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H.O.P.E. for Mental Health Support | Brantford makes a difference!

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October 3, 2019

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NOTE From the Desk of the Publisher.. Please join me in welcoming our newest Citizen Journalist, Shannon Pickering. Shannon is one of a group of local folks that volunteer to support those in our families and neighbours that struggle through mental illness. Where there is H.O.P.E. there is promise, and each dollar raised through H.O.P.E.’s
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A Celebration of Valour | Brantford

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John Bradford

September 29, 2019

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Saturday morning, downtown Brantford and the streets were blocked: traffic was snarled, the sky was grey and drizzly. Accordingly patience was thin. But for a moment, there was a glimpse of a bygone era transforming the city core to 100 year old images of armed Canadian soldiers, most from this area, parading through town led
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Lansdowne adds Preschool Speech Services to O.T., P.T. offered in Haldimand-Norfolk

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John Bradford

September 6, 2019

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LANSDOWNE CHILDREN’S CENTRE TO ASSUME PRESCHOOL SPEECH SERVICES IN HALDIMAND-NORFOLK Lansdowne Children’s Centre [LCC] is enhancing its ability to provide integrated services for Haldimand and Norfolk children with special needs. With the support of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, LCC is adding responsibility for the Preschool Speech and Language program to its
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Heroes Walk and Roll Event | Lansdowne Children’s Centre

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John Bradford

September 6, 2019

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BRANT PARK is the location for Lansdowne Children’s Centre Foundation first annual Heroes Walk and Roll event, September 14. Looking forward to seeing all of the special heroes from our community on September 14, Brant Park, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Enter from 119 Jennings Road, main park entrance. Heroes come in all shapes
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The Biggest Brant Secret is Little AND Large

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John Bradford

September 3, 2019

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In 1977, Virginia Little decided to make some noise… in a sweet way! She started two String orchestras…no little feat… In fact it is a large contribution to the culture and harmony of Brantford Tina Labanowicz has generously brought this story to our attention as a new 4BRANT Citizen Journalist in addition to her renowned
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Smoked? Or Fire Breathing? | Kinsmen Ribfest this weekend!

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John Bradford

August 10, 2019

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Ribs…ribs…ribs… Oh and Chicken – Pulled Pork – Food Trucks – and Jerk beef, jerk pork or jerk chicken. Whatever your palette craves and whatever level of spice: All at Cockshutt Park. Bring your appetite! At least 32,000 folks are expected to join you this weekend and over 6 tons of meat will be served
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August 9 UPDATE of Armed Take-down on Colborne Street East | Four suspects arrested by Brantford Police

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John Bradford

August 9, 2019

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The following Brantford ‘Police Briefing’, offered today August 9 2019, is a description of the events that led up to the armed take-down described yesterday on Colborne Street at Sheffield Street On Thursday August 8, 2019 just after 2:00 p.m. Brantford Police Service were in the area of North Park Street and Charing Cross Street
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Welcome New Chief of Brantford Police Service | Chief Rob Davis

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John Bradford

July 9, 2019

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Brantford Police Services Board announces the appointment of Robert A. (Rob) Davis as new Chief of Police for the Brantford Police Service BRANTFORD Following a comprehensive and lengthy nationwide search, the Brantford Police Services Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert (Rob) Davis as the new Chief of the Brantford Police Service. During
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Laurier Brantford | Heidi Northwood Appointed as Senior Executive Officer

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John Bradford

July 8, 2019

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BRANTFORD – Wilfrid Laurier University has appointed Heidi Northwood as the Senior Executive Officer (SEO) of the university’s Brantford campus. Northwood has served in the role on an interim basis since April 2018 and was appointed in this permanent position today, following a national executive search. “I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Heidi Northwood as
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Juno Nominated ‘Reklaws’ | Live Performance in Brant Saturday

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John Bradford

July 7, 2019

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So…you may have heard the noise Saturday night on Rest Acres Road. Yes, it was the Reklaws live, in a barn and all for the wedding of Chris Devlin and his new bride Deb. With great thanks to an anonymous donor! How special is having one of Canada’s foremost upcoming performers, siblings Jenna and Stuart
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Participation Support Services Partners with St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre

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John Bradford

June 30, 2019

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Participation Support Services as a non-profit charitable organization is currently supporting over 350 individuals in our community with either a physical disability, a complex health care need and/or senior. On June 26th, Participation Support Services celebrated their Annual General Meeting at St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre. The AGM was marked with a Ribbon Cutting for their
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Changing of the Guard | Darryl Lee Retires

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John Bradford

June 29, 2019

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The Wizard of Us… the man behind the curtain in Brantford civil service. Inside this concrete bunker is the hub of Brantford municipal decision making. We are generally aware of the role of City Councillors but know little about the bureaucracy that runs the operation. One person, the only employee reporting directly to Council, is
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Bell Festival Summer Theatre | Bell Homestead

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John Bradford

June 29, 2019

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For the 12th season now, Brant Theatre will be bringing the Bell Summer Theatre Festival to audiences once again. The theatre space is on the grounds of the Bell Homestead National Historic Site. As the show takes place outdoors, (weather permitting) on the front porch of the Bell Homestead, audiences are encouraged to bring a
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Holmedale Porch Party | A Community Event NOT a Block Party

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John Bradford

June 25, 2019

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The royalty chess pieces pictured above are Mayor Davis and Organizer Sylvia Collins Kids sneak over to the jungle gym to savour their fries. Where else can you see: a cowgirl festooned troubadour; line dancing down the block; and a bagpiper meandering amidst the crowd. And it is all FREE! When a Neighbourhood Association, like
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Sanderson Centre | A Century of Applause

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John Bradford

June 19, 2019

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In the Fall of 1919, a dream began, a theatre fit for performance and exhibition was opened in downtown Brantford. The Temple Theatre for vaudeville and silent movies, then the Capital Theatre 1929 under the ownership of Famous Player’s Theaters and finally the Sanderson Centre a cultural acquisition by the City of Brantford in 1986,
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