Santa Claus has come to town!

Bachir Miloudi / Sputnik PhotographySanta commanding his reindeer. Brantford’s annual Santa Claus Parade graced the streets of downtown on Saturday, Nov. 25.   The parade began at 6 p.m. on Stanley Street and finished in Harmony Square. The parade has many…

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Cher’s “Christmas” has made its debut

Contributed Photo / Apple MusicCher’s Christmas album cover. Cher’s newest contribution to the sound waves is something she has never done before — a Christmas album.   The album entitled “Christmas” released on Oct. 20 with 13 tracks. When first released,…

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Leather, lace and shoulder pads… Oh my!

Karen Savoy / Sputnik Photography  As the sun sets earlier, the days feel crisper and fallen leaves crunch under feet, it is clear the seasons are changing. With fall hanging in the air, it is time for strappy sandals and…

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Walking Through the Fire across the nation

Contributed Photo / Sultans of StringWalking Through the Fire artists. Brantford’s Sanderson Centre and Symphony Orchestra hosted new album Walking Through the Fire by Sultans of String on Oct. 3.   This album is a collaboration with several Indigenous singers, songwriters…

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Laurier alumna Heather Dixon’s breakout novel hits the stands

Contributed Photo / Heather DixonHeather Dixon. Laurier Alumna Heather Dixon released her first novel titled Burlington this summer. The suspenseful novel tackle’s themes of friendship, motherhood and sense of belonging. Burlington was released on Aug. 22 and Dixon’s next novel…

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“Barbie” encouraging audiences to truly feel

Karen Savoy / Sputnik Photography The box office hit Barbie has made quite the splash in theatres since coming out July 21. The long-anticipated film transforms audiences back to the simplicity of childhood while showing the complexity that comes with…

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