATA[A giant spring cleaning involving almost 1,800 Brantford residents collected 1,160 kilograms of litter in&nbsp;honour of Earth Day.<br />
&nbsp; The two-day cleanup&nbsp;organized by the City of Brantford&nbsp;on April&nbsp;17 and 18 was the combined effort of individuals, neighbourhood associations, local&nbsp;organization&nbsp;and schools.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; &ldquo;This year we collected more litter than the last two years&rsquo; cleanups combined,&rdquo; said Sue Brocklebank, the city&rsquo;s climate cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/1800-residents-collect-1160-kilograms-of-litter-in-brantfords-community-cleanup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/1800-residents-collect-1160-kilograms-of-litter-in-brantfords-community-cleanup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transport truck driver charged with stunt driving in Brant County - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transport truck driver charged with stunt driving in Brant County&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/transport-truck-driver-charged-with-stunt-driving-in-brant-county-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/transport-truck-driver-charged-with-stunt-driving-in-brant-county-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transport truck driver charged with stunt driving in Brant County   ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 43-year-old Brantford man has been charged with stunt driving a transport truck in the County of Brant.<br />
&nbsp; A Brant OPP officer conducting speed enforcement stopped a driver at about noon on April 22 on Watts Pond Road. Police say he was travelling about 105 km/hr in a posted 60 km/hr speed zone.&nbsp; The accused&rsquo;s driver licence was suspended for 30 days and his vehicle impounded for 14 days.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; To report aggressive or dangerous driving, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/transport-truck-driver-charged-with-stunt-driving-in-brant-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/transport-truck-driver-charged-with-stunt-driving-in-brant-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tulips and Maples in Brantford a celebration of Dutch liberation - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tulips and Maples in Brantford a celebration of Dutch liberation&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/tulips-and-maples-in-brantford-a-celebration-of-dutch-liberation-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/tulips-and-maples-in-brantford-a-celebration-of-dutch-liberation-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis provides an update - CHCH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis provides an update&nbsp;&nbsp;CHCH]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-mayor-kevin-davis-provides-an-update-chch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-mayor-kevin-davis-provides-an-update-chch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tulips and Maples in Brantford a celebration of Dutch liberation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A&nbsp;Brantford man with Dutch heritage has created a&nbsp;multi-day celebration&nbsp;to&nbsp;honour&nbsp;the bond between Canada and The Netherlands. The inaugural Tulips and Maples &ndash; a&nbsp;Dutch-Canadian&nbsp;Liberation Celebration&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;takes place April 30 to May 5&nbsp;featuring a theatrical musical production, gala dinner, live&nbsp;music&nbsp;and vendors. The idea came&nbsp;to&nbsp;Will Veldhuis-Prinzen&nbsp;about a&nbsp;year&nbsp;ago while visiting The Netherlands wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/tulips-and-maples-in-brantford-a-celebration-of-dutch-liberation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/tulips-and-maples-in-brantford-a-celebration-of-dutch-liberation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Replay: Home - 2026 Barrie vs Brantford | Apr 24 @ 7 PM - FloHockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replay: Home - 2026 Barrie vs Brantford | Apr 24 @ 7 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;FloHockey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/replay-home-2026-barrie-vs-brantford-apr-24-7-pm-flohockey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/replay-home-2026-barrie-vs-brantford-apr-24-7-pm-flohockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OHL Highlights Friday, April 24, 2026 – Barrie Colts vs Brantford Bulldogs - Canadian Hockey League]]></title><description><![CDATA[OHL Highlights Friday, April 24, 2026 &ndash; Barrie Colts vs Brantford Bulldogs&nbsp;&nbsp;Canadian Hockey League]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ohl-highlights-friday-april-24-2026-barrie-colts-vs-brantford-bulldogs-canadian-hockey-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ohl-highlights-friday-april-24-2026-barrie-colts-vs-brantford-bulldogs-canadian-hockey-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris has its Mounties back - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris has its Mounties back&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paris-has-its-mounties-back-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paris-has-its-mounties-back-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris has its Mounties back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Paris Mounties are back. After changing owners and the team name &ndash; the Mounties existed until 2023 when the team was bought and renamed Titans &ndash; Paris has the beloved nickname of its Provincial Junior Hockey League team back. &ldquo;Being the Mounties is something that resonates with a lot more people in town,&rdquo; said Mike Christian, the team&rsquo;s sole owner who announced the name change this week. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m looking forward to building it back up to where the Mounti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paris-has-its-mounties-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paris-has-its-mounties-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford-Barrie mayors make friendly wager - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford-Barrie mayors make friendly wager&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-barrie-mayors-make-friendly-wager-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-barrie-mayors-make-friendly-wager-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game on: Brantford-Barrie mayors make friendly wager on outcome of Bulldogs-Colts Eastern Conference Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s&nbsp;&ldquo;game&nbsp;on&rdquo;&nbsp;for the mayors of Brantford and&nbsp;Barrie. Mayor Kevin Davis of Brantford and his Barrie counterpart Mayor Alex Nuttall have made a friendly wager on the outcome of the Brantford Bulldogs &ndash; Barrie Colts best of seven OHL&nbsp; Eastern Conference Championship playoff series. They made the wager when they were at Queen&rsquo;s Park earlier this week and it was captured in a video that Nuttall posted on his social media page. &ldquo;If you win]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/game-on-brantford-barrie-mayors-make-friendly-wager-on-outcome-of-bulldogs-colts-eastern-conference-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/game-on-brantford-barrie-mayors-make-friendly-wager-on-outcome-of-bulldogs-colts-eastern-conference-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford-Barrie mayors make friendly wager on outcome of Bulldogs-Colts Eastern Conference Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s&nbsp;&ldquo;game&nbsp;on&rdquo;&nbsp;for the mayors of Brantford and&nbsp;Barrie. Mayor Kevin Davis, of Brantford and his Barrier counterpart Mayor Alex Nuttall have made a friendly wager on the outcome of the Brantford Bulldogs &ndash; Barrie Colts best of seven OHL&nbsp; Eastern Conference Championship playoff series. They made the wager when they were&nbsp;at Queen&rsquo;s Park earlier this&nbsp;week&nbsp;and&nbsp;it&nbsp;was&nbsp;captured in a video that Nuttall posted on his soci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-barrie-mayors-make-friendly-wager-on-outcome-of-bulldogs-colts-eastern-conference-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-barrie-mayors-make-friendly-wager-on-outcome-of-bulldogs-colts-eastern-conference-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last minute heroics from Brantford Bulldogs and renewed love for a Bieber exhibition - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last minute heroics from Brantford Bulldogs and renewed love for a Bieber exhibition&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/last-minute-heroics-from-brantford-bulldogs-and-renewed-love-for-a-bieber-exhibition-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/last-minute-heroics-from-brantford-bulldogs-and-renewed-love-for-a-bieber-exhibition-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilfrid Laurier virtual reality program helping seniors with dementia stay active, engaged - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wilfrid Laurier virtual reality program helping seniors with dementia stay active, engaged&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/wilfrid-laurier-virtual-reality-program-helping-seniors-with-dementia-stay-active-engaged-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/wilfrid-laurier-virtual-reality-program-helping-seniors-with-dementia-stay-active-engaged-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford, Ont., man faces murder charge following assault on trail, police say - Yahoo News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford, Ont., man faces murder charge following assault on trail, police say&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-ont-man-faces-murder-charge-following-assault-on-trail-police-say-yahoo-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-ont-man-faces-murder-charge-following-assault-on-trail-police-say-yahoo-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford, Ont., man faces murder charge following assault on trail, police say - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford, Ont., man faces murder charge following assault on trail, police