Tag: brantford
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You said eating healthy was too expensive… The lie detector test determined… That was a lie
The idea that it’s hard to eat healthy for cheap is a bit of a lie; “a bit” being the key words. Moving out is always a bit of a reality shock…
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Has the fate of Market Square been decided?
On Nov. 3, Laurier held its final town hall meeting about the future of Market Square. Michel De Jocas, who is a part of Educational Consulting Services facilitated the discussion, and had…
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Brantford Remembers
Hundreds of people flocked to Harmony Square on a windy Remembrance Day to honour the men and women who died for our country. The ceremony began with a parade of veterans, current…
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Brantford’s hidden gems: Street Art
An artist’s expression through street art is much more than spray paint to a wall. It solidifies itself in the art world by maintaining political statements as it relates to everyday people…
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Meet Eddie, the PTSD support dog
Brantford police has a new trauma dog to work with the staff of the police department and people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “We were offered the opportunity to have a…
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Brantford Comedy Fest ends in laughter
On Sept. 24th, the Sanderson Centre overflowed with the laughter of approximately 1100 fans at the seventh annual Brantford Comedy Fest. Toronto comedian Mike Rita took home the $10,000 grand prize with…
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Through the Time Capsule: A phonetic moment in history
Details in this article were provided by Brant Historical Society The millennial generation spends a lot of time on their phone, it’s an indisputable fact. I mean how could they not? With…
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Brantford seeks improvement in transit system
A public meeting regarding Brantford Transit and Brantford Lift Service will happen on Oct. 5 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lynden Park Mall. The meeting will cover upcoming changes to…
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Procrastinate and you will pay
Procrastination is my greatest vice. I love getting by. I hate advice. Some of our most genuine inspiration comes from the fire. The fire being a burning sensation from under your ass…
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Laurier Lead by Women’s Duo in First Ever Varsity Competition
A major goal has been achieved for the athletic department in Brantford after the cross country team opened their season at Fanshawe. With only a week worth of practice, the team only…
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Walk-it for Parkinson’s
Brantford – On September 10, Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario put on an event called Walk-It for Parkinson’s. The event took place at Mohawk Park to help raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease. This…
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Brantford Takes Back the Night
On Thursday Sept. 15, 2016, The Sexual Assault Centre of Brant held the 25th anniversary of the annual Take Back the Night Event. Those who attended the night all acknowledge the fact…
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Through the Time Capsule: A showing of the Sanderson
The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts has stood on Dalhousie Street for nearly a century. As time has passed, the community has changed and so has the theatre. The theatre debuted…
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Clerks: Cole Hayward of SK8 for ALS
Brantford’s downtown is home to a wide variety of shops and small businesses. These businesses define Brantford, but what defines the businesses? This is the inspiration behind “Clerks”; getting to know those…
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Our Place wants to be yours
With a grand opening on Friday, Sept. 23, Our Place hopes to become your go to bar. Even though the bar has their grand opening soon, they’ve been serving drinks for a…
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Laurier Kickoff weekend ends in mixed results
A year after making a surprising run to the second round of the playoffs, the Golden Hawks football team will need to rely on a stiff defence to make the playoffs again.…
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Laurier Brantford extramural sports grows
For the new school year, Laurier recently announced the addition of two new teams that will compete in the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA). Beginning in September, a men’s and women’s cross…
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Fight Off the Freshman 15
The new school year brings another wave of freshmen into residence, and with it the uneasy mumble of the “Freshman 15”. Leaving home without any real experience in living without parents is…
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Clerks: Matt Watkinson of Joycult wheels
Brantford’s downtown is home to a wide variety of shops and small businesses. These businesses define Brantford, but what defines the businesses? This is the inspiration behind “Clerks”; getting to know those…
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Through the Time Capsule: Where Laurier Brantford Stands
Information and dates in this article were provided by Brant Historical Society board member Douglas Summerhayes and also from the book Reinventing Brantford: A University comes Downtown by Leo Groarke. For anyone…
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GO Transit available in Brantford this year
The anticipation is finally over – GO Transit is coming to the city of Brantford this September. The arrival of the transportation service was announced by Premier Kathleen Wayne in the early…
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Get to Know Your Head Icebreakers
1. Philip Kartos: Gold Program: Concurrent Education Hometown: Etobicoke, Ontario If you could be anyone for a day who would it be: Beyoncé, because Beyoncé Dream job: A guidance counselor/social worker If…
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Brantford’s Annual Pride Week
The raising of a rainbow colored flag at city hall marked the kickoff of Brantford’s sixth annual Pride Week. The yearly event is hosted by Brantford PRIDE, a non-profit organization that is…
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Hockeyville is coming to Brantford
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Marty McSorley, Hockey Night in Canada host Ron MacLean and Leafs legend Darryl Sittler will be visiting Brantford Dec. 5 and 6. They’ll be travelling with…
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Living without a home: Brantford and beyond
He was in a band for five years before he decided to live out of a suitcase. He claims to have seen almost every town across Canada; if you believe it possible…
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#Halfahawknomore: Laurier students campaign for library
#Halfahawknomore is the popular hashtag swirling around social media after Luc Daviau, Aryan Arvandi and Victoria Wong’s effort to promote the idea of an academic library on the Laurier Brantford campus. With…
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Board game Brantford: The journey to a local game board café
Davis Vallesi & Taylor Berzins This year Brantford is likely to become home of two new board game cafes, and Laurier’s Game Design and Development program. Boardgame cafés are places where people…
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New Rose and Thistle restaurant booming
The Rose and Thistle British restaurant and pub, located at 48 Dalhousie St., across from Expositer residence, had its grand opening on Sat. March 21. “We have had such a good response…
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The moment the media turns to the meme
The Internet is a wonderful place. It has a wide variety of knowledge and things to occupy yourself with. When you get many people in one place, they create inside jokes among…
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Songide’ewin: A Yellow Brick Wall exhibit
Rene Meshake is the latest artist to have an exhibit featured on the Yellow Brick Wall, located right here on the Laurier campus. This exhibit is called Songide’ewin: Ojibwe Narratives Art Exhibit.…
