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Scare in the Square set for Oct. 2-3
A Halloween classic will return to Brantford from Oct. 2 to 3. Brantford’s Scare in the Square is happening in Harmony Square and Mohawk Park on Friday, Oct. 2, from 5 p.m.…
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UN General Assembly exposes widening gulf between international law and great-power coercion
UNITED NATIONS – The 81st United Nations General Assembly opened this week under a contradiction that has become difficult to ignore: the institution charged with defending sovereign equality is meeting while major…
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“Having your life together”
“So, what do you want to do when you are older?” A question I am sure almost all of us have been asked numerous times. When you reach Grade 12 and all…
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Campus life beyond residence
When people picture university life, they often imagine parties, football games, and meals in campus food courts. Many people assume the “university experience” flourishes because students live in residence and build a…
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You don’t have to be good at everything
Walk onto almost any university campus and you will quickly encounter an unspoken expectation: be good at everything. Get the grades. Join the clubs. Build your network. Make friends. Attend every event.…
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Love Me or Leave Me Alone
Modern dating is a circus designed by extroverts, for extroverts. If you’re naturally introverted, searching for a genuine connection can feel less like a romantic journey and more like being held hostage…
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The Terry Fox run
Decades after Fox’s final mile, Brantford continues to keep his mission going. On the morning of Sunday, Sept. 20, residents gathered at Lion’s Park at 20 Edge St. in Brantford, Ont., for…
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Cross country season opener
Golden Hawks cross country team builds baseline at Seneca opener On Friday, Sept. 18, the Laurier Brantford cross country team began its Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) season by competing in the…
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Celebrating the Sanderson Centre
Brantford’s historic theatre marks 40 years since its restoration In December of 1919, architect Thomas W. Lamb constructed and opened the Temple Theatre in Brantford, Ont. The original design was to promote…
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The Oddity
A murder most odd The Oddity office had never looked this ridiculous. Jamie had spent the better part of two days transforming the newsroom into a 1940s detective office. Black-and-white newspaper clippings…
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Local MP Resigns, Brantford Mayor Appointed Conservative Candidate
Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis has been appointed the Conservative Party of Canada’s candidate for the by-election taking place in Brantford-Brant South. This comes after Larry Brock, the former federal MP for Brantford-Brant…
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The Backrooms of Laurier Brantford
The 2026 indie-horror film Backrooms has become a cultural sensation, achieving worldwide commercial success and grossing over 300 million dollars at the box office. A central reason for the film’s popularity is…
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Brantford gears up for Municipal Election
Mark your calenders, election day is set for MOnday, October 26 On Monday, Oct. 26, voters will head to the polls to elect a mayor, 10 ward councillors and eight school board trustees for the next municipal term. Students…
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September 2026 at Laurier Brantford
The 2026-2027 academic year is starting strong with new faces and fresh changes Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus is beginning the 2026-27 academic year with changes to student housing, academic programs and faculty leadership. …
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Ready to wear the golden cape
Explore the campus facilities and prep for fall sports at Laurier Brantford As the fall term approaches, incoming and returning Golden Hawks are preparing to dive into campus athletics. Varsity team tryouts and registrations, tournament-based extramurals, and sport clubs usually open…
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The lack of free third-party spaces
When home and work are the only places left, where do young people go to just be?
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Orbiting Love
He showed up an hour early in a bow tie.
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With love from Laurier
What the numbers don’t tell you
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Feeling out of place during O-Week? You’re not alone
Making friends in university takes time and that is completely okay
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Laurier Brantford students choose cookies or cocoa
Golden Hawks share which treat they would choose to last a lifetime ‘Twas a chilly morning on the Laurier Brantford streets, When students were asked to pick between two treats. Either having…
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Laurier Brantford intramurals: a variety of sports to be played
A great way to get a little exercise and have fun with friends You don’t have to be a professional athlete to play sports in Brantford. The word is intramural sports. These…
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More than one story in December
Laurier Brantford students share what the season means beyond Christmas As snow begins to settle over Brantford and every storefront glows in shades of red and green, it is hard to ignore…
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In Memory of Don
When spring has come and all the woods rejoice, all kin awake and join in a large crowd, They can’t help hear a strong and joyful voice, that cuts above the rest…
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Xpedition 84
South Africa, 1984 I “So now that we’re all on the same page, is it official that I say… call us a team?” asked Lana, her golden retriever energy pulsing over her…
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Hide but don’t seek
A frightful encounter at an abandoned summer home It’s raining when I pull the car down the hill into the overgrown driveway. The ground squelches under my feet as I rush…
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A Comet’s Tale: Observations
The story of a martian on a mission from mars continues. First, she will have to adjust to the ways of humans Iris followed Eileen into the crowded market. Eileen needed…
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Men’s hockey team is persevering
A small but mighty group focused on working hard to overcome the obstacles ahead of them as a united team Laurier Brantford Men’s extramural ice hockey team is small but mighty. Captain…
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The CFL season is fast-approaching
With the Canadian football league preseason beginning soon, here’s what to expect from the Canadian teams After a long six months, the 2025 Canadian Football League (CFL) season will commence on May…
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Local business woman makes move
Brooke Pearce’s journey from student at local salon to owning successful scalp head spa in Burlington An unconventional yet rewarding path to success is how Brooke Pearce, local businesswoman and B’s Beauty…
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- Cross country season opener
- The Terry Fox run
- Love Me or Leave Me Alone
- You don’t have to be good at everything
- Campus life beyond residence
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