say&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-ont-man-faces-murder-charge-following-assault-on-trail-police-say-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-ont-man-faces-murder-charge-following-assault-on-trail-police-say-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford man charged with second-degree murder - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford man charged with second-degree murder&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-charged-with-second-degree-murder-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-charged-with-second-degree-murder-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Spencer Harris Obituary | 1932 - 2026 - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Spencer Harris Obituary | 1932 - 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/james-spencer-harris-obituary-1932-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/james-spencer-harris-obituary-1932-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder In Brantford - Wingham Free Press]]></title><description><![CDATA[Murder In Brantford&nbsp;&nbsp;Wingham Free Press]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/murder-in-brantford-wingham-free-press/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/murder-in-brantford-wingham-free-press/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gary Earl AVERY - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Earl AVERY&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/gary-earl-avery-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/gary-earl-avery-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest made after ‘altercation’ on Brantford trail leaves one man dead, another seriously injured - The Spec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arrest made after &lsquo;altercation&rsquo; on Brantford trail leaves one man dead, another seriously injured&nbsp;&nbsp;The Spec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/arrest-made-after-altercation-on-brantford-trail-leaves-one-man-dead-another-seriously-injured-the-spec/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/arrest-made-after-altercation-on-brantford-trail-leaves-one-man-dead-another-seriously-injured-the-spec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darryle Jean VANDERLIP - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darryle Jean VANDERLIP&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/darryle-jean-vanderlip-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/darryle-jean-vanderlip-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Replay: Home - 2026 Barrie vs Brantford | Apr 22 @ 7 PM - FloHockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replay: Home - 2026 Barrie vs Brantford | Apr 22 @ 7 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;FloHockey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/replay-home-2026-barrie-vs-brantford-apr-22-7-pm-flohockey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/replay-home-2026-barrie-vs-brantford-apr-22-7-pm-flohockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulldogs vs. Colts Eastern Conference Final, Game 1 - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bulldogs vs. Colts Eastern Conference Final, Game 1&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-vs-colts-eastern-conference-final-game-1-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/bulldogs-vs-colts-eastern-conference-final-game-1-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jake O'Brien Opens Scoring For Brantford Bulldogs Of Game 1 - FloHockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake O'Brien Opens Scoring For Brantford Bulldogs Of Game 1&nbsp;&nbsp;FloHockey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/jake-obrien-opens-scoring-for-brantford-bulldogs-of-game-1-flohockey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/jake-obrien-opens-scoring-for-brantford-bulldogs-of-game-1-flohockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jake O'Brien's late heroics seals Brantford Bulldogs win against Barrie Colts - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake O'Brien's late heroics seals Brantford Bulldogs win against Barrie Colts&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/jake-obriens-late-heroics-seals-brantford-bulldogs-win-against-barrie-colts-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/jake-obriens-late-heroics-seals-brantford-bulldogs-win-against-barrie-colts-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jake O'Brien's late heroics seals Brantford Bulldogs win against Barrie Colts]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those tuning into the OHL season late, Brantford Bulldogs captain Jake O&rsquo;Brien isn&rsquo;t just the best passer in the league, he&rsquo;s also one of its most lethal snipers. Opening the scoring for Brantford on Wednesday in Game 1 of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference championship series against the Barrie Colts at the TD Civic Centre, O&rsquo;Brien scored his second goal of the game with 1:35 to play to secure a 4-3 win for the home team. &ldquo;(Adam) Jiricek gave me a good pass u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/jake-obriens-late-heroics-seals-brantford-bulldogs-win-against-barrie-colts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/jake-obriens-late-heroics-seals-brantford-bulldogs-win-against-barrie-colts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O’BRIEN STRIKES LATE, BULLDOGS TAKE GAME 1 - Brantford Bulldogs - CHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[O&rsquo;BRIEN STRIKES LATE, BULLDOGS TAKE GAME 1 - Brantford Bulldogs&nbsp;&nbsp;CHL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/obrien-strikes-late-bulldogs-take-game-1-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/obrien-strikes-late-bulldogs-take-game-1-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OHL Highlights Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – Barrie Colts vs Brantford Bulldogs - CHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[OHL Highlights Wednesday, April 22, 2026 &ndash; Barrie Colts vs Brantford Bulldogs&nbsp;&nbsp;CHL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ohl-highlights-wednesday-april-22-2026-barrie-colts-vs-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ohl-highlights-wednesday-april-22-2026-barrie-colts-vs-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs edge Barrie Colts in Game 1 of Eastern Conference finals - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs edge Barrie Colts in Game 1 of Eastern Conference finals&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-edge-barrie-colts-in-game-1-of-eastern-conference-finals-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-edge-barrie-colts-in-game-1-of-eastern-conference-finals-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after incident on Brantford trail - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man dies after incident on Brantford trail&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-dies-after-incident-on-brantford-trail-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/man-dies-after-incident-on-brantford-trail-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford man arrested for second-degree murder after trail stabbing - CHCH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford man arrested for second-degree murder after trail stabbing&nbsp;&nbsp;CHCH]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-arrested-for-second-degree-murder-after-trail-stabbing-chch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-arrested-for-second-degree-murder-after-trail-stabbing-chch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Brantford man, 28, faces murder charge after fatal stabbing in trail area - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Brantford man, 28, faces murder charge after fatal stabbing in trail area&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-brantford-man-28-faces-murder-charge-after-fatal-stabbing-in-trail-area-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-brantford-man-28-faces-murder-charge-after-fatal-stabbing-in-trail-area-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: One person dead, one injured in fight in trail area in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say one man is dead and a second is injured after a day-time altercation in a trail area at Morrell Street and Grand River Avenue in Brantford. A huge police and paramedic response to the incident brought dozens of cruisers, several ambulances and other first-responder vans to the area, which was quickly blocked off, including a portion of the walking trail along the river. Gordon Hockley, who lives at 312 Grand River Avenue, the apartment building right next to the trail-head, said that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-one-person-dead-one-injured-in-fight-in-trail-area-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-one-person-dead-one-injured-in-fight-in-trail-area-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: One dead, one injured in fight near river]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say one man is dead and a second is injured after a day-time altercation near the trail at Morrell Street and Grand River Avenue in Brantford. A huge police and paramedic response to the incident brought dozens of cruisers, several ambulances and other first-responder vans to the area which was quickly blocked off, including a portion of the walking trail along the river. Gordon Hockley, who lives at 312 Grand River Avenue, the apartment building right next to the trail-head, said that he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-one-dead-one-injured-in-fight-near-river/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-one-dead-one-injured-in-fight-near-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Brantford man, 28, faces murder charge after fatal stabbing in trail area]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man is dead and a second is facing second degree murder charges after a day-time altercation in a trail area at Morrell Street and Grand River Avenue in Brantford on Wednesday.