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• Suicide prevention group aims change narrative

  04-09-2026 22:26 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Mental health promoters in Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk want to change the narrative about suicide.“We want to raise awareness about the importance of changing the narrative and reducing the stigma around suicide,” Lill Petrella of Suicide Prevention Brant, said. “Our emphasis is that suicides are preventable and, as a group, we provide direction and leadership to make our community a suicide safer community.“We’re working to encourage positive change.&r
  
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• Brantford Bulldogs impressive in 7-1 win against Niagara IceDogs

  05-09-2026 04:34 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’s opening 5:34 as Brantford beat Niagara 7-1 before a recorded crowd of 2,013.“It was a lot of fun,” said Musa, who also added an assist later in the game.“Obviously coming out here with these fans supporting us, it makes it pretty easy to come out and do our jobs. I
  
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• Suicide prevention group aims to change narrative

  04-09-2026 22:26 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Mental health promoters in Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk want to change the narrative about suicide.“We want to raise awareness about the importance of changing the narrative and reducing the stigma around suicide,” Lill Petrella of Suicide Prevention Brant, said. “Our emphasis is that suicides are preventable and, as a group, we provide direction and leadership to make our community a suicide safer community.“We’re working to encourage positive change.&r
  
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• 19-time world champion carver Pat Godin featured in exhibit at Glenhyrst

  04-09-2026 22:04 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’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
  
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• Brantford-Brant employment up slightly in August

  04-09-2026 20:22 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Health unit extends community drug alert as drug-related deaths, hospital visits climb

  04-09-2026 20:13 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Cats re-homed but odour lingers in Brantford apartment building, resident says

  04-09-2026 18:30 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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.“The young fellow there had 15 cats and the stench is unbelievable.” 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
  
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• 'Society is fed up with people who look at losing a licence as an inconvenience'

  04-09-2026 17:44 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’s story before.Last year, the judge granted Hill a con
  
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• “'Society is fed up with people who look at losing a licence as an inconvenience': Driving crimes finally send Six Nations man to prison

  04-09-2026 17:44 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’s story before.Last year, the judge granted Hill a con
  
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• Six Nations Chiefs hosting Mann Cup national lacrosse championship

  04-09-2026 17:30 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The Six Nations Chiefs will host the Coquitlam Adanacs in the best-of-seven Mann Cup Canadian senior men’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
  
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• Emry Lowe signs with OHL's Flint Firebirds

  04-09-2026 08:00 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Brantford’s Emry Lowe signed a Standard Player Agreement with the Ontario Hockey League’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’s U16 AAA 99ers.“It’s a dream come true,” Lowe said in a release.“I am so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to wear the Firebirds jersey. I
  
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• Brantford Red Sox end season

  04-09-2026 04:00 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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.
  
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• Brant County hall of fame inductions

  04-09-2026 02:00 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Drug trafficking arrest made in downtown Brantford

  03-09-2026 22:25 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Back to school: New Brantford elementary school to open, among major projects for local school boards

  03-09-2026 22:06 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The Grand Erie District School Board will celebrate the start of the school year with opening of a new elementary school in Brantford.“Students will be there on the first day of learning, Sept. 8,” 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
  
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• Bulldogs fall to Storm, host IceDogs

  03-09-2026 18:52 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Cleanup underway after severe storm wreaks havoc in Brantford-Brant

  03-09-2026 17:47 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’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
  
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• UPDATE: GrandBridge Energy crews continue to restore power following storm

  03-09-2026 14:39 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  GrandBridge Energy crews continue to restore power after a significant storm that affected more than 33,000 customers moved through the company’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
  
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• Power restoration underway in Brantford area after storm

  03-09-2026 14:39 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Restoration of hydro is underway after Wednesday’s storm knocked out power to some Brantford and area homes.“We know some customers have been without power for approximately 12 hours, and we understand how difficult and frustrating this is,” Grandbridge Energy reported on social media at about 8 a.m. on Thursday. “Our crews are working to repair extensive damage caused by last night’s storm.” Restoration efforts are ongoing in the following areas: BRANTFORD:
  
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• Brantford's Welcoming Week activities promote belonging for all

  03-09-2026 13:42 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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. “Welcoming Week highlights the City of Brantford’s commitment to being an inclusive and welcoming community,” says Lauren Papadopoulos, corporate initiatives coordinator for the City of Brantford. “We are proud to offer a series of free workshops that incorporate the diverse cultu
  
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• Brant youth faces charges related to dirt bike stunts in Scotland

  03-09-2026 01:05 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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 – perfo
  
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• 'Goo-covered' bald eagle rescued from Brantford landfill expected to make full recovery

  02-09-2026 23:44 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A bald eagle whose wings were bound by a stinking, sticky muck when rescued from Brantford’s landfill site is expected to fly again.A supervisor at the dump noticed the distressed bird on Monday afternoon and notified the city’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’s supervisor of bylaw compliance, said they loaded up with supplies, including a blanket and totes, and
  
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• Health minister tours expanded emergency department at Brantford General Hospital

  02-09-2026 13:44 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Ontario’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.“We’re proud to officially open the new and expanded emergency department here at Brantford General Hospital,” Jones told hospital staff in the cafeteria during a press conference following the tour. “Supported by our investment of more than $28 million, your new
  
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• Summer isn't over yet: Health unit issues heat alert

  01-09-2026 22:16 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Summer isn’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‑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
  
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• Two arson cases get culprits prison-level sentences

  01-09-2026 22:10 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Brantford Police Service launches back-to-school safety campaign

  01-09-2026 22:07 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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-
  
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• What's open, what's not: City announces Labour Day scheduling

  01-09-2026 22:04 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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:– 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.– Woodman Pool and Community Centr
  
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• Federal minister visits Brantford hockey stick plant as part of tour to talk tariffs

  01-09-2026 00:53 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The federal government is committed to giving Roustan hockey stick manufacturer and other industries across the county “a shot to trade around the world,” 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’s only comme
  
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• Three Brantford residents among seven charged in $913K drug seizure

  31-08-2026 22:59 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Make child's health part of back-to-school plan: Grand Erie Public Health

  31-08-2026 18:18 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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.“Back-to-school is a great time for families to check in on their children’s health and well-being. Making sure immunizations are up
  
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