The Laurier Brantford campus is filled with many avid travellers; many of whom had some interesting experiences on their travels. Sasha Jaglal a Human Rights student shares her crazy Bamboo Cathedral story, when she was hiking in Trinidad. […]
Laurier Brantford men’s and women’s soccer teams will start their 2020 season with a tournament at Centennial College. Held January 18, the teams will be travelling to Toronto to compete. “It’s always our goal to improve on the […]
Another new year is upon us and many people associate it with resolutions, commitments, goals, projects, and yearly pursuits. The time for creating and executing yearly 2020 resolutions are here. Many students start with a long list of goals […]
Federal Building – 60 Dalhousie Street The Federal Building, located two blocks from Market Square, is an example of the Beaux Arts architectural style. Beaux Arts originates from the École des Beaux Arts in Paris. The style was popularized in […]
In a strong vote, Arrowdale golf course is to be sold to developers and the profits will go towards affordable housing. In a vote on December 10, 2019, city council; voted 8 to 3 in favour of City Councillor Jan […]
New years resolutions are mindless and dumb and the tradition of it has been circling our world for years. Although I do love the sentiment of tradition, the pledges to become a better version of oneself, and going out with […]
If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call? Crime stoppers! The Brant County Crime Stoppers is a local non-for-profit organization with one main goal; to help solve crime. Crime Stoppers has been running in Brantford since 1984. […]
With the new year beginning, people are starting new fitness programs to help them reach their New Year’s goals. Starting a new fitness program can be scary, and there are so many to choose from, it may seem impossible […]
The ongoing issue of climate change is not hard to forget. In the last year, brazen activist Greta Thunberg was named Time’s person of the year and climate action emerged as a top ballot-box issue in the Canadian federal election. […]
The Laurier Brantford Coed Extramural Volleyball team engages in its first tournament of the season and prepares to face whatever the other teams throw at them. On Nov. 22 there were outstanding serves and fast paced volleys that were executed […]
Laurier Brantford’s Extramural Men and Women’s basketball team claims Movember Madness Champion title for the first time against the Brantford Police Department, by a score of 79-71. Held at the Laurier Brantford YMCA the team was looking to capture […]
Buckle your sleigh-belts, grab your tools, prepare your carolling voice and get ready to spread your holiday cheer as Brantford celebrates its 45 annual Christmas Parade. The parade themed Santa’s Workshop, took place on Saturday Nov. 30. The parade began […]
Recently Brantford has seen an increase of small businesses in the downtown core. FadeMaster Barbershop at 120 Dalhousie St., has $15 dollar cuts advertised all day, everyday. Some students have already been inside and met the barbers that make […]
Exams are approaching—and that means crunch time. Students are hustling to meet deadlines and preparing study notes—for finals, which are a big chunk of our marks. As we are in study motion it is important to stay positive and […]
November 26 there was a gathering of many people who once belonged to the Jewish community of Brantford in front of Post House and RCW. The mood is happy and nostalgic for many, and the reason for this event started […]
At Laurier Brantford we can be thankful for a multitude of caring professors who are more than just brilliant – they’re committed to their students and engaged in campus community. While you may see them in front of a classroom, […]
December 4 Come join Laurier International for a festive Christmas dinner! Taking place between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:15, this event takes place in One Market’s basement. Just be sure to pick up your free […]
Canadian Federation of Students wins the fight against Ford’s PC Government in a unanimous decision in the Divisional Court. November 21 the courts ruled that post-secondary students should not be allowed to opt out of their student fees. In […]
The City of Brantford has committed to becoming net carbon neutral by 2050. On November 12 Brantford City Council unanimously voted in favour of passing the resolution declaring a climate emergency and what actions the city will take to […]
The first ever Brantford Feminist Snowflake Market was held in Coach House at the historical Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, on November 30. This event is to, “showcase the talents and creations of women, trans, two-spirit, femme and non […]
The Laurier Brantford Women’s Cross Country team brought home a third place medal from Nationals this past month. The historical moment came on November 9 when the members completed the 6km course battling through the freezing conditions and challenging […]
Laurier Brantford turned 20 this year and students still feel as if they are regarded as second best to the Waterloo campus. The two Laurier Campuses feel like two different universities. Wilfrid Laurier isn’t doing enough to include Laurier Brantford […]
A group of high school students, from Assumption College in Brantford, are being held accountable by the school board for their participation in an Instagram photo containing homophobic and racist language. To be more specific, the group of all-white […]
Laurier Brantford men’s and women’s hockey teams marked the start of another exciting season with their first tournament at Westwood Arena in Etobicoke. Each team played three games over the course of the day, as is standard in one-day tournaments, […]
I am ready for a new chapter! Wait, we all heard that one before — what a cliché. Yes, not original at all! Let me be more authentic — I need more. I can do more, and will do more! […]
As we approach the end of the Fall term here at Laurier, students tend to share some common anxieties across the campus: with exams coming up, tests, essays and etc., it can be nerve-racking and stressful. Outside of school, we […]
Do you ever feel like 24 hours in a day are simply not enough? There’s just so much to do, and so little time. Whether you live at home or by yourself, there’s never enough time to get everything accomplished. […]
The once-abandoned mall is now a vibrant atmosphere for members of the Laurier community, as well as others in the downtown core of Brantford. The new Veritas Cafe is largely responsible for this. The coffee shop opened this September in […]
The Brantford Downtown Outreach Team, otherwise known as BDOT, is a pilot program implemented in July of 2019 with a focus on reaching out to people struggling with addiction, homelessness and other challenges. The idea for the BDOT was born […]
Wilfrid Laurier University’s women’s softball team is heading into the national championships, with a new hunger for a national title, following an incredible 14-1 season this year. The championships will be hosted by Laurier University, from Oct. 11 to 13 […]
