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TV Set from LOST GIRL Available for Booking
Posted on Monday, March 18, 2019 09:55 AM
Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford is home to a unique hidden television treasure. The complete bar set from the show LOST GIRL is available for bookings.
“Located in downtown Brantford ON, the bar set from the Canadian TV show LOST GIRL was donated to Wilfrid Laurier University after its...
February 2019 Construction Numbers
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2019 02:27 PM
The City of Brantford released the February 2019 Summary Report on Construction Activity. The report shows a construction value of $8.172 million for permits issued in the month of February.
The construction value attained in the month of February is higher than the values attained in the previous...
Snow Sets Stage for Film Production in Brantford
Posted on Friday, March 08, 2019 12:00 PM
The snow and cold weather provided the perfect backdrop for a new Netflix movie filming in Brantford. Let It Snow is making its temporary home at the site of the former Johnny Be Good Diner on Paris Road.
A circulation letter to residents near the diner describes the holiday story as, “When a once-in-century...
February 2019 Labour Market Update
Posted on Friday, March 08, 2019 10:33 AM
The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.
February Unemployment Rates: Brantford 4.6% [-] Ontario 5.7% [=] Canada 5.8% [=]
The report includes annual rates for the last 10 years, comparing Brantford...
Another Large Downtown Residential Development Planned
Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2019 03:30 PM
Another large residential development is planned for downtown Brantford. Zahlco Developments announced that it has closed on 120-138 Market Street and 31-35 Chatham Street on Jan 31st, 2019.
Properties at the corner of Market and Chatham Streets are intended to be transformed into a 9-story, 205...
City of Brantford and County of Brant to Host the 2021 Ontario 55+ Winter Games
Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2019 09:16 AM
The City of Brantford Economic Development & Tourism department is thrilled to announce that the 2021 55+ Winter Games are coming to Brantford and the County of Brant on February 11 to 13, 2021. The Ontario 55+ Games celebrates active living and is hosted every year for individuals in Ontario who...
January 2019 Labour Market Update
Posted on Friday, February 08, 2019 12:08 PM
The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.
January Unemployment Rate: Brantford 5.9% [-] Ontario 5.7% [+] Canada 5.8% [+]
The report includes annual rates for the last 10 years, comparing Brantford to...
Feature Development: 470 Hardy Road
Posted on Friday, February 08, 2019 11:12 AM
Our feature development is 470 Hardy Road with 135,000 sq. ft. expansion potential.
Building Specifications
- 135,000 sq.ft. Build-to-Suit Expansion Possibility
- Located just off of Hwy 403 interchange
- Zoned M2 Industrial
For more information on leasing opportunities, please contact:
Ed Doucet
Broker of...
December 2018 Construction Numbers
Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 04:31 PM
The City of Brantford released the December 2018 Summary Report on Construction Activity. The report shows a construction value of $4.695 million for permits issued in the month of December.
The construction value attained in the month of December is below the values attained in December 2017, as well...
St. Leonard's Employment Job Fair - February 23, 2019
Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 04:12 PM
The Brant Employment Centre is hosting a job fair on Saturday February 23 at the German Club on Henry Street from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Do you need to hire?
- Summer students
- Seasonal employees
- Part-time employees
- Full-time employees
- Volunteers
Employers must register with Monica at 519-756-7665 ext. 2429...