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Mon. - Wed. 9 - 6 | Thurs. 9 - 8 | Fri. 9 - 6 | Sat. 9:30 - 2 OCTOBER 2019 facebook twitter instagram 3 Submitted Photos SANDERSON CENTRE MARKS A CENTURY OF APPLAUSE and the experience of the theatre architect Thomas W. Lamb." The for the one show he did here. He wrote it out by hand for me to man behind the Mirvish, Elgin and Wintergarden theatres. read from back stage and I’ve got it framed in my office,” he said. “He had such a wealth of experience from that vaudeville era and The domed ceiling and all of the reflective surfaces are it was such a treat to get a chance to speak with him and get to instrumental in the quality sound. In fact, Brown says the mural in know him a little bit.” the dome is part of the acoustic sounding board, similar to that of a piano helping reflect the sound into the back of the theatre. That Brown says one of the most intimidating experiences he ever YVONNE VAN DE WIELE-COOPER famous mural of three women was “painted by someone on their had to endure, was a tribute comedy festival in honour of the late back painting by hand,” says Brown. Brantford born Phil Hartman. The first year of the festival featured email [email protected] a number of “Saturday Night Live” performers including Dan Including Brown, there are still five people who work at the Akroyd and producer Lorne Michaels. roundtablepr.com theatre, who were there on the night Anne Murray helped relaunch it as the Sanderson Centre with a special gala. Marketing Manager Brown says it was actually terrifying stage managing the show, Sanderson Centre manager Glenn Brown, says when it opened Liz Oden, stage hand Todd Pipe, production manager Rob because Michaels insisted on watching from the wings. “He was back in 1919 as the Temple Theatre, the local house orchestra Dallaway and custodian Kathi Rokonzie are long time employees about four feet away from me, looking across at me from the would perform for touring vaudevillians. who help preserve and protect the facility. “To hand it down to the wings through the entire show and I was very nervous about The artists made the rounds on a circuit between Chicago and next generation is something we all take quite seriously” says making a mistake in front of him.” Montreal, spending three days in each community. Orchestra Brown. Also, Brown recounts a couple of paranormal experiences members collected promotional photos and autographs from Meantime, amoung one of the legendary performers that stands including, the sounds of dancers coming from an opposite wing every act that performed on the Temple stage and then glued out for Brown is the late Red Buttons. “I did an introduction for him during a recital, when there was no one there. There was also a them to every surface, in their room underneath the stage. terrifying experience for a lighting technician, when a large heavy “Photos were on the fire doors, on the walls, all over the cabinets table fell over in an adjacent room during a performance, for no that held the sheet music, everywhere you could imagine, had apparent reason. The shaken technician managed to get through these photos,” said Brown. the show without missing a cue. When restoration work began on the theatre back in 1986, a large The upcoming season kicks off with an October 6th community number of the photos were salvaged, framed and eventually celebration with renowned home grown choreographer Debra placed in the lobby, where they remain today. Brown says, except Brown. for anecdotal accounts many of the performers remain a mystery, but learning who they are is one on his “bucket list.” Another highlight is a special performance by “The Tenors” on December 22nd. Howie Mandel, Burton Cummings and Kim Rebranded in 1931, it would go on as a movie theatre for close to Mitchell are also on the playbill. 60 years, before its transformation back into a live performance venue in 1986. Brown says two things made that happen; “Starting A centennial retrospective book is also in the works by the theatre into the seventies and eighties the movie business changed quite a foundation. bit, with the business model relying on multiple screens,” he said. The Sanderson is available for commercial rentals and is busy 210 The Capital as a single large venue with one screen wasn’t days of the year. They’ve even had romantic dinners for two on practical anymore, so Famous Players moved into a multiplex in stage, and a ground breaking, where the construction company the new downtown Eaton’s Mall. Then, the City of Brantford came actually brought the dirt in,” says Brown. forward to buy the theatre for $425,000 saving it from possible demolition. A generous donation from the Sanderson family For more information on this exceptional anniversary season, visit helped restore the facility to its original glory. l sandersoncentre.ca The Sanderson is lauded for its acoustics by just about every musical performer that treads is stage. Brown says the great All photographs submitted by The Sanderson Centre sound was created as part of the design “through the knowledge
