Brantford’s loudest fundraiser is back and ready to roar. The 22nd running of the Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids, presented by Ensuring Brant, will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, launching from a brand-new location: the Airport Community Hall, 3 Airport Road in Brantford.

“Connecting with Lansdowne changed everything. It equipped us with the tools to help her, and that knowledge was powerful.” Following a traumatic, unplanned delivery where Jade had to be resuscitated, she was diagnosed with a left BPI, damage to the network of nerves...

An incredible act of kindness from a local Grade 5/6 class absolutely made our day. Big thanks to our friends at Our Lady of Providence Catholic Elementary School, Brantford.

The weather was chilly the afternoon of April 2 as a group gathered in Harmony Square to mark World Autism Day with a flag raising. “Even though it’s cold, it’s still a beautiful day, because there’s so many of you out today, and I’m so pleased to see that,” said Brantford Councillor Mandy Samwell. The event was organized by Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre. New this year was the event taking place in the afternoon, so that it would be easier for families to att

The Social Work Team at Lansdowne Children’s Centre are professionally trained to support families to cope with the impact of illness, disability and complex health needs. 

Michele Brayshaw knew her professional calling early in life. For as long as she can remember, “I just always knew I wanted to work with kids with special needs and their families,” she said. “I went to school with some kids who had special needs that were integrated right into our programs.” Integration and meaningful inclusion have always been central to her professional philosophy. In her post-secondary education, Michele studied Early Childhood Education, and for a time w

“OT got my attention because of how dynamic the profession is, and that it’s a helping healthcare profession. You’re working in a very broad, broad realm,”

The Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Regional Cancer Program’s Mobile Cancer Screening Coach is returning to Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s Brantford site on Tuesday, March 3.

Natasha Kramer, resource consultant with Lansdowne Children’s Centre, was one of the experts interviewed for a recent Brantford Expositor article highlighting the Kickstart to Kindergarten program being offered in Grand Erie.

Through a partnership with Mission Thrift Store in Brantford, the participants in the new Lansdowne Children’s Centre Venture into Volunteering Therapeutic Recreation program have been experiencing greater connection to their community.

Lacey L. Bakker is the owner of Pandamonium Publishing House, which has published over 150 titles to date. Pandamonium has worked with 60 authors and 15 illustrators and graphic designers over the past decade.  For Family Literacy Day on January 27, we asked Lacey to give us some insights into the Canadian publishing world. Q. Tell us how Pandamonium got started. A. Pandamonium Publishing House was officially hatched on October 1, 2015 (a decade ago!) and it started with one

After 35 years of working at Lansdowne Children’s Centre – most recently in the role of Program Supervisor for Respite Services – Annemarie Krauss is taking a well-deserved retirement.

As reported by local journalist Vincent Ball in the Brantford Expositor, the contribution will be made over the course of five years to support the construction of the agency’s new centre...

Brantford Police Service (BPS) has introduced Project: Bright Future, a community-focused initiative that turns routine police interactions into opportunities to give back.

It was a night to celebrate the creativity, hard work and dedication of the members of Lansdowne’s Therapeutic Recreation program as the annual Artists’ Gala returned to the Branlyn Community Centre on Nov. 21.

A group of staff and guests from Lansdowne recently ventured to Ivor Wynne Stadium to watch the Hamilton Tiger-Cats football team go up against the Ottawa Redblacks as part of a staff appreciation event. At the game, the group from Lansdowne was invited to be part of the on-field unfurling of the field-sized Canadian flag for the national anthem and met with a number of the Ticats’ cheerleaders after the game; Lansdowne also got a shoutout on the jumbotron during the game. I

More than a party, Halls of Halloween was also very much part of the therapy and support children receive through Lansdowne Children's Centre.

Lynda Henriksen is Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s new Director of Development and Community Relations. Her journey into fundraising began when she was nine years old. Inspired by radio personality Casey Kasem, who encouraged kids to help other kids by raising funds for muscular dystrophy, Lynda sent away for a fundraising kit designed for children to host their own events. “We held a carnival event in our backyard, complete with pony rides,” she recalled. Her early experiences

Tamie Aubin has been at Lansdowne Children’s Centre for over 15 years. She started her career with the child development centre in...

Devlin’s Country Bistro and Catering is proud to support the 7th Annual Heroes Walk and Roll for Lansdowne Children’s Centre by sponsoring light refreshments for volunteers and fundraisers at this year’s event.