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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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• 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 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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• '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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• 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 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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• 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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• $8.9M in federal investments boost projects in Brantford, Brant

  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 our communitie
  
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• Building ownership major milestone for Adult Recreation Therapy Centre

  23-07-2026 22:16 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’s board of directors says.“This achievement represents far more than a real estate transaction,” Joe Persia said Tuesday (July 21). “It is a significant investment in the future of our organization and in the clients and caregivers we serve every day.“Ownershi
  
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• Hockey player's mom charged with obstructing justice

  23-07-2026 18:11 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The mother of a former minor hockey player has been charged with obstructing a judicial proceeding involving her son’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
  
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• Golden Eagles alum joins Brantford Bulldogs staff

  23-07-2026 16:33 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A former Brantford Golden Eagle is joining the Bulldogs coaching staff.The team announced Wednesday that Bryce O’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’Hagan joined the Golden Eagles in 2011-12 for 43 games, putting up a 2.34 goals-against and .9
  
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• Firefit contest celebrates firefighter fitness and community

  22-07-2026 23:57 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Firefighters from across the province and beyond will be at Mohawk Park for a celebration of community and firefighter fitness this weekend.“We have about 200 firefighters registered so far including one – Matthew Crossman – who is coming from Iqaluit and others who are coming from Quebec included Montreal,” Josh Van Horne, president of the Brantford Professional Fire Fighters Association, said. “We’re also really proud of our local athletes like Meaghan Dunn
  
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• Three Brantford men arrested in major child exploitation investigation

  22-07-2026 23:56 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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 “with appropriate support prov
  
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• New dates set for public meetings into Brantford airport boundary changes

  22-07-2026 23:03 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’s statutory public meeting will now take place Aug. 10 while the county’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.“This decision was made jointly by both municipalities
  
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• Airport boundary meetings rescheduled

  22-07-2026 23:03 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’s statutory public meeting will now take place Aug. 10 while the county’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
  
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• Six Nations investigation after man strikes multiple police cruisers

  22-07-2026 22:59 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Police discharges gun after vehicle strikes multiple police cruisers at Six Nations

  22-07-2026 22:59 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Officer discharges gun after vehicle strikes police cruiser at Six Nations

  22-07-2026 22:59 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Brantford Police launch Community Watch program in Ward 5

  22-07-2026 20:49 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Residents in Brantford’s Ward 5 can join a pilot program by Brantford Police aimed at improving neighbourhood safety.“Community Watch is built on a simple idea: neighbours looking out for neighbours,” said Crime Prevention Officer Cst. Saundra Glover. “When residents know one another, recognize what is normal in their neighbourhood and report suspicious activity promptly, communities become safer and more resilient.”Each participating neighbourhood appoints a Commu
  
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