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I’ve never experienced a day like Saturday, October 6th. That was the day I received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. For a guy who likes to be able… Continue reading "Me, My Queen, and the Medal (Dave Carrol, @DaveCarrol)"
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)"
“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)"
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)"
This past year, I had the opportunity for an amazing experience. I joined the Paris-Brant Kiwanis Club. I knew it would be a short term commitment, as I had a… Continue reading "The Usual Suspects (Marc Laferriere, @MarcLaferriere)"
With so much emphasis this year being placed on the bicentennial of the War of 1812, it would be easy to overlook a 200th anniversary of a very different nature;… Continue reading "Happy Birthday “Mr. Brantford!” (Robert Adlam)"
Every day I come into my office and one piece of ten dollar décor inspires me ~ a poster with a quote from Walt Whitman. I was sitting here pondering… Continue reading "Everyday (Carrie Sinkowski, @CSinkowski)"
“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)"
Conquering day 47 of his journey and spending his last night in Brantford, 21-year-old Andrew Metcalfe, also known as the Pink Portager, is thankful for the hospitality he received as… Continue reading "Pink Portager (Autumn Ladoucer, @andypinkportage)"
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)"