Sharing the Voices of our Community
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 […]
Federation of Agriculture At the Brant County Federation of Agriculture Annual Meeting, held recently, Colton Oughtred was elected President. Colton is a sales rep for Dubois Agrinovation Irrigation, as well as working with the family’s Sunny Terrace Farm, near Onondaga, growing corn and soybeans. Other members of the executive elected […]