&nbsp; The victim had been assaulted and stabbed. &ldquo;Despite receiving life-saving measures, this man succumbed to his injuries,&rdquo; said Brantford police. Police located a second man at the scene. He was transferred to hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The 28-year-old Brantford man, whose name was not]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-brantford-man-28-faces-murder-charge-after-fatal-stabbing-in-trail-area/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-brantford-man-28-faces-murder-charge-after-fatal-stabbing-in-trail-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy police presence at trailhead in Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a dozen first-responder vehicles including ambulances and police cruisers are blocking the trailhead at Morrell Street and Grand River Avenue in Brantford this evening. There are also several police officers in the area.&nbsp;Police were directing people away from the trailhead entrance but indicated there was no ongoing danger to citizens.Reports say at least one person was loaded into an ambulance amid unconfirmed reports of a death on the trail, which runs along the Grand River.Bran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/heavy-police-presence-at-trailhead-in-brantford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/heavy-police-presence-at-trailhead-in-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford honours volunteers at annual recognition event - BrantBeacon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford honours volunteers at annual recognition event&nbsp;&nbsp;BrantBeacon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-honours-volunteers-at-annual-recognition-event-brantbeacon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-honours-volunteers-at-annual-recognition-event-brantbeacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meals from Brantford General Hospital donated to community - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meals from Brantford General Hospital donated to community&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/meals-from-brantford-general-hospital-donated-to-community-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/meals-from-brantford-general-hospital-donated-to-community-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford City Council notebook: Military museum support, new animal shelter, historical society - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford City Council notebook: Military museum support, new animal shelter, historical society&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-city-council-notebook-military-museum-support-new-animal-shelter-historical-society-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-city-council-notebook-military-museum-support-new-animal-shelter-historical-society-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford City Council notebook: Military museum support, new animal shelter, historical society]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Military Heritage Museum&rsquo;s expansion plan is getting a $120,000 boost from the city. Councillors, at an April 14 committee meeting, recommended approval of&nbsp;the funding allocation&nbsp;with the money coming from the city&rsquo;s cultural and built heritage reserve fund. The committee&rsquo;s decision is expected to be&nbsp;finalized&nbsp;at the April 28 city council meeting. The museum is planning&nbsp;a&nbsp;111.5-square-metre&nbsp;(1,200-square-foot) addition to the rear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-city-council-notebook-military-museum-support-new-animal-shelter-historical-society/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-city-council-notebook-military-museum-support-new-animal-shelter-historical-society/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents 'blindsided' by abrupt closure of Paris daycare - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents 'blindsided' by abrupt closure of Paris daycare&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/parents-blindsided-by-abrupt-closure-of-paris-daycare-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/parents-blindsided-by-abrupt-closure-of-paris-daycare-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents 'blindsided' by abrupt closure of Paris daycare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of families were left scrambling following the abrupt closure of a daycare centre in Paris last month. Sabrina&nbsp;Baldisser&nbsp;is&nbsp;a Brantford resident whose two-year-old daughter&nbsp;had been&nbsp;attending&nbsp;Applewood Montessori and Daycare at 1070 Rest Acres Road in Paris&nbsp;since February 2025. &ldquo;At about 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, all parents got a notification via the&nbsp;(SeeSaw)&nbsp;parent communication app that we use, saying &lsquo;It&rsquo;s with heavy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/parents-blindsided-by-abrupt-closure-of-paris-daycare/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/parents-blindsided-by-abrupt-closure-of-paris-daycare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris resident charged with committing 'indecent acts' - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris resident charged with committing 'indecent acts'&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paris-resident-charged-with-committing-indecent-acts-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paris-resident-charged-with-committing-indecent-acts-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris resident charged with committing 'indecent acts']]></title><description><![CDATA[A 32-year-old Paris resident has been charged by Brant OPP for committing &ldquo;indecent acts&rdquo; in the town. Police say they began an investigation on April 21 after receiving a report that a person committed indecent acts over several days earlier this month. Police say the name of the accused is being withheld to protect the identity of the victim. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on July 17. Anyone with information related to this incident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paris-resident-charged-with-committing-indecent-acts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/paris-resident-charged-with-committing-indecent-acts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of two disabled Paris elevators repaired at seniors apartment building - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of two disabled Paris elevators repaired at seniors apartment building&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/one-of-two-disabled-paris-elevators-repaired-at-seniors-apartment-building-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/one-of-two-disabled-paris-elevators-repaired-at-seniors-apartment-building-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of two disabled Paris elevators repaired at seniors apartment building]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of two elevators knocked out by a March 11 fire at an apartment building in Paris is now back in service. A kitchen fire in the independent apartment building of Telfer Place on Grand River Street North, created a huge problem after the sprinkler system put out the fire but also disabled the building&rsquo;s two elevators. &ldquo;One elevator is back in service,&rdquo; said an Extendicare spokesperson on Wednesday, &ldquo;and all tenants in the tower have access. &ldquo;Repairs continue on t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/one-of-two-disabled-paris-elevators-repaired-at-seniors-apartment-building/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/one-of-two-disabled-paris-elevators-repaired-at-seniors-apartment-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of two disabled Paris elevators repaired]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of two elevators knocked out by a March 11 fire at an apartment building in Paris is now back in service. A kitchen fire in the independent apartment building of Telfer Place on Grand River Street North, created a huge problem after the sprinkler system put out the fire but also disabled the building&rsquo;s two elevators. &ldquo;One elevator is back in service,&rdquo; said an Extendicare spokesperson on Wednesday, &ldquo;and all tenants in the tower have access. &ldquo;Repairs continue on t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/one-of-two-disabled-paris-elevators-repaired/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/one-of-two-disabled-paris-elevators-repaired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should it stay or should it go?: Councillors offer mixed views on downtown Brantford stage - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should it stay or should it go?: Councillors offer mixed views on downtown Brantford stage&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/should-it-stay-or-should-it-go-councillors-offer-mixed-views-on-downtown-brantford-stage-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/should-it-stay-or-should-it-go-councillors-offer-mixed-views-on-downtown-brantford-stage-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should it stay or should it go?: Councillors offer mixed views on downtown Brantford stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A parkette stage in downtown Brantford remains in place &ndash; but nameless &ndash; following critical comments about what it has become from some city council members. City councillors, at an April 14 meeting, decided a crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) analysis needs to be done on the parkette stage. They also want to review the city&rsquo;s park naming policy before ratifying &ldquo;Market Street Stage,&rdquo; a name suggested through a public consultation process. &ldquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/should-it-stay-or-should-it-go-councillors-offer-mixed-views-on-downtown-brantford-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/should-it-stay-or-should-it-go-councillors-offer-mixed-views-on-downtown-brantford-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OHL Highlights Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – Barrie Colts vs Brantford Bulldogs - Canadian Hockey League]]></title><description><![CDATA[OHL Highlights Wednesday, April 22, 2026 &ndash; Barrie Colts vs Brantford Bulldogs&nbsp;&nbsp;Canadian Hockey