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BRANTFORD, ON – The City of Brantford is taking proactive steps to address the needs of our most vulnerable residents. Vulnerable members of our community who may be at risk of homelessness or currently experiencing homelessness are strongly urged to seek support from professional community services rather than engaging in acts of solicitation or panhandling. 

The City is pleased to bring back the free beloved outdoor rock concert, HipFest, on Saturday, August 15, 2026 to Harmony Square downtown Brantford from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The evening begins with live music by Backburner performing blues rock and soul blues, followed by The Hip Experience, Canada’s ultimate Tragically Hip tribute band.

The City of Brantford is pleased to offer outdoor pool and pickleball programming on Monday, August 3, 2026. There will be some schedule changes in place for some city facilities on the Civic Holiday. There are no changes to regularly scheduled garbage, recycling and green bin collection.

The City of Brantford and the County of Brant are notifying residents that the proposed Airport Boundary Adjustment statutory public meetings previously scheduled for July 27th and July 29th, 2026, have been rescheduled.

The City of Brantford is set to compete in the 2026 Communities in Bloom national competition, showcasing the parks, gardens, natural spaces and community spirit that make Brantford a place people are proud to call home.

The City of Brantford and Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford provide free 'Slow Down' lawn signs to residents to remind motorists to slow down.

In May 2026, the City of Brantford and County of Brant signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which would bring 1,317 acres of land currently under the jurisdiction of the County of Brant into the City of Brantford’s municipal boundary.

Installation of underground infrastructure and road construction on Icomm Drive continues. Traffic controls in the area will be modified early next week.