Vincent Ball

3 days ago | brantfordexpositor.ca | Vincent Ball

Advertisement 1  •   •  Article contentThe Red Jacket bell is returning to the Grand River for the first time in more than 100 years. Advertisement 2Article contentThe bell will be mounted on a Grand River Dinner Cruises boat on June 10 for a fund-raising event in support of the Middleport Heritage Society. “I’m a history buff and I had heard about this bell but hadn’t actually seen it,” Blain Albin of Grand River Cruises said.

3 days ago | brantfordexpositor.ca | Vincent Ball

Advertisement 1  •  Article contentA couple of Brantford neighborhood associations will soon be able to do even more to support residents of their districts. Advertisement 2Article contentCity councillors on Tuesday recommended for approval plans to designate Brantford Station and West Brant neighborhood associations as “hub” neighborhood associations. The designation makes them eligible for additional city funding for a range of programs and events.

5 days ago | brantfordexpositor.ca | Vincent Ball

Advertisement 1  •  Article contentCity councillors will Tuesday consider naming a new community centre and park after a Brantford woman who broke down educational barriers more than 130 years ago. Advertisement 2Article contentBlanche E. Williams made national headlines in the 1880s as one of the first Black women in Canada to attend university with the same privileges as white studies. Williams studied at Brantford Collegiate Institute before being accepted at the University of Toronto.

5 days ago | brantfordexpositor.ca | Vincent Ball

Advertisement 1Brant Brant Crime Stoppers launches new program  •   •  Article contentBrant-Brantford Crime Stoppers has launched a new campaign to address the opioid overdose crisis. Advertisement 2Article content“Stop Fentanyl. Save Lives” began June 1 and continues to July 31. Under the program, Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of $1,000 for anonymous tips that lead to the arrest of fentanyl traffickers in Brantford, Brant County and Six Nations of the Grand River Territory.

5 days ago | brantfordexpositor.ca | Vincent Ball

Advertisement 1Brant County officials provide "Downtown Dig" update  •   •  Article contentCounty of Brant officials have provided an update on the massive downtown dig project taking place in Paris. Advertisement 2Article contentCounty officials say Phase 2b of the project is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. June 5. This phase includes work on Grand River Street North from Mechanic Street to the Nith River Bridge. Vehicle access on Grand River Street North from the Nith River Bridge will be closed.