Tag: brantford
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Market brings support for vendors
The Brantford farmer’s market transforms into holiday market with Christmas treats and Santa visits for locals Brantford Farmer’s Market transformed into a holiday market on Dec. 7 and Dec. 14, with the…
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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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Laurier Brantford’s Spotify wrapped
What music, artists and genres did Laurier Brantford students listen and sing along to the most in 2024? Laurier students have spoken! After surveying over 200 Golden Hawks both in-person and on…
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Tariffs spark ripples
What do Donald Trump’s proposed policies surrounding tariffs mean for Canada’s economy and leadership? With less than two weeks remaining until President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, he has already announced…
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Over 5,000 Syrian prisoners freed
Northern Syrian prisoners freed following collapse of Syrian regime now have the chance to tell their stories Early in November, approximately 5,000 Syrian prisoners were freed from Aleppo Central Prison. The prison…
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And with that: the 2024 season comes to an end…Goodnight
A year’s worth of Laurier Brantford student journalism As this year draws to a close, Wilfrid Laurier’s Brantford campus community reflects on a whirlwind of events, memories and milestones that have marked…
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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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The dancing monkey
Politics as entertainment Olga Steblyk/ Lead photographer Throughout the years, politics has become a much talked about topic across a wide frame of people, ranging from kids to older adults. There are…
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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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Editor’s Note: Lest we forget
Serena Anagbe/ Photo EditorMilitary man in uniform standing at attention, Remembrance Day 2023. November marks the halfway point in the fall semester, two months down and two months to go. As leaves…
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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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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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Honouring heroes in Brantford
How the Brant Naval Veterans’ Association remembers those who served Alexa Ford/ Editor-in-Chief Replica ship wheel hung on the wall of the Brant Navy Club. The Brant Veterans’ Naval Association began during…
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Starting a new chapter
Moving across the world in pursuit of a new life My name is Shakir Omar, a Pakistani and Sri Lankan first-year student here at Wilfrid Laurier University studying economics. Over the last…
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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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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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Editor’s Note: The Sputnik is heating up for another sizzling year
Well Golden Hawks, we are back and better than ever! The Sputnik is hot off the presses of our summer break and we are ready to provide the Brantford campus with the…
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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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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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The best of Brantford’s Black excellence
Serena Anagbe / Photo EditorFrom left, students Naomi Abolor and Mercy Autur at the BSC gala. University students naturally need a place to share culture, community and tradition. The Wilfrid Laurier University’s…
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Brantford builds new Lansdowne Children’s Centre
Serena Anagbe / Photo EditorThe Lansdowne Children’s Centre in Brantford Brantford city leaders announced on Jan. 12 that the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services approved Lansdowne Children’s Centre for…
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Building Brantford better
Olga Steblyk / Sputnik PhotographyHistorical map of Brantford. A common denominator of any interaction I have had with any student on the Brantford campus is that the negative aspects of the city…
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Spending the break in Brantford
Olga Steblyk / Sputnik PhotographyHarmony Square before the snow. As our dreaded exam season draws ever closer, so too does its conclusion. Many of us will go home to our families over…
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Slow internet in a virtual classroom
PHOTO BY SARA SHEIKH / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY “You keep cutting out.” “Your screen is all blurry.” “There’s an echo in your audio.” “It must be your Wi-Fi.” At this…
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Supporting local businesses more important than ever
TIM MOSSHOLDER / UNSPLASH PHOTOGRAPHY The Government of Ontario announced that only essential services will remain open during the COVID-19 self-isolation, forcing most local businesses to close on March 24.…
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Local shop supports Brantford artisans
PHOTOS BY ALEXANDRIA LEASK Essentially Yours is giving local artisans a chance to show off their talents. August 2019, Nancy Dawdy and Ashleigh Bowman opened up their own artisan shop. The pair…
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On finding your own spaces when you are new in town
I am ready for a new chapter! Wait, we all heard that one before — what a cliché. Yes, not original at all! Let me be more authentic — I need more.…
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Some tips to pick yourself back up this exam season
As we approach the end of the Fall term here at Laurier, students tend to share some common anxieties across the campus: with exams coming up, tests, essays and etc., it can…
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Time management: how to get more out of your studying this finals season
Do you ever feel like 24 hours in a day are simply not enough? There’s just so much to do, and so little time. Whether you live at home or by yourself,…
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A new brew: Veritas Café opens at One Market Square in Brantford
The once-abandoned mall is now a vibrant atmosphere for members of the Laurier community, as well as others in the downtown core of Brantford. The new Veritas Cafe is largely responsible for…
