Tag: Brantford
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The Most Common Keyboard Joke In Existence
As we get older we get wiser. It’s just part of the deal. We have all heard the expression that knowledge is power, but power can also be corrupting. Sometimes, it’s good to get a reminder that as smart or as knowledgeable as we think we might be there is always something new to learn.…
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An Evolution Of Canadian Shopping Consumers Distributing Style
As a technology writer for the Silo, I am always focusing and thinking about the evolution of technology. I write about how computers and video games have changed over the years, but of course, many other things change around us and the one I have been thinking about a lot lately is shopping. ( Consumers…
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River Water Levels Are Favorite Discussion Among Ontario Paddlers
SUP- Stand up paddling is a popular sport along the Grand River system. image: grandriverrafting.ca Is the water level in the river going to be okay for canoeing or kayaking on any given weekend? This is a common question that people call the GRCA to ask. It is also an important question. Usually what they…
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Historic de Havilland Vampire Jet Fighter Featured At Charity Airshow
The Brant Community Charity Airshow is a little gem for aviation buffs and each year, on the Wednesday before the Labor Day Weekend, fans have a chance to see and hear something unexpected either in the sky or up close on the ground. This time around I decided to walk to the eastern limit of…
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Ontario Takes Historic Action To Raise Minimum Wage To $15 Hour By 2019
Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs- $15 Minimum Wage and Equal Pay for Part-Time and Full-Time Workers Part of Plan to Help People Get Ahead in a Changing Economy May 30, 2017 10:20 A.M. Ontario is taking historic action to create more opportunity and security for workers with a plan for Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs. This…
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A Reassurance To Muslims In Brant County- MPP Dave Levac
In light of the terrorist attack in Quebec, isolated acts of hate crimes in Ontario and the change of direction in American politics, I want to take this opportunity to take a stance and let my constituents know who and what I stand for. I know many have a sense of foreboding and fear, and…
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International UFO Symposium Landing in Brantford, Ontario June 24-26
As a young child living in rural Newfoundland on the outskirts of Grand Falls, Osie woke up screaming every night from her terrible UFO nightmares. She believes she was abducted as a child – and is still being abducted today – by aliens, who have been doing medical procedures to her for her entire life.…
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Ontario Certifies Six Nation Polytech- First Aboriginal School to Award Languages Degree
Six Nations Polytechnic Aboriginal Institute to Offer Standalone Languages Degree Program Ontario Helping to Expand Post-secondary Options for Indigenous Students NEWS February 8, 2016 Ontario is helping to improve access to culturally appropriate postsecondary education and training opportunities for Indigenous learners by making it possible for Six Nations Polytechnic, an Aboriginal Institute, to…
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Are More Native Children In Gov’t Care Today Than At Height Of Residential Schools?
Truth and Reconciliation Report – One Oneida Woman’s Perspective Indian Residential Schools are a large part of Canadian History. I use the present tense. Every Canadian lives with the fallout of these schools which were to, “Kill the Indian in the Child.” Cultural Genocide the TRC [Truth and Reconciliation Commission CP] says in its opening paragraph.…
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Why We March Globally Against Monsanto
For those who are not aware of Monsanto or its global influence, I would like to provide you with some background information before explaining just why it is important to stand against the corporation and its actions. Monsanto is an international agricultural corporation which is based out of the United States. It originated in 1901…
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Writer Releasing Video Arcade Game Dragon’s Lair Book
Brantford, ON. The Personal Computer Museum is publishing a brand new book called “Collecting for Dragon’s Lair and Space Ace” (ISBN 978-1490383583) that covers two of the most loved LaserDisc video games ever made. Dragon’s Lair officially turned 30 years old on June 19, 2013. Written by Syd Bolton, who (according to the CBC) has…
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Woodland Cultural Exhibit Formed Engaging Look At Six Nations
BRANTFORD, ON –– The Woodland Cultural Centre is proud to announce the launch of their first exhibit for 2013, “Spirit of Community: People and Neighbourhoods”. This all-new exhibit will officially open Monday January 21st, 2013. Exploring the heart of Six Nations, this exciting exhibit examines the community, people, places and landscape that make it so…
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Grand Erie Schoolboard innovates with Parenting and Family Literacy Centres
Brantford ON – Grand Erie is excited to offer, for the first time, two Parenting and Family Literacy Centres (PFLCs) at Major Ballachey and Princess Elizabeth elementary schools in Brantford. These centres are places where parents and children can come to play and learn together, families can be introduced to the school system, and children…
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Grand Erie school board offers speaker session on LGBTQ perspectives and allies in education
Grand Erie District School Board is proud to offer an Equity Speaker Series to its staff as part of our ongoing commitment, education and awareness related to Safe and Inclusive Schools. Previous Equity Speaker Series have included such topics as Dignity and Socio-Economic Status, Human Rights—Religion, Disability and Competing Interests, Race and Culture, and tomorrow’s…
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Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie celebrates success of Newcomers mentoring program
BRANTFORD (Jan 25, 2012) — The Mentoring Skilled Newcomers program is marking Mentor Appreciation Day on Thursday by thanking individuals and organizations who have encouraged, guided and provided a positive impact on the lives and careers of newcomers in our community. “Thank you to all the mentors who have enlisted or participated in the Newcomers…
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Terezin,MacDougall and Hana’s Suitcase- So What’s the Connection?
Definition of art is very difficult to pin down. As an oil painter I look at art one way. An actor would think of it another way. But really the definition doesn’t matter all that much. Art surrounds us wherever we are, if only we choose to see it. Sometimes though, we need to be…
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Mourning The Macho Man
“Oh yeah” Back in the mid 80’s, my high school buddies and I would travel every month or so from Simcoe to the Brantford Civic Center to get our fill of WWF wrestling. It was great because in those days they used to do the TV taping right there in Brantford for broadcast all over North…