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GISELE BUDGELL are addressing these poor eating habits within the school environment. Listen to what parents and educators are l brantfoodforthought.ca saying as they witness first-hand the benefits of including fruits and vegetables in every snack or meal. Brant Food For Thought Student Nutrition Programs are off to a great start and volunteers are gearing up to prepare and “We have a very difficult time getting our son to try serve over 1 million healthy snacks and meals for this school new or different foods, including vegetables, but year. In October, we’re excited to launch the School Nutrition with the nutrition program at school, he has gone Initiatives again. The School Fresh Produce Box, Fresh Apples out of his comfort zone and tried so many new op- Program and White Milk Program work together to support tions! It has also helped reinforce the idea of what existing Universal Student Nutrition Programs in local schools. “healthy” eating habits are. It is a great program!” Students benefit by having fresh fruit, vegetables and white School Parent, Business Owner milk delivered directly to their schools. It’s convenient for the programs and it ensures that children and youth have access to “In order to get students to try new foods, we came the most nutritious foods during the school day. up with ‘Try It Tuesday’s’ – we give students differ- Program volunteers love these initiatives! When was the ent foods for them to try, such as kiwi, cauliflower, last time you went shopping for 300 servings of fruits or broccoli, hummus, etc. I had a parent call to find vegetables, 300 cheese strings or 6 crates full of milk cartons out what “green” fruit we served as her son enjoyed with 48 cartons in each crate? Multiply that by 3 to 5 days a it and wanted some for home. It turned out to be week! That’s a lot of lugging! Thankfully, delivery is included kiwi.” School Secretary / Breakfast Program Coordinator when schools participate in the initiatives. Totally convenient for volunteers who do the shopping of large volumes of Want to get involved? produce and milk for their nutrition program. Plus, there is no data entry involved or exchange of money. Brant Food For Consider a donation to supporting the School Nutrition Thought takes care of all the administration. It’s a win-win for Initiatives. 100% of your tax-receiptable gift of $20 or volunteers and students too! more will support the purchase of fresh fruits, vegetables and white milk delivered directly to participating schools. Did you know that… Interested in volunteering? Contact Judy Maidment at 519- 759-6164 and become part of the team making a difference In Ontario, nearly one-third of children and youth are for children and youth in our community. overweight or obese? Universal student nutrition programs GETTING TOP QUALITY TEA IN BRANTFORD
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Tea remains one of the most Next month we will talk more about the grading of tea. OCTOBER 2019 facebook twitter instagram 5 BSCENE FOOD SCENE Submitted photos Submitted photo Have you ever been treated to an authentic Chinese full course traditional dinner? The solution is the buffet restaurant. Did you ever realize that buffets are faster The whole experience is ceremonial. There is a specific order of how the food is than fast food? Yes they are. In a buffet, you can just go and take your choice of prepared and how the food is served. The volume and the variety is bountiful. And delicious and healthy choices from the immediately available buffet tables and start when you dig deeper, you will find practical, scientific and artistic reasonings behind eating. No waiting in line to order. Buffets are healthier. You can choose the type of why and how they do what they do in the kitchen and how they are served at the food and the volume of food you wish to get in accordance to what you know you dinner table. should eat. Best of all, buffets make fresh affordable. The Chinese chef can afford to In our North American way of life, we have a tendency to easily take for granted happily practice his love for food because he prepares it for more than one person this art form in the kitchen because of our need for fast and convenient food. We at a time. “I prepare a feast every time I cook!” says the happy Chinese chef. invented fast food as a way of life - not as a way of Kings Buffet is operated by the family of John and Amy Wu. Their happiness is eating healthy and enjoying life. about bringing family, friends, co-workers, and communities together around the If we slow down and try to notice, we actually do build dinner table. 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Charles Demuynck, Greg Walshaw, Nick Peros, and Katerina Gimon, performed by Arcady’s talented Ronald Beckett, Director chorus and twenty-five-member orchestra. 2019 Fall Concert Series The season will also include Arcady’s seasonal l arcady.ca October 26 7:30pm production and crowd favourite, There’s a Song 20th Anniversary Celebration Concert in the Air: A Timeless Holiday Classic. This Works by Arcady composers performed by chorus and full orchestra Arcady will celebrate twenty years of music making entertaining and upbeat production will be held on St. Andrew’s United Church Saturday, November 23, 7:30pm at St. Andrew’s this fall season! 