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UK Pink Floyd Experience Brought Floyd Classics to Sanderson Centre
Story and Photography by: Thomas Clare

Music fans were taken on a journey through Pink Floyd’s celebrated catalogue when UK Pink Floyd Experience – The Authentic Tribute To the Floyd was presented at the Sanderson Centre in Brantford on Monday, May 25th 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

The performance formed part of the group’s 2026 presentation, billed as “The Songs from every Album Tour,” which highlighted music spanning Pink Floyd’s 15 studio albums. Event listings described the production as recreating the atmosphere of a Floyd concert with “extraordinary accuracy” and a “stunning light show,” while the wider tour promotion said the show featured more than two hours of music.

The 2026 production also marked 50 years since the release of Wish You Were Here, a theme used prominently in the promotion for the Canadian dates. The concert was presented as a tribute designed to capture the sound, visual scale and live feel associated with Pink Floyd’s performances.

The Brantford stop was staged at the Sanderson Centre, one of several Ontario venues on the tribute act’s spring Canadian run. Promotional listings showed the Brantford engagement took place between earlier and later tour dates across the province and Quebec, including Milton, Brampton and Gatineau.

Show descriptions said audiences were invited to revisit songs from every era of Pink Floyd, with publicity for the tour noting that favourites such as “Money,” “Time,” “The Great Gig in the Sky,” “Another Brick in the Wall,” and “Comfortably Numb” were included in the broader production. The same material said the program also reached into the band’s earlier psychedelic years and later releases.

Tour promotions further described the act as being performed by top-flight musicians, with the production relying on strong musicianship and visual presentation to honour one of rock music’s most influential bands. Coverage of the Canadian tour said the show had been built as an immersive tribute experience, combining classic songs with dramatic staging and effects intended to reflect Pink Floyd’s well-known concert style.

The Brantford date added another major live music event to the Sanderson Centre’s 2026 calendar and gave local audiences a chance to experience a full-length tribute to Pink Floyd close to home. Organizers had promoted the evening as a celebration for fans of every Floyd era, and the event stood as one of the venue’s featured concerts for late May.

Update on the Municipal Airport Boundary Adjustment
Submitted Media Release

The County of Brant and the City of Brantford have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining draft terms for a municipal boundary adjustment involving the Brantford Municipal Airport and nearby lands. The proposed MOU was reached following negotiations with the County and City, facilitated by the Provincial Land and Development Facilitator.

The proposed boundary adjustment would bring the Brantford Municipal Airport and a surrounding land area into the City of Brantford, totalling approximately 1,317 acres.

Background

Negotiations began following the City of Brantford submitting a request under Section 174 of the Municipal Act to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. This request asked the Province to examine potential restructuring options for the Airport lands.

On March 11, 2026, the County of Brant received official communication from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing directing that negotiations begin between the two municipalities regarding a potential boundary adjustment for the Airport lands. County of Brant Council formally received this communication on March 24, 2026. The correspondence established a deadline of June 30, 2026, for both municipalities to reach an agreement.

While the County of Brant is disappointed by the manner in which this process was initiated and by the timelines that were enforced - particularly during an election year - County Council and staff have remained committed to negotiating in good faith while advocating for residents to the best of our extent within the parameters directed.

What’s Next

While the MOU outlines proposed terms, additional steps are required, including public engagement, continued County-City discussions, statutory public hearings, and formal Council review of a final agreement.

Public Engagement

As the initiator of these discussions, the City of Brantford will lead public engagement for residents, landowners, business owners and other community members that have questions and/or would like to provide their feedback. Those directly impacted by the proposed adjustment will be contacted directly by City staff.

Public engagement will take place on the Let’s Talk Brantford website at LetsTalkBrantford.ca/Airport, as well as through in-person opportunities.

On the website the public will have access to the MOU, a map of the proposed boundary adjustment, background information, engagement tools and additional resources.

Two public open houses will take place:

Thursday June 11, 2026 - 3:00-5:00 pm
Thursday June 11, 2026 - 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course, 320 Balmoral Drive, Brantford

Following public engagement County and City staff will review the feedback received. This information, along with another opportunity for public involvement will be presented through statutory public hearings held by both the County and the City. Details regarding these hearings will be shared as they become available.

If approved by both Councils, the agreement would be submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for consideration of an order to implement the municipal boundary adjustment.

Thank you to County of Brant residents for your patience throughout this process. Council and staff have led negotiations with our residents’ best interest in mind and remained committed to achieving a fair and responsible outcome for our community.

The County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board Congratulates Inspector Jason McTaggart as Brant County O.P.P. Detachment Commander
Submitted Media Release

With the recent promotion of Superintendent Andrea Quenneville, and after a formal and competitive selection process, which included the participation of the County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board, Inspector McTaggart has been selected as the new Brant County O.P.P. Detachment Commander.

“On behalf of the County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board, I am pleased to welcome Inspector McTaggart to his new role of Detachment Commander and I look forward to continuing to collaborate with him to support the O.P.P members and staff who serve in Brant as well as ensuring the needs of our communities are met through proactive and engaged community based policing” said County of Brant O.P.P Detachment Board Chair Jennifer Haley.

“Inspector McTaggart knows the County of Brant well having served in an Acting Inspector role before his recent and well-deserved promotion. Having continuity and consistency in these important leadership roles is critical for the Board’s strategic direction and also for the County of Brant,” added Chair Haley.

Previous to this promotion, Inspector McTaggart was the Staff Sargeant at the Brant County O.P.P. Detachment where he has served since 2022. Inspector McTaggart is very familiar with the needs of the various communities within the County of Brant and has established a number of important relationships in this operational role that will serve him well as he moved into the new role of Detachment Commander.

Inspector McTaggart first joined the O.P.P. in 1995 as a Provincial Constable and has served communities across the province throughout his career, including most recently, the County of Brant. He has served in a range of specialized and leadership roles, including a Technical Traffic Collision Investigator, Traffic Sergeant, Staffing, Training Coordinator and now Detachment Commander. His leadership, experience, and commitment to public service is a tremendous asset to our communities and to the members of the Brant County O.P.P. Detachment.

“I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve as Detachment Commander and to continue working alongside the dedicated members of the Brant County OPP Detachment in supporting the residents of the County of Brant,” said Inspector Jason McTaggart, Detachment Commander. “This community has always held a special place in my policing career, and I deeply value the trust placed in me. I remain committed to strengthening partnerships, enhancing public safety, and supporting the well-being of everyone who lives and works here. Together, we will continue to build trust, uphold accountability, and share in the responsibility of keeping our communities safe.”

The County and the Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board look forward to continuing to work together with O.P.P. and Inspector McTaggart to support community safety and strengthen relationships across the County of Brant.

Event of the Day!
Make sure to Be Seen enjoying a tasty treat during the Strawberry Social at Charlotte Villa Retirement Residence this afternoon!

Strawberry Social - Charlotte Villa Join us at Charlotte Villa Retirement Residence as we celebrate the arrival of summer with our annual Strawberry Social! Enjoy