League]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ohl-highlights-wednesday-april-22-2026-barrie-colts-vs-brantford-bulldogs-canadian-hockey-league/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ohl-highlights-wednesday-april-22-2026-barrie-colts-vs-brantford-bulldogs-canadian-hockey-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jake O'Brien Puts Brantford Back On Top Late In Game 1 - FloHockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake O'Brien Puts Brantford Back On Top Late In Game 1&nbsp;&nbsp;FloHockey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/jake-obrien-puts-brantford-back-on-top-late-in-game-1-flohockey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/jake-obrien-puts-brantford-back-on-top-late-in-game-1-flohockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU clears officers after man breaks ankle evading Brantford police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province&rsquo;s Special Investigations Unit has&nbsp;concluded its investigation into the injury of a Brantford man during his arrest. Brantford Police responded to a call just after 3 a.m. on December 21, 2025, regarding a disturbance coming from a residential unit in the area of Colborne and Clarence streets. Officers were advised that the complainant, a 19-year-old Brantford man, was in violation of a judicial order preventing contact and communication with a female inside the residence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/siu-clears-officers-after-man-breaks-ankle-evading-brantford-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/siu-clears-officers-after-man-breaks-ankle-evading-brantford-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Bailey will not seek third term as Brant County mayor - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Bailey will not seek third term as Brant County mayor&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/david-bailey-will-not-seek-third-term-as-brant-county-mayor-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/david-bailey-will-not-seek-third-term-as-brant-county-mayor-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Series HQ: Brantford vs. Barrie – Ontario Hockey League - CHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Series HQ: Brantford vs. Barrie &ndash; Ontario Hockey League&nbsp;&nbsp;CHL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/series-hq-brantford-vs-barrie-ontario-hockey-league-chl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/series-hq-brantford-vs-barrie-ontario-hockey-league-chl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Series HQ: Brantford vs. Barrie - CHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Series HQ: Brantford vs. Barrie&nbsp;&nbsp;CHL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/series-hq-brantford-vs-barrie-chl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/series-hq-brantford-vs-barrie-chl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Bailey not seeking a third term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brant County Mayor David Bailey on Tuesday announced he will not seek a third term. &ldquo;It is with a full heart and deep gratitude that I share that I will not be seeking a third term as Mayor of the County of Brant,&rdquo; Bailey said in a statement issued late Tuesday afternoon. &ldquo;Eight years&nbsp;feels&nbsp;like the right time for a transition.I&rsquo;ve&nbsp;given this role everything I have, and&nbsp;I&rsquo;m&nbsp;proud of what&nbsp;we&rsquo;ve&nbsp;accomplished&nbsp;together.&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mayor-bailey-not-seeking-a-third-term/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/mayor-bailey-not-seeking-a-third-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Bailey will not seek third term as Brant County mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brant County Mayor David Bailey on Tuesday announced he will not seek a third term. &ldquo;It is with a full heart and deep gratitude that I share that I will not be seeking a third term as mayor of the County of Brant,&rdquo; Bailey said in a statement issued late Tuesday afternoon. &ldquo;Eight years feels like the right time for a transition. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve given this role everything I have, and I&rsquo;m proud of what we&rsquo;ve accomplished together.&rdquo; Bailey said he also believes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/david-bailey-will-not-seek-third-term-as-brant-county-mayor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/david-bailey-will-not-seek-third-term-as-brant-county-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police say several youths were involved in fire that destroyed Brantford barn - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say several youths were involved in fire that destroyed Brantford barn&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-say-several-youths-were-involved-in-fire-that-destroyed-brantford-barn-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-say-several-youths-were-involved-in-fire-that-destroyed-brantford-barn-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs, Barrie Colts ready for battle - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs, Barrie Colts ready for battle&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-barrie-colts-ready-for-battle-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-barrie-colts-ready-for-battle-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs, Barrie Colts ready for battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The battle for the Bobby Orr Trophy starts on Wednesday at the TD Civic Centre when the Brantford Bulldogs host the Barrie Colts. Both teams head into the OHL Eastern Conference best-of-seven championship series hot, going a combined 16-2 over the first two rounds of the playoffs. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m very confident in our group right now,&rdquo; Bulldogs captain Jake O&rsquo;Brien said on Monday during a league-wide conference call. &ldquo;I think this is the best we&rsquo;ve played all year. Obvio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-barrie-colts-ready-for-battle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-barrie-colts-ready-for-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOG BITES: Brantford, Barrie set for OHL Eastern Conference final - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[DOG BITES: Brantford, Barrie set for OHL Eastern Conference final&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/dog-bites-brantford-barrie-set-for-ohl-eastern-conference-final-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/dog-bites-brantford-barrie-set-for-ohl-eastern-conference-final-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOG BITES: Brantford, Barrie set for OHL Eastern Conference final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs and Barrie Colts will begin their best-of-seven OHL Eastern Conference championship series on Wednesday at TD Civic Centre at 7 p.m. The following are some notable statistics entering the series. The teams split their season series with Brantford losing 5-4 on Oct. 29 at home in overtime and winning 7-1 at home on Jan. 25. Barrie beat Brantford 7-4 at home on Feb. 21 and lost to the Bulldogs 5-3 at home on March 5 Jake O&rsquo;Brien led the Bulldogs in scoring against the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/dog-bites-brantford-barrie-set-for-ohl-eastern-conference-final/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/dog-bites-brantford-barrie-set-for-ohl-eastern-conference-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE ROAD AHEAD: BATTLING BARRIE FOR BOBBY - Brantford Bulldogs - CHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE ROAD AHEAD: BATTLING BARRIE FOR BOBBY - Brantford Bulldogs&nbsp;&nbsp;CHL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/the-road-ahead-battling-barrie-for-bobby-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/the-road-ahead-battling-barrie-for-bobby-brantford-bulldogs-chl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William (Bill) Lang - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[William (Bill) Lang&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/william-bill-lang-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/william-bill-lang-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Series HQ: Brantford vs. Barrie - Canadian Hockey League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Series HQ: Brantford vs. Barrie&nbsp;&nbsp;Canadian Hockey League]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/series-hq-brantford-vs-barrie-canadian-hockey-league/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/series-hq-brantford-vs-barrie-canadian-hockey-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosemary Joan Simmons (Joan) Obituary | 1933 - 2026 - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rosemary Joan Simmons (Joan) Obituary | 1933 - 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/rosemary-joan-simmons-joan-obituary-1933-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/rosemary-joan-simmons-joan-obituary-1933-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch: 2026 Barrie Colts vs Brantford Bulldogs | Hockey - FloHockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to Watch: 2026 Barrie Colts vs Brantford Bulldogs | Hockey&nbsp;&nbsp;FloHockey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/how-to-watch-2026-barrie-colts-vs-brantford-bulldogs-hockey-flohockey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/how-to-watch-2026-barrie-colts-vs-brantford-bulldogs-hockey-flohockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrie Colts gear up for Conference Final against first-place Brantford Bulldogs - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barrie Colts gear up for Conference Final against first-place Brantford Bulldogs&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/barrie-colts-gear-up-for-conference-final-against-first-place-brantford-bulldogs-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/barrie-colts-gear-up-for-conference-final-against-first-place-brantford-bulldogs-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford, Ont. man named Buffalo Bills’ international fan of the year - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford, Ont. man named Buffalo Bills&rsquo; international fan of the year&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-ont-man-named-buffalo-bills-international-fan-of-the-year-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-ont-man-named-buffalo-bills-international-fan-of-the-year-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assumption College student named a prestigious Loran Scholar - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assumption College student named a prestigious Loran Scholar&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/assumption-college-student-named-a-prestigious-loran-scholar-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/assumption-college-student-named-a-prestigious-loran-scholar-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assumption College student named a prestigious Loran Scholar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assumption College student Madison Davey is quietly thrilled to be named a prestigious Loran Scholar.<br />