95 Darling St., Brantford Untied Church, 95 Darling St, and feature new and Tickets $30 /$12 Arcady is an internationally acclaimed music traditional holiday music written and arranged by com�oserso�arca��.�ro�n�a�er�ckets.com ensemble and arts training organization based in Arcady's director Ronald Beckett. The fall season November 23 7:30pm Brantford. It is a collective of brilliant artists from will conclude in Port Dover with a performance There’s a Song In the Air across the province, and includes some of the finest of Handel’s Messiah at the Lighthouse Festival A Timeless Holiday Classic - Music of Ronald Beckett musicians Canada has to offer. The organization Theatre on Saturday, November 30 at 7:30pm. Arcady St. Andrew’s United Church combines established professionals, emerging 95 Darling St., Brantford specializes in the performance of this great choral Tickets: $2�/$10; a�min�stan�re�s�ran�or�.com artists, and youth, and is dedicated to the mentorship masterpiece, and is known for its lively, energetic and of young performers at the early stages of their rhythmic rendition. November 30 7:30pm career. Handel’s Messiah This exciting concert season will honour the Directed by Ronald Beckett. The season kicks off on Saturday, October 26 at tremendous impact Arcady has had on the Lighthouse Festival Theatre 247 Main Street, Port Dover 7:30pm with the 20th Anniversary Celebration performance of classical music and arts education in Tickets: $30; lighthousetheatre.com/off-season-events Concert. This event will celebrate the earth and Ontario over the last two decades. The audience will sky, and honour the work of exquisite Canadian be struck by the high calibre of artistry involved in composers who have helped shape Arcady into the each performance. successful and prestigious ensemble it is today. This www.arcady.ca special evening will feature works by Ronald Beckett, For more information visit: www.arcady.ca The Best Kept Secret in Brantford!
(but why would you?), you can! singers Jessica Dawdy and Jordan Goodridge and many more local young artists will thrill you with their talented The first concert this year will see 6 amazing pianists performances. You will be impressed! performing on two concert grand pianos. Each will perform individually, but then they will play in combination until there are actually all six making music together. That l brantfordmusicclub.ca should be amazing to see and to hear! The concert is on the evening of Sunday, October 20 beginning at 7:30 p.m Did you know that there is a music organization in Don’t miss Piano Six!! Brantford which has been in existence since at least 1902? Did you know that this organization presents a series of On the afternoon of four concerts at the Sanderson Centre - one of the most Sunday, November 24, beautiful theatres in Canada - for the low price of $80? one of our own will be
That’s right, for just $80 you can enjoy some of Canada’s Submitted photos back on the stage of the April 28, will be an Enchanted Evening as world- most talented artists and then, afterwards, meet them Sanderson. Brantford- renowned Canadian tenor Ben Heppner appears on while you enjoy a complimentary reception in the lobby. born violinist, Iain McKay, stage. He and three additional artists – Rebecca Caine, a former young artist, Brett Polegato and David Warrack will be on stage at the promises a concert filled Sanderson Centre. These artists have performed at the with a dazzling selection major venues across Europe and North America and to of classics and favourites. have them here, in Brantford, is absolutely fantastic. They He will be joined by a guest will perform selections from well-known musicals and violist and together will create a show that will be sure to operettas… Show Boat, South Pacific, The Phantom of the please! The concert begins at 2:00 p.m. What a lovely way Opera… You will definitely leave the theatre with a smile on to spend a Sunday afternoon!! your face and a song in your heart! High school/university students? You can enjoy the music There is so much talent in the Brantford area that it is only for just $25 for all four and if there are any children in So, if you want to enjoy beautiful music in the amazing right that it should be showcased! That is exactly what will the family (Grade 8 and under), they get in for FREE!! Of Sanderson Centre, call the Box Office at 519-758-8090! happen on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2020 at our course, if you wish to purchase tickets for just one concert annual Young Artists Recital! Pianist Willem Klunder, Let’s not keep The Canadian Artists Series a secret!! OCTOBER 2019 facebook twitter instagram 7
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Brantford is a town that many people have mixed feelings about. It has had its ups and downs but one thing that remains consistent is the wealth of musical talent that has stayed through it all. The musicians of this town have given us entertainment and a way to escape the trials of our daily lives, as well as help us celebrate the joys.
