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Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ontario is actively evacuating residents after its water treatment and sewage systems collapsed, leaving the community without safe running water and prompting a declared state of emergency. The remote, fly-in community of around 2,300 people has relied on bottled water deliveries while technicians attempt repairs, but there is no clear timeline for restoring normal water supply. Chief Hosea Wesley said officials cannot yet say when treatment plant repairs will be completed. Residents are drawing water from the Albany River or melting snow for basic needs, and an influenza outbreak has worsened health concerns. Indigenous Services Canada announced plans to evacuate about 500 of the most vulnerable residents — elderly people, children, those with medical condi-

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As of January 13, evacuees are arriving in host communities, including about 200 people in Kingston, Ont., where local partners are assisting with housing and support services. The crisis follows repeated failures at the aging

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Six Nations closes deal on 100MW Green Hydrogen Project in Sarnia DONNA DURIC

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Six Nations has entered into another green energy project, this time, a 100MW green hydrogen project in Sarnia. The Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) announced this week that it closed a deal Dec. 30 last year with Canadian Power-to-X Partners (CPXP) and formalized its partnership on the new green hydrogen project. “This marks a significant milestone in the advancement of its 100MW green hydrogen project in Sarnia, Ont.,” SNGRDC said in a press release. Green hydrogen (GH2 or GH 2 ) is hydrogen produced by the electrolysis of water, using renewable electricity. In conjunction with the financing, SNGRDC President and CEO, Matt Jamieson and Rob Samek and Ken Moore, former Chairman of Algonquin Power, will be joining the board of the project.

Proceeds from the seed round will support project development activities, including site studies, permit applications, engineering, procurement, and general corporate purposes. The project is designed to convert low-carbon Ontario electricity into green hydrogen, which is essential for decarbonizing local industries, thereby creating high-quality jobs and enhancing Ontario’s industrial competitiveness, SNGRDC said. CPXP has submitted a grid capacity application to Hydro One and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). Both SNGRDC and CPXP have engaged in consultations with the Ministry of the Environment and completed initial site studies. SNGRDC said local community outreach is underway, and “early engagement has shown strong interest due to the project’s potential economic and environmental benefits.” Jamieson said, “CPXP will make green hydro-

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gen supply economically viable for commercial users. By leveraging Ontario’s robust supply of renewable energy, in development partnership with SNGRDC, the Sarnia facility is the foundation for a scalable investment model that will reduce the carbon footprint of vital industries in Canada. I look forward to working with CPXP, SNGRDC and Ken to bring forward this

key infrastructure asset in Ontario.” Wendy Franks, founder and CEO of CPXP, said, “We are pleased to formalize our development partnership with the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation and to welcome the support of our new investment partners and directors. This project reflects our shared commitment to drive economic oppor-

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clean fuel of the future, because it can be burned like oil or gas but releases no climate-warming carbon dioxide (CO2)—only water. But while hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, there isn’t an easy-to-tap source of pure hydrogen available on Earth. To use it, society must manufacture it. That manufacturing process can release climate pollution, so how "clean" hydrogen is depends on how it’s produced.” Hydrogen-powered fuel cells are already being used in some busses and cars. The best option for the climate, says Emre Gençer, a principal research scientist at the MIT Energy Initiative, is so-called "green" hydrogen. According to MIT, to make green hydrogen, producers use electricity from a renewable source like wind or solar to split water molecules, removing hydrogen from oxygen and taking the H out of H2O to be left with simple hydrogen.

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tunity while decarbonizing Ontario’s industrial base. We appreciate the Government of Ontario’s leadership in supporting a competitive low-carbon hydrogen sector.” Rob Samek, Senior Partner Emeritus, McKinsey and Company, said, “We are proud to partner with CPXP on this innovative project, which represents an important step toward decarbonizing our economy. This project reflects Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation’s leadership in the energy industry and its role as a model for Indigenous participation in the clean energy transition. We look forward to advancing this project together.” Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. It forms stars and water and exists as a colourless, odourless, highly flammable gas. It’s being hailed as a hopeful future fuel source. According to MIT’s (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) climate portal, "Hydrogen is often held up as a potential

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BRANT COUNTY - Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal, pedestrian-involved collision in Glen Morris in which the driver failed to remain at the scene. On Sunday, January 11, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services and the Brant County Fire Department, responded to a report of a fail-to-remain collision involving a cyclist on East River Road in Glen Morris.

A cyclist was hit by a vehicle and killed on Sunday January 11 and the driver did not remain at the scene. OPP is asking for FILE assistance.

