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• UPDATE: Hold and secure lifted

  16-04-2025 20:49 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The precautionary lockdown at Princess Elizabeth School and the “hold and secure” measures at Bellview Schohol and Madonna Della Libera have been lifted. However, police will remain in the area to investigate a weapons-related call. Police received a report of a man with a firearm in the area of Tecumseh Street and Salisbury Avenue at about 2 p.m. Wednesday. A thorough search of the area including the use of a drone was conducted and the three schools were put into lockdown/hold and
  
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• Wetlands in St. George provide safe resting place for migratory ducks for close to 60 years - Brantford Expositor

  01-01-2026 18:25
  Wetlands in St. George provide safe resting place for migratory ducks for close to 60 years  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Wetlands in St. George provide safe resting place for migratory ducks for close to 60 years

  01-01-2026 18:24 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Depending on the time of year, you might see mallards, redhead ducks or trumpeter swans at Onondaga Farms in St. George. Since 2002, the property has been home to a Tim Hortons Foundation camp, welcoming kids from low-income backgrounds for free camp and educational experiences. But  before that, a farmer named Gil Henderson raised award-winning Hereford cattle, grew hay and corn and did what he could to steward his 1,000  acres of land, previously home to a golf course. In the late 19
  
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• Flood watch terminated but safety message still in effect: Grand River Conservation Authority

  01-01-2026 16:23 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  The Grand River Conservation Authority has terminated its previously issued flood watches and warnings for the entire watershed. However, the water safety message remains in effect, the conservation authority said in a statement released Thursday (Jan. 1). The conservation authority says the high water flows caused by warmer temperatures and heave rain from Dec. 28, are receding. But water levels are still high in local waterways. Ice jams that had frozen in place following the rain are breaking
  
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• Firebirds Acquire Jude Bray From Brantford - Canadian Hockey League

  01-01-2026 15:00
  Firebirds Acquire Jude Bray From Brantford  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• Otters drop New Year’s Eve home contest with Brantford 5-2 - yourerie.com

  01-01-2026 04:34
  Otters drop New Year’s Eve home contest with Brantford 5-2  yourerie.com
  
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• New Year's Eve hockey between the Erie Otters and Brantford Bulldogs - Erie Times-News

  01-01-2026 03:47
  New Year's Eve hockey between the Erie Otters and Brantford Bulldogs  Erie Times-News
  
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• OHL Highlights: Brantford Bulldogs @ Erie Otters Dec. 31, 2025 - Canadian Hockey League

  01-01-2026 03:37
  OHL Highlights: Brantford Bulldogs @ Erie Otters Dec. 31, 2025  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• Three people taken to hospital after Burford family's home damaged by fire on Dec. 23; one child remains in hospital - Brantford Expositor

  01-01-2026 01:57
  Three people taken to hospital after Burford family's home damaged by fire on Dec. 23; one child remains in hospital  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Three people taken to hospital after Burford family's home damaged by fire on Dec. 23; one child remains in hospital

  01-01-2026 01:26 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A Burford family had a sharp reminder about the importance of smoke alarms when a pre-Christmas fire destroyed their home and belongings, putting three members in hospital for the holiday. “It was such an awful, tragic situation,” said Heather Olszowka of the Dec. 23 fire that raced through her brother’s long-time family home on Maple Street North. “But they all still got out, just in time. It was like a miracle, really.” By Wednesday, the Havens family – Stev
  
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• Fire destroyed Burford home but family safe

  01-01-2026 00:37 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A Burford family had a sharp reminder about priorities when a pre-Christmas fire destroyed their home and belongings, putting three members in hospital for the holiday. “It was such an awful, tragic situation,” said Heather Olszowka of the Dec. 23 fire that raced through her brother’s long-time family home on Maple Street North. “But they all still got out, just in time. It was like a miracle, really.” By Tuesday, the Havens family – Steve and Michelle and chi
  
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• Cold notification issued for Haldimand-Norfolk, Brantford-Brant - Simcoe Reformer

  31-12-2025 20:18
  Cold notification issued for Haldimand-Norfolk, Brantford-Brant  Simcoe Reformer
  
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• Cold notification issued for Brantford-Brant, Haldimand-Norfolk

  31-12-2025 19:42 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  A cold snap is on the way.The Medical Officer of Health for Grand Erie Public Health has issued a cold notification for the Grand Erie Public Health region, which includes Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk. Temperatures are forcast to drop to -15C overnight Wednesday, feeling like -22C. Temperatures on New Year’s Day will reach a high of -9C. A cold notification is issued, by the medical officer of health when parts or all areas of the region are expected to reach temperatures below&nb
  
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• Brantford's top story for 2025: The $152-million sports and entertainment centre - Brantford Expositor

  31-12-2025 18:56
  Brantford's top story for 2025: The $152-million sports and entertainment centre  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Brantford's top story for 2025: The $152-million sports and entertainment centre

  31-12-2025 18:51 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Expositor reporter Vincent Ball reviews the year that was, offering his selections for top stories of the year in Brantford. The biggest story in Brantford for 2025 will transform the city’s lower downtown while other important stories will transform lives. Mayor Kevin Davis described city council’s decision to move forward with the new $152-million sports and entertainment centre as a “golden opportunity” for Brantford. The decision will see the Brantford Bulldogs remain
  
