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Current Articles for 2010

Doors Open Brant 2010
The 8th Annual Doors Open Brant event is coming soon to Brantford, the County of Brant and Six Nations! Indulge in a sampling of our area's unique arts, culture and history on Saturday, September 25, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
11th Annual Brantford Charity Air Show
Look up ... way up ... and enjoy the beautiful sight of our nation's biggest 'birds' as they take to the sky. Gates open at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, with the Opening Ceremonies kicking off the show at 3:30 p.m.
Brant Studio Tour
Discover the tools, materials, resources and inspirational bits and pieces that fuel the individual creative process during the 10th Annual Brant Studio Tour, October 2 – 3, 2010.
Curtain Rises on Brantford Film Festival
Check out some of the area's choice indy films at the BFF October 15 and 16 at venues throughout Brantford. Tickets go on sale September 7 - pick yours up early to avoid disappointment!
Find Your Spirit 2010
Harmony Square will once again come alive with dance, theatre, music, visual arts, story telling and much more. Come out on August 20 & 21 and see why this festival has become one of the most popular events of the summer!
Nighttime Closure of Hwy. 403 Westbound
The Ministry of Transportation will be scheduling closures of Hwy. 403 westbound beginning nightly from Sunday, August 15 to Thursday August 19, 2010.
Municipal Election Employment Opportunities
Apply today! The City of Brantford is now accepting applications to work on the 2010 Municipal Election. Click to explore the many available positions!
What's Free, Fun, and Artsy All Over?
Downtown Brantford's Harmony Square ... all summer long! Banish the phrase "I'm bored!" from your household this summer - with movies, music, festivals, theatre and dancing, have a blast without breaking the bank by simply heading downtown.
100th Anniversary Gala Generating Major Buzz
The message from those who are "in the know" about Brantford's Bell Homestead's upcoming 100th anniversary milestone weekend? Get your tickets now.
Celebrate Canada Day 2010!
Join the party at Lions Park/Steve Brown Sports Complex on Thursday, July 1, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment, shop in the marketplace, check out the midway ... this is one birthday bash you don't want to miss!
37th Annual International Villages Festival A Cultural Treat
What other time of year can you experience cultures from around the world right here in your hometown? From July 7 – 10, this festival will showcase the many cultures that live, grow and thrive side-by-side in our great city.
Summer Swim Session Number Application Forms Available June 2
Get yours today! The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre is accepting online and in-person Number Application Forms from Wednesday, June 2, beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Street Hockey Tournament Achieves Goal of Over 200 Teams!
Guiness Book of World Records here we come! The 4th annual Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament has reached its goal of registering over 200 teams, beating out the current record of 192 teams - way to go, Brantford!
Brantford & Area Sports Hall of Recognition Selection Committee Openings Available!
Brantford & Area Sports Hall of Recognition has openings available on the Selection Committe.
Best Start Magazine Milestone Edition Available Now!
Get the latest issue of Best Start Magazine, our area's official parenting "bible" and favourite of moms and dads throughout Brantford and Brant County!
Museum Mania Strikes Brantford!
Brantford's annual celebration of local museums kicks off once agtain this May! Let your passport be your guide from site to site, and enter the museum prize basket draw. Read on to find out where you can get your passport and start exploring!
Support Phil Hartman's Nomination into the Canadian Walk of Fame
From Saturday Night Live to the Simpsons, this funnyman's career is one to be celebrated! Do just that by signing an online petition in support of his nomination into our nation's Walk of Fame. Click here for the link to add your name to the petition.
Celebrate Earth Day's 40th Anniversary
Get out and celebrate Earth Day at one of many events happening city-wide! Events run from April 16 - 24, 2010.
Let The Games Begin ...
The Ontario Senior Games are coming to Brantford and area, and now's the time to sign up! District 25's (Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk) games are being held from May 3rd through to June 4th, 2010.
Brantford’s Earth Hour Extravaganza!
Turn off your lights on Saturday, March 27, from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m., in support of Earth Hour 2010. Harmony Square is Brantford's official Earth Hour headquarters - the party starts at 8:00 p.m. that night, with music, entertainment and more!
Game On!!
The 5th Annual Canadian Goalball Championships is coming to Brantford on April 23 to 25, 2010. Come out, have a blast, and help cheer our Ontario's men's and women's teams on to tournament victory!
Family Day Fun for All Ages
Banish the February blues this long weekend! Read this article to get the goods on what's happening in and around Brantford from February 13 - 15.
Affordable Housing Strategy
An Affordable Housing Strategy for Brant-Brantford has been developed. Take some time to read this report, which outlines the steps that the City of Brantford will take in order to best meet our city's increasingly diverse housing needs.
2010 Municipal Election Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for any individual who would like to run for office in the 2010 municipal election.
Laurier Principal Pens Brantford Tome
Dr. Leo Groarke, Principal/Vice President of the Brantford Campus of Wilfrid Laurier University, will be at St. Andrew's United Church, sharing selected readings and anecdotes from his new book, "Reinventing Brantford."

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