Preliminary information indicates that a motorist travelling along East River Road located an unresponsive cyclist and vehicle debris in a ditch. The cyclist sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The

vehicle involved did not remain at the location. Additional details regarding the cyclist are being withheld at this time pending notification of next of kin. East River Road, between Glen Morris Road West and Highway 24, is expected to remain closed for several hours while the investigation continues. The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation and is asking anyone who was travelling along East River Road and may have witnessed the collision to contact police. Residents in the immedi-

ate and surrounding areas are also asked to check their home surveillance systems for any relevant footage. Investigators believe the vehicle involved will have front-end damage. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is urged to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Brantford's 2026 budget STAFF REPORT

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BRANTFORD - The Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis released the City of Brantford’s proposed 2026 Mayor’s Budget, delivering a tax increase while preserving key services and responding directly to resident priorities. "This budget is designed with a strong focus on affordability and strikes a careful balance,” said Mayor Davis. “It reduces the tax burden on residents, safeguards the essential services that our community relies on every day, and directs our capital investments toward the priorities residents have consistently told us matter most with an emphasis on improving and maintaining our roads.” For the average residential taxpayer, the Mayor’s Budget reduces the originally proposed annual tax increase from $229.02 to $166.26, a savings of more than $61 per year, or roughly $5 per month, compared to the initial staff proposed budget. Overall, the Mayor’s Budget achieves $3.63 million in savings and adjustments without eliminating critical services. While reducing the overall tax increase, the Mayor’s Budget maintains important service en-

hancements, including: • Continued investment in public transit improvements • Operational funding for the new Shellard Lane Library Branch “These services support mobility, access, and quality of life,” added Mayor Davis. “Cutting them would have undermined facilities and services the City has already invested in.” The Mayor’s Budget also reflects a more realistic approach to revenue forecasting, responding to the City’s pattern of large annual operating surpluses. “Consistently generating multi-million-dollar surpluses may look safe, but it also means residents are paying more than necessary,” said Mayor Davis. “This budget restores balance while maintaining safeguards against deficits.” Roads identified as top capital priority Public engagement through the City’s 2026 Budget Engagement Campaign identified road conditions as the top priority for residents. In response, the Mayor’s Budget: • Doubles investment in road resurfacing • Pauses the expansion of splash pad installations • Defers projects that cannot proceed due to external approvals “Roads affect every resident, every day,” said

Mayor Davis. “This budget reflects that reality.” Furthermore, a onetime $4.3 million WSIB rebate has been allocated responsibly to strengthen the City’s financial position. These funds are being used to support key Human Resources functions and to establish a new Tax Stabilization Reserve, which will help stabilize tax increases over the next five years. The budget also includes a recommendation to reinstate annual Value for Money audits of select departments to strengthen accountability. Under the Strong Mayor provisions of the Municipal Act, Council may amend the Mayor’s Budget at a special meeting scheduled for January 21, 2026. Mayor Davis will formally present the budget publicly and answer questions from Council at that time. The Mayor has indicated he will retain his statutory authority to veto Council amendments, except with respect to the Tax Ratio Reduction Policy, to ensure fiscal certainty and stability. “The goal is a transparent, disciplined, and responsible budget that respects taxpayers while meeting the needs of a growing city,” said Mayor Davis. The Mayor’s 2026 Budget Report can be accessed online at brantford.ca/ Mayor2026Budget.

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First Nations leaders urge for clarity on water source safeguards STAFF REPORT

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Some First Nations chiefs are warning that the federal government is deprioritizing the protection of water sources in its planned clean water legislation. They said Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty recently declined to guarantee that source water protections will be included when the bill is reintroduced, signaling a shift away from commitments made under the previous government. Gull-Masty had pledged last summer to bring forward the legislation after a previous version failed to

pass before Parliament was prorogued, with objections from Alberta and Ontario. That earlier bill would have affirmed First Nations’ right to clean drinking water, including rules to account for upstream development impacts. Cold Lake First Nations Chief Kelsey Jacko said the amended bill still acknowledged upstream impacts and was a step forward, but without clear source water protections, communities remain vulnerable. Conservative MP Billy Morin criticized the government for breaking promises and suggested the new bill could create “meaningless bureaucracy” without measurable benchmarks. Anishinabek Nation

Grand Chief Linda Debassige, who helped negotiate the earlier legislation, said dropping source water safeguards would amount to yielding to provincial pressures and neglecting Indigenous rights. She also said consultation on the new bill has been insufficient, with only brief meetings between chiefs and the minister. First Nations leaders have expressed concern that federal and provincial laws accelerating project approvals — including for pipelines and mining in Alberta and Ontario — could further threaten water sources without strong, rights-based protections in the clean water legislation.

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Prince Edward Island plans to invest about $167 million in new skills and employment supports for Indigenous peoples, aiming to strengthen training, workplace readiness and job access across the province. The funding is part of broader efforts to close employment gaps and build a more inclusive labour market. Details in the original CTV article note that the investment targets culturally relevant supports and programs designed with community needs in mind. The initiative builds on existing federal and provincial programs that help Indigenous learners and workers gain skills for in-demand jobs. Indigenous Skills and Employ-

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ment Training (ISET) programming, for example, offers career planning, job search coaching and financial support for post-secondary or trade training to off-reserve Indigenous peoples in PEI. These services include help with resumes, interview skills and wage subsidies that give participants practical work experience. Federal Indigenous labour market efforts, such

as the Skills and Partnership Fund, have directed funding to dozens of projects nationwide that train Indigenous people for jobs in sectors like green tech and information technology. These federal investments emphasize partnerships with Indigenous organizations to help participants overcome employment barriers and secure meaningful work. Advocates argue that this level of investment— combined with local community engagement— can help reduce persistent gaps in employment rates between Indigenous and non-Indigenous workers and support long-term economic participation. The new funding in PEI reflects ongoing work to ensure Indigenous communities have access to programs that respond to their unique needs and aspirations.

