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• Youth charged with wielding imitation firearm

  06-07-2026 18:34 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Funding allows Gihekdagye Friendship Centre in Brantford to buy a permanent home

  07-07-2026 22:08 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Funding from an Indigenous-led investment firm has turned Brantford’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
  
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• Six Nations Chiefs dominating Major Series Lacrosse

  07-07-2026 20:44 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’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’
  
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• Bulldogs pre-season schedule released

  07-07-2026 20:36 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’s Sadlon Arena, taking on the Colts on Aug.
  
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• Brantford mayor attends July 4 celebration in Racine, WI

  07-07-2026 16:59 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Mayor Kevin Davis was heartened by the response of Racine, WI residents who gave him a warm reception during the city’s 250th July 4 parade on Saturday.“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,” Davis said. “But then they clapped, waved and gave me a thumbs up.“It was great t
  
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• Public invited to help make summer sweeter for local children by raising funds for camps, activities

  06-07-2026 23:25 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Grand Erie board cuts some positions, adds others for next school year

  06-07-2026 22:59 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Brantford looking to plant new weeping willow tree in Lorne Park

  06-07-2026 20:56 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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.“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
  
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• Youth charged with wielding imitation firearm after Brantford incident

  06-07-2026 18:34 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Driver charged after traffic stop in Brant County

  06-07-2026 18:34 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Work ongoing to select site for new Brantford hospital

  06-07-2026 17:37 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Efforts to determine the best location for a new hospital are continuing, a spokesperson for the Brant Community Healthcare System says.“No site has been selected,” Michael Marini, the healthcare system’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
  
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• Grand Erie Public Health launches new website, a 'go-to resource for residents'

  06-07-2026 17:24 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’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
  
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• Glenhyrst Art Gallery announces return of Grand River Arts Festival

  06-07-2026 17:07 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Tickets are on sale for Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant’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 – 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
  
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• Brantford man wins appeal of prison sentence for manslaughter

  06-07-2026 15:43 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A Brantford man has won his appeal of a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence in the 2021 death of William “Billy” 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’s father c
  
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• Motorcyclists with a mission raise funds for Lansdowne Children's Centre

  05-07-2026 18:37 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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’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’ feet never touched th
  
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• Skills2Advance Construction grads help with repairs at Children's Safety Village

  03-07-2026 20:11 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Brant County woman facing mischief charge after disturbance

  03-07-2026 20:04 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Garden greatness

  03-07-2026 19:59 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The city’s horticultural team has been busy getting the city’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
  
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• Brantford General Hospital celebrates opening of new emergency department

  03-07-2026 19:40 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  After more than a decade of planning and 33 months of construction, medical staff in Brantford General Hospital’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.“None of this would have been possible without the co
  
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• Take in tastes and sites of the world at Brantford International Villages Cultural Festival

  03-07-2026 19:23 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  It’s almost time for another trip around the world – with no need to leave the city. The Brantford International Villages Cultural Festival, a celebration of the city’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 – the Mardi Gras Louisiana Village, which will be held at 54 Wadsworth St. The returning villages include: Chinese (Dunsdon Legio
  
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• Ontario boy died after a bat sat on his face. There were no visible bites

  03-07-2026 14:11 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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 “Fatal Rabies in a Child.”“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,” the doctors write
  
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• Hot summer nights returns for another year

  03-07-2026 12:08 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Brantford firefighters have a way to help kids and families beat the heat.They’ve brought back “hot summer nights” 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.“These events are a great way to bring the community together to stay cool, learn about firesafety and have some fun,” Brantford Fire Chief Todd Binkley said in a statement.Hot summer nights take place Tuesd
  
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• City marks opening of new Provincial Offences administration office

  03-07-2026 12:05 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  Brantford’s new Provincial Offences Court administration office has opened at 220 Colborne St. and will begin offering in-person counter services on July 6.“This new office reflects the city’s commitment to investing in accessible, modern public services that meet the needs of residents today and into the future,” Mayor Kevin Davis said at a Thursday ribbon cutting ceremony. “I want to extend my sincere thanks to all staff whose dedication, expertise, and attention
  
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• Canada Day storm caused damage, power outages

  02-07-2026 19:54 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Happy Canada Day from Port Dover

  02-07-2026 18:16 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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.
  
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• The AI arms race

  02-07-2026 18:09 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• One win, one loss for man convicted in multiple crimes

  02-07-2026 17:35 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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 – fentanyl, hydromorphone and oxycodone – possession of a prohibited weapon and proceeds of crime under $5,000.During his 2022 trial, Beauparlant argued he shouldn’t have been arreste
  
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• CFUWB awards scholarships to local graduates

  02-07-2026 17:31 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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 “demonstrated a vitality for living, enthusiasm for learning and intellectual curiosity about the world,” said a news release from the club. “They are committed to their academic pursuits and play an important role in services to their family, school, and community.” The CFUW Brantford is one of 95 c
  
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• City seeks input from Brantford residents on public art for Jubilee Terrace Park

  02-07-2026 17:25 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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• Hillier Foundation announces scholarship winners

  02-07-2026 17:09 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  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
  
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