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DIY and Crafts To Go From Finders Keepers

As we all muddle our way through these uncertain waters, it’s important to recognize our local small businesses who are working extra hard to continue to deliver their products and services by adapting to the constantly-changing demands of the COVID-19 crisis .

 Brantford Finders Keepers (198 King George Rd.) is an amazing shop that features unique home décor, a plethora of Fusion Mineral Paint (this stuff is the best for small DIY projects) and offers DIY workshops, led by the incredibly talented...

Brantford Podcasts Connect us to our Community

Podcasts have been broadcast for over ten years, yet are still a medium not too many people know about. The best way to describe them is that they are like talk radio episodes that you stream or download directly to your computer or mobile device and listen to on your own time. They are a great way to help pass the time, learn something new or be entertained. Whether you like comedy, educational, sport, or true-life crime stories – the possibilities are endless for listening to something great.

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How to Support Local Businesses

The City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Department is proud to launch a new social media campaign in support of our local businesses that are working hard to deliver their exceptional products and services to our community with minimal disruption.

The #BrantfordTogether campaign will run across the City’s social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) daily for the next few months. The campaign aims to support and promote local businesses and keep the community connected...

Maximize your research efforts with Grant Connect

Grant research has never been more easy or fun!

Do you work in the world of charitable support or are you thinking about starting a not-for-profit project or organization?

Looking for funding can seem overwhelming, whether you’re an established organization, or brand new. That’s where Grant Connect comes in. Grant Connect helps to find funding through their remarkable search tool allowing users to utilize thousands of search criteria, including 500 specific causes, 7,000 cities and towns, and 31...

Call for Artists: City Hall Public Art Project

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, in partnership with the City of Brantford, is seeking Artists and Artist-Led Teams to submit proposals to create a permanent piece of public art for the new City Hall (58-70 Dalhousie Street, Brantford).

This piece will represent a significant part of Brantford’s history; artists are asked to prepare proposals that incorporate colourful wood foundry moulds and industrial heritage related artifacts, donated by the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre and local historian,...