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Record label launches space to build stronger community

Since relaunching the zBTFD brand seven years...

Olympian committed to nurturing next generation of athletes

For many years, Cindy Eadie established herself...

Nostalgia fills the air at Fraggle Rock live 

Over 600 people attended Jim Henson’s Fraggle...

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Swimming Canada CEO reflects on life-long love of the sport

For Suzanne Paulins, swimming has been an integral part of her life, whether it has been as a competitive swimmer, official or as an executive leader. Paulins, who most recently...
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Non-profit enriches seniors’ lives through programs and initiatives

For close to twenty years, The Brantford Seniors’ Resource Centre, a non-profit organization, has...
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Museum helps preserve important part of Canada’s military history

Since the Canadian Military Heritage Museum of Brant County opened its doors to the...
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Floral dreams take root in Drumbo 

Designing a picture-perfect floral arrangement requires more than simply placing a few zinnias or...
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Veteran TV station manager highlights importance of community-based media 

Since starting her broadcast journey over thirty years ago, Patti Berardi has been dedicated...
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Paris group celebrates ten years of inspiring women

Since its founding in 2015, the Women Inspiring Women - Women’s Institute (WIW-WI) Paris group has grown steadily throughout the last decade with a...

J.H. Young Fine Jewellers celebrating 125 years of excellence

Brantford’s J.H. Young Fine Jewellers will be celebrating a significant milestone this year. Having been in operation since 1900, the Young family has now officially...

Contributing to Team Canada’s winning tradition

Since discovering para ice hockey in 2011, Jessie Gregory has been dedicated to the sport, playing on various club teams and suiting up for...

Tackle shop owner reflects on life-long love of fishing

For Matt Purdy, fishing has become important for him across various facets of his life.    Purdy, who grew up in Brantford, detailed his earliest...

BRAVA Brant continues to shine a light on volunteerism

With National Volunteer Week 2025 taking place from April 27 to May 3, it’s the perfect time to recognize the volunteers across Canada and...

Hockey journeyman contributes to winning culture

Since first lacing up his skates at the age of three, Griffen Fox has flourished on the ice, playing for multiple teams and across...

Local charity provides skills-enhancing programs for adults

For over 40 years, the Brant Skill Centre has been providing programs for adults in Brantford and Brant County to enhance their skills in...

Singer looks to inspire others as he chases his dream  

For Jonathan Pooley, realizing just how important singing was to him has helped him build a better life and, in the process, opened doors...

Sports plays pivotal role in family’s adjustment to life in Canada 

Since coming to Canada in 2024, Ruslan and Oksana Kostiuk and their children, Kate and Ivan, have quickly made Brantford their home with the...

Helping entrepreneurs plan for the unexpected

For over a decade, Jodi Laking has been working with a variety of business owners to start and grow their businesses both locally, and...

New spot draws locals to unique entertainment experience

Although Smash N Axes Emporium has only been open for a few months, the business has gotten many people in the community excited about...

Canadian Paralympian relishing role as educator  

Bill Morgan, who has competed in three Paralympics and an array of national and international judo events, has utilized these life-changing experiences to build...

Dry County singer reflects on decades-long career   

As one of the driving forces of the rock-country band Dry County, Jeff Gallagher, along with his bandmates, continue to produce albums and do...

Snowshoeing star overcomes life-long challenges  

Since starting out in snowshoeing in 2016, Meghan Josling has achieved great success in the sport and most recently earned silver and bronze medals...

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