Just a random Redditor but like many people on here, I am deeply invested in the future of our city. I participate in city council meetings. I saw how our city was being taken in the wrong direction for years.

I am proud of our city for not voting in the Conservative candidates for mayor - Rose Sicoli or Dan McCreary. While I personally hoped Mandy Samwell would have been the most competent in the role, I'm glad we voted in Carpenter who has a track record of standing with the vulnerable, oppressed and grassroots.

He's no Mamdani, but I think our city is out of the grips of developers for a bit and we may see some serious improvements in terms of livability, making everyday peoples' lives better.

We also elected in a mostly new council, two of the three councilors who have stayed on - Linda Hunt, and Brian Van Tilborg have a good track record in how they consider the people of this city in their votes.

With Trump ruling in the US, Ford sitting at the head of the province - our recent election gives me hope in our city. Shout out to you all!

My great-grandfather Murray Collier and Steve Cara operated a a car station in the 1940s called Cities Service Station. It was located between Colborne Street and Park Avenue. Below is an advertisement in the February 28th 1942 issue of The Expositor.

Anybody know places where they stay or hang out? Looking to recover some valuable items stolen from me last night. Thanks.

I’m a 21M and I find making friends or just meeting people impossible at this point, is there anywhere specific I should try lol? I talk to maybe 5 ppl most being family😭

I found this photo of Phil meeting President Clinton on Phil's Wikipedia page. According to Wikipedia it was taken on May 12 1993 in New York.

As I wrapped up canvassing yesterday, I kept running into residents that are shocked to learn they have 2 votes for councillor, despite having spoken to other candidates. Please remember, you are voting for 1 Mayor, 2 Councillors, 4 GEDSB members, and 2 BHNCD members.

Voters stations will be open from 10am to 8 pm today. Please see the list of locations below.

https://www.brantford.ca/your-government/municipal-election/voters/polling-stations/

I'd like to thank everyone that has shown me support over the last few months. Whether you liked a post, shared some content, reached out for a chat, offered me a coffee or beer, or even just spent time getting ish off your chest, Thank You.

As someone who has never ran for a political position, this has been an experience I look forward to repeating it in 4 years. We have a lot of challenges throughout Ward 5, I will be continuing to advocating for positive changes throughout our neighbourhoods, regardless of the outcome, either through the Ward 5 Community Watch Group, or on a committee.

Thank you to the other candidates who have taken the time to share knowledge, debate topics and exchange ideas for the sake of improving our city. We have a great batch of candidates in the race, I look forward to seeing who gets selected today.

And finally, thank you to my loved ones, this adventure wouldn't have happened without you, nor would I have been able to complete it, I appreciate you all.

For anyone thinking about running in 4 years, do it! I'll do a separate post later this week outlining the adventure that is campaigning from a newbies perspective.

Cheers 🍻

(BRANTFORD)Does anyone need Their lawns raked this fall ?if so pm me and il be glad to book you a spot ! Il assess the pricing on the spot It starts around 30 minimum with bagging im doing this so I can save up my first few thousand dollars as im only 14 im still gaining experience but il try my best! And I can even do more than leaf raking I can do garage cleaning dog poo removal grass, cutting snow shovelling and so much more just ask me and I’ll be happy to answer 🍂😀

Someone was stabbed across the street from Brandos Bar after it closed and Market St from Chatham to Nelson is marked off with police tape as a crime scene.

Told me that if I leave my house to go anywhere I'm not allowed back in and didn't give me a time frame when I would be.

Whatever happened to people just fighting with their fists then it was done when it was over with. You know the guy who got stabbed his friends are going to want retribution. I hope the guy who got stabbed is alright and makes it through.

It took forever for the cops and ambulance to show up. They came quicker the night before when there was a couple people fighting and a bunch of noise after the bar closed the night before.

Hey everyone,

I'm 26, based in Brantford, and I work in finance and I'm a user of AI. Lately I've been thinking a lot about how fast AI is changing every industry.

I'm looking to hang out with people who are: builders, founders, tech people, creatives, anyone who's forward-thinking and actually excited about where things are going instead of scared of it. People who want to build something, start something, or just have real conversations about what's coming.

Not looking for anything formal or salesy. Just coffee, a beer, maybe a regular meetup if a few of us click. If you're working on something interesting or want to be, even better — I'd love to hear about it.

If that sounds like you, comment or DM me. If there's enough of us, we could even start a small monthly group here in Brantford.

I've heard a few people say that they won't be voting for one reason or another, so I'm curious: why?

I am trying to figure it out, I saw a post of him at Chucks Roadhouse. His story shows Piper Arms, Shoeless Joe's, and a few others, and I know he went to Zanders before. And of course he went to the Bulldogs game with Wall and Davis.

I'm curious if these establishments welcomed him in or if he just showed up. I'm not sure how that works.

I don't get why he has to hang out in Brantford so much. 😒

Hi all. My boy Yoshi has been missing since Tuesday night. The kids accidentally left the door open and he got out.

We live in greenbrier neighbourhood. He’s friendly but might not be since he’s probably scared. We miss him so so so much. It’s killing me.

Please help me find my buddy

Super silly question, does anyone know where there’s a “bump” street sign in Brantford? TIA!

Hi! I’m 27F, Ukrainian, and moved to Brantford with my husband a few months ago.
I’m looking to meet girls with similar interests, especially fellow romantasy and fantasy readers! I love books with romance, spice, and morally grey men 🤭I also enjoy anime, manhwa, and drawing from time to time.
Would love to find someone to chat about books with, maybe grab a drink and hang out occasionally.

Earlier today, I watched what I could only describe as a "pull no punches" video released by the Brantford Labour Council. Have you watched the video? What impression did it make on you ? I'm sure it ruffled a few feathers in a couple of mayoral candidate camps and for the former Mayor turned PC federal candidate. All of their backers also received a lot of attention in the images and lyrics of the song.

At the No Frills across from PJ, I see a white car turn down the first aisle after they come into the parking lot from the PJ side, turns into the first area where you can do the curbside pick up. There’s this black mini van creeping out of its spot, hurky jerky- like the person has no clue what they’re doing. The white car is waiting for them (I assume).

The driver of the black minivan doesn’t pull out anywhere near far enough, so they re correct. Twice. Almost scraping the rear end of the vehicle beside her. Then proceeds to almost drive into the white car, she’s on the wrong side of the parking lot. THEN she rolls down her window and starts screaming at the poor dude that he is “taking up half the lane way”, and “you’re right in the middle”. Bare in mind this woman is so far into the wrong side the “roadway”. Screaming at this guy, and all he’s doing is laughing at her. She literally had the entire width of the parking aisle and she screams at this guy. All the way up the ramp, and onto the street. All the while she caused the issue…I said the guy as he was walking in “what was her problem?” and he goes “No idea. just mad she doesn’t know how to drive I guess”

That’s it, that’s all. Thought everyone could use a laugh. Especially if your day was long.