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The City of Brantford is pleased to share that the 2026 City calendar has been mailed to individual households across the community. Due to Canada Post delivery interruptions, residents may experience delays in receiving their copy. 

Snow and rain continue to fall across the city, and Operational Services crews and contractors remain fully deployed. Plowing and salting operations are progressing according to the City’s winter control plan, with routes cleared in priority order.

The City of Brantford, in partnership with the Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford is seeking Snow Buddy volunteers to help neighbours with clearing snow from sidewalks, driveways and walkways this winter.

A winter weather advisory is in effect overnight through tomorrow afternoon. Snowfall is expected to begin around 2 a.m., with an expected total accumulation between 5cm to 10cm. Some sleet or freezing rain is possible.

At a Special Council meeting held December 4, 2025, Brantford City Council officially approved the design and construction of the City’s new Sports and Entertainment Centre (SEC), marking a transformational investment in Brantford’s future and downtown revitalization.

Traffic control modifications will be in place on Brant Avenue at Dalhousie and Colborne Streets starting December 9 at approximately 2:30 a.m.

The Medical Officer of Health for the Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) has issued a cold weather notification, effective December 7, 2025. A cold weather notification is issued when temperatures are expected to reach -15°C, (or -20° with windchill).

The Medical Officer of Health for the Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) has issued a cold weather notification, effective December 4, 2025. A cold weather notification is issued when temperatures are expected to reach -15°C, (or -20° with windchill).

The City of Brantford invites residents to welcome in 2026 with family and friends at Brantford’s New Year’s Eve Celebration on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Enjoy free live music, a photo booth and party favours

Today, the City of Brantford hosted a community recognition event at Brantford’s historic City Hall to acknowledge the significant impact that revenues received from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) have made to the Brantford community.