Tag: brantford

  • Loneliness on campus has become culture, not crisis 

    Loneliness is no longer an exception, but a routine part of the university experience  Loneliness on campus has become so normalized that it’s no longer treated as something urgent. It is expected. Almost routine. Between…

  • Do you call it football or soccer? 

    Do you call it football or soccer? 

    Varsity soccer season in full swing   There are many teams on the Brantford campus. Soccer is among the few varsity sports on this campus. There is both a men’s and women’s team for indoor soccer. Varsity…

  • Old World Marketplace giving old things a new home  

    Old World Marketplace giving old things a new home  

    Vintage, antiques and thrifting all in one place    There are many local businesses in downtown Brantford, many of which are unique to the city. Old World Marketplace is one of these businesses; part of…

  • Brantford celebrates New Year’s Eve in Harmony Square

    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.…

  • Making a difference in the city 

    Making a difference in the city 

    Brantford locals have ideas to impact Brantford in a positive way  The Community Changemaker program is run out of StartUp Lab Brantford, which is located on the Laurier Brantford campus in the…

  • Laurier Brantford extramural teams kickoff seasons

    Laurier Brantford extramural teams kickoff seasons

    Another term has now come and gone and the Fall 2025 edition of Laurier Brantford sports was nothing short of eventful. Our extramural volleyball, hockey and basketball teams all opened their seasons…

  • Laurier Brantford students choose cookies or cocoa

    Laurier Brantford students choose cookies or cocoa

    Golden Hawks share which treat they would choose to last a lifetime ‘Twas a chilly morning on the Laurier Brantford streets, When students were asked to pick between two treats. Either having…

  • Varsity cross-country team wraps up 2025 season

    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.…

  • Laurier teams: men’s and women’s hockey 

    Laurier teams: men’s and women’s hockey 

    A Canadian sport for a Canadian university  Wilfrid Laurier’s Brantford campus, while smaller than most, is still a Canadian university with two of its own hockey teams: one men’s and one women’s…

  • Sorry besties, AI replies faster 

    Sorry besties, AI replies faster 

    Students are turning to AI for companionship and support — but is it really helping?  After speaking with a 3rd year Laurier student, Ananya Singh about why she spends so much time…

  • In Memory of Don

    When spring has come and all the woods rejoice,  all kin awake and join in a large crowd,   They can’t help hear a strong and joyful voice,  that cuts above the rest…

  • Xpedition 84

    Xpedition 84

    South Africa,  1984  I  “So now that we’re all on the same page, is it official that I say… call us a team?” asked Lana, her golden retriever energy pulsing over her…

  • Hide but don’t seek

    Hide but don’t seek

    A frightful encounter at an abandoned summer home     It’s raining when I pull the car down the hill into the overgrown driveway. The ground squelches under my feet as I rush…

  • A Comet’s Tale: Observations

    The story of a martian on a mission from mars continues. First, she will have to adjust to the ways of humans    Iris followed Eileen into the crowded market. Eileen needed…

  • Men’s hockey team is persevering

    Men’s hockey team is persevering

    A small but mighty group focused on working hard to overcome the obstacles ahead of them as a united team Laurier Brantford Men’s extramural ice hockey team is small but mighty. Captain…

  • The CFL season is fast-approaching

    The CFL season is fast-approaching

    With the Canadian football league preseason beginning soon, here’s what to expect from the Canadian teams After a long six months, the 2025 Canadian Football League (CFL) season will commence on May…

  • Local business woman makes move

    Local business woman makes move

    Brooke Pearce’s journey from student at local salon to owning successful scalp head spa in Burlington An unconventional yet rewarding path to success is how Brooke Pearce, local businesswoman and B’s Beauty…

  • The great gold rush in Brantford

    The great gold rush in Brantford

    We asked Laurier’s Brantford campus, “What would you do if you won a pot of gold?” ‘Twas 6 a.m. on a frosty Brantford morning, When Laurier students, without any warning, Found shimmering pots of…

  • Community space opens downtown

    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…

  • Editor’s Note: A time for change

    Editor’s Note: A time for change

    As we turn the page to March, we find ourselves reflecting on a February that has been both challenging and transformative for Canada. The past month has been marked by significant events…

  • Girls’ flag football is going for gold

    Laurier Brantford girls’ flag football team has started the season strong and are determined to finish stronger Resilient, positive, proud and one big happy family are words used by the Laurier Brantford…

  • The Game Plan: February Dates

    The Game Plan: February Dates

    Upcoming tournaments and athletic information for Laurier students heading into the final stretch of the year Athletics & Recreation is home of the Golden Hhawk and housed in the Laurier Brantford YMCA,…

  • There’s Something in the Walls  

    There’s Something in the Walls  

    An innocent tenant discover a grisly secret buzzing about in the walls of her apartment and more on other floors All it takes is one fly to start an infestation. A female…

  • An Ode to the Bathroom Floor

    An Ode to the Bathroom Floor

    A love letter to the bathroom floor. The under appreciated, reliable friend we see everyday Blue, white, tan tiles of porcelain,  soak up the grime of curtains left open,   of sinks left…

  • The Cupid Chronicles  

    The Cupid Chronicles  

    A diary entry from the god of love on Valentine’s Day. How does cupid handle situationships, dating apps or ghosting? Dear diary It’s me, Cupid.  You would not believe the day I…

  • The Herdenian Gospel  

    The Herdenian Gospel  

    A creation story of a universe called Aeven. Queens, mothers and supremes all living in harmony for now The Heavens…  In the beginning, there was nothing. All was empty, devoid, and barren.  …

  • Juliet Must Die! 

    Juliet Must Die! 

    A lover’s quarrel, or something like that * 001 *  I don’t know where things went wrong.  She told me that she loved me, she told me that I was hers, and…

  • Alicia and Rachel’s romantic reads

    Alicia and Rachel’s romantic reads

    Love is in the air, and with Alicia and Rachel’s picks for the month of February, it can be in your hands too Calling all hopeless romantics, as we enter into the…

  • Embrace setbacks, failure is the key

    Embrace setbacks, failure is the key

    Failure is not the end, it is a crucial step in the journey towards success and we should embrace the speed bumps Failure is often seen as something to fear. Most of…

  • Alone, not lonely: Enjoying peace

    Alone, not lonely: Enjoying peace

    Personal time matter and we should enjoy our own company, despite what society tells us about being alone Many people consider being alone as being lonely, which is incorrect. Loneliness is a…

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