The Trains (Lynne Joseph)
When I was a little girl my dad worked at AVRO Malton, which was later to build and fly the CF 105 also known as Avro Arrow. He had to… Continue reading "The Trains (Lynne Joseph)"
Category: Culture
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Small Business Small Print (Rob Michalchuk)
Could you see yourself talking to a store clerk for an hour at Walmart or Zehrs? Most likely not is going to be my assumption, or at least not until… Continue reading "Small Business Small Print (Rob Michalchuk)"
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Commemorating the War of 1812 (Danielle VanEvery, @QueenyD16)
Despite stereotypes and assumptions that First Nations men are warriors, Haudenosaunee peoples – both men and women – have always wanted to avoid war. During the era of the War… Continue reading "Commemorating the War of 1812 (Danielle VanEvery, @QueenyD16)"
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Frank the Tank: the Practice of Patience (Carrie Sinkowski, @CSinkowski)
They say that the Universe/God/Allah/The Creator/The Goddess, whatever name you assign the power that is greater than humans, presents us with opportunities, often in disguise, to learn from and grow,… Continue reading "Frank the Tank: the Practice of Patience (Carrie Sinkowski, @CSinkowski)"
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Get Off Your Duff And On A Board (Marc Laferriere, @MarcLaferriere)
In my last column I explored the need for all people, but especially 20 and 30 somethings, to connect with boards, committees, and service clubs. I understand many people have… Continue reading "Get Off Your Duff And On A Board (Marc Laferriere, @MarcLaferriere)"
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I am an Optimist (Nick Csuzdis)
“Brantford? Brantford?! What’s in Brantford?” “A job,” I replied. “Yeah, but it’s only five months! Do you think it will be worth it?” “I’m an optimist.” My official title is… Continue reading "I am an Optimist (Nick Csuzdis)"
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Jazz Festival (Dave Carrol, @DaveCarrol)
A few nights before last month’s Brantford International Jazz Festival took main stage in Harmony Square, I had the chance to see one of my Rock n’ Roll heroes in… Continue reading "Jazz Festival (Dave Carrol, @DaveCarrol)"
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I’m with the Band (Jeff Bonnyman)
“Anyone look on stage for equipment we mighta missed?” “You mean an ʻidiot checkʼ? “ “OK yes, anyone do an idiot check “ “Yup… found a guitar player and a… Continue reading "I’m with the Band (Jeff Bonnyman)"
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Jobs Change Perspectives (Carley Gallant)
Hi, my name is Carley Gallant, I live in Brantford, I’m a second year Visual and Creative Arts student at Sheridan College in Oakville and I am a summer student… Continue reading "Jobs Change Perspectives (Carley Gallant)"
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Thank you to the People of Eagle Place (Laura Duguid, @SophiasBakery)
15 years ago I moved to Brantford. My father lived in Eagle Place with his girlfriend and so this was really the only section of Brantford I had ever visited.… Continue reading "Thank you to the People of Eagle Place (Laura Duguid, @SophiasBakery)"