Student spotlight: Clayton Maracle
My name is Clayton Maracle and I am Mohawk Bear Clan.
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City of Brantford launches fully wrapped cancer awareness bus
BRANTFORD – The City of Brantford is proud to unveil a fully wrapped Brantford Transit bus dedicated to promoting breast and prostate cancer awareness and encouraging residents to prioritize early detection and regular screening. Inspired by local cancer advocate Brandi Lee Franklin and her Mission
John Noble Home celebrates reopening of renovated Day and Stay program space
BRANTFORD – The John Noble Home celebrated the reopening of its newly renovated Day and Stay program space on Friday, September 25, 2026, marking the completion of significant improvements designed to better support older adults, individuals living with dementia and memory loss, and their caregivers
Six Nations celebrated at the 2026 Indigenous Niagara Outstanding Achievement Awards
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE — With resounding applause, powerful music, and deeply moving stories, the 2026 Indigenous Niagara Outstanding Achievement Awards (INOAA) unfolded in a highly engaging event. Now in its seventh year, the awards continue to honour those shaping the Indigenous cultural, educational
Smoke Dancing in observance of National Truth and Reconciliation Day
Six Nations Polytechnic held their Smoke Dance Competition in observance of National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Friday, September 25th from 4-8pm. They had a great turnout of spectators and dancers. Dinner included taco in a bag and sweet treats. Free Orange shirts were given out to the first 1
Scare in the Square Halloween event returns October 2 and 3
BRANTFORD – The City is thrilled to announce the return of Brantford’s Scare in the Square on Friday, October 2 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. A wide variety of family-friendly Halloween-themed activities, inflatables and costume contests will take place
Six Nations rocks out at Fall Fair
Derek Miller, Lacey Hill and Gary Farmer performed at the Fall Fair and sounded great on the weekend.
Brantford Beats & Eats returns to downtown Brantford
BRANTFORD – The second annual Brantford Beats & Eats festival will return to downtown Brantford on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a full day of live music and entertainment, a vendor market, art demonstrations, a live painting comp
Artists take over Toronto stage for northern fire relief
All proceeds from the Aug. 29 Concert Hall show went to the Mikinakoos Children’s Fund supporting youth from wildfire-hit communities
Six Nations Police seize cash and cocaine during drug bust
An Ohsweken man is facing numerous charges after a drug investigation on Six Nations and in Brantford. On July 28, the Six Nations Police Drug…
Six Nations’ land claim case could run to 2037
Six Nations’ long-awaited land claim case against the Crown could drag out until 2037 according to the Ministry of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.…
Downtown Brantford update
BRANTFORD – Installation of underground infrastructure and road construction on Icomm Drive continues. Icomm Drive closure remains in place Icomm Drive has reopened between Market…
HipFest returns to Brantford’s Harmony Square on August 15
BRANTFORD – The City is pleased to bring back the free beloved outdoor rock concert, HipFest, on Saturday, August 15, 2026 to Harmony Square downtown…
First Nations press for public inquiry; Ontario offers limited review of wildfire response
First Nations leaders in northern Ontario continue to press the provincial government for a full public inquiry into its handling of the 2026 wildfire season,…
Brantford honours OLG at Mohawk Park
BRANTFORD – Today, the City of Brantford hosted a community recognition event within Brantford’s beautiful Mohawk Park to acknowledge the significant impact that revenues received…