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The second annual Brantford Beats & Eats festival will return to downtown Brantford on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The City of Brantford is pleased to announce that the Silvercreek Crossing Pedestrian Bridge, located between Ludlow Crescent and Hackney Ridge, reopened to the public on Friday, September 4, 2026, following the successful completion of emergency stabilization work.

Underground infrastructure installation and road construction continue on Icomm Drive, with storm sewer and watermain work underway.

Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the City of Brantford: Online Voting - Tuesday, October 13 to Monday, October 26, 2026. Online voting will be available between 10:00 a.m. on October 13 and 8:00 p.m. on October 26, 2026. Advance Voting - Thursday, October 15 to Sunday, October 18, 2026. Voting locations will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Voting Day - Monday, October 26, 2026. Voting locations will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

he public is urged to take precautions as the Medical Officer of Health for Grand Erie Public Health has issued a heat warning, effective September 1, 2026. A heat warning is issued when Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts two consecutive days with a maximum daily temperature of 31 degrees Celsius or higher during the day and a minimum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius or higher during the evening, or a humidex of 40 degrees Celsius or higher. 

The City of Brantford and Brantford Immigration Partnership, in collaboration with community partners, invite residents to participate in Welcoming Week, an annual national and international celebration of events and initiatives that foster community connections and belonging for all.

Please be advised that alternating lane closures will be in effect on Colborne Street West at Welsh Street from September 16 to September 17, 2026. One lane will be maintained in each direction at all times. These temporary closures are required to allow a private contractor, authorized under a City-issued permit, to complete utility daylighting work.

Please be advised that lane closures in front of 234 Henry Street will be in effect from September 8 to October 8, 2026. These temporary closures are required to allow a private contractor, authorized under a City-issued permit, to complete watermain connection work and extend the median.

Please be advised that one lane from 450 Fairview Drive onto West Street will be closed from September 8 at 9:00 a.m. to September 9 at 3:00 p.m. A paid-duty officer will be present at the intersection during the closure. This temporary closure is required to allow monitoring and sampling work to proceed safely under a City-issued permit.