Our town has had such a wide variety of music scenes for people to enjoy. Even during my lifetime, I have experienced so many different waves of music that have passed through. It all began as a teenager with the punk scene. I remember friends of mine playing in punk bands and arranging shows as early as 16 years old, renting the upstairs hall at J’s Place or even utilizing a friend’s basement. They would find any way they could to get the music out there and give us all a reason to get together. Then as the years went by, we had venues such as The Turnaround or The Crown to house the high energy Crust Punk bands that would venture through, or the Ford Plant to give us that alternative style punk that the scene would gradually gravitate towards.
In my 20’s I discovered what I would call the Jam Scene. Two Doors Down became a home away from home for all of us who just wanted to dance the night away to the areas’ great talent of jam bands. It felt nearly every weekend there was a new arrangement of a select group of musicians pulling something together to keep the room moving. One of my favourite musical memories was during this time. The room was full, maybe even too full, and there wasn’t a single still body in the house. People were dancing on chairs, couches, and even a few on the bar. They just needed to find enough space to allow their bodies to sway. I’ve never seen so much joy in such a small space.
Let’s not forget ZZZ. These guys worked so hard to bring Brantford something new and succeeded. ZZZ brought our town an alternative to the norm. Filling our ears with genres most of us had never heard of and giving us wild and wacky new bands to fall in love with. All the while promoting an open and friendly vibe to the wide variety of people that would walk through the doors of either the Station Coffee House or later The Creamery. I think this was the first scene that I experienced in town that consistently brought together both the musical and visual arts.
This past year I was fortunate enough to find a home that would consistently provide me with my beloved Blues.Warmington’s Bistro became a constant for me last winter and I’m sure it will be again. The talent that is provided there seemed to be unwaveringly top notch. The Blues has always been well represented in our town through a few venues providing weekend matinees, or the odd show here and there, but I must say I am delighted to find a place that will warm up my winters with that sweet full sound on a regular basis.
That is just the few scenes that I have experienced in short. Through doing interviews for BScene I have learned of so many more that sounds as though they were nothing short of wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing George Rose of The George Rose Big Band talk of the years when The Alexander would be filled with big band and swing music. After talking with Fifth Temple my faith of good ole barebones Rock and Roll returning to Brantford was restored. Cody James Wood, Chris Strei, and Ashley LeBlanc helped me realize that Country music is still going strong. Shaun Mulrain showed me all the ways a musician can be involved in the community and become entrepreneurs.
So next time you’re feeling down or bored and worried about the town around you get out and see what Brantford has to offer you musically. For a small town, we sure do have a large variety of exceptional talent to choose from and live music in a number of small businesses nearly every night of the week. Not only is there a good chance you’ll find something new to lift your spirits you’ll be supporting the businesses that stay true to providing the raw local talent that keeps this town groovin.
Thank you, Brantford for providing me with some of my favourite bands and musicians. Life would be pretty dull without you.
