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Lansdowne Children’s Centre hosts annual general meeting
Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s held its annual general meeting on June 15, 2026. It was a celebration of the year behind, and an eager glimpse at the road ahead.
Jun 233 min read


Grandview Kids CEO shares experience of concept to concrete for a new building
Grandview Kids is a children’s treatment centre in Durham Region; its CEO, Tom McHugh, spoke about his organization’s journey from concept to concrete, outlining the pathway and experience of recently completing a new purpose-built facility in their community.
Jun 192 min read


Lansdowne Children’s Centre takes major step forward with selection of architect for new Brantford facility
(L to R), Representatives of Montgomery Sisam Architects, Karine Quigley, Shannon Wiley, Wesley Gross; from Lansdowne Children's Centre, Rosemarie Press, Rita-Marie Hadley, and (far right) Tamie Aubin; and Miller McLeod and Rami Bouz of Colliers Project Leaders. Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development is pleased to announce the selection of Montgomery Sisam Architects for its new purpose-built facility in Brantford, marking a significant and celebratory milestone in
May 263 min read


Over 165,000 reasons to smile in Brantford
Powered by passionate community leaders and dedicated volunteers, Lansdowne Children’s Centre and Brant Food For Thought are celebrating a new Smile Cookie record for fundraising in Brantford. Each organization has received $82,501.52 at the conclusion of the Tim Hortons 2026 Smile Cookie campaign, eclipsing the previous achievement of $79,415.54 each organization received through the 2025 campaign. The money was raised through the sale of Smile Cookies and associated mercha
May 222 min read


Port Dover resident sees advocacy at the heart of Lansdowne Children’s Centre board position
A lot of public advocacy work comes down to building personal relationships in the community, noted Lansdowne Children’s Centre board member Rick Rozak. Hailing from Port Dover, Rozak joined the board in 2018. “The majority of my career, I worked with young people in the youth justice system,” he said. When he started out, he would have a caseload of two or three youths at a time, and a big part of his job was mentoring them through their plan of care, which he would also hel
Apr 213 min read


Delhi resident excited to serve as Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s board treasurer
Justin Wareham is Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s new treasurer on its board of directors. “It’s my first time with any kind of role like this; it’s exciting… scary,” he added with a laugh. Wareham lives in Delhi and works at Millards Chartered Professional Accountants ’ Brantford location as a CPA and an associate of the business. “Most of what I do is auditing not-for-profit organizations. I have a really strong background in that, and I think that'll really translate well in
Apr 212 min read


Brant Community Healthcare System President and CEO visits Lansdowne Children's Centre
“It was a great pleasure to recently welcome Brant Community Healthcare System President and CEO, Bonnie Camm, to our Brantford site and discuss mutual opportunities with Lansdowne Children’s Centre. "When a community’s service organizations collaborate, it provides more and greater opportunities to better support local families,” said Lansdowne Executive Director Rita-Marie Hadley. If your community organization or group would like to connect with us and explore opportuniti
Apr 141 min read


Brantford city councillors give $2M boost to Lansdowne Children's Centre's new home
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...
Dec 11, 20251 min read


1 in 10 children need help finding their voice | Speech Services at Lansdowne
A parent's success story finding support for their child's development with Lansdowne Children's Centre, speech services
Dec 2, 20253 min read


A PATH TO POSSIBILITY: Joining families in exploring a child's potential
It’s little things in young lives that often create the biggest moments. For Julie Neal, finding the right equipment to empower her daughter Tenley to join in a family dance party was a big moment.
Dec 2, 20253 min read


Unveiling of site for new Lansdowne Children’s Centre celebrated
The mood was celebratory as the location for Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s new purpose-built children’s treatment centre was unveiled on Aug. 8. Dignitaries, board members, clients and their families, staff, longtime supporters, and other well-wishers gathered at 168 Colborne Street, the site adjacent to the current location at 39 Mount Pleasant Street, to celebrate the announcement. Brantford-Brant MPP Dr. Will Bouma Brantford-Brant MPP Dr. Will Bouma noted that Lansdowne i
Aug 10, 20253 min read


Open house, public information meeting for new Lansdowne centre at 168 Colborne St. West
Members of the community are invited to preview drawings and plans for the proposed new Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development at 168 Colborne St West, City of Brantford.
Aug 8, 20252 min read


Ontario Builds a Brighter Future for Children with New Lansdowne Children’s Centre in Brantford
A transformative new chapter in child development and family-centred care is unfolding in Brantford, Ontario, as Lansdowne Children’s Centre unveils the proposed location for construction of a new purpose-built children’s treatment centre
Aug 8, 20253 min read


Commemorative photo book celebrates 50+ Years of Lansdowne, in print fundraiser and free online
A 76-page collection of photos and stories celebrating community members serving children and youth for over five-decades. Lansdowne Children's Centre, Brantford, Brant County, child development, special needs, cerebral palsy, Rotary Club of Brantford
Apr 14, 20253 min read


Expositor News, Province announces plan for new Lansdowne Children's Centre
Susan Gamble of Brantford Expositor reports on the province's announcement to build a new Lansdowne Children's Centre
Jan 19, 20241 min read


Ontario Building New Children’s Treatment Centre in Brantford
New Lansdowne facility will reduce wait times and connect more children to care in Southwestern Ontario, Brantford-Brant, Haldimand-Norfolk
Jan 12, 20243 min read


2023 Year in Review, from Lansdowne Children's Centre Board President, John Bradford
Sharing a summary of successes from the year that was, 2023 at Lansdowne Children's Centre. John Bradford, Board Chair, President
Dec 21, 20234 min read


Lansdowne Children’s Centre Receives Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada
Lansdowne Children’s Centre has been Accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada, the highest level of accreditation.
Dec 13, 20231 min read


Minister's Visit Sparks Hope for Lansdowne Expansion
“I was sharing with Minister Parsa that my hair was not so white when we first started talks of a new building for Lansdowne.”
Aug 14, 20234 min read


Pediatric Health Leaders Applaud Historic Expansion of Children’s Health Care
The Ontario Government Made Kids Count with a historic investment of $330 million to expand children’s health care across the province.
Jul 21, 20232 min read
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