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• Area's most read court stories of 2025 - Brantford Expositor

  31-12-2025 15:19
  Area's most read court stories of 2025  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Court stories captivated Brantford Expositor readers in 2025

  31-12-2025 15:17 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  The court stories that attracted thousands of Expositor readers in 2025 also reflect many of the current community concerns. The No. 1 court story, by far, ran in July, recounts how a judge pondered what to do with a man who had caused thousands of dollars of damage to Brantford businesses by stealing – or trying to steal — copper from air-conditioning units. The copper thief admitted candidly that he was still using drugs and Justice Gethin Edward struggled with the idea of sending
  
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• Patrick Mitchell Obituary | 1964 - 2025 - Brantford Expositor Obituaries

  31-12-2025 09:00
  Patrick Mitchell Obituary | 1964 - 2025  Brantford Expositor Obituaries
  
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• Wayne Gretzky tournament: U18 A 99ers happy to win on home ice

  31-12-2025 04:43 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  The Brantford 99ers U18 A team proved on Tuesday at the Gretzky Centre that winning never gets old, especially at home. Facing the Glancaster Bombers in the championship game of the 54th annual Wayne Gretzky International Hockey Tournament, the 99ers celebrated a 5-3 win in the tournament’s oldest division. “It’s always nice to win on your home ice, in front of the home crowd with all your relatives around,” said Brantford assistant coach Glenn Crisostomo, who was the U18
  
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• Brantford Bulldogs drop afternoon tilt versus Erie - Brantford Expositor

  31-12-2025 03:59
  Brantford Bulldogs drop afternoon tilt versus Erie  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Wayne Gretzky tournament: 99ers U15 A team meets goal with championship - Brantford Expositor

  31-12-2025 03:53
  Wayne Gretzky tournament: 99ers U15 A team meets goal with championship  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Wayne Gretzky tournament: 99ers U15 A team meets goal with championship

  31-12-2025 03:50 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  It’s two goals down, two to go for the Brantford 99ers U15 A team. Playing in the 54th annual Wayne Gretzky International Hockey Tournament, Brantford defeated South Oxford Storm 4-1 on Tuesday at the Gretzky Centre to meet its second goal this season. “It was one of our many goals this season,” coach Grant Davies said of winning the Gretzky tournament championship. “We wanted to make AA, which we’ve done. We wanted to win this tournament, which we’ve done. No
  
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• Wayne Gretzky tournament: U12 A 99ers secure well-earned title - Brantford Expositor

  31-12-2025 03:02
  Wayne Gretzky tournament: U12 A 99ers secure well-earned title  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Wayne Gretzky tournament: U12 A 99ers secure well-earned title

  31-12-2025 02:58 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  The Brantford 99ers U12 A team got the monkey of its back at the Gretzky Centre on Tuesday. Facing the Cambridge Hawks in the championship game of the 54th annual Wayne Gretzky International Hockey Tournament, Brantford won the title with a 4-1 victory. In three previous tournaments this season, the 99ers lost in two finals and one semifinal. “These kids have worked so hard this year,” said coach Paul Shannon. “They deserve everything. I’m so happy for them.” The Ha
  
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• Wayne Gretzky tournament: U10 A 99ers come up short in final - Brantford Expositor

  31-12-2025 02:20
  Wayne Gretzky tournament: U10 A 99ers come up short in final  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Wayne Gretzky tournament: U10 A 99ers come up short in final

  31-12-2025 02:19 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  The Brantford 99ers U10 A team suffered a tough loss in the championship game on Tuesday at the 54th annual Wayne Gretzky International Hockey Tournament. Playing South Oxford Storm in the final at the Gretzky Centre, players were visibly upset leaving the ice after being beaten 7-1. “There’s lots of emotions,” said coach Bill Pettifer. “I think the expectation in the room amongst the kids is to win and when they don’t, it hits some of them pretty hard. “Unfor
  
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• Haldimand OPP resolve matter involving girl thought to be in distress - Brantford Expositor

  30-12-2025 21:23
  Haldimand OPP resolve matter involving girl thought to be in distress  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Haldimand OPP resolve matter involving girl thought to be in distress

  30-12-2025 21:19 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  Haldimand OPP say they have resolved an investigation involving a young girl believed to be in distress.
    Police say they received a report on Oct. 4 just before 3:30 p.m. when two adults were seen with a girl in a vehicle near Concession 2 Walpole and Haldimand Road 55.
    Through ongoing efforts, police say those involved were located and the incident was determined to be a minor family dispute. 
    There were no injurie
  
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• Missing person found safe - Brantford Expositor

  30-12-2025 15:13
  Missing person found safe  Brantford Expositor
  
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• Police seeking public's assistance to find missing person

  30-12-2025 15:06 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  The Brantford Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 24-year-old, Karlee.
    Karlee is five-foot-six and has a medium build, shoulder-length brown hair, and brown eyes.
    Karlee was last seen in the area of Darling Street and Park Avenue on the morning of Dec. 27.
    Police are concerned for Karlee’s well-being and are seeking assistance from anyone who m
  
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