Brantford Expositor

Bill Chopp, a longtime trustee with the Catholic school board, announced on social media Friday afternoon that he’s decided against running for reelection.

Jason Petch of Kitchener releases the disc as he tees off at the first hole of the 18-hole disc golf course at Mohawk Park in Brantford on Friday August 14, 2026. He says the course is very good, and ideal on hot days because the trees offer a lot of shade. Brian Thompson/Brantford Expositor/Postmedia Network

A plan to reopen the Brantford Jail is being endorsed by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) but questioned by a criminology professor.

For the first time in more than 10 years, the campaign to represent Brant County on the Catholic district school board will be a contested race.

Heather Vanner was a teenager growing up in Harriston, ON when she learned about the amazing power of community in the face of family tragedy.