Category: Arts & Culture
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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…
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Orbiting Love: Cosmic Counsel — March Submission
Karen Savoy / Sputnik Photography The following anonymous submission has been modified for readability. When I was in Grade 11, I thought it was a really good idea for some reason to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Orbiting Love: Cosmic Counsel — February Submission
Karen Savoy / Sputnik Photography The following anonymous submission has been modified to maintain subjects’ anonymity and for clarity. I was on a date with this guy, and we went to his…