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Please join the Brantford Symphony Orchestra for our third “Fall Music Crawl,” an afternoon of exciting music in three different and intriguing locations. Enjoy three different musical groups in one afternoon. Each performance is 30 minutes long, allowing time to explore your starting venue before travelling to the next location and performance. Patrons have a choice of which location to start at. As a result, each musical group performs three times for three different audiences. We are grateful for Cultural Centre which will bring a smile to your face, get your toes tapping their efforts and would like to introduce you to them here: and maybe even get you to sing along. Eighth Notes con Spirito is a chamber group of violinists ranging in age Denis Rondeau & Just Friends will be performing jazz at the W. Ross from 12 to 17. Formed in September 2014 by Janet Pasila, these musicians Macdonald School in Brantford. Joining Denis will be Charles Cozens on compete at festivals and perform recitals in Brantford and Oakville. The piano, Ernie Porthouse on drums and Robin Habermehl on vocals and group will present an eclectic mix of music from Scott Joplin to Brahms at sax. The concert will feature songs from the American Songbook and the Canadian Military Heritage Museum. contemporary jazz. Pleasant Ridge includes Pam Bray, Dave Jones, Everill Muir, Vern Payne Tickets are $30 for the three performance and are available online at and Kim Tomkins. They will perform songs for you at the Woodland brantfordsymphony.ca.
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Thurs. Oct. 3 - Dec. 19 • The Little String Orchestra (weekly practices) Braemar House School 06:00 PM Education
Thurs. Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 • Tipsy Thursday - Top 40 DJ Marvelous Lounge 010:00 PM Entertainment
Brantwood Community Services, Recreation & Therapy Centre, Fri. Oct. 4 - Dec. 20 • Chair Yoga 10:30 AM Sports BSCENE Entrance #1 Brantwood Community Services, Recreation & Therapy Centre, Fri. Oct. 4 - Dec. 20 • Zumba 02:00 PM Sports Entrance #1 PUZZLES Fri. Oct. 4 - Nov. 29 • Dungeons & Dragons Drop In (HS students only) County of Brant Public Library (Paris) 03:30 PM Entertainment Fri. Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25 • Live Bands Marvelous Lounge 010:00 PM Entertainment
Sat. Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26 • Karaoke Buck’s Tavern 010:00 PM Entertainment
Sat. Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26 • Urban Saturdays - Top 40 DJ Marvelous Lounge 010:00 PM Entertainment
Sun. Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27 • Singles Socials Dances Brantford Polish Hall 07:00 PM Entertainment
Mon. Oct. 7 - Nov. 25 • Slow Stitch County of Brant Public Library (Paris) 02:15 PM Community
Mon. Oct. 7 - Dec. 16 • Drop In Pickle Ball Dajoh-Onondaga Gymnasium 07:00 PM Sports
Mon. Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28 • Trivia Night Buck’s Tavern 07:00 PM Entertainment
Mon. Oct. 7 - Nov. 25 • South Brant Monday Night Winter Mixed Crib Royal Canadian Legion Branch 463 (South Brant Legion) 07:30 PM Entertainment
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Oct. 26 - Nov. 3 • Escape the Spirits at the Homestead Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead 04:00 PM Entertainment
TUESDAY OCTOBER 1
National Seniors Day 2019 Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre & Beckett Adult Leisure Centre Community
Point of Sale (POS) System Training (Tues., Wed. & Thurs. Oct. 1 - 17) Brant Skills Centre 12:30 PM Education
Brantford Fly Tyers and Fly Fishers Brant Rod & Gun Club 06:00 PM Education
Green Screen and Gaming (players under 13 yrs. to be accompanied by an adult) County of Brant Public Library (Burford) 06:00 PM Entertainment
Live Music at A.R.T.C. Adult Recreation Therapy Centre 06:00 PM Entertainment
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2
Smartphone Basics Brant Skills Centre 9:00 AM Education
Free Workshop: Idle Hands (Oct. 2 - Nov. 6) White Pines Wellness Centre, Adult Day Centre 10:00 AM Education
Ladies Who Lead Brantford Golf & Country Club 06:00 PM Education
