Susan Gamble
@sgamble.bsky.social
Just an old reporter trying to inform folks about what’s happening in the local criminal justice world in and around Brantford, ON. Also COVID, because.
Brantford Expositor
Brantford Expositor
Great turn-out for the 69th annual Soap Box Derby hosted by the Brantford and District Labour Council today on Elgin Street.
September 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Great turn-out for the 69th annual Soap Box Derby hosted by the Brantford and District Labour Council today on Elgin Street.
The end of an era, as they say ... the radio towers at the old CKPC building on West St. came down this week to make way for redevelopment at the property.
August 28, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The end of an era, as they say ... the radio towers at the old CKPC building on West St. came down this week to make way for redevelopment at the property.
Head dancers Christina Restoule and Miskwaa Animkii Bnesii led a round dance, where all visitors to the Three Fires Homecoming Powwow on Credit First Nations were invited to participate, eventually looping around itself in the large dance area on Sunday.
August 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Head dancers Christina Restoule and Miskwaa Animkii Bnesii led a round dance, where all visitors to the Three Fires Homecoming Powwow on Credit First Nations were invited to participate, eventually looping around itself in the large dance area on Sunday.
Quite a day at the big Breakfast on the Farm event in Simcoe today, including for siblings Ben Kekas, 3, and his sister, Hannah Kekas, 5, who easily nestled in the hub of the giant Michelin tire on a huge harvest combine worth $1.3 million.
August 24, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Quite a day at the big Breakfast on the Farm event in Simcoe today, including for siblings Ben Kekas, 3, and his sister, Hannah Kekas, 5, who easily nestled in the hub of the giant Michelin tire on a huge harvest combine worth $1.3 million.
It's been quite a week for Brant County with the opening of the Special Olympics and showing Lt.-Gov. Edith Dumont around the area. Today the LG charmed a large luncheon at the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead.
July 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
It's been quite a week for Brant County with the opening of the Special Olympics and showing Lt.-Gov. Edith Dumont around the area. Today the LG charmed a large luncheon at the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead.
Huge day in Tillsonburg where upwards of 40,000 people showed up for Turtlefest! One of the longest lineups was to get into the giant inflated turtle in the centre of the entirely blocked off downtown.
June 15, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Huge day in Tillsonburg where upwards of 40,000 people showed up for Turtlefest! One of the longest lineups was to get into the giant inflated turtle in the centre of the entirely blocked off downtown.
Brantford's Pride in the Park event Saturday was an extra large love-in with hundreds turning out for food, games, a drag show and "mom hugs" from moms who offer love and acceptance to all.
June 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Brantford's Pride in the Park event Saturday was an extra large love-in with hundreds turning out for food, games, a drag show and "mom hugs" from moms who offer love and acceptance to all.
GEPH's Brantford-Brant area reports 4 active outbreaks =24 people. One each of influenza, enteric, COVID & coronavirus at 2 LTC homes, 1 retirement home & a daycare. ER visits last week =169 for respiratory issues. Hospital beds: 8 flu, 2 COVID, 1 other respiratory.
Mask-up in facilities.
Mask-up in facilities.
March 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
GEPH's Brantford-Brant area reports 4 active outbreaks =24 people. One each of influenza, enteric, COVID & coronavirus at 2 LTC homes, 1 retirement home & a daycare. ER visits last week =169 for respiratory issues. Hospital beds: 8 flu, 2 COVID, 1 other respiratory.
Mask-up in facilities.
Mask-up in facilities.
GEPH says the stats show the risk is increasing for flu, hospital admissions and outbreaks but low and stable for COVID.
March 5, 2025 at 11:03 PM
GEPH says the stats show the risk is increasing for flu, hospital admissions and outbreaks but low and stable for COVID.
The Home and Lifestyle Show has grown this year and returns in Simcoe Sunday from 10-4. It features vendors like David Rusling from Ryerse Garden Gallery, who is celebrating his comeback from a devastating fire last June.
March 1, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The Home and Lifestyle Show has grown this year and returns in Simcoe Sunday from 10-4. It features vendors like David Rusling from Ryerse Garden Gallery, who is celebrating his comeback from a devastating fire last June.
Right now in Brantford-Brant, it's not measles, RSV or Covid sending folks to the hospital -- it's influenza.
February 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Right now in Brantford-Brant, it's not measles, RSV or Covid sending folks to the hospital -- it's influenza.
Canadian country music duo The Reklaws escorted Brantford's Adam LeBeau 'Home for Christmas' in the Amazon Music Bus this afternoon, to the delight of family and friends.
December 22, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Canadian country music duo The Reklaws escorted Brantford's Adam LeBeau 'Home for Christmas' in the Amazon Music Bus this afternoon, to the delight of family and friends.