&nbsp; But she&rsquo;s not inclined to flaunt the honour, which offers an award of $100,000 over four years of undergraduate study and puts her in the 2026 Class of 36 exceptional youth who have been chosen to receive the scholarship from among more than 5,400 applicants from across Canada.&nbsp; &ldquo;I&rsquo;m a pretty humble and private person,&rdquo; said Davey, on a break from her classes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/assumption-college-student-named-a-prestigious-loran-scholar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/assumption-college-student-named-a-prestigious-loran-scholar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Brantford Bulldogs vs Barrie Colts - FloHockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 Brantford Bulldogs vs Barrie Colts&nbsp;&nbsp;FloHockey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/2026-brantford-bulldogs-vs-barrie-colts-flohockey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/2026-brantford-bulldogs-vs-barrie-colts-flohockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Barrie Colts vs Brantford Bulldogs - FloHockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 Barrie Colts vs Brantford Bulldogs&nbsp;&nbsp;FloHockey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/2026-barrie-colts-vs-brantford-bulldogs-flohockey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/2026-barrie-colts-vs-brantford-bulldogs-flohockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local employers invited to take survey focused on mentorship, hands-on learning - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local employers invited to take survey focused on mentorship, hands-on learning&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/local-employers-invited-to-take-survey-focused-on-mentorship-hands-on-learning-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/local-employers-invited-to-take-survey-focused-on-mentorship-hands-on-learning-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City receives $1.1-million payment from OLG for hosting Elements Casino Brantford - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[City receives $1.1-million payment from OLG for hosting Elements Casino Brantford&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-receives-11-million-payment-from-olg-for-hosting-elements-casino-brantford-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-receives-11-million-payment-from-olg-for-hosting-elements-casino-brantford-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City receives $1.1-million payment from OLG for hosting Elements Casino Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made a fourth quarter (Jan. 1 &ndash; March 31) payment of just over $1.1 million&nbsp;to the city for hosting Elements Casino Brantford.<br />
&nbsp; During OLG&rsquo;s fiscal year (April 1,&nbsp;2025&nbsp;to March 31, 2026), Brantford received&nbsp;just over&nbsp;$4.7 million.&nbsp;Since the gaming site opened in November 1999, Brantford has received&nbsp;almost $111 million.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; These payments to host communities are based on a formula a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-receives-11-million-payment-from-olg-for-hosting-elements-casino-brantford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/city-receives-11-million-payment-from-olg-for-hosting-elements-casino-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local employers invited to take survey focused on mentorship, hands-on learning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new survey is asking local employers about mentorship,&nbsp;hands-on/experiential learning and other workforce gaps and opportunities.<br />
&nbsp; The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie has carried out an&nbsp;EmployerOne&nbsp;survey regularly&nbsp;over the last 10 years to take the pulse of the business community and understand its workforce-related&nbsp;issues.<br />
&nbsp; This year&rsquo;s refreshed&nbsp;EmployerOne&nbsp;has a focus on the role that hands-on or experiential learning,&nbsp;which&n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/local-employers-invited-to-take-survey-focused-on-mentorship-hands-on-learning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/local-employers-invited-to-take-survey-focused-on-mentorship-hands-on-learning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humpty Dumpty is Missing kicks off IT Productions' 26th theatre season - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humpty Dumpty is Missing kicks off IT Productions' 26th theatre season&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/humpty-dumpty-is-missing-kicks-off-it-productions-26th-theatre-season-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/humpty-dumpty-is-missing-kicks-off-it-productions-26th-theatre-season-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shovel-wielding volunteers help plant 1,000 trees at Glen Morris park - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shovel-wielding volunteers help plant 1,000 trees at Glen Morris park&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/shovel-wielding-volunteers-help-plant-1000-trees-at-glen-morris-park-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/shovel-wielding-volunteers-help-plant-1000-trees-at-glen-morris-park-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humpty Dumpty is Missing kicks off IT Productions' 26th theatre season]]></title><description><![CDATA[IT Productions is kicking off its 26<br />
th<br />
&nbsp;season&nbsp;with a play for the young and young-at-heart.<br />
&nbsp; Humpty Dumpty is Missing (or The Case of the Missing Egg), written by Tony Award-winning playwright Joseph Robinette,&nbsp;is a spoof of the&nbsp;old&nbsp;private eye thrillers&nbsp;featuring Sam Scoop who serves as the private eye for Camelot and has been tasked with solving the case of the fallen egg.<br />
&nbsp; He works alongside his assistant, Alice from Dallas, as they come across&nbsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/humpty-dumpty-is-missing-kicks-off-it-productions-26th-theatre-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/humpty-dumpty-is-missing-kicks-off-it-productions-26th-theatre-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shovel-wielding volunteers help plant 1,000 trees at Glen Morris park]]></title><description><![CDATA[So many volunteers turned up to&nbsp;plant trees at Rising Park in Glen Morris on&nbsp;Saturday,&nbsp;help&nbsp;was needed to direct traffic.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; People wearing rain boots and wielding shovels just kept coming, all of them eager to add 1,000 native trees and bushes to the village&rsquo;s only park.<br />
&nbsp; The tree plant, an Earth Week effort that&rsquo;s a partnership between the County of Brant, the Brant Waterways Foundation, the Grand River Conservation Authority, the Glen Morris Hor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/shovel-wielding-volunteers-help-plant-1000-trees-at-glen-morris-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/shovel-wielding-volunteers-help-plant-1000-trees-at-glen-morris-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of volunteers help clean the city in celebration of Earth Week - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of volunteers help clean the city in celebration of Earth Week&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hundreds-of-volunteers-help-clean-the-city-in-celebration-of-earth-week-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hundreds-of-volunteers-help-clean-the-city-in-celebration-of-earth-week-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of volunteers help clean the city in celebration of Earth Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 1,800 volunteers, including individuals, community groups,&nbsp;schools,&nbsp;businesses and&nbsp;neighbourhood&nbsp;association members,&nbsp;are&nbsp;expected to&nbsp;gather a&nbsp;couple&nbsp;tonnes&nbsp;of recycling and litter&nbsp;throughout Brantford&nbsp;during Earth Week.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; A group of&nbsp;litter pickers armed with bags and gloves did their part&nbsp;to clean the city on Saturday at Waterworks Park.<br />
&nbsp; The&nbsp;5<br />
th<br />
