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• 'Spiritual experience': Grand River Pow Wow draws thousands to Six Nations

  27-07-2026 14:26 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Brantford Police issue arrest warrant for stabbing suspect

  28-07-2026 22:22 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Paris Mounties hire ex-NHLer to coach

  28-07-2026 14:28 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’s Pelham Panthers.“Zac is passionate about coaching and developing young athletes, helping them grow both on and off the ice,” Mounties owner Mike Christian said in a release.“The opportunity with the Mounties allows h
  
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• Brantford Public Library announces new hours ahead of Shellard Lane branch opening

  27-07-2026 20:47 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’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
  
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• Brantford Public Library announces new hours ahead of Shellard Lane branch opening

  27-07-2026 20:47 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’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
  
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• City invites residents to help show Brantford is Bloomin'

  27-07-2026 17:25 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’ 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
  
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• City invites residents to help show Brantford is Bloomin'

  27-07-2026 17:25 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’ 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
  
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• City of Brantford gets $1.1-million payment from OLG

  27-07-2026 17:06 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• City of Brantford gets $1.1-million payment from OLG

  27-07-2026 17:06 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Burger Barn rebuild after arson taking shape as owners promise ‘ultimate comeback’

  27-07-2026 16:37 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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 — 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.“The ultimate comeback story starts now,” the Hills said on Fac
  
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• Burger Barn rebuild after arson taking shape as owners promise ‘ultimate comeback’

  27-07-2026 16:37 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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 — 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.“The ultimate comeback story starts now,” the Hills said on Fac
  
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• 'Spiritual experience': Grand River Pow Wow draws thousands to Six Nations

  27-07-2026 14:26 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• 'Super Fan Frank' rocks out at CallHome Music Festival in Brantford

  27-07-2026 14:03 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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.“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,” Wellwood explained. “I did try guitar but I soon realized that I don’t play it very well.“But I can play the stereo well.”His love of music continued into adulthood and Brantford had beco
  
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• 'Super Fan Frank' rocks out at CallHome Music Festival in Brantford

  27-07-2026 14:03 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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.“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,” Wellwood explained. “I did try guitar but I soon realized that I don’t play it very well.“But I can play the stereo well.”His love of music continued into adulthood and Brantford had beco
  
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• Team work, leadership, firefighter training all part of Camp Phoenix

  27-07-2026 13:47 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Camp Phoenix was a way to learn about firefighting but that’s not all participants learned, a graduate of the program says.“It’s also a great way to learn about teamwork, leadership and communication skills, the soft skills that some people don’t know about or maybe don’t have,” said participant Emerson Olson. “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.“We sp
  
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• Team work, leadership, firefighter training all part of Camp Phoenix

  27-07-2026 13:47 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Camp Phoenix was a way to learn about firefighting but that’s not all participants learned, a graduate of the program says.“It’s also a great way to learn about teamwork, leadership and communication skills, the soft skills that some people don’t know about or maybe don’t have,” said participant Emerson Olson. “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.“We sp
  
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• Brantford crime severity index number up but at low end over 10-year period

  24-07-2026 22:33 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Despite the annual crime severity numbers dropping for Canada and Ontario, Brantford’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 – 72.1 – 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.“Our CSI is less than the national average of 75,” pointed out Mayor Ke
  
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• Brantford crime severity index number up but at low end over 10-year period

  24-07-2026 22:33 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Despite the annual crime severity numbers dropping for Canada and Ontario, Brantford’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 – 72.1 – 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.“Our CSI is less than the national average of 75,” pointed out Mayor Ke
  
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• Brantford crime index number up but better over 10-year period

  24-07-2026 22:33 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Despite the annual crime severity numbers dropping for Canada and Ontario, Brantford’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 – 72.1 – 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.“Our CSI is less than the national average of 75,” pointed out Mayor Ke
  
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• Woman sentenced to time served, probation for putting kids in harm's way

  24-07-2026 22:23 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’s way.In August 2024, the 29-year-old was found by police unconscious, with two small toddlers wandering unsupervised in a filthy home.“The home was littered with garbage and drug paraphernalia,” said assistant Crown attorney Cameron Rogers.“The children faced a real risk to their health and safety.”The
  
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• Woman passed out with toddlers in home, Brantford court hears

  24-07-2026 22:23 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’s way.In August 2024, the 29-year-old was found by police unconscious, with two small toddlers wandering unsupervised in a filthy home.“The home was littered with garbage and drug paraphernalia,” said assistant Crown attorney Cameron Rogers.“The children faced a real risk to their health and safety.”The
  
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• City hall notebook: Storyboards suggested for memorial parks

  24-07-2026 22:18 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A city councillor wants to augment Brantford’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.
  
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• City hall notebook: Storyboards suggested for memorial parks

  24-07-2026 22:18 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A city councillor wants to augment Brantford’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.
  
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• You Are Not Forgotten: Stories told through quilts

  24-07-2026 22:10 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• You Are Not Forgotten: Stories told through quilts

  24-07-2026 22:10 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• You Are Not Forgotten: Exhibit honours residential school survivors

  24-07-2026 22:10 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Brantford police seek public's help to locate man reported missing

  24-07-2026 18:54 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’s last known whereabouts are believed to be in Brampton. He is known to frequent the Brampton, Hamilton and Guelph areas, said
  
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• Haldimand County OPP investigating fatal collision near Selkirk

  24-07-2026 13:37 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Haldimand County OPP investigating fatal collision

  24-07-2026 13:37 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Area FedDev investments boost local projects

  23-07-2026 23:36 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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.“I’m thrilled to support the 23 Waterloo and Brant region businesses that are driving growth, innovation, opportunity, and resilience in
  
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