E. Pauline Johnson (Karen Dearlove)
On a cold evening in January of 1892, before a packed house of 400 young Liberals in Toronto, a young woman stood on stage and recited by heart her dramatic… Continue reading "E. Pauline Johnson (Karen Dearlove)"
Category: Culture
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Everything Two Years Old is New Again (Marc Laferriere, @MarcLaferriere)
This month marks our 24th edition. When we started, we said that The Brant Advocate was going to be a voice for the… Continue reading "Everything Two Years Old is New Again (Marc Laferriere, @MarcLaferriere)"
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War 1812: A Unique Perspective (Casandra Bellefeuille)
The history of this great country precedes the official birth of the nation in 1867, although sadly, not many Canadians are fully aware of our heritage. The war of 1812… Continue reading "War 1812: A Unique Perspective (Casandra Bellefeuille)"
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Brantford’s Hip Hop Renaissance (Patrick Michalski, @DonsaiRUR)
Many years ago, when asked about the hip hop scene in Brantford, most people wouldn’t have a response. The fact of the matter is, hip hop has been isolated only… Continue reading "Brantford’s Hip Hop Renaissance (Patrick Michalski, @DonsaiRUR)"
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Lunch At Sophia’s (Lynne Joseph)
I’ve always found that, in spite of the fact that there are numerous restaurants in Brantford, I tend to pick a favourite. When I was younger it was a place… Continue reading "Lunch At Sophia’s (Lynne Joseph)"
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Brantford’s in your Pocket (Marc Laferriere, @MarcLaferriere)
I’m listening to a podcast right now. It’s the BBC’s Film Review Show with Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo–one of my favourites. This past April it was downloaded 2.4 million.… Continue reading "Brantford’s in your Pocket (Marc Laferriere, @MarcLaferriere)"
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What can we learn from the Quebec Student Movement? (Dr. James Cairns)
Last spring, hundreds of thousands of Quebec students went on strike to stop the provincial government’s plan to raise tuition by 75 per cent. Students marched in the streets, held… Continue reading "What can we learn from the Quebec Student Movement? (Dr. James Cairns)"
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Everyone Has a Song (Gabriela Boskovic)
Music changes mood and mood changes perceptions. With changed perceptions and altered perspectives, the experiences that life presents can be seen as a celebration of what it means to live… Continue reading "Everyone Has a Song (Gabriela Boskovic)"
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The Identity Project? (Michael St.Amant, @MichaelStAmant)
Like many of you, I recently received an email asking me to complete a survey from the Brantford Identity Project, which has been mandated to develop an updated corporate brand… Continue reading "The Identity Project? (Michael St.Amant, @MichaelStAmant)"
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I Will Be Here Now (Layne Becker Grime)
I will preface this piece by confessing that I am a sap: sentimental to the core. I get teary-eyed at strangers’ weddings, have inevitably bawled through Rilla of Ingleside more… Continue reading "I Will Be Here Now (Layne Becker Grime)"