Makayla Sault, First Nation girl who quit chemotherapy, dies

A First Nation community mourns the loss of 11-year-old Makayla Sault who died Monday, after suffering a stroke on Sunday. The New Credit First Nation girl who had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) has been in the public’s eye in recent months because…

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War Horse Warrior Challenge is Brant-Norfolk’s first mud run

Brantford’s first ever mud run is fast approaching, and the War Horse Warrior Challenge promises mud, sweat, and tears. On October 18th, the Canadian Cancer Society is hosting the inaugural War Horse Warrior Challenge, marking the first of its kind…

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A new home is in the cards for Brant County SPCA

City Council has voted in favour of assisting the Brant-SPCA in their process to create a new facility. Approving portions of a proposal presented by the local SPCA, the city will bestow a Casino Legacy Fund grant to the organization,…

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Community Leaders’ Breakfast a whistling success

On June 10, The Brant Community Foundation hosted its sixth annual Community Leaders’ Breakfast. The breakfast was lead by an introduction by Neil Lumsden, a former CFL player and Grey Cup champion, about the guest speaker, Ron Foxcroft. Lumsden was…

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Summer water restrictions hit Brantford

Since May 2003, the City of Brantford has been implementing strict watering restrictions in an effort to lower water consumption throughout the summer months. According to Leanne Knuckle of the City of Brantford Water Conservation Program, water consumption peaks in…

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Meet your 2014 Brant election candidates

The Sputnik sat down with four of Brant’s Provincial election candidates to ask them about topics that affect the daily life of students at Laurier Brantford. Each MPP prospect was asked; why they love Brant, their opinions of their party…

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Community gives back-to-school boost

Thanks to a combined effort of community members, the Brantford Back-to-School Carnivals remain part of an effort to help families in the community prepare their children for going back to school. The carnivals include games, bouncy castles, and many free…

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Levac: “Light at the end of the GO tunnel”

According to Brant MPP Dave Levac, GO service to Brant is one step closer to becoming a reality. In a recent meeting involving Mayor Chris Friel, Metrolinx President and CEO Bruce McCuaig, Go Transit President Gary McNeil, and Leslie Woo,…

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