Tag: Canada
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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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Orange Shirt Day opens the conversation for reconciliation with “healing walk”
Attempting to find reconciliation in one of Canada’s darkest periods of its history has, in the past few decades, been a difficult and complex process of acknowledgement, confrontation and healing for Indigenous…
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From ‘un-adoptable’ to adopted
When you think of adoption what do you picture? Maybe a loving smiling family with two parents and a child. Today adoption and fostering in Canada has been opened to include the…
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Is the word ‘minority’ racist?
A lot of words can be used to describe one thing, but this particular word seems to be quite touchy at times. Unless you are categorized as a visible minority, the word…
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How liberal is Canada?
It really is worth wondering just how liberal Canada is, especially in comparison to other countries around the world. The United States makes Canada look like the real “land of the free.”…
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Smartphones add new dimensions to dating
If you’re settling down for the night by yourself, chances are pretty high that you are going to be on your phone. We all get lonely, right? It’s something we try to…
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Canada isn’t void of racism
The fallacy of racism not existing in Canada is alive and well. Sharyne Williams, a criminology and human rights student at Laurier Brantford, can provide enough proof to show it. Williams detailed…
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Letterkenny brings Canadian stereotypes to new levels
“How ya doin’ now? Good n’ you?”, “Texas sized ten-four,”, “Sure as God’s got sandals,”. These, among many other bits of rural Ontario slang have echoed through T.V. speakers since the release…
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Team USA wins gold in the 2017 World Juniors
With the holiday season coming and going, it also means it’s the time for the IIHF U20 World Junior Hockey Championships. Every year, it’s always the same story: How will Canada do?…
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Playground banter with Brian Jenkins
The GAME talk series, a new series of presentations from game industry veterans, kicked off last week, with the first presentation held at Laurier Brantford. Laurier Brantford hosted Brian Jenkins, general manager…
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Through the Time Capsule: The importance of remembering
Every year, on Nov. 11, we remember. The world remembers. Though it was initially created to commemorate the lives lost during WWI, Remembrance Day has since been dedicated to honouring the lives…
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Global problems vs. National problems
Missing and murdered Indigenous women have captured many headlines this year. The real question at hand is if we care enough to educate ourselves about the issue. Nearly 1,200 Indigenous women in…
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Clerks: “Crazy” Bill’s
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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How colonialism can shape a country’s identity
No matter how beautiful the history of a country can turn out to be, sometimes I can’t help but think about its evil side as well. After watching the Olympics and the…
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Canada continues journey to World Cup
A win at home and tie on the road may not seem like a big deal to some, but for those who follow Canadian soccer, it is confirmation of the progress this…
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Who Needs Saving?
Recently an ad popped up in my internet browser that read, “Missionaries in Africa – Saving Lives & Spreading the Gospel”. Considering I had just returned from West Africa my curiosity spiked.…
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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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Journey to a new land and a new life
This summer, June 20 marks the 14th anniversary of World Refugee Day. This year’s theme is “With courage let us all combine.” The event is celebrated to support millions of individuals who…
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New policy will mass deport workers who have journeyed to work in Canada
On Wednesday April 1, Operational Bulletin 275-C will come into effect, resulting in a mass deportation of temporary foreign workers in Canada. The 275-C was implemented on April 1, 2011, and has…
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Battling Bill C-51
Saturday March 14 marked National Day of Action against Bill C-51, and thousands of protestors gathered in cities across Canada to speak out against the bill. Stephanie Dearing organized the “snap-action” protest…
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Women’s basketball team loses in double-OT shocker
One of the best women’s basketball teams in Canada had their historic 2014-2015 season cut short on February 28 in a thrilling double-overtime upset at the hands of Queen’s University in the…
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A Canadian advocates for LGBTQ rights in Ukraine
Every human being deserves to be treated equally, fairly and with respect, regardless of his or her sexual orientation. However, globally, the LGBTQ community faces severe discrimination, violence and abuse. Michelle Emson,…
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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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The state of missing and murdered indigenous women in Canada
In recent years the rising issue with missing and murdered indigenous women in Canada has been brought to light. Statistics collected by the RCMP show that indigenous women are at a higher…
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Oil prices key factor in Bank of Canada prime lending rate cut
The Bank of Canada lowered its prime lending rate from 1 to 0.75 per cent, in a decision that will affect many economic sectors such as the housing market, imports/exports and the…
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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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Youth offenders living a life in the justice system
What is the first thing you think about when you hear youth justice? How about youth crime? I suppose it depends on each and every one of our experiences with young offenders…
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How a simple toy can become a dangerous weapon
Laser pointers come in many shapes, sizes and colours; they are dazzling instruments that people love to play with. From Star Wars to Star Trek, laser pointers have an imaginative appeal to…
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A master plasterer against all odds
For most people, trying to start their own business would likely be difficult and overwhelming. Imagine starting your own business after moving to a foreign country, where you knew little about its…
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Point of care testing may revolutionize flu diagnosis
A new method of testing for seasonal influenza may help relieve the strain on medical institutions and reduce wait times for Canadians who have fallen ill. This new process, known as point…
