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Brantford Bulldogs GM Spencer Hyman: 'We added, in our eyes, the best player in the draft'
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/sports/local-sports/brantford-bulldogs-ohl-priority-selection
Published: June 14, 2026 01:55
Team picks 16 players during OHL Priority Selection
BMHA has six players picked in OHL Priority Selection
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/sports/local-sports/bmha-has-six-players-picked-in-ohl-priority-selection
Published: June 14, 2026 01:35
The Brantford Minor Hockey Association’s U16 AAA 99ers team was well represented this weekend during the Ontario Hockey League’s Priority Selection. In total, six players from the 99ers were selected led by Roman Vanacker. Vanacker, the brother of…
Brantford Bulldogs select American Aiden Kelly in OHL draft
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/sports/local-sports/brantford-bulldogs-select-american-aiden-kelly-in-ohl-draft
Published: June 13, 2026 02:39
Team picks centre in first round
Illegal boarding house with 70 units closes down in Brantford
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/illegal-boarding-house-with-70-units-closes-down-in-brantford
Published: June 12, 2026 20:59
An illegal boarding house in Brantford has been shut down after attracting drug users, city inspectors, police investigations and other first responders for the better part of a year. The building, which started as a bakery about 140 years ago and most…
City provides update on Brantford's downtown revitalization project
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/brantfords-downtown-revitilization-project-update-june-15-to-19
Published: June 12, 2026 19:20
The Downtown Revitalization Project, a multi-year infrastructure upgrade that will enhance sidewalks, roadways and underground services in Brantford, continues. The city has issued an update on the project from June 15 to 19.  Installation of underground…
Brantford Airport discussion: 'What's the hurry?'
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/brantford-airport-discussion-whats-the-hurry
Published: June 12, 2026 19:14
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, as the…
Brantford Bulldogs ready for OHL draft
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/sports/local-sports/brantford-bulldogs-ohl-draft-junior-hockey
Published: June 12, 2026 19:05
GM Spencer Hyman has worked hard over the past month restocking his cupboard of picks
ACS athletes honoured at banquet
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/sports/local-sports/acs-athletes-honoured-at-banquet
Published: June 12, 2026 18:55
Assumption College recently held its annual athletic awards banquet, handing out team awards and athlete of the year honours. Chloe McEachran (novice female), Landon Chang (novice male), William Davidson (junior male), Jordyn McGarr (junior female), Adam…
Six Nations and OPP targeting illegal tobacco Thursday
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/six-nations-and-opp-targeting-illegal-tobacco-thursday
Published: June 11, 2026 22:06
Six Nations Police invited the OPP Contraband Tobacco Enforcement Team to assist with search warrants on Thursday as they were targeting illegal cigarette and tobacco products on the Six Nations of the Grand reserve. A post from Six Nations Police said the…
Company breaks ground for $50M plant in Brant
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/company-breaks-ground-for-50m-plant-in-brant
Published: June 11, 2026 18:00
A family-owned roofing company with locations around North America broke ground on the border of the city and county Thursday for a new insulation manufacturing plant that will eventually employ about 40. The plant will create extruded polystyrene…
Hall of Famers
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/sports/hall-of-famers
Published: June 11, 2026 16:32
The Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition held its annual induction ceremony on Wednesday at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Centre. Honoured this year were (left to right) Tom Hawke (lacrosse), Bill Williams (boxing), Krista DuChene…
PDHS hands out athletic awards
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/sports/local-sports/pdhs-hands-out-athletic-awards-4
Published: June 11, 2026 16:24
Paris District High School recently held its annual athletic awards banquet, handing out team awards and athlete of the year honours. Reagan Charter (junior female), Carson DeMunck (junior male), Sydney Kipp (senior female) and Aris Motrea (senior male)…
Learning to speak to an artificial intelligence
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/opinion/columnists/learning-to-speak-to-an-artificial-intelligence
Published: June 11, 2026 16:00
The emergence of generative artificial intelligence has felt to many like a leap into a science fiction inspired future where computers finally speak our language.
