Blazeworks paints Brantford history

Local artist Blaze Wiradharma paints mural depicting Brantford’s Indigenous history and Grand River’s beauty  Serena Anagbe/ Photo editorThe “Pages of the Grand River” mural Brantford’s downtown has been transformed with the addition of a mural by local artist Blaze Wiradharma,…

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She’s working late, she’s a singer

How pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter handled the backlash she received on tour  Contributed photo/ Sabrinacarpenter.com Sabrina Carpenter in Concert For the past few years, Sabrina Carpenter has become one of the most talked about names in the pop world. Her…

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Read, watch, repeat

From the page to the screen, best selling novels that were adapted to television and film Contributed photo/ Katie Bird What better books to read than those made into a show or movie adaptation? When you find yourself wishing the…

Harmony Squirrel is coming to town

Harmony Square’s mascot is preparing for his next public appearance on Nov. 30   Contributed Photo/ City of BrantfordHarmony Squirrel dropping the puck at local hockey game. Doug “The Great” Hunt, a Brantford local and world record holding stilt walker, approached…

Fall brings cozy reading times

Books It Up presents books for you to enjoy during the changing season Nothing screams reading like the vibes that autumn brings, and everyone knows that it is the season the book community thrives in. If you are looking for…

Rocky Horror is coming to town

The Sanderson Centre for Performing Arts shows 80s classic Occult classic, Rocky Horror will be in Brantford at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts for one day only. On Halloween, there will be two showtimes available at 6:30p.m. and…

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Great reads for those with no time

Books It Up, Laurier Brantford’s book club, is back with more riveting reads Laurier Brantford Books It Up is excited to be back and sharing all their favourite book recommendations with you. Unfortunately, the school year usually means less time…

What you missed: Summertime in downtown Brantford

Summer Events for the Brantford Locals There are events put on by the city all throughout the year; because students are not on campus for the summer holiday there were several events missed out on.  Saturdays in Brantford are farmer’s…

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Brantford’s Trail Mix 2024

Umaymah Suhail / Editor-in-ChiefOne of the signpost stops on the trail. This year on National Trail Day, the City of Brantford will release the next season of songs for the Trail Mix, a collection of songs from local artists placed…

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A dive into tea

Contributed Photo / CongerdesignA cup of tea in a porcelain cup. Editor’s Note: This article was updated on May 6 to correct a spelling error. Susan Ikpeama, a Toronto local, excitedly showed off her vast tea collections in her cupboard…

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Sex work is real work

Olga Steblyk / Lead Photographer Sex work often conjures up images of red-light districts and disadvantaged women working out of desperation, but these are images that the media has told us are normal. “Sex work is not like it is…

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Reading slumps

Contributed Photo / Katie Bird Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford Books Its Up members know what it’s like to be in a reading slump and here are some of our fav books that cured ours. So if you are in a…

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Discover the spirit of downtown Brantford

Serena Anagbe / Photo EditorBrando’s Beach House bar, a popular spot in town for students. After a long and hard school week, students need to let off steam. For some students, this can look like curling up with a good…

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Brantford women are in business

Sienna Bilancia / Lead Arts & Culture WriterThe expo networking event, women ran booths to promote their business. International Women’s Day was on March 8 and on this same day, the Women in Business Expo was held at the TownePlace…

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Welcoming back Jane Goodall

Contributed Photo / City of BrantfordEnglish primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall. On April 8, 2024, the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts will welcome Jane Goodall back for the second time, thanks to a partnership with the James Hillier Foundation.…

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Springtime reads

Contributed Photo / Katie Bird Need more book recommendations? Then keep reading as Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford Books It Up members have suggested some of their all-time favourite reads!  The first book is better known as a series as it…

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“The Outsiders” comes to Brantford

Olga Steblyk / Sputnik PhotographyThe Laurier Brantford Theatre Club’s cast and crew. Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus has many clubs and associations; one of them is Laurier’s Theatre Club. The club is student-run and putting on a production of The…

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Annual St. Patrick’s Day parties return

Contributed Photo / Abbey KilnerA Laurier St. Patrick’s Day street party at full capacity. Now that the month of love is over with, students have to prepare for the upcoming daunting event that is St. Patrick’s Day at Wilfrid Laurier…

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Is speed dating making a comeback? 

Bachir Miloudi / Sputnik PhotographyValentine’s Day is right around the corner Swipe right, swipe left. How tall are you? How much money do you make? How recently was this photo taken? Swipe, Swipe, Swipe. Today’s dating scene is flooded with…

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Black History Month at Laurier

Serena Anagbe / Photo EditorDifferent clubs host speeches for Black History Month As students attending Wilfrid Laurier University, we all want to feel welcome and encouraged by our school and the community that exists within it. There are so many…

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Double trouble

Contributed Photo / Katie Bird What better books to read than the ones made into a TV series so you can binge the book and the show back-to-back? Here are some recommendations for you!  An absolute must read is Daisy…

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Romcoms for the ages

Bachir Miloudi / Sputnik Photography Romcoms are the type of movie that people may enjoy all year long, but with Valentine’s Day fast-approaching, it now becomes the season of love, meet cutes and stories of romance.   Romcoms are warm feel-good…

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