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…

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…

Burger Barn in the midst of rebuilding

Six Nations’ beloved Burger Barn is staging the “ultimate comeback story” after announcing it recently began rebuilding a brand-new restaurant. After losing their original structure…

Six Nations Food Bank says donations needed for holidays

While the Six Nations Food Bank says it’s ready to help clients have a Christmas meal this year, it’s the time after Christmas that many…

Jordan’s Principle no longer provides emergency funding

The Six Nations of the Grand River Jordan’s Principle Team says it will no longer be able to offer emergency funding for shelter, clothing, food…

Canada agrees to $30M advance payment for MCFN land claim

The Canadian government said Canada remains committed to improving relationships with Indigenous people and working with them to advance their rights. Ogimaa-Kwe (chief) Claire Sault…

Brantford’s 123-year-old cold case

BRANTFORD — The biggest headline news in Brantford and region was the gruesome death of local hotel owner, James Quirk, behind what was then the…

JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE TEAM DIRECTED TO CEASE FULFILLMENT OF INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS

COMMUNITY NOTICE: JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE TEAM DIRECTED TO CEASE FULFILLMENT OF INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS For Immediate Release: January 10, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – The Jordan’s Principle team at…

Celebrating five years of Indigenous-led child and family services law

Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu issued the following statement last week: The pattern of child and family services across the country, taking kids at…

OPP INVESTIGATING COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 403

OPP Seeking Witnesses or Dashcam Footage BRANT COUNTY – Police are providing an update on the investigation of a single-vehicle collision on Highway 403 that…

Renewed calls for information in murder of Six Nations man Dylan Isaacs in Miami

There are renewed calls asking any possible witnesses to come forward in the January 2024 murder of Six Nations man Dylan Isaacs after a football…