SUDOKU Monthly Meeting - Paris Horticultural Society Paris Fairgrounds 07:00 PM Education
How To Play: THURSDAY OCTOBER 3 Complete the grid so each column, row and 3 X 3 box (with bold Starter Company Plus Orientation Brantford | Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre (BRC) 9:30 AM Education borders) contains every number 1 to 9. Chamber of Commerce Brantford Brant Annual Mayor’s Luncheon Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre 11:30 AM Education Difficulty Level : 1 LinkedIn Brant Skills Centre 05:00 PM Education A Night Under the Stars Scotland Community Centre 06:30 PM Education Used with permission from http://en.top-sudoku.com Lansdowne Children’s Centre presents Elton Rohn! Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 07:30 PM Entertainment For solution see page 16 Dan Badger Live Buck’s Tavern 09:00 PM Entertainment FRIDAY OCTOBER 4
SUDOKU SPONSORED BY: Scare In The Square Harmony Square 05:00 PM Community
First Friday Grace Gallery 05:30 PM The Arts
See You Next Thursday - Live Band Brantford Polish Hall 07:00 PM Entertainment
South Brant Legion Open Mic Jam Royal Canadian Legion Branch 463 (South Brant Legion) 07:00 PM Entertainment
Friday Night Live with Steve Ryan Elements Casino Brantford 09:00 PM Entertainment 519-442-3100 The Wild Vines Buck’s Tavern 010:00 PM Entertainment SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 Anne L. Sheppard Walk for H.O.P.E. (Helping Ourselves through Peer Support & Employment) Pheonix Place Apartments 8:00 AM Community Broker Raise The Roof Fall Walkathon Five Oaks Education and Retreat Centre 8:30 AM Community Direct 519-770-9262 Fabric and Yarn Sale (Grand River Grannies) St. Andrew’s United Church 9:00 AM Community
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Over 30 Years of Real Estate Experience! The 4th Annual BCHS Foundation ER Run-Walk Gilkison Flats/Steve Brown Sports Complex 9:30 AM Community 14 Entertainment & Community Guide
Visit bscene.ca for complete event information, updates & to submit your own event for free! ● Voice Over Services EVENT NAME LOCATION START TIME CATEGORY ● Copy Writing SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 (continued) ● Publicity Our First Annual We Scare Hunger Fall Food Drive (Salvation Army) FreshCo 10:00 AM Community ● Media Relations Art in the Park Lynden Hills Park 12:00 PM The Arts Girl Guide Cookie Drive-Thru Fairview United Church 01:00 PM Community
Emily Wilbur (Acoustic Cafe) Brantford Music Centre 02:00 PM Entertainment 519.756.7636 Live Music - Two for the Road Brant Artillery Gunners Club 02:00 PM Entertainment roundtablepr.com Scare In The Square Harmony Square 02:00 PM Community [email protected] Saturday Night Live with DJ 5151 Elements Casino Brantford 09:00 PM Entertainment
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4th Annual Fall Health & Wellness Expo Paris Fairgrounds 10:00 AM Community
An Afternoon of Faith & Fun with a Western Theme - Yee Haw Langford Community Church 01:00 PM Community
Blues for Soldiers: Ian Andrews and the Scoundrels Brant Artillery Gunners Club 02:00 PM Entertainment
Brace Yourself - Community Season Opener Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 07:00 PM Entertainment
MONDAY OCTOBER 7
Office in a Flash (Mon. Wed. & Fri. Oct. 7 - 25) Brant Skills Centre 9:00 AM Education
TUESDAY OCTOBER 8
Workshop: Market Research Brantford | Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre (BRC) 9:00 AM Education
Workshop: How to Write a Business Plan Brantford | Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre (BRC) 01:00 PM Education
Tech Coach Sessions (Brant Skills Centre) County of Brant Public Library (Burford) 05:00 PM Education
Sourdough Breadmaking South Dumfries Community Centre 06:00 PM Education
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9
Healthy You (8 week lifestyle program) County of Brant Public Library (Burford) 01:15 PM Education
All Candidates Meeting - Federal Riding of Brantford-Brant Bethel Community Hall 07:00 PM Community
Wilfrid Laurier University (Brantford Campus), Research & Lecture Series: Alan Downey, author of The Creator’s Game 07:00 PM Education Academic Centre, West
THURSDAY OCTOBER 10
