# brantford (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover brantford. Page: Feed: --- ## ['Hammer' drops on 'extremely dangerous' driver](https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/hammer-drops-on-extremely-dangerous-driver) _2026-08-21 · Susan Gamble · Brantford Expositor_ A man who went on a months-long crime spree that involved stealing, driving impaired, ramming police cruisers and breaching court orders at every turn, was sent back to jail despite his plea to be released on the day of his trial. “He’s desperate to get his life back on track,” argued defence lawyer Courtney Cameron \[…\] ## [Mid-Am coming down to the wire at BGCC](https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/sports/local-sports/mid-am-coming-down-to-the-wire-at-bgcc) _2026-08-20 · Jacob Robinson · Brantford Expositor_ It’s a three-horse race as the 2026 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship comes down to the wire. ## [Six Nations issues statement on new Memorandum of Understanding](https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/six-nations-issues-statement-on-new-memorandum-of-understanding) _2026-08-20 · Vincent Ball · Brantford Expositor_ A new Memorandum of Understanding has raised concerns on Six Nations prompting the elected council to issue a statement. ## [Brant County officials meet with provincial government representatives](https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/brant-county-officials-meet-with-provincial-government-representatives) _2026-08-20 · Vincent Ball · Brantford Expositor_ Mayor David Bailey and Coun. Ella Haley met with provincial government officials at the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference earlier this week. ## [Campaign update: Mayor's race in Brant County attracts another candidate](https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/campaign-update-mayors-race-in-brant-county-attracts-another-candidate) _2026-08-20 · Vincent Ball · Brantford Expositor_ More candidates have registered to run in the County of Brant and City of Brantford's municipal elections. ## [Orbital crowding](https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/opinion/columnists/orbital-crowding) _2026-08-20 · Tim Philp, For the Expositor · Brantford Expositor_ When I was in high school, lying on the grass on a clear, dark night in the 1970s, I stared at the sky for hours hoping to spot a satellite. Catching a rare glimpse of a faint dot moving across the stars was an absolute thrill. It felt like a connection to human ingenuity floating \[…\] ## [Bulldogs draft pick Aiden Kelly leads U.S. to gold](https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/sports/local-sports/bulldogs-draft-pick-aiden-kelly-leads-u-s-to-gold) _2026-08-20 · Brian Smiley · Brantford Expositor_ Top Brantford Bulldogs draft pick Aiden Kelly was a huge part of his team’s success as the United States captured gold at the 2026 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament. Playing the hosts in the final, the U.S. defeated Czechia 5-4 in a shootout with Kelly scoring the game-winning goal. Kelly, picked 20th overall in this year’s \[…\] ## [Police seek help to locate missing Brantford woman](https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/police-seek-help-to-locate-missing-brantford-woman-4) _2026-08-20 · Expositor staff · Brantford Expositor_ Brantford Police are hoping the public can help to locate a missing Brantford woman. Laurie, age 33, is a Caucasian female standing about five-foot-four with a thin build, medium length brown hair and brown eyes. She has a flower tattoo on the back of her neck. The last contact made with Laurie was in early \[…\] ## [Final decision on Gibson manslaughter sentence](https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/final-decision-on-gibson-manslaughter-sentence) _2026-08-20 · Susan Gamble · Brantford Expositor_ Connor Gibson, 28, who won an appeal of a prison sentence for manslaughter in the 2021 death of William “Billy” Smith despite a jury deciding it wasn’t self-defence, will remain under house arrest for the full two years of his conditional sentence. The Court of Appeal finished with the case earlier this month, deciding that \[…\] ## [Woodstock set to tackle illegal dumping](https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/woodstock-set-to-tackle-illegal-dumping/wcm/25461888-6447-4128-8ba7-b94fd9b76e89) _2026-08-19 · Sentinel-Review staff · Brantford Expositor_ City councillors direct staff to investigate six recommendations on curbing the practice ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aikcueSvBXIj) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [Campaign to be the next MP for Brantford Brant South is underway](https://www.parisstaronline.com/news/local-news/campaign-to-be-the-next-mp-for-brantford-brant-south-is-underway/wcm/4649d27c-e636-459c-9067-a2175654a35c) _2026-08-18 · Vincent Ball · Paris Star_ Two candidates with strong records of community service want to become the next MP for Brantford Brant South. ## [Two hospitalized after vehicle strikes MTO crash truck on Highway 401 near Woodstock](https://www.parisstaronline.com/news/local-news/two-hospitalized-after-vehicle-strikes-mto-crash-truck-on-highway-401/wcm/d7b2ad0a-9016-4356-9e4d-ffa6853d8ea3) _2026-08-17 · Beatriz Baleeiro · Paris Star_ OPP says the vehicle struck the crash truck from behind at highway speed. ## [Brant OPP blotter: Speeding, impaired and intimate partner violence charges](https://www.parisstaronline.com/news/local-news/brant-opp-blotter-speeding-impaired-and-intimate-partner-violence-charges/wcm/d5021f5d-890d-4fb1-aaab-fa2faef03237) _2026-08-17 · Expositor staff · Paris Star_ A 27-year-old St. Catharines man faces multiple charges after being stopped by police for speeding. A Brant OPP officer conducting speed enforcement stopped a speeding vehicle at about 8 a.m. on August 16 on Highway 403 West near the Jerseyville Road overpass. The driver was taken into custody and charged with the alleged offences: operation \[…\] ## [Brantford Bulldogs open training camp next week](https://www.parisstaronline.com/sports/local-sports/brantford-bulldogs-open-training-camp-next-week/wcm/22efc65b-e779-4099-8c3d-523ae7041db1) _2026-08-17 · Brian Smiley · Paris Star_ The Brantford Bulldogs will hit the ice next week. Brantford will open its OHL training camp on Monday at the TD Civic Centre, with practices, drills, scrimmages and fitness testing taking place through the week. The team’s annual Black vs. Gold will take place on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the civic centre. Fans are \[…\] ## [Young dancers wow crowds at smoke dance celebration in Brantford](https://www.parisstaronline.com/news/local-news/young-dancers-wow-crowds-at-smoke-dance-celebration-in-brantford/wcm/37942b3e-9ee6-4143-87dc-ca07c87f376e) _2026-08-17 · Jacob Robinson · Paris Star_ The future of the Haudenosaunee smoke dance is in good hands - and active feet. ## [Long-serving educator and Grand Erie trustee opts not to run again](https://www.parisstaronline.com/news/local-news/long-serving-educator-and-trustee-opts-not-to-run-again/wcm/28ee4180-9979-41ce-9ea4-0ea872564b39) _2026-08-14 · Susan Gamble · Paris Star_ Bill Chopp, a longtime trustee with the Catholic school board, announced on social media late last week that he’s decided against running for reelection. Chopp, who was first elected to be a trustee with the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board in 2014, said his decision was not an easy one. “I wish to \[…\] ## [Two candidates vying to represent Brant County on Catholic school board](https://www.parisstaronline.com/news/local-news/two-candidates-vying-to-represent-brant-county-on-catholic-school-board/wcm/b60fd0e9-64fe-4699-bb8b-e202e22ff58f) _2026-08-14 · Vincent Ball · Paris Star_ A long-time Brant County councillor is challenging an long-time trustees for Brant County's one seat on the Catholic District School Board. ## [Oxford County wants feedback on regional road safety](https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/oxford-county-wants-feedback-on-regional-road-safety/wcm/3ec76359-aa7b-41c6-b02a-9e6accaebae6) _2026-08-14 · Sentinel-Review staff · Brantford Expositor_ Residents are invited to share their thoughts and concerns via an online survey ## [Brantford Ribfest fires up another tasty weekend](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/brantford-ribfest-fires-up-another-tasty-weekend/) _2026-08-13 · Kimberly de Jong · BrantBeacon_ Brantford Kinsmen hosted its 16th annual Ribfest at Mohawk Park from Friday, August 7 through to Sunday, August 9, 2026. The Kinsmen, who have been active in the Brantford-Brant area since 1941, had a host of activities taking place, including Kids Zone with inflatable attractions and a rock-climbing wall, a vendor marketplace, a beer and \[…\] ## [Bringing the community together at Maria’s West Fest](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/bringing-the-community-together-at-marias-west-fest/) _2026-08-13 · Kimberly de Jong · BrantBeacon_ Residents and long-time customers attended Maria’s Pizza’s third annual Maria’s West Fest in Brantford on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The parking lot of the local restayrant was transformed into a celebration of food, family and community. The free three-hour event featured busker-style entertainment from Comedy in Motion 2.0, face painting, games, balloon twisting, contests and \[…\] ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5peZIjSzAcDS) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Local NDP associations call for GO Rail expansion](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/local-ndp-associations-call-for-go-rail-expansion/) _2026-08-13 · Submitted · BrantBeacon_ Story submitted by Brad Ward The local