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Brant, Ontario · BrantCanadians are Clamouring for True Leadership: Superman, Where Are You Now? In the realm of political leadership, the quest for a figure who embodies both moral clarity and decisive action often feels like a search for a superhero. This longing is vividly depicted in the fictional President Andrew Shepherd from the 1995 film “The American President.” Shepherd, portrayed by Michael Douglas, exemplifies the ideal leader, one who navigates political…See the Story
Open Dialogue with Andy Straisfeld
Brant, Ontario · BrantGarrett Riley, who earned a silver medal with the Canadian Para ice hockey team at the 2022 Winter Paralympics, has continued to build awareness for parasports and the importance of sports in communities across Ontario. Riley, who was born and raised in Brantford, grew up playing hockey as well as many other sports until he was diagnosed with cancer when he was 15. His leg was amputated as a result of an infection caused by the cancer. “I wasn’t…See the Story
Paralympic star driven to inspire communities through sport
Brant, Ontario · BrantBrantford’s local airplane owners and pilots association, COPA 148, is gearing up for its annual Discover Aviation Day, held at the Brantford Municipal Airport, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. During the event, up to 140 registered participants, ages 12 to 70, will receive a free complimentary flight and a pass to free online ground school training (for those looking to take up flying), as well as the chance to learn more about COPA scholarshi…See the Story
Fly through the sky during annual Discover Aviation Day
Brant, Ontario · BrantFor those looking to satisfy their taste buds, the annual St. George AppleFest will be returning to the County of Brant on Saturday, September 21, 2024 and Sunday, September 22, 2024. The festival, first held in 1984, was originally organized as a half-day event to celebrate the beginning of harvest season and to promote the local businesses and farms in the area. As the years went on, the event eventually blossomed into a two-day regional attra…See the Story
AppleFest to celebrate 40 years of sweet traditions
Brant, Ontario · BrantThe Brantford and District Labour Council (BDLC) hosted its 68th annual Soapbox Derby on Monday, September 2, 2024. Over 30 participants, ages five to 12-years-old, came out to be a part of the end of summer race down the Icomm Drive hill. While several participants were sporting brand new soapbox cars built over the course of the last year, many were riding in cars handed down and made-over through the generations. James Mercer, seven, crosses …See the Story
Children race for glory and fun to round out the summer
OPP · Brant18-year-old charged with Operation while Impaired An 18-year-old from Brant County is facing charges after a concerned citizen contacted Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to report a traffic complaint in the County of Brant Sunday morning. An officer with the Brant County OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Capron Street in the County of Brant at approximately 6:20 a.m. on Sunday September 1, 2024. Police located the vehicle on M…See the Story
Brant County OPP wrap-up for Labour Day weekend
Six Nations · BrantCity of Brantford Council unanimously supported a request that a judge be assigned to a 1995 lawsuit between Six Nations of the Grand River and Canada’s Attorney General, during its Committee of the Whole, Operations meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Mayor Kevin Davis’ resolution stated that the lawsuit, which has taken three decades to get to trial, and its claims are critical to resolving tensions that exist throughout the watershed betwe…See the Story
