5 Steps How to Register and Vote in the 2026 Brant Municipal Election (Easy Guide for Residents)
There’s something special about a crisp October morning in the County of Brant. As the leaves turn to fiery oranges and deep reds along the Grand River and our lush farmland prepares for the harvest, another important season is unfolding: election season. We often talk about the "big" elections, the ones that happen in Ottawa […]
Your Quick-Start Guide to the 2026 Brant County Ward Candidates: Who’s In and Who’s Out
I was driving out along Highway 2 yesterday, past the lush farmland and the stunning historic architecture that makes our corner of Ontario so special, and it hit me: the air feels different. It’s not just the humidity of a typical June afternoon; it’s the unmistakable hum of an election season starting to boil over. […]
Why Everyone Is Talking About Surplus Farm-Dwelling Severances (And You Should Too)
I was driving out toward Mount Pleasant last Tuesday, the morning sun just starting to hit those lush cornfields that stretch out like a green ocean toward the horizon. There’s a quiet beauty in the County of Brant that you just don't find anywhere else. But as I passed another "For Sale" sign tucked near […]
The 2026 Brant Mayoral Race Explained in Under 3 Minutes
Change is in the air here in the County of Brant. If you’ve taken a drive lately through our lush farmland or spent a quiet afternoon admiring the stunning historic architecture in downtown Paris, you can feel that we are standing at a crossroads. For the first time in years, the seat at the head […]
5. The "Rushed" Consultation: Your Chance to Speak Perhaps the most controversial part of this entire saga is the timeline for public input. Many community groups have protested that a 60-day window for consultation on a deal of this magnitude is simply not enough. They argue that "rushing" a decision that will last for centuries […]
Building for the Future: A First Look at the New Lansdowne Children’s Centre Facility
As we look across the landscape of the County of Brant and the City of Brantford, we see a region standing at a crossroads. Our population is booming, our "lush farmland" is being balanced with necessary urban growth, and our "stunning historic architecture" is being joined by modern facilities designed to serve the next generation. […]
The “A-9” Debate: Why Farm Severances are Still Making Waves in Council
If you’ve ever taken a slow drive down Powerline Road or wound your way through the quiet beauty of Bethel Road on a crisp spring morning, you know exactly what’s at stake when we talk about our land. I travelled out that way just last week, and as the sun caught the morning dew on […]
Boost Your Farm: How the Rural Prosperity Plan is Handing Out Grants This Spring
Let’s be honest: keeping a farm or a rural business thriving in 2026 isn't just about hard work and rich soil; it's about staying competitive and keeping our infrastructure up to date. I had no idea until recently that the County has just opened up a massive opportunity for those of us living outside the […]
Healthcare Red Flags: What the RN Cuts at Brant Community Healthcare Mean for You
Recently, news broke from the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) that has many of us in the County of Brant feeling a bit unsettled. The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS): which oversees both the Brantford General Hospital and the Willett Urgent Care Centre: is moving forward with the elimination of 22 Registered Nurse (RN) positions. I’ll […]
The Airport Tug-of-War: Why the Province is Stepping In on the Brantford-Brant Dispute
If you’ve lived in the County of Brant for any length of time, you know that our relationship with our neighbors in the City of Brantford is a bit like a long-term marriage. Most of the time, we get along just fine, sharing services and enjoying the stunning historic architecture and lush farmland that make […]