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Culture Days on the Trails returns on September 21!

Join us for the second annual Culture Days on the Trails event on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. along a section of the SC Johnson Trail. Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. Millions of people across the county attend these events, coming together to recognize the importance of arts and culture within local communities.

On September 21, attendees will be invited to walk along a 2.6 km stretch of Brantford's SC Johnson Trail between the Hardy Road parking...

The Grand River Arts Festival returns this September

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant will host the 2nd annual Grand River Arts Festival on September 20 and 21, 2024 at Glenhyrst Gardens.

The Grand River Arts Festival is a celebration and exhibition of visual arts, music, and theatre. The event will include 50+ exhibiting artists who will sell their works, 16 theatre performances participating in the 10-Minute Play Competition, The Grand Impressionists painting competition, Brantford Potter’s Guild sale in the Gardener’s Cottage, performance art by...

Youth Volleyball Programs from Wave Volleyball

Wave Volleyball is excited to announce two new volleyball programs tailored for youth aged 10 to 17: a Development Program and a House League Program. These engaging programs will take place at two locations— the Boys and Girls Club Brantford and Burford District Elementary School—on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, beginning on September 26, 2024.

The Youth Development Program aims to introduce young athletes to the fun of court volleyball, emphasizing fundamental skills and teamwork through a...

IGNITE Dance Convention Coming to Brantford

The owners of IGNITE Dance Convention are pleased to announce that the highly sought-after IGNITE faculty is coming to Brantford on September 14 and 15, 2024. The two-day convention will be held in the Affinity Ballroom, within the Towneplace Suites by Marriott Brantford and Conference Centre, located at 30 Fen Ridge Court.

IGNITE is for dancers of all ages: Junior (9 & under), Inter (10-13), and Senior (14+). Offering classes in a variety of dance styles, including: jazz, tap, contemporary,...

Maria's Original Pizza

Maria’s Original Pizza has been serving Brantford from their location at 428 Colborne St. E. since 1968. This Italian take out kitchen serves individual pizza slices all the way up to 35-slice squares. We spoke with owners Gino and Bobbie-Sue Risi, to learn more about this beloved local pizza spot.

Tell us more about “The Originals” referenced in the name of the restaurant:

“The Originals were just that, they were the women that worked beside my mom, Maria. They were family members and close...