Last summer, you may have seen a giant purple bus travelling through Brantford with a film crew in tow. It was all part of the All-Round Champion television production from marblemedia, an award-winning global media company, which is now airing on TVO Kids. This exciting unscripted family-friendly show used many Brantford buildings and backdrops during production and we now get the chance to see the show in all its action. Four of the ten competitions were filmed at Brantford locations last sum...

Calling all cyclists! The 2020 Cycling in Ontario / Le velo en Ontario guide is now available online at www.ontariobybike.ca/2020. This 40-page annual guide, available in English and French, is full of ideas and information to inspire cyclists to explore more of Ontario by bike.  The City of Brantford is featured in the new guide as a desirable cycling destination in Central Ontario. In April of 2017, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport launched Tour by Bike – Ontario’s...

In this ever changing world, it is hard to understand how to navigate and adapt to it. These constant changes can be especially hard to understand for young children. It is important to help our young people stay focused and guide them through this uncertain time. And its businesses like Bhava Tree that have adapted to our evolving online connections to help bring peace and balance to the youngest members of our community. Bhava Tree’s mission is “To help children develop an overall...

There are many local sport organizations in Brantford that are helping their members, (and the public) stay active while keeping their training and conditioning up. Even though all practices, games and competitions have been cancelled or postponed, many are still offering drills and routines. Online streaming is now a great way for local sport organizations to keep in contact with their athletes and for coaches to run their teams through their routines to keep activity levels up so they are read...

It is extremely important during this time to practice social-distancing, and people are finding themselves staying at home to be safe and protect their community. But with the closures of active living facilities, many people are finding themselves without their regular exercise and fitness routine. Some businesses are finding ways to utilize online tools and capabilities to reach out to their community. And the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre has started an online Facebook group to help keep every...

April 2 - 5 Alliance Hockey House League Select Championships Hosted by: Brantford Minor Hockey Association Various 3 - 5 Move with the Beat Dance Competition Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 3 - 5 Paul Mitchell Invitational (A/AA) Hosted by: Brantford Boys CYO Basketball Various 4 Crocus Bonspiel Hosted by: Brantford Golf & Country Club Brantford Golf & Country Club 4 - 5 Underwater Rugb...

*UPDATE* This event has now been postponed to 2021. Please visit the Brant Skating Club's media release for more information. Submitted by: Brant Skating Club The Brant Skating Club will enter a new decade with grand celebration as skaters and families prepare for the 70th annual Flashing Blades spectacle scheduled for April 11 at the Brantford Civic Centre. Under the direction of award-winning coaches Alison Purkiss and Kevin Stefan, the annual ice revue will involve over 130 local skaters. ...