Submitted Media Release The Brant Skating Club has extended invitation to all fans and supporters to join them on Monday, January 27th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre to recognize the outstanding achievements of their 2020 National Competitors and coach Alison Purkiss. Last week at the Canadian Tire National Skating Championships the club celebrated as senior pair skaters Evelyn Walsh and Trennt Michaud earned their second consecutive silver medal at Canada&rsquo...

Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 16 and Monday, February 17 (Family Day) for Brantford’s 11th Annual Frosty Fest! Held each year in Harmony Square in Downtown Brantford over Family Day weekend, this winter carnival has turned into a well-loved tradition by both residents and visitors alike. Presented by Freedom House, the event runs Sunday and Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Frosty Fest is fun for all ages and offers something for everyone in your family to enjoy, ...

Escape the ordinary and treat your senses to a luxuriously ‘grand’ experience without leaving the city limits. Grand Wellness is Brantford’s premiere spa destination, situated along the picturesque Grand River.  The busyness of Christmas is behind us, the charcuterie boards are finally tucked away, and the weather isn’t about to get nicer anytime soon.  It’s the perfect time of year to schedule some much-needed self-care. In addition to their regular spa ...

The City of Brantford and its surrounding areas boasts so many incredible and dedicated athletes. They train hard and put in countless hours to become faster, stronger and more accurate. And when they surpass a target or achieve an incredible milestone, it makes our sporting community take notice and want to recognize them. The Sports Recognition Banquet, now in its fifteenth year, is organized by the Brantford Sports Council. This program recognizes local athletes, coaches, volunteers, teams, ...

Don’t miss the Beckett Adult Leisure Centre’s special Friday series for $10 lunch and live music! Each month, the Beckett Centre, located at 219 Colborne Street, offers live music by local performers as well as a full lunch, including an entrée, side potato, vegetable, roll, dessert and coffee.  Limited seating is available for each event, so make sure to get your ticket(s) at the Beckett Adult Health Centre before they sell out. The registration deadline is the Wednesday...

On Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. we invite you to join us at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre as we join other communities and groups around the world in celebration of World Nutella® Day!  Visitors can enjoy a ton of free fun family events and entertainment such as PAW PATROL meet and greet, free pancakes with Nutella®, product giveaways, a free public skate and swim, a draw for a Nutella® gift bag, Cupcake Corner sponsored by Sweet Bakery, Nutty photo...

The kids are back to school today after two weeks off and maybe you (but definitely them) are wondering when the next long weekend is. Family Day is just around the corner on Monday, February 17, 2020. Most stores will be closed, but there will be plenty to do in Brantford, including the 11th Annual Frosty Fest, discounted tours at Bell Homestead National Historic Site, Family Fun Fair at T.B. Costain and lots of family swims at Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. Start planning your Family Day fun no...