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Jonathan James Grime of Jonathan Grime Photography has always loved art. From screen printing t-shirts to music, he can’t get enough of it – but he found his forte when… Continue reading "Showcasing Jonathan Grimes (by Nicki Straza)"
As Tyler skateboards up to the house, it’s quite noticeable he has had a great day at the local skate park here in Brantford. Covered in scrapes, nicks & scratches… Continue reading "Tyler’s World! (Melissa Broughton)"
It’s different here. The walls are vibrant, filled with “Roommate Wanted” signs, advertisements for various events, as well as local ads. It feels like a maze with all these staircases,… Continue reading "Adventures In Waterloo as a Laurier Brantford Student (Alicia Saunders, @AliciaSaun)"
We vacillate, in our love and hate, Resolve weakens on faulty wires. Destined we are to fulfill our fate, yet… In this madness I am inspired. We push and… Continue reading "The Play (Samantha Nagthall)"
If you ask anyone who knows me what is my most recognizable characteristic, besides my shoes…. they would most likely answer “Stacey knows everyone!” I have to admit that I… Continue reading "The Family Business (Stacey Farrant, @BrantfordDiva)"
Okay, so you’ve got yourself on a healthy eating plan, you’ve made positive changes to your diet and you’re eating healthy foods, but the scale isn’t moving. So, what’s next?… Continue reading "Shape Up Tips – The Weigh I See It (Joan Minnery, @joanminnery)"
The Brant Advocate is proud to be one of many local Pride Friendly Businesses in the area. We’ve a solid track record of being an inclusive publication and have published… Continue reading "So what’s a Pride Friendly Business Anyway? (Marc Laferriere, @MarcLaferriere)"
Forbidden fruit reveals its poison too late. One taste and I am in rapture. Willingly I succumb: my sin now my fate. By its scent, I was easily captured. … Continue reading "Fruit (Samantha Nagthall)"
As summer begins to fade and as school gets going for another year, autumn and all its seasonal events start to approach. For me autumn is a time when people… Continue reading "Ye Olde Church Bazaar (Jason Freeze, @JasonFreeze)"
Remember when opening a box of Tim Hortons’ donuts would make your entire place reek of cigarette smoke? Tasty. A few years ago, Brantford’s selection of coffee shops was as… Continue reading "Why Coffee Shops Are Important (Kait Fowlie, @KaitFowlie)"