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In cities and towns across Canada, traditional economic sectors have disappeared. Jobs in manufacturing have decreased, and many experts and economists agree that going forward, Canada will have a “creative… Continue reading "The Economy of Ideas (Rob Rombouts)"
On the morning of May 15th, I sat in front of my computer anxiously following the news updates from the sentencing hearing for Michael Rafferty. It seemed that, after 37… Continue reading "Showing Emotion: A Journalist’s Conflict (Andrew Macklin Twitter, @AMacklin)"
I have a name. I could be your neighbour, your colleague, your friend. If you met me six years ago, you would have known me as a lesbian. I had… Continue reading "Walking on Eggshells by Anonymous"
Last month I wrote my first Advocate article – it was called We’re on a Mission from God. Since I’ve never been one to beat around the bush, I figured… Continue reading "We’re Sorry (Brian Beattie, @FHBrantford)"
I have to admit, the fallout from Hockeyfest is what made me think about writing this editorial. Not because I am at all interested about whose fault the event’s cancellation… Continue reading "It Takes More Than Just an Idea (Andrew Macklin, @AMacklin)"
Dear Arsonist, You must forgive me from referring to you using this term, I don’t care for it either, but as no one knows your name, you will have… Continue reading "Letter to an Arsonist (Robert Adlam, @CIHC_Brantford)"
Problems are something I deal with every single day. In my job, I treat all problems like obstacle courses. When faced with a problem I go into warrior mode and… Continue reading "The Conflict Obstacle Course – by Tina Draycott"
Politically, I’m a Conservative. That word evokes all sorts of different emotions in people. In some ways, it philosophically resonates quite deeply in me, and in others ways, those who… Continue reading "A Grander Vision of Conservatism (Dave Carrol, @DaveCarrol)"
I recently dropped by Tik-Tok Media to discuss a project with Trevor Cherewka who owns the business along with his partner Kevin Wynne. As I sat across from Trevor, I… Continue reading "Finding success as an entrepreneur – by Michael St. Amant"
Photo courtesy of Tia Robinson Photography As we walk around Brantford, let us open ourselves to the ways of nature around us. Many living things make a stand, and live… Continue reading "The Other Side of Greenwich-Mohawk – by Stephen Morris"