Brant Beacon

Brant Beacon


Community voices concerns over airport expansion

A group of concerned residents invited members of the community to a public meeting to discuss the proposed boundary adjustment involving the Brantford Municipal Airport on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Although the airport is currently owned and operated by the City of Brantford, the lands currently fall within the boundary of the County of Brant. […]

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Blandford-Blenheim explores summer day camp expansion

Plans are underway to explore potential providers for summer day camp programming following direction from Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council. With only two known day camp options within the municipality, including one in Plattsville that is run by the local church and another near Wolverton that is run by a rural group, staff are now looking […]

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Local residents join province-wide Fight Ford protest

Nearly 40 people took part in a Fight Ford protest in Brantford on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The protest was one of around 30 taking place in municipalities across the province. From Thunder Bay to Ottawa, Timmins, London, Bowmanville, Toronto, Windsor, Niagara, Hamilton and more, hundreds hit the streets to air their grievances and voice […]

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