Bread and Cheese (Lorrie Gallant)
In the village, there are a lot of people standing in line with their families. Today is like a homecoming for families living far away and for people who have… Continue reading "Bread and Cheese (Lorrie Gallant)"
Tag: May 2012
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Why I Love Brantford (Becca Vandekemp, @beccavdk)
So it’s May (in case you hadn’t noticed). I’m done university, and I’m still in Brantford. What’s the deal? Well, I will tell you. The following is an explanation of… Continue reading "Why I Love Brantford (Becca Vandekemp, @beccavdk)"
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We’re on a Mission From God (Brian Beattie, @FHBrantford)
Brian(me): “So did you ask God about the move?”Sharlyss (wife): “Yes.”Brian: “Did you get an answer?”Sharlyss: “Yes.”Brian: “What did God say?”Sharlyss: “You’re not going to like the answer! Did you… Continue reading "We’re on a Mission From God (Brian Beattie, @FHBrantford)"
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Drinking the Small Business Cocktail (John Bradbord, @jbrad4ord)
Many of us have dreamed of being our own boss, and being able to make the decisions that affect our lives without the imposition of some other authority. That’s small… Continue reading "Drinking the Small Business Cocktail (John Bradbord, @jbrad4ord)"
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Taking a Stand (Steph Paige, @Steph__Paige)
At a high school in Ohio on February 27th, five people are shot; 3 dead, 2 injured. At a university in California on April 2nd, ten people are shot; 7… Continue reading "Taking a Stand (Steph Paige, @Steph__Paige)"
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The Next Logical Step – by Alisha Haugh
A few years ago, I was at a meeting and was talking with a small group of people. We were discussing the downtown and the clashes between the University and… Continue reading "The Next Logical Step – by Alisha Haugh"
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Don’t Make Me Hit Somebody – by Robert Lavigne
Back in June of 2010, I made the trek from Toronto to Brantford to see Kevin Smith play in the Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament. It was supposed to be… Continue reading "Don’t Make Me Hit Somebody – by Robert Lavigne"
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The Conflict Obstacle Course – by Tina Draycott
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"
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Leadership Conference Gives Local Youth a Voice – by Madelaine Brown & Ryan Jamula
Chances are if you are reading a publication like The Advocate and you are a young person you already are active in this community. On Friday May 25th, the Brant… Continue reading "Leadership Conference Gives Local Youth a Voice – by Madelaine Brown & Ryan Jamula"
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A Grander Vision of Conservatism (Dave Carrol, @DaveCarrol)
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)"