Tag: brantford
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Socks for Brantford’s homeless
Community response to Brantford’s first sock drive is exceeding coordinators’ expectations, with well over 700 pairs of socks having been brought to Sophia’s Bakery in less than a week. The media company…
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An introduction to Ward 5: Why does it matter?
Councillor Ceschi-Smith: Why she’s not running again, and what she wants you to know about Ward 5 In November 1994, Marguerite Ceschi-Smith was elected as an “alderman” of Brantford’s Ward 5. Passionately…
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The keys to making an impact as a young hockey player
Making a hockey team as a young player in any league is no small feat. It’s an intimidating, scary and exhilarating process; that goes double for prospects looking to make an NHL…
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Well-seasoned advice on alternative diets
We all love food and we all have different tastes. Some individuals love meat, while others prefer vegetables. For some people, health restrictions or beliefs make it difficult to find foods that…
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Laurier’s LEAF program hosts first volunteer fair
On Monday September 29 the LEAF (Laurier English & Academic Foundation) program hosted its first volunteer fair. The fair was a great opportunity for students in the program to learn more about…
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War Horse Warrior Challenge is Brant-Norfolk’s first mud run
Brantford’s first ever mud run is fast approaching, and the War Horse Warrior Challenge promises mud, sweat, and tears. On October 18th, the Canadian Cancer Society is hosting the inaugural War Horse…
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Brantford Fire Department kicks off Fire Prevention Week
This week is the annual Fire Prevention Week. Running from October 5 to October 11, Fire Prevention Week is promoting the 2014 theme of “Smoke Alarms Save Lives. Test Yours Every Month!”…
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Brantford prepares for Scare in the Square
Downtown Brantford is in the midst of preparing for Scare in the Square, the annual event that transforms Harmony Square into a haven for zombies and scarecrows alike. The Halloween themed festivities…
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Meet Brantford’s mayoral candidates
On September 12, the window of opportunity closed for community members wishing to vie for a contending position in the race for Mayor of Brantford. Of the seven official candidates to be…
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Looking inward: A conversation about self-esteem
Like everything else from childhood to adulthood, people’s views of themselves are constantly evolving, a fluctuating reflection from pride to shame and everything in between. Assistant Professor of Youth and Children’s Studies…
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Field of Dreams on exhibit at Yellow Brick Wall
Field of Dreams,a collection by 43-year old Aaron Robins is the current exhibit at Laurier Brantford’s Yellow Brick Wall. Scarbrough born and raised in Markham, Robins has a passion for Canadian landscapes.…
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Brantford food drive set to begin
With their September goal nearly halfway met, the Brantford Food Bank is working to recover from the pangs of summer. According to Food Bank Program Manager, Cindy Oliver, September’s goals seem more…
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Take Back the Night takes over downtown Brantford
On Thursday, community members gathered to participate in Brantford’s 23rd Take Back the Night march. Take Back the Night is an international event born in the 1970s out of a publically challenged,…
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The reality of Laurier’s 2014 enrollment numbers
I had set out on an adventure over the past month or so trying to answer the question: Is Laurier’s enrolment down this year? At the time, I did not fully understand…
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Laurier buys Market Square for $5.8 million
On Thursday night, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus purchased the Market Square building on Market St. for $5.8 million. With the school year just beginning, Laurier Brantford’s community is quickly expanding to…
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First-year reflections
Opinion Editor Brittany Bennett talks O-Week with Laurier Brantford’s newest students. Photos by Cody Hoffman Ariel Liu “I come from a larger city so it was nice having this tightknit community, O-Week made…
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Arkells rock out for Laurier Brantford’s new students
Hamilton’s own Arkells were at the Sanderson Centre last Wednesday to put on an awesome show for Laurier Brantford’s first year students – and the whole venue was rocking. The night got…
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Fifth annual Brantford Comedy Festival brings the laughs later this month
Get ready to laugh, Brantford! The fifth annual Brantford Comedy Festival is coming to our streets from September 18 to 20. Canadian comedian Jeremy Hotzwill be headlining the gala Saturday night. “Jeremy…
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NV’s Frosh Circus a hit with incoming Laurier Brantford students
On Saturday night, students, locals, and even snakes, lined up to get inside Club NV for their opening event of the year – Frosh Circus. From sassy Fireguy eating and juggling fire,…
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Students can vote in Brantford’s October election
This October, students will get the chance to flex their political muscle and vote for new leaders in Brantford. The official Election Day falls on October 27, 2014, but according to city…
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Men’s baseball team carries championship momentum into 2014
The Laurier men’s baseball team had one of the university’s most successful athletic seasons last year, coming out of nowhere to win their first OUA championship. The hard road to defending their title begins…
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Time to get our hands dirty with the YMCA project
The long awaited YMCA is finally breaking ground as construction is set to start this fall and be carried out on schedule for the two-year build. “It’s what we’ve been planning from…
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Pay-and-display may be on its way
Free parking may become all but a memory for Brantford’s downtown core. The City of Brantford’s Downtown Parking Task Force has created a recommendation that downtown convert from free parking, to a…
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Entertainment in Brantford and the surrounding area this September
Welcome back! Or welcome, if this is your first year. September at Laurier Brantford is always exciting, bursting with possibilities. Many new experiences, relationships (and assignments) await. But it doesn’t take long…
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Try something different: top ethnic restaurants in Brantford
We all know how it works. We start the school year with smart budgets for groceries and food. We might even have a healthy meal plan. But it is only a couple…
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Downtown parking fees a poor decision by City Council
On Monday, August 18,a meeting of Brantford’s Operations and Administrative Committee endorsed a new pay-and-display parking system to take place of the current free two- and three-hour on-street downtown parking. Parking meters…
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The start of an O-Week for every type of first-year
That time of the year is here: Orientation Week! I can’t believe it was only a year ago that I was such a mixture of nerves and excitement at this exact time.…
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Arkells to rock the Sanderson Centre for O-week
O-week is back! And not only does that mean that new-comers get to get situated with their programs and roommates, but it also means they get to see some killer bands. The…