&nbsp;annual Community Cleanup&nbsp;was&nbsp;organi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hundreds-of-volunteers-help-clean-the-city-in-celebration-of-earth-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/hundreds-of-volunteers-help-clean-the-city-in-celebration-of-earth-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans pick favourites for AABHN spring sports season - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans pick favourites for AABHN spring sports season&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/fans-pick-favourites-for-aabhn-spring-sports-season-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/fans-pick-favourites-for-aabhn-spring-sports-season-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford man named Buffalo Bills International Fan of the Year - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford man named Buffalo Bills International Fan of the Year&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-named-buffalo-bills-international-fan-of-the-year-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-named-buffalo-bills-international-fan-of-the-year-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford man named Buffalo Bills International Fan of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a good chance when Darryl Russell bleeds, it&rsquo;s Buffalo blue. Russell, a Brantford native and diehard Buffalo Bills supporter, was recently named the NFL team&rsquo;s International Fan of the Year. It all came as a shock to the 53-year-old, who was nominated by an unknown person and then asked to take a call by his ticket rep where he thought they would go over details about a tour of the team&rsquo;s new stadium. &ldquo;Then all of a sudden I&rsquo;m in a Zoom call or Teams c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-named-buffalo-bills-international-fan-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-man-named-buffalo-bills-international-fan-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Sports Council hosts annual awards ceremony - BrantBeacon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Sports Council hosts annual awards ceremony&nbsp;&nbsp;BrantBeacon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-sports-council-hosts-annual-awards-ceremony-brantbeacon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-sports-council-hosts-annual-awards-ceremony-brantbeacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrie Colts Advance to Eastern Conference Final, Set to Face Brantford Bulldogs - Canadian Hockey League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barrie Colts Advance to Eastern Conference Final, Set to Face Brantford Bulldogs&nbsp;&nbsp;Canadian Hockey League]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/barrie-colts-advance-to-eastern-conference-final-set-to-face-brantford-bulldogs-canadian-hockey-league/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/barrie-colts-advance-to-eastern-conference-final-set-to-face-brantford-bulldogs-canadian-hockey-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford receives fourth quarter payment from OLG - BrantBeacon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford receives fourth quarter payment from OLG&nbsp;&nbsp;BrantBeacon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-receives-fourth-quarter-payment-from-olg-brantbeacon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-receives-fourth-quarter-payment-from-olg-brantbeacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs will face Barrie Colts in Eastern Conference final - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs will face Barrie Colts in Eastern Conference final&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-will-face-barrie-colts-in-eastern-conference-final-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-will-face-barrie-colts-in-eastern-conference-final-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs to face Barrie Colts in OHL Eastern Conference final - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs to face Barrie Colts in OHL Eastern Conference final&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-to-face-barrie-colts-in-ohl-eastern-conference-final-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-to-face-barrie-colts-in-ohl-eastern-conference-final-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs to face Barrie Colts in OHL Eastern Conference final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs will face the Barrie Colts for the OHL&rsquo;s Eastern Conference championship. On Saturday, Barrie defeated the Ottawa 67&rsquo;s 4-1 to win its best-of-seven semifinal series 4-1. Brantford had already defeated the North Bay Battalion 4-0 in its semifinal series. According to a social media post by the Bulldogs, Game 1 in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference championship will take place on Wednesday at the TD Civic Centre at 7 p.m. with Game 2 at the same location on Fri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-to-face-barrie-colts-in-ohl-eastern-conference-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-to-face-barrie-colts-in-ohl-eastern-conference-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Sports Council hands out annual awards - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Sports Council hands out annual awards&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-sports-council-hands-out-annual-awards-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-sports-council-hands-out-annual-awards-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Sports Council hands out annual awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Sports Council recognized its nominees and winners during its 2026 awards banquet on Saturday at the Laurier Research and Academic Centre West. The following are the finalists in each category, with winners bolded. Kevin Finney Memorial Award &ndash; Sportsmanship and Dedication: Aisha Eldaoub, Multi-Sports; Annika Dobrocky, Swimming; William Finch, Football. Phyllis Gretzky Memorial Award &ndash; Female Youth Leadership: Kianna Lamoureux, Artistic Swimming; Ryleigh Lofgren, Multi-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-sports-council-hands-out-annual-awards/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-sports-council-hands-out-annual-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford police investigating suspicious barn fire - CHCH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford police investigating suspicious barn fire&nbsp;&nbsp;CHCH]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-investigating-suspicious-barn-fire-chch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-police-investigating-suspicious-barn-fire-chch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspicious fire destroys Brantford barn - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suspicious fire destroys Brantford barn&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/suspicious-fire-destroys-brantford-barn-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/suspicious-fire-destroys-brantford-barn-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating 'suspicious' fire on Mount Pleasant Road - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police investigating 'suspicious' fire on Mount Pleasant Road&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-investigating-suspicious-fire-on-mount-pleasant-road-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-investigating-suspicious-fire-on-mount-pleasant-road-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Youths involved in barn fire won't face criminal charges, say police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Police Service says several youths involved in a barn fire on April 17 will not be criminally charged.&nbsp; The fire, which broke out at about 3:30 p.m. caused significant damage to the barn, located on Mount Pleasant Road and Conklin Road, and its contents. &ldquo;Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that several youths were involved in the incident,&rdquo; said a news release from police on Tuesday. &ldquo;After careful review of the circumstances, it has b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-youths-involved-in-barn-fire-wont-face-criminal-charges-say-police/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/update-youths-involved-in-barn-fire-wont-face-criminal-charges-say-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating 'suspicious' fire on Mount Pleasant Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Police are investigating&nbsp;what they&nbsp;are calling&nbsp;a suspicious&nbsp;barn fire on Friday afternoon.<br />
&nbsp; Brantford Fire and police&nbsp;were called to the fire on Mount Pleasant Road and Conklin Road at about 3:30 p.m. where the barn was fully engulfed in flames.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; Firefighters on scene worked to&nbsp;contain&nbsp;and extinguish the fire.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; There are no reports of any&nbsp;injuries,&nbsp;but police, who have taken over investigation into the fir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-investigating-suspicious-fire-on-mount-pleasant-road/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/police-investigating-suspicious-fire-on-mount-pleasant-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alice Lily Smith Obituary | 1937 - 2026 - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alice Lily Smith Obituary | 1937 - 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/alice-lily-smith-obituary-1937-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/alice-lily-smith-obituary-1937-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering the life of Sharon Barbosa - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remembering the life of Sharon Barbosa&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/remembering-the-life-of-sharon-barbosa-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/remembering-the-life-of-sharon-barbosa-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering the life of Douglas Wain (Bud) Keeton - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remembering the life of Douglas Wain (Bud) Keeton&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/remembering-the-life-of-douglas-wain-bud-keeton-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/remembering-the-life-of-douglas-wain-bud-keeton-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oughtred guilty of violent hammer murder - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oughtred guilty of violent hammer murder&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/oughtred-guilty-of-violent-hammer-murder-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/oughtred-guilty-of-violent-hammer-murder-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oughtred guilty of violent hammer murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elfi Oughtred, the frail senior who has been slowly entering and leaving the courtroom with a walker for the past three weeks, was found guilty Friday evening of bashing in her husband&rsquo;s head with a hammer. The 11-member jury was out for six hours, which included lunch and two afternoon breaks before an alert was made about a verdict just before 6 p.m. Oughtred, 81, who used a hearing device throughout the trial, made no response to the pronouncement. Her three-week trial featured testimon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/oughtred-guilty-of-violent-hammer-murder/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/oughtred-guilty-of-violent-hammer-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local teachers' unions raise concerns over planned changes to Ontario school boards - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local teachers' unions raise concerns over planned changes to Ontario school boards&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/local-teachers-unions-raise-concerns-over-planned-changes-to-ontario-school-boards-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/local-teachers-unions-raise-concerns-over-planned-changes-to-ontario-school-boards-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local teachers' unions raise concerns over planned changes to Ontario school boards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local union leaders are speaking out against&nbsp;proposed changes to&nbsp;school boards and the role of trustees.<br />