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Bad batch of opioids causing deaths in Haldimand County STAFF REPORT

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The Ontario Provincial Police are warning the public about a bad batch of recreational drugs in the local drug supply that has caused four overdose deaths since Dec. 20. Between Dec. 20, 2025, and Jan. 8, 2026, the Haldimand OPP responded to six suspected opioid drug overdoses, with four resulting in death. The OPP are issuing a public safety alert to warn people of the potentially lethal consequences of opioid use due to the number of recent overdose deaths in a short period of time. “Anyone using unregulated drugs should use extreme caution, should not use alone, and should have Narcan readily available,” the OPP said in a press release. “Anyone who suffers serious illness after consuming a narcotic should call 911, attend a local emergency room, or attend a walk-in clinic immediately.”

Narcan is a temporary inhalation opioid overdose reversal drug that is widely available at public health agencies and pharmacies across the province. Opioids are drugs that alter pain perception by suppressing pain signals from opioid receptors in the brain. They also have a sedative effect, meaning, opioids slow down bodily process, like breathing and respiration, according to the World Health Organization. Opioid-type drugs were originally derived from the opium poppy and have been used by humans for thousands of years but synthetic versions of the drug have made painkiller-type drugs hundreds of times more potent than opium. Those drugs include street drugs like heroin and Fentanyl. According to the WHO, opioid use can lead to death due to the effects of opioids on the part of the brain which regulates breathing. An opioid overdose can be identified by a combination of three signs and symptoms:

-pinpoint pupils -unconsciousness -difficulties with breathing The OPP is encouraging people to get help during suspected overdoses through the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act instead of avoiding calling 911 for fear of criminal drug charges. “The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act is supported by the OPP,” the press release said. “It applies to anyone seeking emergency support during an overdose, including the person experiencing an overdose. The act protects the person who seeks help, whether they stay or leave from the overdose scene before help arrives. The act also protects anyone else who is at the scene when help arrives.” Detective Sergeant Darryl Graham, of the Haldimand County OPP Major Crime Unit, said the recent overdoses, “certainly highlight the fact that the misuse and abuse of controlled substances is highly dangerous and can be deadly. We also know

that overdose deaths can be preventable if medical attention is received quickly so I would like to remind witnesses to call 911 and stay with the victim. Don't be afraid, just pick up the phone and call; it could save your friend's life.” Police said the overdose deaths are being investigated. "Every life matters, and these deaths will not go unnoticed. We need the public's support and assistance to hold drug traffickers accountable for these deaths. You can help by providing the police with information that can lead to arrests and criminal charges.” If you have information, call the Haldimand OPP Crime Unit at 1-888-3101122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.helpsolvecrime.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. Online speculation in local Facebook groups

say a bad batch of drugs is going around Brantford affecting all types of drugs, including crack, cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and Fentanyl, with people saying other novel drugs have been cut into the local supply of those drugs, which would not respond to Narcan (the opioid drug reversal kit). Even Toronto police said they noticed a 35 percent increase in overdose calls over the recent holidays compared to the previous year, indicating a laced drug supply extending further than just Haldimand County. Dangerous additives have been found in the Ontario opioid supply, Toronto Public Health said, citing recent findings from the city’s drug checking service. Fentanyl samples in Toronto contained “significantly higher than usual” amounts of para-fluorofentanyl, a synthetic opioid similar to but stronger than fentanyl, a press release stated. Aside from carrying Narcan kits and being encouraged to call 911

during suspected overdoses, people dealing with substance abuse can also get help during suspected overdoses by calling NORS (National Overdose Response Service) at 1-888688-6677. NORS is a virtual safe consumption site online, available 24/7 to all Canadians at www.nors.ca. Launched in 2020, the organization encourages people not to use alone and also offers Naloxone (Narcan) training. Staff who answer the phone help users experiencing a “hard trip” and they also assist people experiencing psychosis and mental health crises often caused by drug misuse. Part of NORS’s mandate is to help provide responses to people in remote areas or areas not well-serviced by emergency services. The agency helps provide information for local safe substance use supplies and drug testing sites in addition to a host of other services for those dealing with substance use disorders.

