Good morning, Brant County. "Welcome to Paris, where the Eiffel Tower is just a dream away, but the charm is real and present." 😄

In today’s ‘From Brant County’ newsletter:

• #15 Costco is Starting to Take Shape

• Take a Day Trip to This Beautiful Destination.

• What’s Happenin’

Let’s get to it.

The Digest

Brantford Goes All Out in Celebration of Canada’s 157th Birthday 🇨🇦

“It’s what Canada Day and Canada is all about,” Chua said. “We came to Canada 30 years ago from the Philippines and have been living in Brantford for 21 years. “We’ve built a good life for ourselves and raised a family.”

It’s a new chapter for a New Library and School.

The Library CEO and Board Chair were honored to participate in the official groundbreaking for a shared facility, along with partners from the Grand Erie District School Board and the City of Brantford. The new building will be located at the corner of Shellard Lane and Strickland Avenue, and it will include an elementary school, daycare, recreation centre, and public library. The new library branch will be 13,500 square feet (around double the size of St. Paul!) and will also serve as the school library.

Brantford Crystal Cottage Time Capsule Project

What an interesting project happening in downtown Brantford. If you want to get involved with your children, watch this video to learn more.

Take a Day Trip to this beautiful destination.

The Maitland River near Goderich, Ontario, is a serene summer spot for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and bird-watching. Enjoy its tranquil waters and natural charm for a peaceful escape.

Putting A New Face on St. George

#13 Local Business Spotlight

Costco Is Starting to Take Shape

Costco, the retail giant known for its bulk offerings and competitive pricing, is rapidly rising from the dirt and making swift progress in Brantford. The new store is well underway, with construction crews working diligently to meet the anticipated opening date. As the framework takes shape and the finishing touches are applied, excitement within the community is growing. This new development promises to bring a wide variety of products to Brantford and the renowned Costco membership experience, offering significant savings and unique benefits to local residents.

The arrival of Costco in Brantford is set to provide a substantial boost to the local economy. Once the store opens, the new store will create numerous job opportunities, ranging from construction and maintenance roles during the building phase to long-term positions in retail, management, and customer service. Additionally, Costco is expected to attract more shoppers to the area, benefiting neighboring businesses and fostering a vibrant commercial environment. The community stands to gain from the convenience of having a major retailer close by and from the enhanced economic activity that such a significant addition brings.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

🥢Sushi-making Class at Sassy Britches Brewery, │Thu, Jul 11, 2024, 6:30 PM—7:30 PM, │111 Sherwood Drive #3A Brantford, ON. │We will make three rolls—California rolls, Spicy Salmon rolls, and tuna hand rolls! All ingredients will be provided! │Have fun, meet new people who love sushi, and enjoy a delicious meal! │ Each ticket comes with one free drink! Cost: $82.26 │ REGISTER HERE

🥳Saturday at 1 – 4 pm │ Brantford UNBirthday Party │Mohawk Park │Friends 4 Kindness. Free event with entertainers, characters, loot bags, and bouncy castles are MORE to be announced as the date gets closer!

🚒Tuesday, July 9th at 6 pm – 7:30 pm │Hot Summer Nights – Bridle Path Park, 55 Palomino Drive, Brantford, ON │The Brantford Fire Department is again hosting Hot Summer Nights. │Bring the whole family. Beat the summer heat by cooling off in our fire truck sprinkler and enjoy a FREE freezie while quantities last. Thank you to our local Sobeys for generously donating the freezies. While you're there, swing by our Fire Safety booth to play games and win prizes! │Hot Country 93.9 will be on-site playing music during this year's event.

🎉River n’ Roots Musical Festival July 5th—6th. │ Celebrating Our Agricultural Community │ Dallas Smith and Russell Dickerson will headline the two-day event at the Paris Fairgrounds,139 Silver Street., Paris, ON │ July 5th and 6th, 2024. BUY TICKETS

🎸 Music on the Waterfront │ Waterfront Stage – Pier 8 │ Free Concert │ Join us every Thursday evening from June 6 - August 29, │ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (weather permitting) │ Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton │ June 27 Danny Boy Phelan│ July 4 The Barbara Jordan Swing Jazz Band │July 11 Mike Stevenson │ July 18 Solstice

🌊 Cool off in one of the City’s splash pads! Saturday, June 8 │View open and close status and locations at Brantford.ca/SplashPads 

🤸🏼‍♂️ Take the kids to a playground. │ Monday, June 10 │Find one near you at www.brantford.ca/Playgrounds 

UPCOMING

💥 Brantford, ON - Canada’s Circus Spectacular is BACK by popular demand with an ALL-NEW action-packed show. 90 minutes of family fun and excitement to you‼️ 🤩

🎟️ Buy online & save 50% off the box office price while supplies last - you won't get this deal elsewhere! You don't wanna miss this. SHOWTIMES: 📆Thursday, August 1st - 7:00 pm 📌 Brantford & District Civic Centre, 79 Market St S, Brantford, ON N3S 2E4, Canada. ACROBATS 🤩 CLOWNS 🤡 MOTORCYCLES ⭐ JUGGLERS 🍿 AERIALISTS & more! You don't wanna miss this.

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

CIVIL NEWS

Brantford Council Approves Southwest Community Park

The city’s planning committee recently recommended approval of a zoning bylaw amendment to allow the $35 million Southwest Community Park project to move forward. The Brantford Council supported the committee’s decision on June 25.

“This park will be the feather in the hat of Brantford,” Coun. Rose Sicoli said at the committee meeting. “It will really bolster our claim and retain that title of Tournament Capital of Ontario.

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LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Brantford Invasion: Get ready for the ultimate party in Brantford with BRANTFORD INVASION │It will be a night of music, dancing, and unforgettable memories! │Sat, Jul 13, 2024, 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM │LOCATION: Marvelous Lounge, 310 Colborne Street Brantford, ON │Featuring live from Jamaica: JAX INT'L │And live from the UK - YOUNG MJ. │Also featuring music by: DJ MARVIN CHIN, SKBOLT INT'L, DJ BLACKOUT BOSS and FLAMES MILLENNIUM. │ Admission is $20 before 12 am, and more after. │ RESERVE A SPOT

LIVE Music at Brandi’s Kitchen and Bar; │185 King George Rd, Unit A6A, Brantford. │Saturday, July 6th 2024 at 6:00 PM. Chris Strei

The Killin' Time Band Bradley Hailz Live @ 2 Rivers │25 Grand River St N Brantford│Jul 5, 2024, 6:00 PM │ One of Canada's hardest working Party bands combining rock, reggae, funk, country & blues with amazing lead and harmony vocals.

UPCOMING

Trail Mix LIVE, at The Brantford Farmers Market | 79 Icomm Drive, Brantford, ON | Dates, 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month | Free Event; Time 9:00am to 1:30pm

Rivers Roots Music Festival; July 5-6th, Paris Agricultural Society; 139 Silver Street, Paris, ON | Featuring Dallas Smith, Russell Dickerson, Randy Houser, James Barker Band, The Washboard Union, Aaron Goodvin, Hailey Benedict, The Prairie States. | For all ages.

SPORTS

Hamilton Cardinals vs Guelph Royals Friday, July 5th 7:35–10:35 p.m. Bernie Arbour Memorial Stadium, 1100 Mohawk Rd E Hamilton, ON

Pickup Hockey Game Sun, July 7th, 10:15–11:45 p.m. Mohawk 4 Ice Centre, 710 Mountain Brow Blvd Hamilton, ON

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