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Salvation Army Gift Card Drive

This holiday season, help make a difference in the lives of families right here in our community!

The Salvation Army’s Community Christmas Hamper Program serves individuals and families who are on a limited income and need a hand up this holiday season. This year, in order to help ensure the safety of both volunteers and recipients, the Salvation Army will be running a Gift Card Drive.

Those interested in making a donation can purchase a gift card, of any amount, and drop it off at the Brantford...

Brantford attractions honoured in ABA’s “Best of the Best”

Each year the American Bus Association (ABA) features the “Best of the Best” Editor’s Pick, which honours outstanding travel industry members who go above and beyond for the group tour industry. Winners are featured in both the digital and print copies of ABA’s November/December issue of Destinations Magazine, which reaches over 3,800 members in North America and Canada. The digital issue can be viewed online now.

Tourism Brantford is proud to announce that three local attractions were named “Best...

2021 Community Cultural Investment Program Opens November 13, 2020

The City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Department will be accepting applications for the 2021 Community Cultural Investment Program (CCIP) from Friday, November 13, 2020 to Friday, January 8, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.

Funded by the City of Brantford, the goals for the Community Cultural Investment Program are to:

• Provide operating financial assistance to not-for-profit organizations within the Brantford arts, culture, and heritage community;
• Encourage public awareness and appreciation of...

Online Training and Development for Sport

Here’s a round up of sport-focused webinars that are a great resource for local organizations and their boards as they navigate through their return to play protocols. Most of these webinars are free to attend and can be part of your next board meeting or sport association planning session.

Sport Information Resource Centre

SIRC is Canada’s leader and most trusted partner in advancing sport and physical activity through knowledge. SIRCTalks' "You’re a high performer too! Mental wellness...

Candlelit Tours at Mohawk Chapel

Explore the grounds of Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks during their Candlelit Tours happening this November and December.

Mohawk Chapel was the first Protestant church in Upper Canada and is now the oldest surviving church in Ontario. This historic landmark offers guided tours and hosts a number of special events throughout the year.

Stroll along the pathway leading up to Mohawk Chapel as it’s lit by the soft glow of candlelight and marvel at the history and architecture of this beautiful...