Tag: brantford
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A cog in a capitalist machine: How Laurier is run like a business
With the recent job cuts and contract academic staff speaking out about unfairness, Laurier’s finances are under a microscope. But as staff, students and the community are trying to understand the decisions…
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Game on, Laurier Brantford!
Despite the negative news surrounding the recent 22 job cuts and Nipissing’s departure, some good news regarding Laurier Brantford’s progression and expansion can help bring positivity. After several years of planning and…
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Brantford ranked forth best city to buy real estate
According to MoneySense magazine, Brantford is the forth-best city in Canada to buy real estate. In a study that tracked communities GDP values, and homes’ ability to appreciate in value, Brantford beat…
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Several new businesses developing in Brantford’s downtown
With spring fast approaching, there are many new businesses for Laurier students to check out in downtown Brantford. The newest addition within the downtown community is the Rose and Thistle Pub, which…
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Brantford’s tribute to Canadian women on the homefront
Brantford’s arts scene is quietly maturing before our eyes. The Brantford Arts Block is a huge part of this, attracting many talented bands from out of town. However, the home-grown Brantford talent…
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Laurier Brantford celebrates International Women’s Day with week of events
Laurier Brantford embraces International Women’s Day with a week of events that bring attention to different matters related to gender equality. The events will take place between March 9 and 13. International…
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Tips to find a perfect summer job in Brantford
Summer is almost here and that means that it is time to take a break, or to make some money! As university students we all need a little extra income, so it’s…
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Self-defence for women organized by Special Constables
Laurier Brantford’s Special Constables are working to offer improved campus safety by offering R.A.D. self-defence training to Laurier Brantford female students. The course is taking place on March 21 and 22 in…
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Brantford takes a stand against bullying with Pink Shirt Day
On Feb. 25 the City of Brantford celebrated Pink Shirt Day, a worldwide campaign against bullying, where participants annually wear pink shirts to raise anti-bullying awareness on the last Wednesday in February.…
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Brantford groups celebrate local women
International Women’s Day is March 8, and this year the UN is looking to challenge nations to enact equal rights for women. In what began as small celebrations of women throughout Europe…
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Girls’ hockey team falls in the quarters on home ice
On February 6, Wilfrid Laurier Brantford’s extramural girls’ hockey team faced a disappointing loss in the quarter finals. The tournament, held at the Wayne Gretzky Complex, was the girls’ first tournament at…
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Powderpuff football sells its players short
When you think “powderpuff”, football isn’t what comes to mind. But year in and year out in one of the largest growing women’s sports, that’s what their brand of football is called,…
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Men’s extramural hockey hopes to impress in final tournament of season
It’s been a good year hockey-wise for the Laurier Brantford men’s extramural hockey team. Through their tournaments and practices this year, they have experienced success and failure. The team has grown and…
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Jack Jackowetz’s Exhibition No. 5 : A Yellow Brick Wall review
Jack Jackowetz shows us the extraordinary beauty of the Brantford commonplace in his new addition to the Yellow Brick Wall: Exhibition No. 5. The Yellow Brick Wall features Exhibition No. 5 from…
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Is there a more beneficial way to celebrate black history?
The month of February marks the time of the year when Canadians and Americans commemorate Black History Month. We take the time to celebrate significant events and people that have changed the…
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Keep busy in and around Laurier Brantford
Skating in Harmony Square Snow has finally fallen and the ice is ready and waiting for you. Head on down to Harmony Square for free skating from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. every day,…
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Wilfrid Laurier celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year
Since December the Laurier community has been preparing to display its culturally diverse population and celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. The event was created to help students get involved while enjoying…
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Olivia Matthews wins WLUSU presidential election
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to fix errors concerning number of votes cast and names involved in the 2015-16 WLUSU presidential election. The ballots took place on Feb 4 and 5.…
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Black History Month events cut back in Brantford and Brant County
By Jacob Dearlove & Taylor Berzins Black History Month programming has virtually disappeared from Brantford and Brant County this February, leaving the community without access to the diverse celebrations it once knew.…
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Brantford and Nutella: A love story
By Davis Vallesi, Dillon Giancola, Orlaith McDonogh To celebrate World Nutella Day, an annual event since 2007, Ferrero Brantford offered a free family fun day, which took place at the Wayne Gretzky…
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Frost Fest is coming to town
One of Brantford’s most anticipated annual events is its winter carnival, Frosty Fest. The sixth annual Frosty Fest will be taking place in Harmony Square from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Feb.…
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Athletic Complex delayed, project managers stay optimistic
Although students may not see the polished gym floors and fancy exercise equipment of the long-awaited athletic facility until 2017, good sports opportunities await the campus. Laurier Brantford’s current athletic situation is…
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The Tibor Nyilasi exhibit: A taste of Brantford’s artistic history
Dipping into the art and culture of Brantford can sometimes be difficult, especially when you don’t know where to begin. The Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant is an excellent first step in…
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WTFest – Brantford’s huge, exciting new music festival
Brantford just added a new festival to its growing list of fantastic events. This June 13 and 14, Brantford’s Lion’s Park will be a hot destination in southern Ontario, as “WTFest”, or…
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Cleaning up its act: Brantford’s green initiatives
Have you noticed the compost and recycling bins spread across campus? According to Laurier Brantford’s 2014 Green Guide, the university introduced an organics program where compostables and green bins can be found…
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Sorcerers and Lattes: Brantford to get a board game café
Brantford’s downtown is about to get nerdier, as Devil’s Bench gears up to open its doors April 2015. According to Bill Dungey, one of three partners behind Devil’s Bench, the board game…
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The Limelight on Brantford’s family violence rate
A report released by Statistics Canada in January has brought to light the growing issue of family violence in the country. Within the report, Brantford is ranked at ninth for Canadian cities…
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The vision behind Brantford’s newest art gallery
“If I have this dream, others have to as well, right?” These are the thoughts of Lily Crawford as she sets to open her brand new art gallery, the Crawford Collective, in…
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From the page to the stage: Poetry slams come to Brantford
Editor’s note: Miles took part in the Brant Rant. Poets from every corner of Brantford came together at Rockling’s Tap and Grill for a poetry slam, courtesy of the Brant Rant. It…
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Behind the doors of the Armoury
The Sputnik tours Brantford’s colossal historical landmark The building stands alone in front of busy traffic. Its faded brown bricks and dusty stone foundation fit into the city’s traditional 19th century architecture.…
