# municipal government (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover municipal government. Page: Feed: --- ## [Iceman Cup honours legacy of Jimmy MacNeil](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/iceman-cup-honours-legacy-of-jimmy-macneil/) _2026-08-25 · Kimberly de Jong · BrantBeacon_ The second annual Iceman Cup returned to Brantford’s TD Civic Centre on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The charity hockey tournament was designed to shine a light on the life and legacy of the late Jimmy “The Iceman” MacNeil while raising funds in support of Diabetes Canada. A longtime Zamboni driver with the City of Brantford, \[…\] ## [Princeton’s new fire station opens to community](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/princetons-new-fire-station-opens-to-community/) _2026-08-25 · Kimberly de Jong : Local Journalism Initiative Reporter · BrantBeacon_ Township of Blandford-Blenheim celebrated the grand opening of the new Princeton Fire Station #81 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and community barbecue on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The 9,800 square-foot facility features three specialized apparatus bays equipped with dedicated gear-washing and storage areas, a multi-use meeting and training room, designated staff and chief offices, an \[…\] ## [Six Nations Council addresses concerns over joint MOU](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/six-nations-council-addresses-concerns-over-joint-mou/) _2026-08-25 · Kimberly de Jong · BrantBeacon_ Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council has issued a statement following concerns from community members about a recently signed agreement with the City of Brantford. The statement, released Thursday, August 20, 2026, comes two days after Sherri-Lynn Hill, Six Nations Elected Chief, and Kevin Davis, Mayor for the City of Brantford, signed \[…\] ## [Brantford voters set to choose new Council in October](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/brantford-voters-set-to-choose-new-council-in-october/) _2026-08-25 · Kimberly de Jong · BrantBeacon_ Brantford’s municipal election field is now set after the nomination period officially closed on Friday, August 21, 2026. Residents will be heading to the polls to elect a new mayor, their ward councillors and school board trustees on Monday, October 26. In total, there are 37 residents vying for one of 11 seats on City \[…\] ## [Visitors and residents flock to annual Drinks Fest](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/visitors-and-residents-flock-to-annual-drinks-fest/) _2026-08-25 · Daksh Siwas · BrantBeacon_ Thousands attended this year’s Paris Drinks Fest as the event returned to Two Rivers Stadium. Tim Des Islets, organizer of the show, said there was a higher turnout, with more attendees and newer vendors. “This was one of our best attended years, and we had more vendors than any previous year,” said Des Islets. “The \[…\] ## [Hip Experience rocks out in Harmony Square](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/hip-experience-rocks-out-in-harmony-square/) _2026-08-25 · Daksh Siwas · BrantBeacon_ The Hip Experience, billed as Canada’s ultimate Tragically Hip tribute band, entertained crowds during HipFest on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The event marked the first year for HipFest, with the band Backburner as the opening act, followed by The Hip Experience. The performance marked a personal milestone, a decade of Backburner’s current lineup. Greg Bie, \[…\] ## [Guests enjoy monthly music in the park performance](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/guests-enjoy-monthly-music-in-the-park-performance/) _2026-08-25 · Daksh Siwas · BrantBeacon_ Rec Room Revival was the featured act during the Music in the Park event on Sunday, August 15, 2026. The monthly event, held at Chiefswood Park on Six Nations of the Grand River territory, has been running since May and Julie Clay, organizer of the event, said it will continue until September and then start \[…\] ## [Brantford residents support re-opening of local jail](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/brantford-residents-support-re-opening-of-local-jail/) _2026-08-25 · Daksh Siwas · BrantBeacon_ Brantford area residents and officials backed the re-opening of the local jail under the new provincial bail reforms announced on Thursday, 6 August, 2026. Michael Kerzner, Ontario’s Solicitor General, announced that the province is considering re-opening the jail as part of a $3 billion investment to expand the adult correctional capacity across the province. Built \[…\] ## [Residents discuss plans for new indoor sports facility](https://www.brantbeacon.ca/residents-discuss-plans-for-new-indoor-sports-facility/) _2026-08-25 · Daksh Siwas · BrantBeacon_ City of Brantford held a neighbourhood meeting about the new indoor turf sports facility on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Between 50 and 100 residents participated in the discussion and reviewed the project, which