Sharing the Voices of our Community
April 14, 2020 The County of Brant has Extended the Closure of Facilities The County of Brant has extended the closure of facilities such as community centres and arenas until May 31, 2020. This decision is in keeping with the province’s declaration of emergency that has also been extended by […]
As part of the provincial response to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, on March 22, 2020, the Ministry of Education announced plans to further support health care professionals and other essential frontline workers, including doctors, nurses, paramedics, firefighters, police, and correctional officers, as well as other essential workers, with access to safe, local emergency child care throughout the duration of the pandemic.
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Below is a transcribed version of the statement made by Dr. Elizabeth Urbantke, Acting Medical Officer of Health, on April 10, 2020. I want to first start by giving everyone an update of where we stand as far as key statistics. In Brant, we currently have: 60 Lab confirmed positive cases […]
For our social, fun loving and active twelve-year-old, missing out on a party and not seeing his grandparents made the… You must be logged in to view this content. Please Log-In or Subscribe to view the content. If you need support contact us at editor@burfordadvance.com. Log-In Subscribe
By: Emma Johnston By the end of this week Canada will have completed its first month of physical distancing. This… You must be logged in to view this content. Please Log-In or Subscribe to view the content. If you need support contact us at editor@burfordadvance.com. Log-In Subscribe
April 3, 2020 Thank you to our frontline healthcare workers Today outside the Willet Urgent Care Centre in Paris, County of Brant and City of Brantford first responders (Police, OPP, Fire and Paramedics) paid tribute to our frontline healthcare workers. Thank you to our healthcare workers, our first responders and […]
County of Brant, ON – The County of Brant welcomes migrant farm workers back to thecommunity.“As the COVID-19 health emergency continues to evolve, migrant farm workers play a criticalrole in supporting our food supply,” said Mayor David Bailey. “Every year, many of the sameworkers return to our community, supporting our […]
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The Burford and area businesses have all been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With everything from having to completely… You must be logged in to view this content. Please Log-In or Subscribe to view the content. If you need support contact us at editor@burfordadvance.com. Log-In Subscribe
This past weekend was no different. We waved at our first apartment as we drove by, we checked out the… You must be logged in to view this content. Please Log-In or Subscribe to view the content. If you need support contact us at editor@burfordadvance.com. Log-In Subscribe
I’ve set up a lovely little office in our basement. The office is cozy and well organized, though somewhat inconveniently located beside/in my kids’ TV room. This is the space where, in any normal situation I would send my noisy kiddos to the basement to play video games and scream […]
On Saturday March 21st, local clergy gathered in downtown Burford for a time of prayer for the health and well-being of the community and the world. Recognizing that worship services can no longer take place as they used to, local faith-based leaders are doing what they can to reach out […]
Editorial from Nov 9 2017I remember the surge of energy that washed over me as I entered through the doors of BDHS on my first day of grade nine. The school was virtually pulsing with energy and hormones and I was awed by the enormity of the building and the […]
By: Clayton Barker 1957 advertisement for Neil Young and Sons farm implement dealership and service garage, at what is now 77 King Street East, Burford. Burford, Dec. 5th, 1957 SANTA CLAUS COMING TO BURFORD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14th:Santa Claus will be coming to Burford on Saturday afternoon, December 14th. Arrangements for […]
The other night my two sons and I were curled up together on the couch. Somehow the three of us had managed to compress ourselves onto a single couch cushion. We had one massive blanket that covered the three of us which was pulled up around our faces, ready to […]
Around 6:30 AM on Thursday morning, Diane Baggs of Burford received a phone call from a concerned friend. Not sure what her friend was referring to, Diane looked out her window and saw dark plumes of smoke billowing from a large warehouse just across the street. Worried for her neighbour, […]
The County of Brant Snow Buddies program is looking for new Buddies to help senior citizens and those who require additional assistance with their basic snow removal needs.“The Snow Buddies program is offered throughout all our communities in the County of Brant,” said Sarah Dredge, Recreation Coordinator for the County […]
By: Clayton Barker View of a group of people working in the fields picking beans, c1914-18, this barn stood north of Burford village in the middle of the field on the east side of Maple Ave. (photo from Clayton Barker’s personal collection). Burford,Sept. 20th, 1917 THEY SHALL NOT PASS:The Immortal […]
Saturday, December 12th, 20206:00-9:00pmThis year, Burford’s Agricultural Society, Optimist Club and Lions Club are hosting a Santa Claus Parade COVID style. Local community groups, organizations and businesses are asked to set up exhibits and displays in a family-friendly Christmas theme just as they would do for the annual Parade throughout […]
Welcome to another wonderful Christmas season.As we begin to enter this time, plans have been in full swing at the Burford Community Food Bank.It is an interesting time trying to meet the needs of our clients and follow safety protocols in order to keep both our clients and volunteers safe.As […]
The Awakening to Better Beauty Project, put on each year by The Beauty Barn Spa on Cleaver Road is an event designed to pamper and support local women battling cancer and infertility. Developed by spa owner Corrie Gallant, this annual project has been met with great enthusiasm and appreciation by […]
Tito’s Pizza is all set to officially open their doors in Burford on Thursday November 26, 2020. Owner Ali Reza (joyfully called Mr. Tito by staff and friends) launched the first Tito’s pizza in Brantford in 2001 and has been growing in small towns across south western Ontario ever since. […]
The County of Brant has created a new Community Improvement Plan Program to allow businesses to implement public safety measures.“We anticipate this will be a valuable resource to support many businesses in the community,” said Mayor David Bailey. “The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on businesses and this is […]