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From Alliance To Settlement: Why Grand River Territory was not simply “given” by the Crown BENJAMIN DOOLITTLE UE ben@tworowtimes.com

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When the Haldimand Proclamation is discussed, a familiar question often arises: What right did the Crown have to give the Mohawks their own land? It’s a fair question—but one rooted in a modern concept of property that doesn’t reflect the historical and political context of 1784. At that time, the Crown wasn’t acting like a private landowner handing over property. It was functioning as an imperial power navigating the aftermath of war, seeking to stabilize a contested frontier while fulfilling its obligations to the Mohawk—Indigenous allies who had been displaced as a direct result of their loyalty to Britain during the American Revolution. To understand the Proclamation, it must be read within its proper context: a landscape that was already politically and territorially Indigenous. The Grand River tract was not empty Crown land awaiting disposal. Decades earlier, the Nanfan Treaty of 1701 had dealt with Haudenosaunee territorial claims across a vast region. While interpretations of that treaty vary, what’s clear is that British officials recognized the area as Indigenous land requiring diplomatic negotiation, not unilateral

settlement. This recognition changes the meaning of “Crown authority.” The Crown was not operating in a vacuum, but within a political environment where Indigenous nations were sovereign actors, and territory was governed by their own laws and customs. In such a setting, Crown power functioned less as ownership and more as a mediator or protector of political relationships. That’s why the phrase “the Crown gave them land” is misleading. The land along the Grand River was already part of an Indigenous territorial sphere. The Crown had long understood that it couldn’t manage such regions without negotiation, purchases, and binding commitments. The Proclamation was not a discretionary handout— it was a formal response to a political and military crisis. The American Revolutionary War had displaced the Mohawk and other Haudenosaunee allies from their homelands south of the new international border. This wasn’t collateral damage—it was the cost of alliance. The Crown, now responsible for its allies’ fate, needed to provide secure territory without igniting new conflicts with settlers or other Indigenous nations. The Haldimand Proclamation was the mechanism chosen to resolve this. Its language reflected

a serious political undertaking: a specific tract, defined beneficiaries, and a long-term commitment. This wasn’t a gift—it was a territorial settlement, in line with how empires historically stabilized contested regions after conflict. Importantly, the issue wasn’t just land—it was territory. Land, in the market sense, is divisible, transferable, and commodified. Territory is broader: it is a space in which a people live, govern, travel, hunt, build, and maintain cultural and political life. The Mohawk settlement was a promise to protect such a space— not just a plot of land. If we understand the Haldimand Proclamation as a territorial assurance, then the Crown wasn’t acting as a generous donor, but as a guarantor. And unlike a gift, which can be revoked in spirit or convenience, a territorial obligation limits the discretion of the giver. Once land was set apart for Mohawk use, it could no longer be treated as ordinary Crown land. That was the entire point of “setting it apart”: to remove it from the churn of speculation, encroachment, and bureaucratic management. The idea that the Crown imposed this location on the Mohawk is also inaccurate. The Grand River was chosen and accepted by the Mohawk in the wake of war. This was a negotiated relocation

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following massive loss— not a passive resettlement. Recognizing that restores a key point: the Mohawk were political actors navigating post-war realities, not merely recipients of imperial charity. Nor was the Grand River settlement isolated. It was one of two principal Mohawk resettlements, along with the Bay of Quinte, established in response to the same wartime alliance. These weren’t gifts; they were part of a larger imperial obligation, grounded in the Crown’s honour and the credibility of its word. Describing them as gifts strips away their meaning as constitutional settlements made in exchange for loyalty and service. This brings us to a vital legal principle that still applies: under Canadian constitutional law, one part of the Constitution cannot override another. Later statutes—such as the Indian Act—cannot nullify constitutional obligations made earlier, particularly those involving Crown-Indigenous agreements. Yet, over time, governance has relied on these later frameworks while sidelining the Haldimand promise. That raises a serious contradiction: governments invoke Crown authority to justify control and regulation, but deny that same authority when it protects Indigenous interests. This selective application is politically incoherent and

legally unsustainable. If the Crown had no authority to guarantee the land in 1784, then later governments have no legitimate basis to tax, regulate, subdivide, or alienate it. Modern land governance assumes the Crown could make binding commitments. If that’s true, then those commitments remain in force. The issue isn’t the Crown’s capacity—it’s whether that capacity has been respected. Meanwhile, modern land systems have evolved in a way that ignores these original territorial obligations. Property registration, municipal zoning, and real estate markets are all built on the assumption that land is a commodity. But the Haldimand obligation doesn’t fit this framework. If it had been an ordinary land grant, it would have been absorbed into the market like any other. The fact that it hasn’t—and continues to generate friction—is a sign that the interest is territorial, not transactional. This friction led to a quiet workaround: silence. Over time, interests like the Haldimand claim were acknowledged in meetings, raised in litigation, and discussed in public, but rarely integrated into the actual systems that govern land. That silence is often framed as pragmatism—but when an interest is known, historically grounded, and repeatedly

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raised, ignoring it becomes a deliberate choice. In law and governance, that crosses from oversight into erasure. In response, current efforts are underway— especially through work with the Director of Titles and relevant ministries—to develop a lawful and transparent way to record and surface these unresolved constitutional interests. The goal isn’t to force every buyer to resolve centuries of history at the point of purchase. The goal is to stop pretending the issue is irrelevant when it is central to the integrity of both the territory and the governance system. So, what right did the Crown have? Its authority didn’t come from owning the land in a modern sense. It came from its role as an imperial power managing alliances and responding to the displacements caused by war. The Haldimand Proclamation was a formal settlement— made within a recognized Indigenous landscape, as part of a political relationship, and protected by Crown honour. The real question isn’t whether the Crown had a pen in 1784. The real question is whether the promise made has been treated as real by the systems that followed. And whether, in law and governance, that foundational obligation has been buried—or respected.

