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Swim, Skate & Train Again at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre

The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre is ready to once again welcome people of all ages back to the facility to take part in recreational and training activities. After being closed for several months to help keep the community safe, the doors are ready to open to a safe and fun space.

Staff have been very busy behind the scenes preparing for a safe return for the public. The facility will be having enhanced cleaning, sanitizing and disinfection taking place in all areas of the building with integrated...

Sparkle and Shine with JH Young Fine Jewellers

Celebrating 120 years of making wishes and dreams come true, JH Young Fine Jewellers is celebrating their milestone by bringing a freshly renovated shopping experience to Brantford and area. This family-run business and community supporter has created a modern showroom that still remains true to their commitment to customer service and exceptional quality.

The store has been at their location on Lynden Road for 18 years. The renovation was a complete overhaul from the ground up and guests will be...

Let’s get dolled up!

Typically, my weekends in the summer are filled with bridal showers, baby showers, and weddings. This summer is looking a little different – a little more time around the pool, and a lot less time partying. That’s fine by me, but I must admit I do miss getting all gussied up for a special event. “Business casual” is a popular style of attire at the office, so let’s make “Home Fancy” a thing! Brantford has a lot of great boutiques to style your next fancy affair (whenever/wherever that may be!) The...

The Sky’s the Limit at the Bike Park!

The Brantford Rotary Bike Park is open! It’s the perfect spot to go get some exercise, take your kids to blow off some steam, or enjoy a family hike on the nearby trail. The Bike Park is free to use and offers a wide selection of opportunities and challenge levels for beginners through to advanced riders.

Each area of the Bike Park is marked with signs to show each section’s difficulty level. Know your limits and ride within them to avoid injury to yourself and others:

• Green circle (beginners):...

WTFest – We WILL Rock Again!

Where can you go to see multiple talented artists performing live under the stars? Brantford, of course, at the WTFest outdoor music festival! On the day when everyone would have been lathering on the sunscreen and carpooling down to Lions Park to sing and dance, we wanted to share some of the history of Brantford’s exceptional outdoor music festival and what to expect in the future.

The WTFest team, including Brantford boosters and huge music fans, started working together in 2012 on a vision of...