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The City of Brantford and Six Nations of the Grand River are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes a framework for collaboration and shared prosperity related to future development within Brantford's Boundary Lands.

The City of Brantford and the Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford (NAB) are pleased to announce the 2026 Brantford is Bloomin’ Garden Award Winners as part of the City’s Communities in Bloom campaign.

The City of Brantford is reminding prospective candidates that Nomination Day for the 2026 Municipal Election is Friday, August 21, 2026. Candidate application packages remain available at the City Hall Customer Service Desk and online at Brantford.ca/Nomination.

Please be advised that Grandview Street, between Sydenham Street and West Street, will be fully closed from August 18 to August 21, 2026. This temporary closure is required to allow new sewer and water connections to proceed safely under a City-issued permit. Local access will be maintained for nearby properties.

The City of Brantford is pleased to announce the release of the new 2026/27 Fall/Winter FUN Guide, featuring hundreds of programs for recreation, sport and leisure.

Beginning Sunday, September 6, 2026, Brantford Transit will introduce significant service changes as part of Phase 2 of the Moving Forward Transit Optimization Plan. The changes will improve service reliability, increase service coverage and provide more direct travel options throughout the network.

Applications are now open for election worker positions for the 2026 Municipal Election. Election workers play an important role in supporting the voting process and helping election days run smoothly. A variety of positions are available for eligible applicants. Applications must be submitted by September 9, 2026.

Please be advised that one lane in front of 24 Colborne Street West, 108 Colborne Street West and 41 Gilkison Street, at the intersection of Gilkison Street and Colborne Street West, will be closed from August 12 to 13, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Installation of underground infrastructure and road construction on Icomm Drive continues. Traffic changes are anticipated as early as August 26, 2026, to support ongoing construction.

The City of Brantford invites residents to attend a neighbourhood meeting to learn more about the planned indoor turf sports facility to be located at Jaycee Sports Park at 395 Dunsdon St. Expected to open in fall 2027, the 60,000 square-foot air-supported dome will provide year-round access to indoor turf space for local athletes, sport organizations, residents, and community groups.