will include construction of an indoor dome to be built on the existing soccer field at Jaycee Park. Replacing the soccer field, \[…\] ## [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 \[…\] ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QIPEXNWvOxqX) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [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 \[…\] ## [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 \[…\] ## [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 \[…\] ## [Gananoque firefighters sharpen marine response skills during specialized training exercise](https://www.gananoquereporter.com/news/gananoque-firefighters-sharpen-marine-response-skills-during-specialized-training-exercise/wcm/65a57638-1834-41ad-a183-7bb25f8d21f8) _2026-06-26 · Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter · Gananoque Reporter_ Members of the Gananoque Fire Service took to the water Wednesday evening for specialized training focused on marine firefighting operations and water supply techniques used during emergency responses. The hands-on session included instruction and practical exercises involving marine operations, portable pump deployment and drafting water from fire apparatus — skills that can prove critical during… ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/eFy8nFavCJNm) _2026-06-26 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [Ribfest returns to Gananoque as thousands expected for milestone 20th edition](https://www.gananoquereporter.com/news/ribfest-returns-to-gananoque-as-thousands-expected-for-milestone-20th-edition/wcm/76286b67-f5bd-4593-bc35-a35ad2d09c83) _2026-06-26 · Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter · Gananoque Reporter_ The smell of slow-cooked barbecue and the sounds of live music returned to Gananoque on Friday as the 1000 Islands Family Ribfest officially kicked off at the Lou Jeffries Gananoque and TLTI Recreation Centre. Celebrating its 20th edition this year, organizers say the event has grown into one of the community’s signature summer festivals, attracting \[…\] ## [Council approves free Wednesday parking exemption at Pine Street lot](https://www.gananoquereporter.com/news/council-approves-free-wednesday-parking-exemption-at-pine-street-lot/wcm/6cda47e1-b50d-4d48-ba2e-932ae78cb00c) _2026-06-23 · Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter · Gananoque Reporter_ Town council has approved a temporary exemption to its parking bylaw allowing free parking on Wednesdays in the Pine Street municipal lot to support a local seniors drop-in program. The decision was made following the declaration of two conflicts of interest that reduced the number of councillors participating in the decision. The exemption, which will \[…\] ## [Province rejects Gananoque request for budget extension](https://www.gananoquereporter.com/news/province-rejects-gananoque-request-for-budget-extension/wcm/4b35040c-27f3-435c-9dcf-3c1cfdcd8473) _2026-06-23 · Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter · Gananoque Reporter_ The Province of Ontario has declined a request from the Town of Gananoque to extend approval timelines for its 2026 municipal budget, reaffirming that municipalities remain responsible for managing their own budgeting processes under existing legislation. The correspondence from Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Hon. Robert J. Flack, was received by the \[…\] ## [High-speed rail promises to boost tourism in urban areas](https://www.gananoquereporter.com/news/high-speed-rail-promises-to-boost-tourism-in-urban-areas/wcm/30b4c671-c0d4-4e2a-8d2f-30be2724369e) _2026-06-17 · Elliot Ferguson · Gananoque Reporter_ The Alto proposal's success in increasing the tourism sector depends on supporting policies and infrastructure along the route, consultant's report states ## [Young entrepreneurs launch into business](https://www.gananoquereporter.com/news/leeds-grenville-starter-company/wcm/159c13ed-b249-4a91-ade9-00ae69c0eced) _2026-06-12 · Catherine Orth, Special to The Recorder and Times · Gananoque Reporter_ Summer Company, Starter Company Plus cohorts introduced ## [New Athens long-term care home expected to lose millions before opening](https://www.gananoquereporter.com/news/athens-long-term-care-home-losing-millions/wcm/e1b8ef45-999e-494f-a578-5673b7f34e32) _2026-06-10 · John Lawless · Gananoque Reporter_ Numerous delays in moving residents into the long-term care home is costing taxpayers millions of dollars ## [Gananoque pumping station delayed until late 2026](https://www.gananoquereporter.com/news/gananoque-pumping-station/wcm/6e98c410-bd2f-4ce7-af2f-b19d04fc1cdb) _2026-06-08 · Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter · Gananoque Reporter_ The Town of Gananoque’s East End Pumping Station upgrade project is now approximately 70 per cent complete, but is expected to be nearly a year behind schedule due to design issues, site conditions and construction delays. Council received an update on the $8-million infrastructure project during its June 3 meeting. The contract for the pumping \[…\]