&nbsp; If the legislation passes, the changes announced by&nbsp;Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra&nbsp;would cap the number of elected trustees, put a limit on their&nbsp;honorariums, introduce rules about their discretionary spending, and&nbsp;limit them to an advisory&nbsp;role on budgets.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; The changes are being instituted as part of what the province is calling]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/local-teachers-unions-raise-concerns-over-planned-changes-to-ontario-school-boards/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/local-teachers-unions-raise-concerns-over-planned-changes-to-ontario-school-boards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury deciding fate of Elfi Oughtred - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jury deciding fate of Elfi Oughtred&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/jury-deciding-fate-of-elfi-oughtred-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/jury-deciding-fate-of-elfi-oughtred-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury deciding fate of Elfi Oughtred]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 11-member jury in the second-degree murder trial of Elfi Oughtred retired&nbsp;at noon on Friday&nbsp;to begin deciding the fate of the 81-year-old. Justice Aubrey Hilliard finished her charge to the eight women and three men&nbsp;Friday morning, advising them not to negatively weigh the fact the defence called no evidence or witnesses during the trial, nor the news Oughtred agreed to take a polygraph test and then didn&rsquo;t. &ldquo;She is entitled to challenge the Crown&rsquo;s case with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/jury-deciding-fate-of-elfi-oughtred/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/jury-deciding-fate-of-elfi-oughtred/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity Jayne Moore Obituary | 1975 - 2026 - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charity Jayne Moore Obituary | 1975 - 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/charity-jayne-moore-obituary-1975-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/charity-jayne-moore-obituary-1975-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dead following collision in downtown Brantford, Ont., police say - Yahoo News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pedestrian dead following collision in downtown Brantford, Ont., police say&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pedestrian-dead-following-collision-in-downtown-brantford-ont-police-say-yahoo-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pedestrian-dead-following-collision-in-downtown-brantford-ont-police-say-yahoo-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dead following collision in downtown Brantford, Ont., police say - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pedestrian dead following collision in downtown Brantford, Ont., police say&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pedestrian-dead-following-collision-in-downtown-brantford-ont-police-say-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pedestrian-dead-following-collision-in-downtown-brantford-ont-police-say-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riverside Hub project receives strong backing of Brantford city councillors - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riverside Hub project receives strong backing of Brantford city councillors&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/riverside-hub-project-receives-strong-backing-of-brantford-city-councillors-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/riverside-hub-project-receives-strong-backing-of-brantford-city-councillors-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riverside Hub project receives strong backing of Brantford city councillors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $60 million project&nbsp;that&nbsp;will&nbsp;bring many of the city&rsquo;s most important social services under one roof reached a major milestone on Tuesday. City councillors, at a committee-of-the-whole meeting, unanimously recommended support for the Riverside Hub project. The project will bring 11 agencies including Willowbridge Community Services, Contact Brant, Brant Community Healthcare System, Canadian Mental Health Association and Grand River Community Health Centre to a new building]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/riverside-hub-project-receives-strong-backing-of-brantford-city-councillors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/riverside-hub-project-receives-strong-backing-of-brantford-city-councillors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What jobs are at risk due to AI? - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[What jobs are at risk due to AI?&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/what-jobs-are-at-risk-due-to-ai-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/what-jobs-are-at-risk-due-to-ai-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poppy Project gets a boost from Brantford city councillors - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poppy Project gets a boost from Brantford city councillors&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/poppy-project-gets-a-boost-from-brantford-city-councillors-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/poppy-project-gets-a-boost-from-brantford-city-councillors-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poppy Project gets a boost from Brantford city councillors]]></title><description><![CDATA[City councillors are giving $15,000 to a project that brings Brantford residents together to honor and remember veterans.<br />
&nbsp; &ldquo;What started as a neighbourhood project has really grown and I don&rsquo;t know where it will end or how many people will become involved&nbsp;and I want to mention the importance of this,&rdquo; Coun. Gino Saputo said.&nbsp; &ldquo;How many of our young people really understand what this is all about, what our veterans did to give us the freedom that we have to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/poppy-project-gets-a-boost-from-brantford-city-councillors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/poppy-project-gets-a-boost-from-brantford-city-councillors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two sides of the murder of Gordon Oughtred presented - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two sides of the murder of Gordon Oughtred presented&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-sides-of-the-murder-of-gordon-oughtred-presented-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-sides-of-the-murder-of-gordon-oughtred-presented-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in collision early Friday in downtown Brantford - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in collision early Friday in downtown Brantford&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pedestrian-killed-in-collision-early-friday-in-downtown-brantford-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pedestrian-killed-in-collision-early-friday-in-downtown-brantford-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artistic swimmer and Assumption College student represents Canada on the world stage - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artistic swimmer and Assumption College student represents Canada on the world stage&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/artistic-swimmer-and-assumption-college-student-represents-canada-on-the-world-stage-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/artistic-swimmer-and-assumption-college-student-represents-canada-on-the-world-stage-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two sides of the murder of Gordon Oughtred presented]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opposing lawyers took the jurors at the second-degree trial of Elfi Oughtred through two different stories on Thursday. One featured the petite 81-year-old repeatedly swinging a hammer to bludgeon her unsuspecting husband as he ate breakfast while the other painted her as a sometimes confused senior with no idea who killed her husband. Assistant Crown attorney Jeff Mazin laid out a string of inconsistencies in Oughtred&rsquo;s police interviews, and pointed to forensic evidence that showed Ought]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-sides-of-the-murder-of-gordon-oughtred-presented/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/two-sides-of-the-murder-of-gordon-oughtred-presented/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed early Friday morning in Brantford crash - CHCH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed early Friday morning in Brantford crash&nbsp;&nbsp;CHCH]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pedestrian-killed-early-friday-morning-in-brantford-crash-chch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pedestrian-killed-early-friday-morning-in-brantford-crash-chch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in collision early Friday in downtown Brantford]]></title><description><![CDATA[An early morning collision Friday in downtown Brantford has claimed the life of a pedestrian. Brantford Police said the collision took place near the intersection of Market and Darling Streets