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Public Lecture Series continues with a look at Protecting Water Resources and Aquatic Ecosystems MEDIA RELEASE January 12, 2026 BRANTFORD ON - Brant Land Trust is pleased to announce Jack Imhof will be the speaker for the second session of the three-part annual public lecture series Exam-

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risk contributing to degrading these resources. “As we see higher climate variability, we need to realize that development is not a choice between fish and people. It is about creating both a healthy and safe living environment for people and fish.” - Jack Imhof

Lecture Title: The Challenges with Urbanization and Protection of Water and Aquatic Environments Date/Time: Thursday January 22, 2026 at 7:00PM Location: Research and Academic Centre East, Room RCE 004, 150 Dalhousie St., Brantford, ON The lecture will be presented in person and online. Admission is free. In person seating is firstcome, first-seated. To register, visit: https://www. eventbrite.ca/e/brantland-trust-public-lecture-series-jack-imhoftickets-1976607144177 Jack Imhof has spent over 50 years working on river and watershed restoration - his areas of specialization are restoration ecology, watershed science and management and natural channel design. During that time Jack has also been an active fly fisher, fishing across Canada and around the world. His work has won him multiple awards for his ongoing efforts to improve the health and quality of Canada’s watersheds, including the Conservation Pioneer Award at the A.D. Latornell Symposium (2012), and the title of Legend in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences by the Canadian Aquatic Resources Section of the American Fisheries Society (2022). Since retiring in 2017 as the National Biologist and Director of Conservation Ecology for Trout Unlimited Canada (now Freshwater Conservation Canada), he has been developing and teaching the FCC/TUC Watershed and Stream Rehabilitation Training Program. During his working career he was a provincial Aquatic Ecologist and Watershed

Research Scientist with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, and an adjunct professor at University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Brock University and Trent University. In retirement he sits on advisory boards and continues to provide policy and science advice to various NGOs and municipalities. Laurier Institute for Water Science (LIWS https://researchcentres.wlu.ca/laurie r - i n s t i t u t e - fo r - w a ter-science/) is a multidisciplinary, collaborative undertaking among researchers in the Faculty of Arts, the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics and the Faculty of Science at Wilfrid Laurier University. The institute focuses on research in hydrological sciences, ecology and biogeochemical sciences, and public policy and management, encompassing the scientific, social, legal, economic and organizational dimensions of the natural environment focused on the common theme of water, ecosystem and human health. Brant Land Trust, (http://brantlandtrust. ca/) is a registered non-profit charitable organization since 2010, dedicated to conserving, preserving and restoring the ecosystems, habitat and biodiversity in the County of Brant and the City of Brantford. This commitment is demonstrated through building relationships, acquiring, securing and stewarding land, restoring habitat, and doing outreach and education. If you would like more information, or to arrange an interview, contact Rob Knechtel events@brantlandtrust. ca

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By Jazz Fuller Happy New Year! Welcome back to the first sports episode of 2026! It’s been a magnificent start to the new year in the sports world with the NFL playoffs back! This weekend’s games were some of the most entertaining close games that the NFL has ever seen! We had 6 NFL playoff games over the weekend with 4/6 of these games coming down to the final drives to determine the winners! The LA Rams got a win over the Carolina Panthers 34-31 where Rams QB Matt Stafford had to buckle up his tighty whities to lead his team down the field to a game winning TD drive to TE Colby Parkinson for the win! In the Green Bay Packers/ Chicago Bears game the Bears came back from an 18 point deficit as Bears QB Caleb Williams led his team to a 25 point 4th quarter scoring onslaught to beat the Packers 31-27! In the San Fransisco 49ers/ Philadelphia Eagles game the 49ers who were on the

road as +5.5 pt underdogs outscored the Eagles 13-3 in the 4th quarter to land a 23-19 upset win to end the defending Super Bowl champions shot at a repeat! In the Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots game the Patriots made Chargers QB Justin Herbert’s life a miserable hell for the entire game sacking him a total of 6 times without allowing a single touchdown scored for a 16-3 home playoff win! In last night’s game between the Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers, the Texans defence might have sent Steelers future Hall of Fame QB Aaron Rodgers into retirement with a stifling 30-6 road playoff win! That leaves us the best for last…The Bills season continues! The Buffalo Bills went into Jacksonville this weekend as +1.5 underdogs, without a road playoff win, with banged up WR corps/ defensive injuries, against a Jaguars team who had won 8 straight games heading into Sunday’s playoff tilt. If you happened to had the pleasure of watching the game on Sunday, you might be a Josh Allen fan for life. During this game Josh Allen was pulled into the medical tent in the 1Q for a concussion check, came back. He then twisted his ankle during a touchdown run where he scored then limped to the sideline, stayed in the

