Brantford builds new Lansdowne Children’s Centre

Serena Anagbe / Photo EditorThe Lansdowne Children’s Centre in Brantford Brantford city leaders announced on Jan. 12 that the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services approved Lansdowne Children’s Centre for a new facility – a long-awaited development for…

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Building Brantford better 

Olga Steblyk / Sputnik PhotographyHistorical map of Brantford. A common denominator of any interaction I have had with any student on the Brantford campus is that the negative aspects of the city are always brought up. While some such concerns,…

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Spending the break in Brantford

Olga Steblyk / Sputnik PhotographyHarmony Square before the snow. As our dreaded exam season draws ever closer, so too does its conclusion. Many of us will go home to our families over the break back in our hometowns for some…

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Slow internet in a virtual classroom

PHOTO BY SARA SHEIKH / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY   “You keep cutting out.”  “Your screen is all blurry.” “There’s an echo in your audio.” “It must be your Wi-Fi.”   At this point in the online school year, we have…

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Supporting local businesses more important than ever

  TIM MOSSHOLDER / UNSPLASH PHOTOGRAPHY   The Government of Ontario announced that only essential services will remain open during the COVID-19 self-isolation, forcing most local businesses to close on March 24. Smaller businesses are taking a heavy hit right…

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Local shop supports Brantford artisans

PHOTOS BY ALEXANDRIA LEASK Essentially Yours is giving local artisans a chance to show off their talents. August 2019, Nancy Dawdy and Ashleigh Bowman opened up their own artisan shop. The pair spent years hosting workshops at home and renting…

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Some tips to pick yourself back up this exam season

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…

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The sacred land of Market Square

In 2014 the settlement on the purchase of Market Square was approved and forwarded to Laurier Brantford for $5.8 million dollars. To this day, no renovations have occurred and the space still stands as it did before. Although Laurier may…

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The Yellow Brick Wall aims to spark discussion

On March 6, 2017 Heather Vollans, a Australian artist living in Brantford, unveiled her “Copper Mine” exhibit at the Yellow Brick Wall. The exhibit features 20 different pieces of art which is entirely made all of copper. Vollans found inspiration…

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No marijuana for Brantford dispensaries

Update – On March 9, Marc and Jodie Emery were arrested and are facing charges under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Illegal marijuana dispensaries in Toronto, Vancouver and Hamilton area were raided as a part of Toronto…

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Aboriginal education week

From March 6 to March 10 both Laurier campuses will be hosting Aboriginal Education Week, welcoming everyone to learn more about First Nations culture and issues. According to Bonnie Whitlow, the Aboriginal student coordinator for Laurier Brantford, Aboriginal Education Week…

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Golden Hawks trip up as they prep for regional qualifiers

“I hope I never have to see that again” is not how you want to hear a head coach describe a team’s performance to start a tournament. Laurier Brantford’s men’s soccer team entered the 10-team tournament on Feb. 18 with…

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Clerks: Starving Artist Gallery Cafe

Brantford’s downtown is home to a wide variety of shops and small businesses. These businesses define Brantford, but what defines the businesses? This is the inspiration behind “Clerks”; getting to know those who know us so well. From our shoe…

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The Positive Parenting Program

The Triple P Program, which is the Positive Parenting Program, is now available in Brantford. The program was originally created by Matt Sanders, who is a professor of clinical psychology from Australia. To date, the program has helped approximately four…

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Laurier Brantford project funding

The Sustainable Hawk Fund has been successfully running for two years at Laurier and will continue into the winter term of 2017. Any student, staff, or faculty member can take part in the project if they believe that there is…

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Clerks: Love Shop

Brantford’s downtown is home to a wide variety of shops and small businesses. These businesses define Brantford, but what defines the businesses? This is the inspiration behind “Clerks”; getting to know those who know us so well. From our shoe…

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Coming together at the One Love gala

On Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Student Centre’s multipurpose room, Laurier students hosted their third annual One Love event to acknowledge and celebrate their diversity. The event was hosted by Laurier Brantford’s Amnesty International club and co-hosted by…

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Clerks: The Crew

Brantford’s downtown is home to a wide variety of shops and small businesses. These businesses define Brantford, but what defines the businesses? This is the inspiration behind “Clerks”; getting to know those who know us so well. From our shoe…

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Men’s hockey team lands semi-final spot in their second tournament

In their second tournament of the year, Laurier Brantford’s extramural men’s hockey team fell in the semi-finals again. After opening the tournament with consecutive shutouts, the Golden Hawks found themselves down 2-0 to the Waterloo Warriors. Two goals within two…

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WLU Students’ Union elections ramp up

On Jan. 12, candidates for the 2017 Wilfrid Laurier Students’ Union (WLUSU) elections met in the Research and Academic Centre to inform voters about their respective platforms and answer questions regarding their stances on hot topics. Students from both Waterloo…

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