at about 12:00 a.m. Friday. The male victim was taken to hospital where he passed away from his injuries. Police noted that the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Anyone who may have&nbsp;witnessed&nbsp;or has video footage of this incident is urged to co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pedestrian-killed-in-collision-early-friday-in-downtown-brantford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pedestrian-killed-in-collision-early-friday-in-downtown-brantford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in Brantford crash - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in Brantford crash&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pedestrian-killed-in-brantford-crash-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/pedestrian-killed-in-brantford-crash-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused mother in Baby Parker case makes court appearance - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accused mother in Baby Parker case makes court appearance&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/accused-mother-in-baby-parker-case-makes-court-appearance-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/accused-mother-in-baby-parker-case-makes-court-appearance-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused mother in Baby Parker case makes court appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman facing charges illegally disposing of a newborn baby &ndash; dubbed Baby Parker by police officers in 2005 &mdash; made her first court appearance in Brantford on Thursday. The 39-year-old woman, wearing glasses and a colourful coat, quietly gave her name in a remand court on Queen Street. A man accompanied her and appeared to be there to support her as she spoke to the court. There is a publication ban on identifying the victim and accused in the case. While the woman&rsquo;s charges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/accused-mother-in-baby-parker-case-makes-court-appearance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/accused-mother-in-baby-parker-case-makes-court-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU update: Man injured while fleeing Brantford Police - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[SIU update: Man injured while fleeing Brantford Police&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/siu-update-man-injured-while-fleeing-brantford-police-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/siu-update-man-injured-while-fleeing-brantford-police-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford home heavily gutted in early morning fire - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford home heavily gutted in early morning fire&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-home-heavily-gutted-in-early-morning-fire-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-home-heavily-gutted-in-early-morning-fire-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford home heavily gutted in early morning fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A home at Murray Street and Park Avenue in Brantford was heavily gutted by fire early Thursday morning, Multiple&nbsp;calls&nbsp;came&nbsp;in&nbsp;to&nbsp;fire dispatch&nbsp;at 4:09 a.m., and&nbsp;three fire stations responded to the scene. &ldquo;A command unit,&nbsp;three pumpers, and an aerial responded,&rdquo; Acting Deputy Chief Tom Smith told The Expositor late Thursday afternoon.&nbsp;&ldquo;The flames were&nbsp;visual, and&nbsp;firefighters&nbsp;went into a defensive attack&hellip; which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-home-heavily-gutted-in-early-morning-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-home-heavily-gutted-in-early-morning-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainfall causes washout on Powerline Road - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rainfall causes washout on Powerline Road&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/rainfall-causes-washout-on-powerline-road-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/rainfall-causes-washout-on-powerline-road-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainfall causes washout on Powerline Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powerline Road in Brantford&nbsp;remains&nbsp;closed from Memorial Drive to Francis Street as road repairs are underway. A culvert&nbsp;just west of Memorial Drive&nbsp;was damaged as the result of sustained heavy rainfall this week.&nbsp;The volume of water caused&nbsp;a washout that affected not only the culvert but a&nbsp;portion&nbsp;of the road shoulder and adjacent slope. &ldquo;This is a weather-related repair rather than a planned project,&rdquo; noted Stephanie Quattrociocchi, communica]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/rainfall-causes-washout-on-powerline-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/rainfall-causes-washout-on-powerline-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, OPP Officer Hurt After Crash Southwest of Brantford - Samfiru Tumarkin LLP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman, OPP Officer Hurt After Crash Southwest of Brantford&nbsp;&nbsp;Samfiru Tumarkin LLP]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/woman-opp-officer-hurt-after-crash-southwest-of-brantford-samfiru-tumarkin-llp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/woman-opp-officer-hurt-after-crash-southwest-of-brantford-samfiru-tumarkin-llp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ralph Wayne Fletcher Obituary | 1941 - 2026 - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ralph Wayne Fletcher Obituary | 1941 - 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ralph-wayne-fletcher-obituary-1941-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/ralph-wayne-fletcher-obituary-1941-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Ice Cats U11 team finishes “fantastic year” in style - Brantford Expositor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Ice Cats U11 team finishes &ldquo;fantastic year&rdquo; in style&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-ice-cats-u11-team-finishes-fantastic-year-in-style-brantford-expositor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-ice-cats-u11-team-finishes-fantastic-year-in-style-brantford-expositor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Ice Cats U11 team finishes “fantastic year” in style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right from their first practice, Jesse Williams and his fellow Brantford Ice Cats U11 A coaches knew they had something special.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; &ldquo;We had a fantastic year,&rdquo; Williams said of the squad, which recently captured the OWHA provincial championship.&ldquo;We got off to a really strong start , and we kind of knew that we were going to be really competitive this year.&rdquo;&nbsp; The Ice Cats beat the province&rsquo;s top-ranked outfit from Sault Ste. Marie in the final of the an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-ice-cats-u11-team-finishes-fantastic-year-in-style/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-ice-cats-u11-team-finishes-fantastic-year-in-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU update: man injured while fleeing Brantford Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has been called to investigate an incident in downtown Brantford. An SIU spokesperson told The Expositor that at about 2:45 a.m. on April 16, an officer on patrol observed two men engaged in an altercation at Dalhousie and King Streets. The officer requested assistance via the radio and attempted to intervene. One of the individuals fled on foot and was followed by the officer in his cruiser, and then on foot. In the vicinity of the YMCA on Colbo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/siu-update-man-injured-while-fleeing-brantford-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/siu-update-man-injured-while-fleeing-brantford-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU investigates after man injured while fleeing Brantford Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has been&nbsp;called in&nbsp;to investigate&nbsp;following an incident in downtown Brantford. Brantford Police said in a statement that at about 2:45 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026, officers observed a male who was believed to have been involved in a disturbance at Dalhousie and King Streets. The male party fled from officers who had&nbsp;attempted&nbsp;to speak with&nbsp;him and&nbsp;subsequently&nbsp;had to be taken to hospital for treatment of&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/siu-investigates-after-man-injured-while-fleeing-brantford-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/siu-investigates-after-man-injured-while-fleeing-brantford-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Ontario Minister of Colleges to make an announcement in Brantford at 3 p.m. - CHCH]]></title><description><![CDATA[WATCH: Ontario Minister of Colleges to make an announcement in Brantford at 3 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;CHCH]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/watch-ontario-minister-of-colleges-to-make-an-announcement-in-brantford-at-3-pm-chch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/watch-ontario-minister-of-colleges-to-make-an-announcement-in-brantford-at-3-pm-chch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deborah Jean Agoston Obituary | 1953 - 2026 - Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deborah Jean Agoston Obituary | 1953 - 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Brantford Expositor Obituaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/deborah-jean-agoston-obituary-1953-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/deborah-jean-agoston-obituary-1953-2026-brantford-expositor-obituaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs sweep series with North Bay Battalion - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs sweep series with North Bay Battalion&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-sweep-series-with-north-bay-battalion-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/brantford/brantford-bulldogs-sweep-series-with-north-bay-battalion-ctv-news/</guid></item></channel></rss>