Tag: Canada
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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…
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The Canadian medical system and its antagonizing problems
According to a report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) the average gross payment for a Canadian physician in 2013 was approximately $328,000. Now I understand that many physicians have…
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New report sets living wage in Brantford at $14.85/hour
A report completed by the Brant County Health Unit has calculated that the living wage in Brantford is $14.85/hour. The report was released on Nov. 4 by the Brant Brantford Roundtable on…
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Laurier students install Before I Die wall in RCW
On Thursday, Nov. 13, the Before I Die wall was officially introduced to the Laurier community. Below the yellow and purple title of “Before I die…”, there is a chalkboard for students…
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Laurier students send shoes to Escuela Sabanilla
Soles2Sarchi is a group that emerged from another organization called Duke of Edinburgh which sends high school students to Costa Rica, and sent three Laurier Brantford students over the summer of 2014.…
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Shots fired: How the media covered Ottawa
We’ve all heard about it, it’s kind of hard not to when every major North American news network covered the story since its emergence. I am talking about the recent Ottawa Parliament…
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Keep it simple stupid!
A time of moral panic can dissolve even the most stoic thinker’s poker face. Trying to adjust one’s moral compass to the direction of justness in a time in which each day…
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Death is weird: An ode to Cpl. Nathan Cirillo
Death is weird, in all regards. Losing someone is weird, dying is probably weird, and looking at a dead person is the strangest thing ever. My choice of word here, weird, is…
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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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Police brutality and the community
Police brutality has been an issue covered in the media multiple times this year. As disturbing as the issue sounds, it has long been a serious problem for many different communities. It…
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Around the world in two days for ten bucks
This past weekend marked the 41st annual Brantford International Villages Festival. 15 villages were scattered across Brantford, enticing people with their exotic dances, traditional dress, and mouthwatering delicacies. Among the most popular…
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Canada Day citizenship ceremony welcomes 40 new Canadians
While others prepared for a day filled with fun and fireworks, dozens of brave people became new Canadian citizens. Canada Day kicked off with a citizenship ceremony in Lions Park, lead by…
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Canada Day event expected to bring 25,000 people to Lions Park
On June 2, organizers of Brantford’s Canada Day celebration met with Mayor Chris Friel and held a media conference to unveil the festivities planned for Canada’s 147th birthday. Brantford Parks and Recreation…
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Bill C-23, an election act deemed to be fair
Conservative Bill C-23 may ultimately affect only students, the elderly and Aboriginals. Introduced by the Minister of Justice, the initial reason for Bill C-23 was to strengthen election rules. Bill C-23, first…
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Thomas Mulcair visits Brantford
On Tuesday evening, leader of the NDP, the official opposition, Thomas Mulcair, addressed a hall full of Brantford residents. After a full day of visiting within the GTA, furthering the NDP’s affordability…
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CRTC asks for more Canadian porn
According to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission [CRTC], it is time that Toronto-based porn-network Channel Zero rise to the challenge, and start presenting its audience with more Canadian material. On March…
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Public editor Kathy English visits Laurier Brantford
Toronto Star’s public editor, Kathy English, visited her hometown to talk about her unique position. English addressed students and professors at Laurier Brantford’s Carnegie Building. She outlined her role as public editor within the Toronto…
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Canadian Spotlight: USS
What do you get when you mix quirky introvert Ashley “Ash Boo-Shultz” Buccholz with over-the-top extrovert Jason “Human Kebab” Parsons? Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker, also lovingly known as USS. USS have been riding…
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Coming out: Ellen Page
I freakin’ love the movie Juno, I wish there was a classier way to express my particular sentiments for the film, but that exact word “freakin’” sums it up perfectly. Canadian born…
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From no coast to West Coast
Imagine waking up one morning and following through with what you’ve been dreaming about doing, whether it’s going on that special vacation, finally pushing for that career you’ve always wanted or just…
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Getting out of this world may help you see it better
What has your job taught you? There are so many different careers out there in many diverse fields, each and every one teaching people new and important things about our world. Problems…
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Seniors to get support: Ontario accepting applications
Communities can now begin to apply with the Ontario government for the new Seniors Community Grant. The applications are being taken from not-for-profits which are looking to help seniors feel more connected…
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Week One Olympic Recap: Canada starts strong, but are they losing momentum?
As the first week of the Olympics has come to a close and men’s hockey is (finally!) in full swing, it’s as good a time as ever to recap the sights and…
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Finance Minister to visit Brant
Finance Minister Charles Sousa will be discussing Ontario’s pension plan this Monday in Brantford. Sousa will be meeting up with the Brantford, Hamilton and Halton Hills chapters of the Canadian Association of…
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LEAF students and the international connections at Laurier
Our small and intimate campus is home to a surprisingly large number of international students. The LEAF program, which draws the most international students to our campus, is designed to build English…
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Juno nominees announced last week
It is that time of year again, when Canada celebrates the creativity and successes of Canadian musicians. The 2014 Juno Nominations were announced by The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences…
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Justin’s big move: 32 Liberal senators kicked out of caucus
As read in an open letter written by Justin Trudeau that The Sputnik has received through being on the mailing list of Liberal Party staff member Scott Bardsley, “The Liberal Party has…
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What’s so scandalous about a scandal?
We have all heard enough of these political scandals getting fed on by the media, but have we considered that the politicians are the ones reaching out with the food? Let us…
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The heart of Canadian culture
Have you ever studied Aboriginal artwork? If you haven’t, you are missing out on a large part of Canadian culture. The Aboriginal settlers as you may know were the first people to…
