Author: Piper Force
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Are we asking students to decide too soon?
At the age of 40, Holly Varey found herself back in the classroom. After receiving her first degree 15 years prior, it was the use of an old Japanese concept, Ikigai, that helped her discover her true passion and…
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Brantford celebrates New Year’s Eve in Harmony Square
How the city planned an event to bring the community of Brantford together On Wednesday December 31, 2025, the Brantford community joined together in Harmony Square for a New Year’s Eve celebration.…
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Ontario government passes Bill 33
How the new Supporting Students and Children Act, Impacts Ontario Universities On November 20, 2025, the Ontario government passed Bill 33. This bill, also known as the Supporting Children and Students Act,…
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Students’ Union prioritizes student safety
Student’s Union speaks about safety within the Brantford Community Laurier Brantford has recently faced a number of incidents in the area surrounding campus, and the Students’ Union is taking all necessary steps…
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New spin studio coming to Brantford in 2026
How SPINCO is bringing their inclusive community to the city that seems to lack opportunity A new spin studio location is opening in Brantford in early winter 2026. The studio, a new…
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Varsity cross-country team wraps up 2025 season
It was a season to remember for Laurier Brantford’s varsity cross-country team, who officially wrapped up their season on Saturday, November 8th at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Cross-Country National Championships.…
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Laurier athletes balance sport and study
A look at joining varsity teams while balancing studies at Laurier Brantford Piper Force – At Laurier Brantford, students like to indulge in many levels of sports. Club, intramural, extramural and varsity…
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Editor’s Note
It’s that time of the year again. When students begin to find their favourite study spot on campus, graduating students are starting to realize that this is the year of their lasts,…
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Community space opens downtown
zBTFD is hosting a grand opening to introduce the new community space and record store on Colborne Street zBTFD Records is having their grand opening on Mar. 8 by hosting a party…
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Vehicle theft on the rise in Brantford
Brantford Police warn residents to be vigilant and keep vehicles locked as theft numbers rise by 31 per cent Since early November, The Brantford Police have been dealing with an increase in…
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Ryan Jobby to begin term as Student Union President May 1, 2025
Ryan Jobby, a fourth year BBA student, was elected by the Laurier student body to be Laurier Students Union President for the 2025-2026 term. Jobby spent much of his platform advocating for…
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Post workers say the fight isn’t over
Canada Post workers say they refuse to give up on the ongoing strikes against the Canada Post corporation After 32 days on the picket line in front of their office Brantford’s Canada…
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Army navy air force club recovering
Local legion hall that burnt down in October currently attempting to recover with the help of the community The Army Navy Club at 645 Colborne St was burnt because of a fire…
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Possible new long-term home for the Brantford Bulldogs
City of Brantford in talks of new sports facility taking over the current Civic Centre Contributed photo/ City of BrantfordRendering of proposed development Downtown Brantford The City of Brantford has proposed a…
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Scare in the Square turns 16
The annual Halloween Festival returns to Harmony Square Piper Force/ News EditorPumpkins on display after carving contest On the weekend of Oct. 4 and 5, the City of Brantford celebrated the 16th…
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Fox Ridge Community sold to city to create more affordable housing
Long-term care centre in early days of converting into affordable housing Long-term care centre Fox Ridge Care Community was recently bought by the City of Brantford in efforts to provide more affordable…
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Lansdowne Children’s Centre celebrates 50 years with Eras Gala
Lansdowne hosts gala to raise money for development of new building Lansdowne Children’s Centre is hosting an Eras Gala on Saturday, Nov. 16 to celebrate 50 years of helping children develop their…
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Laurier Brantford Celebrates 25 years
How Laurier faculty, students and alumni will be celebrating a quarter of a century in Brantford The 2024-25 academic year marks the Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford campus’s 25th anniversary. The university has…
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Laurier’s DMJ program “not getting ‘cancelled,’” says dean
Umaymah Suhail / Editor-in-ChiefThe Laurier Brantford campus. Wilfrid Laurier University’s digital media and journalism program recently took a pause on enrollment in 2023 and students are curious if this is the end…
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Sue Dungey celebrates 25 years with Laurier Brantford
Serena Anagbe / Photo EditorFrom left, Michelle Finch and Sue Dungey Wilfrid Laurier University is celebrating Sue Dungey and her 25 years on the Brantford campus. Dungey has been with the campus…
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New Laurier restaurant opens in One Market
Serena Anagbe / Photo EditorThe Belmont restaurant in One Market. The Belmont restaurant recently opened on Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus as a new one-stop-shop for students to grab coffee and food…
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Students’ Union prepares for annual elections
Serena Anagbe / Photo EditorStudents at an election booth in One Market on the Brantford campus Editor’s Note: This article was updated on Feb. 6 to include the election results. The Wilfrid…
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Brantford’s new Green Bin Program takes off
Olga Steblyk / Sputnik Photography Currently, 28 per cent of Brantford residents are participating in the city’s new Green Bin program to reduce its carbon footprint. Around 200 tonnes of organic waste…
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