Bulldogs honoured by OHL
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/sports/local-sports/bulldogs-honoured-by-ohl
Published: June 11, 2026 14:58
The Brantford Bulldogs were honoured by the OHL this week during the league’s annual business meetings. Brantford was awarded the OHL’s Best Game Presentation Award for delivering one of the league’s most energetic and engaging in-game experiences…
Judge: Traumatized woman passing on her suffering
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/judge-traumatized-woman-passing-on-her-suffering
Published: June 11, 2026 14:29
A woman is passing on the distress of her own life to others, said a Brantford judge as she sentenced the woman for being involved in “high level, serious misconduct” that involved shaking down a 15-year-old. Carley M. McCombs, 31, was imprisoned earlier…
Bell Homestead's summer concert series returns with more live music
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/bell-homesteads-summer-concert-series-returns-with-more-live-music
Published: June 11, 2026 14:19
The Bell Homestead National Historic Site’s free outdoor summer concert series, featuring performances by local talent, returns in June and August. The events are free, but donations are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket…
Golf tourney raises $32,000 for Brantford Food Bank
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/golf-tourney-raises-32000-for-brantford-food-bank
Published: June 11, 2026 13:34
The 20th Annual Drive Out Hunger Charity Golf Tournament has raised more than $32,000 and collected 400 pounds of food in support of the Brantford Food Bank. Held on Friday May 29 at the Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course, the tournament included 125…
City of Brantford celebrates Seniors Month with free activities
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/city-of-brantford-celebrates-seniors-month-with-free-activities
Published: June 11, 2026 13:24
In celebration of Seniors Month, the City of Brantford is offering a variety of free programs, activities, and workshops for adults ages 55 and older. Throughout June, participants can enjoy opportunities to connect with others while staying active,…
Open house to provide city with input on Indigenous relations
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/brantford-celebrating-national-indigenous-history-month
Published: June 11, 2026 13:11
Several events including an open house and strawberry social are being held during National Indigenous History Month.
Melville expresses impatience
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/opinion/columnists/melville-expresses-impatience
Published: June 11, 2026 10:00
In our world of electronic communication, one wonders what evidence of daily life will remain for future generations. Modern technology keeps us constantly connected, but will today’s emails and texts survive a century from now? For decades, letter writing…
Explore National Indigenous History Month at the library
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/opinion/columnists/explore-national-indigenous-history-month-at-the-library
Published: June 11, 2026 10:00
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. With more than 630 distinct Indigenous communities throughout the…
Free Sport for Growth named Brantford and Area Sportsperson of the Year
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/sports/local-sports/free-sport-for-growth-named-brantford-and-area-sportsperson-of-the-year
Published: June 11, 2026 01:00
First time in 50 years a group or organization is honoured with award
Frank Tomlin award celebrates 50 years
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/sports/local-sports/frank-tomlin-award-celebrates-50-years
Published: June 11, 2026 00:45
For the first time in history, the Frank Tomlin Memorial Award for the Brantford and Area’s Sportsperson of the Year was not won by an individual. Now in its 50th year of existence, the 2025 winner of the award is Free Sport for Growth, an organization…
Child and Family Services of Grand Erie appoint new executive director
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/child-and-family-services-of-grand-erie-appoint-new-executive-director
Published: June 10, 2026 19:17
The Board of Directors of Child and Family Services of Grand Erie has appointed a new executive director. Gabe Minor will take over the role on July 6. “The CFSGE board of directors conducted a thorough search that attracted many highly qualified…
Brantford Bulldogs introduce Michael Babcock as new head coach
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/sports/local-sports/brantford-bulldogs-ohl-mike-babcock
Published: June 10, 2026 18:38
"For me, this is the premier organization in the CHL. It couldn’t be a better place for me to start my head coaching career.”
Six Nations Council joins proposed class action suit
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/six-nations-council-joins-proposed-class-action-suit
Published: June 10, 2026 17:05
In a rare move on Six Nations, the elected council has joined with the grassroots group known as the Men’s Fire to demand information about development money collected over the last two decades. Six Nations of the Grand River Council has joined a proposed…
Brantford Police seek help to locate missing 12-year-old female
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/brantford-police-seek-help-to-locate-missing-12-year-old-female
Published: June 10, 2026 16:37
Brantford Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 12-year-old female. Kyleigh was reported missing to police after last being seen at an Iroquois Street residence on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She is described as female with a nose ring and…
Local sports
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/sports/local-sports/local-sports-35
Published: June 10, 2026 06:00
Bulldogs make trade; SJC 2-1 at Barbarian Cup; Jordan Szoke second; DuChene in top-12 at OFSAA; Lacrosse results
Brantford Bulldogs trade Vladimir Dravecky to Guelph Storm
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/sports/local-sports/brantford-bulldogs-trade-vladimir-dravecky-to-guelph-storm
Published: June 9, 2026 23:24
OHL team opens season on Sept. 18
Free transit available for seniors during the month of June
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/free-transit-available-for-seniors-during-the-month-of-june
Published: June 9, 2026 19:47
The City of Brantford is providing free transit to seniors' during Seniors' Month which runs from June 1 to June 30.
