Category: Arts & Culture
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Where is the line between inspiration and imitation?
When, if ever, is copying art a respectful tribute? In the world of art, the line between imitation and forgery is a thin one, often blurred by discussions over intent, originality and…
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True celebration or clever marketing?
Common marketing tool, the power of nostalgia in pop culture: How hits of the past shape the present In recent years, the past has become present in pop culture, with nostalgia pushing…
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New year, new reads: This year’s must-have books
Fresh stories and bold voices, 2025 brings a wave of books ready to challenge and thrill readers all year-long It is now January which means it is time to look at new…
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Orbiting Love: Cosmic Counsel — January submission
The following submission have been edited for clarity and readability. As a special treat for January, this month’s issue has two submissions I went on a first date once with a guy…
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Are you a good witch or a bad witch?
A continuation of the lifelong debate — is the book or movie better? Now is the play better than the film? The originals are always better, or so the critics say. When…
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Christmas time is here
Brantford’s classic Santa Claus parade floats down Dalhousie street once again He’s making a list, and checking it twice, Gonna find out, Who’s naughty or nice. Santa Claus is coming to town!…
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Books for the holiday season
Tis’ the season to curl up with a good book December has arrived, which means the term is coming to an end and winter break is starting. Here are three books that…
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Orbiting Love: Cosmic Counsel — December Submission
The following submissions have been edited for clarity and readability. I spent last Christmas half with my family and half with my boyfriend’s family. The whole day was a disaster. He rushed…
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Lessons from a lifetime
A 99-year-old woman’s resilient outlook on life 99-year-old Florence O’Connell is a true representation of resilience and a love for humanity, which she attributes to her hometown. “I just love Brantford,” O’Connell…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Orbiting Love : Cosmic Counsel — November Submission
Karen Savoy/ Contributed photo The following submission has been modified for readability. I went on a date with someone I met on a dating app and it quickly went downhill. During dinner,…
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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…
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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…
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Brantwood Farms: Rooted in history as a pillar of the community
Generations of growth this family farm has been a staple in Brantford since 1891 There are a few main attractions that Brantford is known for, such as the Bell Homestead National Historic…
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Orbiting Love: Cosmic Counsel
My boyfriend at the time wanted to take me out on a date. I was so excited. A few things went wrong. First, I had to drive, which wasn’t a big deal…
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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…
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The local theatre: Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
What you didn’t know about Brantford’s local theatre The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, Brantford’s local theatre, was nominated for the Best Teamwork Award for a soft seat theatre or performing…
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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.…
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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…
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Orbiting Love: Cosmic Counsel
Went on a date to a dinner with a guy, super awkward I had to make all of the conversations…He still wants to go out…don’t know how to tell him that I’m…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Orbiting Love: Cosmic Counsel — April Submission
Karen Savoy / Sputnik Photography The following submission has been modified for readability. First date horror — My friend set me up on a mall date with one of her friends. I…
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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…
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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…
