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Community Journalism for Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations and New Credit.
Community Journalism for Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations and New Credit.
Ok, many… so many, I say… have never heard of a Minced Meat Tart. I wandered aimlessly to Sobeys in two cities, Metro, FreshCo, Lococo, NoFrills and Zehrs to research this lost delicacy. Sadly, in a number of cases I was directed on a scavenger hunt from department to department to no avail. “Its over
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OMG! “The food bank let me know that XXXX lbs was collected by our team!!” (Ed. Note: The surprise number is at the end of the story! This story is told by another 4Brant Citizen Journalist, Kelly Fullerton, and she is the team Manager for the Brantford Ice Cats Bantam Rep B Girls Hockey team.)
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In the late 1800’s Brantford-Brant was a burgeoning community as a centre for Canadian industrialism and growth. The majestic hotels welcoming the wealthy of the time included: Hotel Kirby 1852; Bodega Hotel 1850s; Brant Hotel 1858; and The Arlington in Paris 1850. By the 1960’s all were lost to fire except the Arlington, pictured above
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On Saturday November 16, 2019 Brantford Police Service responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding an assault at an address on Colborne St. Two males had been at a residence when a verbal argument ensued which turned into a physical altercation. The accused began to punch and then struck the 35 year old victim with a
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They may be gone but never forgotten. Despite the first winter storm of the season, the large crowds huddled together against the wet snow and frigid wind at the Cenotaph downtown. Any semblance of complaint was lost to the reverence and respect for those that fight and have fought for our freedoms. Their sacrifices give
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As Publisher of 4Brant.com, I am pleased to welcome our newest Citizen Journalist, Dawn Hall, General Manager of the Brantford Aquatic Club. We encourage any non-profit organization to submit their stories of successes in Brant/ Brantford and share for our community. Brantford Aquatic Club made a big splash at their 2019/2020 season opener in Oakville!
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Investigators from the Brantford Police Service are seeking assistance from the public in locating a missing female. 40 year old Chrystal THOMPSON, has been reported missing to the Brantford Police Service. Chrystal THOMPSON is described as female, 5’6”, 141 pounds, brown hair, hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing black heeled shoes, a purple coloured
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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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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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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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