Brantford swimmer is in a class by himself
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/brantford-swimmer-is-in-a-class-by-himself
Published: June 9, 2026 19:44
It’s very difficult to find anyone in the same class as Brantford’s John Monné. Monné went to the recent 2026 Speedo Canadian Masters Swimming Championships and, by virtue of the fact he was about 10 years older than the oldest other contestants, he won…
Brant OPP lay stunt driving, impaired charges
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/brant-opp-lay-stunt-driving-impaired-charges
Published: June 9, 2026 19:29
A 21-year-old Woodstock driver has been charged with stunt driving. A Brant Count OPP officer was conducting speed enforcement at noon on Monday, June 8 and stopped a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Puttown Road. The vehicle was recorded…
Last surviving British 'Home Child' in Canada receives honorary degree from Laurier University
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/last-surviving-british-home-child-in-canada-receives-honorary-degree-from-laurier-university
Published: June 9, 2026 18:03
Celebrated centenarian Sir George Beardshaw’s voice broke with emotion on Tuesday as he thanked Wilfrid Laurier University for making him one of the newest recipients of an honorary degree during a convocation ceremony in Brantford.
Retired Brantford judge sees three charges withdrawn
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/retired-brantford-judge-sees-three-charges-withdrawn
Published: June 9, 2026 16:03
A long-time Brantford judge was on the other side of the bench recently when he faced three charges related to harassing his former wife.
Brantford Bulldogs make history at U18 draft by selecting first female ever
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/sports/local-sports/brantford-bulldogs-ohl-sophie-jovanovic
Published: June 9, 2026 14:45
Goaltender Sophie Jovanovic selected in second round
Fire damages former Tim Hortons building, homeless encampment in downtown Simcoe
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/fire-damages-homeless-encampment-at-former-tim-hortons-in-downtown-simcoe/wcm/8593a31a-1343-40fa-97ff-1bc33ecfa97a
Published: June 9, 2026 12:06
A former Tim Hortons building, which in recent weeks has turned into a homeless encampment in downtown Simcoe, was damaged by fire in the early morning hours of Tuesday.
Impaired driver charged in collision with motorcycle in West Brant
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/impaired-driver-charged-in-collision-with-motorcycle-in-west-brant
Published: June 8, 2026 20:21
A 33-year-old Brantford woman is facing multiple charges following a collision in West Brant. Brantford Police responded to the report of a motor vehicle collision at about 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 involving a motorcycle and car at the intersection of…
Red Sox drop pair
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/sports/local-sports/red-sox-drop-pair
Published: June 8, 2026 16:25
The Brantford Red Sox will be looking for a bounce back this week when it plays four Canadian Baseball League games in four days. Brantford will have road games on Thursday in Welland at 7:05 p.m., Friday in Hamilton at 7:35 p.m. and Toronto on Sunday at 2…
“It’s a big part of my life”, Brantford Classic attracts 1600 runners
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/its-a-big-part-of-my-life-brantford-classic-attracts-1600-runners
Published: June 8, 2026 11:17
Even with changes to the route over the years, Rob Hunter could’ve likely run Sunday’s Brantford Classic Rotary Run with his eyes closed.
Teen killed in two-vehicle collision near Caledonia
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/teen-killed-in-two-vehicle-collision-near-caledonia/wcm/b5d2bc26-8d47-4c03-a37b-28ab1bbf697a
Published: June 7, 2026 11:52
A 17-year-old driver from Caledonia was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Haldimand County Saturday afternoon.
Garden Tour showcases Paris paradises
https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/garden-tour-showcases-paris-paradises
Published: June 7, 2026 01:24
When Brenda Wivell moved into her home just west of Paris, it was already a beautiful property.