We are heading into the summer months, which in the past has always meant a change of routine with kids out of school and summer activities to engage in. Perhaps your family has summer time traditions that you have come to count on: Friday night ice cream, long weekend camping or picnic lunches in the yard. While some traditions can be maintained and others may have to go by the wayside this year, there is one Brantford family who is maintaining their tradition of quality food and a service ment...

The City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Department is pleased to announce the launch of the digital release of the 2020 Discover Brantford Visitor Guide – Plan now. Explore later. The 32-page e-brochure highlights key attractions and experiences throughout the City, as well as celebrated icons and landmarks. The annual guide features beautiful images, captured by local photographers, of more than 50 local attractions promoting cultural draws in the area, places to dine and ...

At this point most of us can agree that our home cooked meal line up could use a fresh infusion of some new ideas or at the very least, some new flavours. There’s no simpler way to add flavor to your meal than olive oil. Known as a healthy fat with antioxidant qualities, olive oil can be added to more recipes than you might think. At the Olive Oil Company you’ll receive nothing but the highest quality oil. All their pure, extra virgin olive oils (EVOO) come with the Ultra Premium (U...

With campgrounds and seasonal parks starting to reopen, we are sure you are excited to plan a trip with the family or with your buddies to do some camping, fishing, or hunting. Urban Tactical Brantford has a 3000 sq ft retail shop stocked with a variety of items to help get you ready. Dust off the items in the garage, take inventory, and then head over to 18 Zatonski Ave for some new gear.  Whether its recreation or sport that brings you to the great outdoors, they have items for functiona...

Do you love watching Family Feud? Survey says: Good answer, good answer. We do too! If you haven’t already been watching, tune in to Brant Feud on Thursday evenings from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The show streams live from The Rope Factory Event Hall and All Day Breakfast Facebook pages. Hosted by local Brantfordians, Jamie Stephens and Ben Strasser, Brant Feud debuted on social media on May 14, 2020.  Each episode features four different families competitively answering a series of fun...

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and we’re either really appreciating or really missing the dads in our lives right now. Although it’s going to be a different day than we’re used to, it’s time to plan for Father’s Day – Sunday, June 21 – to make sure we’re telling those great dudes in our life how much we adore them. To the dads working on the frontlines as an essential service provider, to the dads who are laid off and struggling to ma...

On Monday, June 8, the Province of Ontario announced that many regions – including the Brant County Health Unit’s public health unit region – can begin moving into Stage 2 of the Reopening Framework as of Friday, June 12. From outdoor dining options at restaurants and bars, to museums and galleries, to the resumption of filming, this reopening phase is what many of our tourism attractions in Brantford have been waiting patiently for. Places that can open as part of Stage 2 inc...