Two employees have been recognized by the City of Brantford for going above and beyond.

Ashley Borzellino was honored for earning the title of 2025 Miss North America while Philip Telfer was recognized for helping residents of an apartment building who were left without water.

“(Telfer) made sure all of the residents were notified and then he went out, purchased cases of water and then delivered them to residents,” Mayor Kevin Davis, noting the apartment building didn’t have an elevator.

“He also made sure residents had access to the Grand River Health Access Centre to shower and do their laundry while the building was without water,” the mayor said.

The mayor said Telfer also put in an emergency order when the landlord couldn’t be reached and coordinated with a plumber to ensure water

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