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In Women Studies and Labour Studies we had to start every essay by first acknowledging our privilege relative to the subject. I find myself still doing that today, 13.5 years… Continue reading "Zapatistas by Carrie Sinkowski (@CSinkowski)"
Readers of The Brant Advocate may remember my 2 part story on why and how people should become more involved in their community. I really enjoyed writing those pieces, but… Continue reading "2014 ~ Do Something! by Marc Laferriere (@MarcLaferriere)"
December is a magical time at Glenhyrst Art Gallery. When the moon settles high in the blackest of skies, curtains of stars mirror the thousands of lights that shine brightly… Continue reading "Glenhyrst is Aglow by Michelle Madison-Dick"
Its that magical time of the year when all those festive holiday commercials are being shown on tv to promote the latest must have toys for good little girls and… Continue reading "My Barbie “Wow” Moment (Stacey Cox-Farrant, @BrantfordDiva)"
Sometimes I lament the society we have become. Recently, I was looking for Christmas cards to send out to friends only to discover that the vast majority say, “Happy Holidays”rather… Continue reading "Why Christmas? by Michael St. Amant"
Thank you, Bernie, for making time to talk with me this morning. I want to ask you about your career as a giant in the music industry – a career… Continue reading "Interview with Bernie Finkelstein by Phil Gillies (@PhilGillies)"
This is a story I’ve been dying to tell for a very long time–the tale of a boy named Max who finds himself born into a society of villains, and… Continue reading "Mr Hollister’s School of Villainy Chapter 1 by Leisha Senko (@LeishaSenko)"
he Brantford Symphony Orchestra has intermittently been a part of Brantford’s music scene since 1919. After a few times disbanding, the Brantford Symphony Orchestra has been up and running strong… Continue reading "Canadian Spotlight: Brantford Symphony Orchestra By: Amber Richardson"
Think about this: imagine walking into a room filled with people you don’t know, excluding the person who invited you to this school function. Most of us have been there.… Continue reading "I am Not the “Gay Best Friend” by Dran Ngo"
Paul MacGilvaray, the older brother of Laurier Brantford student Megan Clayborne, is someone who lives a very different life from most. At first glance, many have assumed his quality of… Continue reading "Living with Joy Despite having Down’s Syndrome by Brittany Bennett"