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Over the past few months, my son and daughter were married. Weddings are about the Bride and the Groom. It is the moment that they openly chose to declare their… Continue reading "Saying Goodbye: A Father’s Take on Marriage (Michael St. Amant, @MichaelStAmant)"
A community’s image is often defined by the traditions that it keeps. For some it’s the industries that power their community, things like manufacturing, mining, and technology. For others, it’s… Continue reading "Editorial: Finding Transition in Tradition – by Andrew Macklin"
The Rotary Club of Brantford has a long history of raising funds for community causes that desperately need the financial support. Focusing on the needs of children, Rotary’s assistance has… Continue reading "Building a Relationship – by Pat Duguid & Trish Kings"
The winter months can be a hard time of year. First we struggle with colder weather, shorter days, holiday anxiety, family tension and all the rest of it. Then after… Continue reading "Winning the Battle with SAD – by Bekah Pitts"
It’s that time of year again; the tree is probably still up, slightly wilted. The presents that you are keeping have been put away, the rest have been returned, or… Continue reading "Power Talk January 2012 – by Mark Gaylard"
Let me start with some background so you will know where I come from, what has led me to this, what has programmed my hard drive if you will. I… Continue reading "Blame it on My Parents – by Paul Thomson"
People who don’t fight in marriage concern me. My wife Krissy and I are scrappers. While dating, one of our first TALK talks, we decided to just tell each other… Continue reading "Ridiculous Love (Dave Carrol, @DaveCarrol)"
Mixed martial arts (MMA) has been around for quite some time, The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has, love it or hate it, made MMA known in almost every household. What… Continue reading "From DJ to MMA – by Steph Paige"
The power of choice is the one thing we all have. How you choose to use this gift will determine the outcome of your life. The choices you make everyday… Continue reading "Power Talk December – by Mark Gaylard"
Photos courtesy of Paul Smith at Photohouse Studios. More are available at photohouse.ca On November 3rd, Craig Cardiff celebrated the release of his 18th album, Floods & Fires, at the Station… Continue reading "The Advocate Presents: Craig Cardiff – by Bethany Schultz"