Author: Nathanael Lewis
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Transport Canada announces plans to increase safety
In a press release yesterday, just weeks after the tragedy in Lac-Mégantic, Transport Canada announced a new emergency directive outlining new plans to increase railway safety. The new directive, specifically targeted section 33 of the Railway Safety Act…
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J-Source appoints Laurier professor as new editor-in-chief
As of August 1, Bruce Gillespie, a professor at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus, will be taking over the position of editor-in-chief with J-Source as part of its transition plan. An assistant…
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Levac: “Light at the end of the GO tunnel”
According to Brant MPP Dave Levac, GO service to Brant is one step closer to becoming a reality. In a recent meeting involving Mayor Chris Friel, Metrolinx President and CEO Bruce McCuaig,…
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Revitalizing downtown Brantford: work for a “Brown Dog”
With the grand opening of the Brown Dog Speakeasy Café this past weekend, many people got to enjoy a taste of a new treat in the downtown. With black and white movies…
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CIBC robbery investigation gets new lead
The Brantford Police Service has confirmed that articles of clothing and a note used in a 2012 CIBC bank robbery have been found in Brantford. According to a release from Brantford Police…
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Laurier Brantford appoints new dean of students
As of July 15, 2013 there will be a new Dean of Students at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus. In a press release on Friday, Adam Lawrence was announced as the new…
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Indigenous women recognized by Laurier Brantford student
On the outside, Sally Simpson, 48, is an average adult student; but what most people do not know about her is that she is making a list. That may not sound like…
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Young man drowns in Grand River
Wednesday night, the Brantford Police Service received a missing person report for a 17-year-old Brantford resident. Brent Brading-Searles went missing Wednesday afternoon after going with friends down to the Grand River behind…
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Golden Hawks graduate
Over the course of three convocations and two very full days, over 500 Laurier Brantford students were awarded degrees from Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford. From June 18 – 19, Students arrived at…
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Brantford Police bust grow-op
Four people have been charged with drug-related offences after a large grow-op bust in a residence on Hawthorne Lane. Jason Ball, 25, Charles Zammitti, 27, Adam Stelmaszynki, 26, and Rudis Portillo have…
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Wayne Gretzky Centre receives $200,000 donation in Inspiring Greatness campaign
On Monday morning, the Wayne Gretzky Centre received its largest donation yet of $200,000 in its Inspiring Greatness campaign from SC Johnson. The donation was given ceremonially by Kathy Makela, Rebeccah Bohlender,…
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Brant NDP nominate new Provincial Candidate
During a nomination meeting on Saturday, June 15, the Brant NDP nominated a new provincial representative, Alex Felsky. Felsky, 33, is a local business owner who also finds time to be a…
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Vandalism at Brantford cemetery
On the afternoon of Sunday, June 9, the Brantford Police Service responded to a vandalism complaint at Mount Hope Cemetery on Charing Cross Street. Around 1 a.m. the police received a call…
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CRTC: Breaking up with the phone company made easier
Students at Laurier Brantford will have something to look forward to besides Christmas break this December. After years of dealing with long contracts and hefty cancellation fees – Canadians could be in…
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No more smoking at transit terminal
According to the City of Brantford website, as of June 1st, smoking is no longer allowed anywhere on transit property. The city will now recognize the property as a no smoking zone…
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The JAVE card: Goodbye, and good riddance!
Starting in fall 2013, students enrolled in Journalism courses will no longer be required to buy a Journalism Audio-Visual Equipment (JAVE) card in order to rent university equipment. In previous years, any…
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Brantford youth learn about leadership from the pros
On Friday morning, over 100 youth gathered at Counterpoint Church in Brantford to learn about being a leader at the 3rd Annual Brantford Youth Leadership Conference. Organized by NDP federal candidate Marc…