NDP plan calls for an expansion of Go Rail to Brantford, linking Brantford to Aldershot as part of the Go Rail system, establishing a regular Go Bus service that links Brantford to Kitchener/Waterloo and Cambridge, expand the current Go Bus service between Six Nations and Hamilton to include Brantford and \[…\] ## [Relentless determination forges lengthy hockey career](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/relentless-determination-forges-lengthy-hockey-career/) _2026-08-13 · Brian Trota · BrantBeacon_ In a career that included stops across multiple professional leagues, including the NHL, as well as playing for Team Canada, Paul Szczechura has always shown sheer determination, relentless dedication and a strong work ethic in order to create opportunities to forge a great professional hockey career. Szczechura, who was born and raised in Brantford, started \[…\] ## [Reflecting on a decades long musical journey](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/reflecting-on-a-decades-long-musical-journey/) _2026-08-13 · Brian Trota · BrantBeacon_ Randy Solski has always been passionate about music, and over the years he has excelled as a talented multi-instrumentalist, live performer, songwriter and music producer/engineer. Solski, who grew up in the Brier Park area of Brantford, explained his early musical beginnings. “I was very lucky to have very supportive parents who could afford, both financially \[…\] ## [Helping Hands Food Bank gets community boost](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/helping-hands-food-bank-gets-community-boost/) _2026-08-13 · Kimberly de Jong : Local Journalism Initiative Reporter · BrantBeacon_ Blandford-Blenheim Mayor Mark Peterson officially declared August 23, 2026, as Blandford-Blenheim Helping Hands Food Bank Day during the Township’s Council meeting on Wednesday, August 5. The recognition comes after the community recently stepped up to help support the local food bank when Suzy Birley, who operates the organization, made a post to Facebook on Friday, \[…\] ## [Gihekdagye Friendship Centre set for grand opening](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/gihekdagye-friendship-centre-set-for-grand-opening/) _2026-08-13 · Kimberly de Jong · BrantBeacon_ Brantford’s Gihekdagye Friendship Centre will celebrate the recent purchase of its building with a special grand opening event on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Also known as the Brantford Region Indigenous Support Centre (BRISC), Gihekdagye provides advocacy, as well as social, cultural and educational programming, to the urban Indigenous community of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk \[…\] ## [Paris Legion looking for help with Poppy Project](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/paris-legion-looking-for-help-with-poppy-project/) _2026-08-13 · Kimberly de Jong : Local Journalism Initiative Reporter · BrantBeacon_ Royal Canadian Legion, Paris Branch #29, is inviting residents to take part in upcoming Poppy Netting Bee events on Wednesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The work is part of the Legion’s ongoing Poppy Project, launched as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations. Cheryl Humphrey, who sits on the 100th anniversary committee, recently \[…\] ## [Drumbo residents’ voices heard on noise exemption](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/drumbo-residents-voices-heard-on-noise-exemption/) _2026-08-13 · Kimberly de Jong : Local Journalism Initiative Reporter · BrantBeacon_ Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council turned down a request for a noise by-law exemption that would have allowed earlier construction activities in Drumbo during the regular Council meeting on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The request came from Froese Excavating Ltd. in relation to work associated with the Bloomfield Estates development. The applicant was asking for an \[…\] ## [Farm Crawl Brant scheduled for Sept. 12.](https://www.parisstaronline.com/news/local-news/farm-crawl-brant-scheduled-for-sept-12/wcm/8ebd772a-c505-4202-8595-a60f6055938c) _2026-08-12 · Vincent Ball · Paris Star_ Farm Crawl Brant gives area residents have an opportunity to learn more about agriculture in Brant County. ## [Bell Homestead celebrates milestone in telephone history](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/bell-homestead-celebrates-milestone-in-telephone-history/) _2026-08-11 · Kimberly de Jong · BrantBeacon_ Bell Homestead National Historic Site welcomed visitors to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first long-distance telephone call on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Made on August 10, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell used existing telegraph lines to make the call from Brantford to Robert White’s Boot and Shoe Store in downtown Paris. Bell was on the \[…\]