In an effort to support the Laurier Brantford YMCA Athletics and Recreation complex plans, Edith and Roger Davis, founders of the Davis Fuels distribution company, donated $1 million to the cause of its construction. The formal announcement of the donation […]
New gym facilities could boost Open House numbers
Laurier Brantford opened its doors to showcase the school to prospective students on Friday, Nov. 8. Students came to tour the campus’ facilities and decide whether Laurier is the right fit for them. “It was amazing. There were so many […]
Wayne Gretzky Centre grand opening: a great day for Brantford
Wayne Gretzky, Brantford’s own hockey legend, is now a permanent feature at the Wayne Gretzky Sport Centre. Thousands gathered as the star returned home to mark the grand reopening of the Wayne Gretzky Sport Centre. “This is really something our […]
The foundation of a different kind of campus
The Waterloo campus of Wilfrid Laurier University is celebrating its 100th anniversary while Laurier Brantford is in its eleventh year of providing higher education to students. Laurier Brantford began in September 1999 as a liberal arts campus with only 39 […]
Brantford looks to update transit system
Brantford city council has recently agreed to a proposal to create a new downtown transit terminal. The project is in its earliest stages as the city still has to proceed with examining several possible sites for the new terminal. While […]
The gym of the future
With the steady expansion of the Laurier Brantford campus comes the problem of a campus population outgrowing its infrastructure. Whether it is the amount of residences, classrooms or student spaces, Laurier Brantford has been forced to increase production on new […]
Milton campus sits in wait of new government policy
Moratorium. Its definition according to Webster is rather simple: “A suspension of activity.” To Wilfrid Laurier University, its definition is much more than that. It’s a roadblock in the way of expansion to Milton. Expansion to Milton has been a […]
Rumour has it
The city of Brantford has big plans for its downtown core, specifically around the Colborne Street area. According to these plans: • 41 decrepit buildings, some of which are still inhabited, would be purchased and revamped by a single developer […]