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game. He smashed his hand off his own players helmet during a completed pass, but kept firing until the clock hit zero. He was swarmed, bruised, chased, pressured, but never contained! Josh took a physical beating throughout the entire 60 minutes of the game but still led the Bills down the field in their final drive where his teammates literally picked him up and carried him 10 yards to the 1 yard line where Josh then walked in and scored another rushing touchdown to put the bills up 27-24. His defence answered the bell on the following play where Bills defender Cole Bishop intercepted Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence’s pass that sealed the road playoff victory, a 27-24 Buffalo Bills win! Josh Allen has led his team in every possible way this season. When their down he answers. When they looked like they may be heading for the tunnel, he brings Buffalo back to life. He is the reigning NFL MVP and the best player in the league. Mahomes & The Chiefs are gone. Lamar Jackson & The Ravens are gone. Joe Burrow & The Bengals are gone. Jalen Hurts & The Eagles are eliminated. The stars are aligned for the Bills. This is their season to finally take it all the way! The Buffalo Bills are 3 wins away from winning

the Super Bowl with the Denver Broncos being the next victim in their path! Saturday’s game is set for a 1pm start time in Denver with the Bills again being a slight +1.5 underdog in the matchup against sophomore QB Bo Nix and the Broncos locked & loaded defence. Bring on those damn Broncos! Jazzy’s predictions with game times and current odds are beneath: Saturday January 17th 1pm: Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos (-1.5 pt favourites) 8pm: SF 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks (-7 pt favourites) Sunday January 18th 3pm: Houston Texans vs New England Patriots (-3.5 pt favourites) 6:30pm: LA Rams (-4 pt favourites) vs Chicago Bears Prediction: Bills win. Seahawks win. Patriots win. Rams win. In NHL hockey news, how about them Leafs? The Toronto Maple Leafs have been on a mission lately with 8 wins in their past 10 games and points in 10 straight games. The Leafs are 5-1 to start 2026 and are coming off of a massive OT road victory over the best team in the NHL, The Colorado Avalanche. A month ago the Leafs were sitting in the basement of the eastern conference in dead last place thinking about

which golf courses to play at in May. What’s the phrase? New year turns a New Leaf! The Leafs now hold a record of 23-15-7 for 53 points and holding down the 6th place playoff spot in the eastern conference. Led by Willy Styles 16 goals/30 assists for 46 points, Johnny T 16 goals/24 assists for 40 points, Matthew Knies 12 goals/26 assists for 38 points and Captain Austin Smashthews with 22 goals/15 points for a total of 37 points. The Leafs have games this week against Utah Mammoth (Tuesday 10pm) Thursday vs Vegas Golden Knights (9:30pm game time) Saturday vs Winnipeg Jets (7pm game time) & next Monday night vs Minnesota Wild (7:30pm game time) As of Tuesday January 13th, current leaders of each respected league conferences are the Carolina Hurricanes ( 28-14-4 60 points) & the Colorado Avalanche (33-48 74 points). College football! The Miami Hurricanes defeated the Ole Miss Running Rebels 31-27 over the weekend and have set a date to play in Miami at Hard rock Stadium for the College Football National Championship on their home field! They will be matched up against the undefeated 15-0 Indiana Hoosiers who absolutely slapped around Oregon

56-22 this weekend to land their spot in the championship game. The Hurricanes (13-2 record) are led by transfer QB Carson Beck and RB Mark Fletcher along with a stellar gritty defence that have paved their way to the promise land. They will be up against the Indiana Hoosiers who have basically played perfect all year, compiling a cinderella record of 15-0, they have the chance to finish the season a perfect 16-0 undefeated season. Playing against Indiana will be no easy task. During Indiana’s matchup over the weekend, Heisman Trophy winning QB Fernando Mendoza throw for 5 passing touchdowns, completing 17/20 passes, with more touchdown passes then incompletions. Indiana is currently a -8.5 favourite in this college football championship game which is set for a 7:30pm start time this upcoming Monday January 19th. It’s been a pleasure watching all these amazing matchups through out the sports world these past couple months, I’m so excited to fire up the laptop each and every week and share the world of sports with you, something I love and cherish. Thank you so much for tuning into read. We’ll cya next Wednesday. Enjoy the games!

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Wayne Gretzky Parkway North Extension Environmental Assessment

Project Information The City of Brantford (City) has conducted a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) study for the Wayne Gretzky Parkway North Extension, to optimize the transportation network as an interregional travel route accessing the provincial highways to and from the City. The study identified extending Wayne Gretzky Parkway north of Powerline Road with a curved transition to Park Road North, and forming a new four-leg junction with the future east-west collector road, as the preferred alignment.

The Process The City has completed the MCEA in accordance with the planning and design process for a Schedule “C” project as outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document. A key component of the MCEA is consultation with interested stakeholders and community members, including public, agencies and Indigenous peoples.

