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Farmers raising concern about Brantford airport land deal
12+ hour, 3+ min ago (601+ words) Farmers living near Brantford Municipal Airport are concerned about what a deal to move the airport to the city from the county means for their future. Looking up at the sky Robin Kirby points out an interesting contrast. "Those are…...
Southwestern Ontario dreams of better passenger rail service pick up speed
14+ hour, 39+ min ago (731+ words) London has been begging for better passenger rail service for decades, and it might just have more ammunition to make it happen after government leaders from Michigan to Toronto joined the call to improve Via service in Southwestern Ontario. Representatives…...
Brantford mayor urges Ontario to follow Alberta's example for mental health, addiction
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (465+ words) Mayor Kevin Davis, of Brantford, says Ontario should emulate the Alberta Recovery Model to better tackle addictions and mental health The provincial government should adopt the Alberta Recovery Model to tackle the addiction and mental health crisis gripping municipalities across…...
City provides update on Brantford's downtown revitalization project
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (191+ words) The city has issued an update on the project from'June 15 to 19." The Hill Street exit of the Market Centre Parkade is temporarily closed for construction and is expected to reopen by the end of June. All'parkade'entrances'remain'open. Vehicles must exit using'Icomm'Drive....
Brantford Airport discussion: 'What's the hurry?"
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (619+ words) There was no lack of strong opinions Thursday as several hundred people turned out to a municipal open house about the Brantford Airport, expressing themselves both in favour and against the plan. Held at the Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course,…...
Letter: Laurier University has $65 M economic impact each year in Brantford
2+ week, 1+ day ago (355+ words) For more than 25 years, Laurier's Brantford campus has grown alongside the city. June is convocation season at Wilfrid Laurier University. In Brantford, you will see our graduates and faculty processing through downtown in their academic robes on June 9, on their…...
Letter: Keep Jennings Road in Brant County
2+ week, 1+ day ago (358+ words) 'Jennings is more than just another road. It is a little piece of heaven. Each and every day, I feel grateful to live in such a special place and although I have lived in many places, Jennings Road of Brant…...
Adults invited to get creative at the library this summer
3+ week, 3+ day ago (434+ words) As summer arrives in Brantford, the Brantford Public Library is inviting adults to get creative, learn new skills, and connect with others through a variety of free summer programs. From crafting circles and painting nights to jewelry making and 3 D…...
Prison for man who robbed, blinded a victim
4+ week, 14+ hour ago (387+ words) A man who viciously beat a vulnerable man downtown, took his drugs and left him blind in one eye, was recently sent to prison since it was the second violent assault on his record. Walter C. Brock, 37, was given a five-year…...
Library launches exciting spring and summer programs for kids and families
4+ week, 1+ day ago (252+ words) Families looking for free, fun, and educational activities this summer will find plenty to enjoy at both library during the spring and summer. One of the highlights of the season is the birthday celebration for the library's beloved mascot, Rags....