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Miss Indigenous Canada contestants set to put their causes in spotlightIn late July, some of Canada’s most striking, young indigenous women will gather in Brantford, Ont., for the second Miss Indigenous Canada competition. It’s a contest that goes well beyond beauty, with many contestants using the platform to put their causes in the spotlight.Jul 14, 2025
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Frozen waffle brands sold in Canada recalled due to possible listeria contaminationVarious frozen waffle products sold in Canada and the U.S. have been recalled after testing revealed possible listeria bacteria contamination at a manufacturing facility in Brantford, Ont.ConsumerOct 21, 2024
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Why are more Canadians are saying no to alcohol?Dr. Iris Gorfinkel is here to unpack the week’s biggest health headlines. We dive into the deadly rabies case in Brantford Ontario and what we know so far. We also explore why the government isn’t offering the Novavax COVID vaccine and look at what’s driving low vaccination rates. Plus, find out why more Canadians are...The Morning ShowOct 4, 2024
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Canada election: Are Conservatives trying to secure a broader base?The Conservative campaign made a brief stop in Brantford, Ont. today where Erin O’Toole promised to boost health care funding if elected, pledging $60 billion over the next decade with a big focus on mental health services. The Conservatives seem to be crossing over into typical NDP territory. In recent days O’Toole has been making...CanadaAug 25, 2021
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Drivers narrowly miss head-on crash in Brant CountyOntario Provincial Police (OPP) say a pair of drivers avoided a potential “catastrophic” head-on crash just south of Brantford, Ont. on Cockshutt Road near Oakland Road Monday afternoon. Dashcam video shows a sedan mis-timing an attempt to pass a tractor-trailer.Aug 11, 2021
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Inquest into death of teen at school for the blind in Brantford, Ont.An inquest has been called into the death of a teen while attending a residential school for the blind in Brantford, Ontario. Miranda Anthistle has more.Global News at Noon TorontoMay 29, 2020
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Wayne Gretzky’s father helps collector recover from theftWed, Jan 6: A Brantford, Ontario man who loves Wayne Gretzky memorabilia was heartbroken after someone broke into his home and stole his cherished collection. But when word got out about the theft, a hometown hero came to his rescue. Jennifer Tryon has the story.Global NationalJan 6, 2016
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Brantford’s David Hearn shoots 2-over 74 to begin RBC Canadian OpenBrantford, Ont. native David Hearn shot a 2-over 74 to begin play at the 2016 RBC Canadian Open on Thursday.SportsJul 21, 2016
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Thousands forced out of homes as Brantford flooding crisis continuesNearly 5,000 Brantford residents had to arrange for temporary shelter as an evacuation order continued Wednesday night due to major flooding along the Grand River. Kamil Karamali has reaction from evacuees.Feb 22, 2018
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: Oct. 13, 2023Peterborough mayor and county warden receive seasonal vaccinations; Queen’s Park protest planned for Kawartha Lakes raccoon rescue facility; Peterborough Petes return to the ice tonight facing the Brantford Bulldogs; Skytracker weather. Tricia Mason has the details.HealthOct 13, 2023
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2 suspects arrested, 1 outstanding after armed home invasion in Brantford: policeWitnesses reportedly told police that three armed suspects had broken into the Sarah Street home and later fled on foot.CanadaOct 9, 2019
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Hydro customer threatened with disconnection after missing 1 paymentMon, Feb 6: A Brantford, Ont. hydro customer faced disconnection after missing a single payment even though he offered to pay most of it. As Sean O’Shea reports, the threat is now the subject of an investigation by the Ontario Energy Board, which regulates the industry.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoFeb 6, 2017
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WTFest in Brantford offering free tickets to disappointed Roxodus buyersJamie Stephens president of What The Fest (WTFest), a two-day rock festival in Brantford’s Lions Park featuring the Sheepdogs and USS, is offering free tickets to his event for those who bought tickets to the ill-fated show in Clearview Township.EntertainmentJul 20, 2019
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Same-sex couples rejected by Brantford wedding photographerCaramount Pictures in Brantford is receiving public backlash online after several same-sex couples claim it refused to film their weddings because they “don’t film homosexual weddings.” Kamil Karamali reports.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoJul 21, 2020
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Ice jam near Cambridge causes flooding in BrantfordWed, Feb 21: About 4,900 people were asked to evacuate their homes on Wednesday in Brantford as water poured over the banks of the Grand River. Mark Carcasole reports.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoFeb 21, 2018
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Owners of flood-damaged Brantford homes brace for insurance woesThu, Feb 22: Overland flood insurance is expensive and sometimes not available in areas near large bodies of water. Mark Carcasole reports.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoFeb 22, 2018
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Brampton couple killed in Brantford plane crashA 76-year-old Brampton pilot and his wife are dead after an early morning plane crash in Brantford. Now the Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating the cause. Jamie Mauracher reports.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoNov 13, 2018
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Brantford residential school survivors call for criminal investigationSurvivors of a former residential school in Brantford returned to the site Wednesday to demand justice and accountability. Morganne Campbell has more from survivors and their calls for a criminal investigation.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoJul 21, 2021
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EXTENDED: Emotional Ontario senior talks about impact of having hydro cut offJim Dinsmore was told everything was fine, but then Brantford Power threatened to shut off his hydro and now the Ontario Energy Board is investigating.Feb 6, 2017
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Game Day with Pete and Dani: Dec. 7, 2023100.5 Fresh Radio hosts Pete Dalliday and Dani Guppy have a roundup of your local sports news. On the agenda today: the Peterborough Petes face the Brantford Bulldogs with a Teddy Bear Toss game tonight; Owen Beck is heading to the tryouts for the 2024 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship; Petes donate blood; Peterborough’s own...The Morning Show on CHEXDec 7, 2023