Public Consultation Your input is important in the MCEA process. You are invited to review the Environmental Study Report (ESR) and provide any feedback and comments. The ESR is being placed on public record for a 30-day review period ending February 7, 2026. The ESR is available for review online at Brantford.ca/WGPExtension and in person at the following locations during regular hours of operation: • Brantford Public Library – Main Branch (173 Colborne Street) • Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 North Park Street)

If you have any comments or would like additional information regarding the project, please first contact: Guangli Zhang, P.Eng., Senior Project Manager City of Brantford 58 Dalhousie Street, PO Box 818 Brantford, ON N3T 5R7 519-759-4150 ext. 5705 WGPExtension@brantford.ca If your concerns cannot be resolved, a request may be made to the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks and the Director of the Environmental Assessment Branch for an order imposing additional conditions on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate, or remedy impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and Treaty Rights. Requests should be sent to: Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks 777 Bay Street, 5th Floor Toronto ON M7A 2J3 minister.mecp@ontario.ca Director, Environmental Assessment Branch Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks 135 St. Clair Ave. W, 1st Floor Toronto ON, M4V 1P5 EABDirector@ontario.ca Information collected for the study will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Except for personal information, including your name, address and property location, all comments received throughout the study will become part of the public record and included in project documentation. If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this study, please contact one of the project team members listed above.

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Bird (Terry Richard Hess) May 1, 1960 – January 10, 2026

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Peacefully, surrounded by family at Hamilton General Hospital at the age of 65. Loving partner and best friend to Jackie. Loving father to Dennis (deceased), Gibb (Michelle), Kyle (Burgandi), Trish (John), Tom, Shannon (Dave), Amber “Doll”. Papa to Tyler, Baylee, Brock, Jazz, Keelyn, Shaylen, Maze, Henny, Vayda, Kyle “Bro” Jr., Kamryn, Aaliyah, Kayli, Amy, Landon & Sydney. As well as great-grandchildren. Loving son to Phyllis Hess & Stewart Hess (deceased). Brother to Betty “Beanie” (Russ) Brother-in-law Bernie, Linda (Howard), Shell (Darren), Doot (Courtney), Steve “Luck” (Trace). Predeceased by brothers Marvin, Glen, sister June and Uncle and best friend Duckster. Special friend and uncle to, Brian “Spin” and Ricky “Rat”. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Family visitation at his home 2289 Sixth Line Monday after 6pm. He will be moved to rest at Styres Funeral Home Tuesday January 13th, with funeral services Wednesday January 14th, 2026 at 1pm. Cremation to follow Stafford Michael “Mike” Anthony Parent passed away in Hamilton, Ontario on Monday, January 5, 2026. Born in Miramichi, New Brunswick, Mike was the son of Juanita Parent and Frederick Charles Bustard. Mike will be dearly missed by his daughter Chloe Krystle Toal. Mike is the maternal grandson of Armand and Rosalie (Burnham) Parent, and the paternal grandson of William and Edna (Price) Bustard. Mike will be forever remembered by his siblings; Brandon Shiloh Lee Parent, Hadihawis Armand Parent (Selena), Mackenzie Maillet (Cole), Madison Bustard, and William Bustard, and is predeceased by his sister Rosanne Krystle Elizabeth Bustard. Mike will also be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and best friend Joe Kolenko. At his request, aquamation took place. Burial will take place in New Brunswick at a future date. In lieu of flowers, Mike requested donations to the family at juanitaparent1@gmail.com Seeking Sponsors

Sally Henhawk

We would like to extend our deepest thanks to each and every one of you who reached out during our greatest heartbreak. Your messages of kind words, prayers, support and love did not go unnoticed, and we appreciate it more than words can express. We are forever grateful for the caring support Mom received from Dr. Renn & staff, Nurses at Care Partners, Caroline Hill, Catherine Ormond, Six Nations Paramedic Services, the Drs. & Nurses at BGH in the CCU, Bill Lofthouse and support, Barry Martin and family for the beautiful casket; Cec Sault, Jimmy Miller and Ken McNaughton for the music and words, when Mom was home. Thank you to our family, friends, and neighbors for the food, flowers, cards and contributions and all other acts of kindness shown to us following the death of our beloved wife, mom and gramma. Much Love The Family of the late Sally Henhawk Milling & Forestry Services

