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A full road closure will be in effect on Niagara Street, between Usher Street and Young Street, from June 30 to July 2, 2026 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

This closure has been approved to accommodate servicing work activities being conducted by a private contractor under a permit from the City.

The public is urged to take precautions as the Medical Officer of Health for Grand Erie Public Health has issued a heat warning, effective June 29, 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 is seeking input on a new public art piece for Jubilee Terrace Park that will honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, and continue to serve, Canada during times of war, military conflict, and peace.

BRANTFORD, COUNTY OF BRANT ON: City of Brantford and County of Brant officials are committed to ensuring that community feedback plays a meaningful role in shaping any future decisions related to the proposed Airport Boundary Adjustment.

Please be advised that a lane in front of 23 Henry St will be closed sometime between July 27 and August 14 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

This temporary closure allows for telecommunications work to proceed safely under a permit issued by the City. Local access will be maintained for nearby properties.

Installation of underground infrastructure and road construction on Icomm Drive will continue over the coming weeks, with traffic controls remaining in place throughout the construction area.

Hill Street has reopened, and all entrances and exits to the Market Centre Parkade are now available for use.

More than 670 community members gathered at Earl Haig Family Fun Park on Sunday, June 21, to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in Brantford. Hosted by Gihekdagye Friendship Centre in partnership with De dwa da dehs nye Aboriginal Health Centre, Child and Family Services of Grand Erie, Brantford Public Library, the Metis Nation of Ontario, Brantford Native Housing, Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg and the City of Brantford, the event brought together community, culture and learning.

Construction of the final columbarium in the Peace Garden design plan is underway at Mount Hope Cemetery (169 Charing Cross Street, Brantford).

The City of Brantford and East Ward Echo Place Neighbourhood Association celebrated the official grand opening of Arrowdale Community Park, joined by over 600 students from neighbouring schools.