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Obituaries

MARACLE: Mildred Patricia “Pat” December 4, 1934 - January 6, 2026

JOHNSON: Joseph Leslie April 18, 1957 - January 10, 2026

PORTER: Glenda Nee: Martin January 24, 1937 - January 5, 2026

Pat Maracle age 91 years. Wife of the late Harold Maracle. Loving mother of Harlon & Robin, and Michelle Maracle. Dear Grandmother to Victoria, Tricia, Chris & Staci, Ryan & Samantha, Elaine & Bill, Katie, Elissa & Josh, Karlene, Billie, Jolie, Rachel, Melissa, Justin, Patricia, and Braelynne. Gramma Great to numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Sister of Mary White and Leslie White. Sister-in-law of Joyce Bomberry. Many nieces, nephews, and friends will also remember her. Predeceased by infant son; daughter Beverly; sons, William & his wife Carla, and Steven; grandson Gary; granddaughters, Darla, and Stevie; and great grandsons, Cody, and Leland; parents George & Margaret (Jacobs) Bomberry; and siblings, Jean White, Gloria Bomberry, Joyce Hill, Roberta Green, Nelson “Buck” Bomberry, Carson Bomberry, and George Bomberry.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our loving husband, dad, papa, uncle, and friend, Joe. Joe will be deeply and immensely missed by his loving wife of 40 years, Pat; his beloved daughter Kim (Zerrie); his son Joey; his cherished granddaughter Kimari; and his fur-baby, Belle. Joe also leaves behind his siblings: Lonnie (late Mary), Bud (Rock, late Ruby), Dolly, and Dip (Toni). He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Joe has been reunited with his mother Laura (Hill), his father Fred (Johnson), his brothers Frank, Bill, John and his sisters Do (Betty), Belva and Minnie.

Pat lived an extraordinary life and was the heart of her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, carrying herself with quiet strength, kindness, and dignity. She found joy in playing bingo, watching her grandchildren play sports, and listening to her boys play music. Pat’s unwavering devotion to family will continue to be felt for generations to come, and she will be deeply missed and forever remembered. The family of Patricia would like to thank the dedicated staff at Norfolk General Hospital – Unit 3B, Stedman Community Outreach, Care Partners, Ontario Health at Home, and Six Nations Home & Community Care for the kindness, professionalism, and exceptional care she received throughout her care journey. A heartfelt thank you is also extended to her granddaughter, Elissa, and husband, Josh, for opening their home to Patricia’s loved ones during her final weeks. The family will honour her life with a visitation at Hyde & Mott Chapel, 60 Main St. S., Hagersville, on Thursday from 5-8 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Friday January 9, 2026 at 1pm. Cremation to follow. www.rhbanderson.com

An avid hunter and fisherman, Joe found great joy in the outdoors, especially hunting alongside his son. He was incredibly proud of his life’s work as a retired member of the Local 18 Carpenters Union and loved taking drives, pointing out the buildings and projects he helped create. Joe’s wit, charm, and sense of humor brought laughter to every room. He will be remembered for his hardworking spirit, his love for family, and the stories and smiles he shared so freely. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He will be resting at his home, 2654 2nd Line after 5pm on Sunday. Funeral service will be at Hyde and Mott Funeral home, 60 Main St. South Hagersville on Tuesday January 13, 2026 at 11am. Arrangements by Styres Funeral home. www.rhbanderson.com

nieces and nephews.

Beloved wife of 67 years to Victor “Papa Vic”. Loving mother of Murray (Elaine), Vicky, and Tim (Sheri). Dear grandma Glenda to 10 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and 4 great great-grandchildren. Sister of Penny (late Floyd). Sister-in-law of John, Helen, and Joan. Aunt to many

Predeceased by parents Thomas & Gladys (Curley) Martin. Sisters and brothers Brenda Davis, Thomas Martin, Whalen Martin, Alva Martin, Norris Martin, and Linda Cochrane. Brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law Carmen (Eleanor), Woody, Sheila (Dave). Glenda was a teacher for over 30 years, she had a passion for educating and helping the youth succeed. She was deeply involved in figure skating at Six Nations, both as a coach and an administrator. Always ready with a friendly smile and a sharp wit, she will be missed by many members of the community and survived by generations of adoring family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donation be made to the Six Nations Figure Skating Club (via e-transfer to pay.snsc@gmail.com). As per her wishes, a private family visitation will be held with cremation to follow. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com

HESS: Terry “Bird” Richard Hess May 1, 1960 – January 10, 2026

She is survived by her loving partner Barry LaForme. Sister to Judy and is predeceased by 13 siblings. She will be lovingly missed by special cousin Doris Clause, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held at Styres Funeral home, 1798 Fourth Line, Ohsweken on Sunday from 6-9pm. Funeral service will be in the chapel at 11am on Monday January 12, 2026. www.rhbanderson. com

Family visitation at his home 2289 Sixth Line Monday after 6pm. He will be moved to rest at Styres Funeral Home Tuesday January 13th, with funeral services Wednesday January 14th, 2026 at 1pm. Cremation to follow. www.rhbanderson.com

Georgina “Dean” Ruth Staats June 9, 1944 - January 8, 2026 Georgina “Dean” Staats passed away peacefully on Thursday January 8, 2026. She was the daughter of the late George and Josephine (Johnson) Staats.

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2017 F-150 CrewCabFORD FX4 6.2L8cyl 6’8”Box XLTXLT SuperCab 4x4 2.7L6cyl Ecoboost XLT SuperCab 4x4 2.7L6cyl Ecoboost BackUpCam 215,524 KM 6'7"Box LeaseReturn 223,935KM 6'7"Box LeaseReturn 223,935KM

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