Facebook Brant Skills Centre 05:00 PM Education
Wellness of World Mental Health Day (kids aged 13 yrs. & up) County of Brant Public Library (Burford) 05:00 PM Education
Gesture Drawing (15 - 18 yrs. old, Oct. 10 - 31) Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant 06:00 PM Education
Learn to Love Your Leftovers County of Brant Public Library (Paris) 06:00 PM Education
Darren Hancock Buck’s Tavern 09:00 PM Entertainment
FRIDAY OCTOBER 11
Major Ballachey 100th Anniversary/Reunion Party Knights Hall 07:00 PM Entertainment
Friday Night Live with Fiction Elements Casino Brantford 09:00 PM Entertainment 4000 houses in Country Music Experience Buck’s Tavern 010:00 PM Entertainment 15 years and counting! SATURDAY OCTOBER 12 Jim Young (Acoustic Cafe) Brantford Music Centre 02:00 PM Entertainment
Live Music - See You Next Thursday Brant Artillery Gunners Club 02:00 PM Entertainment
Classic Albums Live performs Led Zeppelin IV Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 08:00 PM Entertainment
Saturday Night Live with DJ Vibe Elements Casino Brantford 09:00 PM Entertainment
SUNDAY OCTOBER 13
Brantford Open Stage Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre 02:00 PM Entertainment HOME INSPECTIONS • NEW HOME WARRANTY TUESDAY OCTOBER 15 INFRARED • WETT CERTIFIED • RADON INSPECTIONS Online Photo Storage & Sharing (Brant Skills Centre) County of Brant Public Library (Burford) 05:30 PM Education
519.754.6789 CherryHomeInspections.ca Brantford Fly Tyers and Fly Fishers Brant Rod & Gun Club 06:00 PM Education
Podcast Club County of Brant Public Library (Paris) 07:00 PM Education
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16
Internet Basics (Brant Skills Centre) T.B. Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre 9:00 AM Education
Healthy Harvest Boxes Delivered 12:00 PM Community
Tech Coach Sessions (Brant Skills Centre) County of Brant Public Library (St. George) 05:00 PM Education
Business After 5 - Tasty Road Trips Food Tours Paris & St. George 05:30 PM Education
Let’s Talk About ADHD (Natural Ways to Help the ADHD Brain) County of Brant Public Library (Paris) 06:30 PM Education
THURSDAY OCTOBER 17
Beat the Bloating Blues County of Brant Public Library (St. George) 02:00 PM Education �� ��is�� c���ec���� Stories and Songs of Stompin’ Tom Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 02:00 PM Entertainment
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bringing the beauty FRIDAY OCTOBER 18 of small batch to you Intro to PowerPoint (Brant Skills Centre) Major Ballachey Public School 9:00 AM Education Wednesday - Sunday Adobe inDesign: An Introduction with Jeanette Obbink (for adults, & Oct. 25) Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant 01:00 PM Education Barbershop Convention Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 06:00 PM Entertainment 10am - 6pm Ghost Encounters (Participation Support Services) Brantwood Farms 07:00 PM Entertainment
Paint-Club at Glenhyrst Gallery Coach House (Canadian landscape) Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant (Coach House) 07:00 PM Education The Shop At Sweetwater South Brant Legion Open Mic Jam Royal Canadian Legion Branch 463 (South Brant Legion) 07:00 PM Entertainment 2619 Cockshutt Rd. Norfolk County Tyler Wilson - Live Band Brantford Polish Hall 07:00 PM Entertainment 2 km south of Boston Friday Night Live with Three for the Show Elements Casino Brantford 09:00 PM Entertainment 905-537-3936 The Black Outs Buck’s Tavern 010:00 PM Entertainment OCTOBER 2019 facebook twitter instagram 15
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SATURDAY OCTOBER 19
Barbershop Convention Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 11:00 AM Entertainment
Fall Carnival Chiefswood Park 11:00 AM Entertainment
Brent Wilson & Max Sandison (Acoustic Cafe) Brantford Music Centre 02:00 PM Entertainment
Live Music - Loose Change Brant Artillery Gunners Club 02:00 PM Entertainment
Barbershop Convention (championship) Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 06:00 PM Entertainment 250 King George Rd. Brantford 519.751.1221 Wine Annual Cofee House and Open Mic Woodland Cultural Centre 07:00 PM Entertainment [email protected] Ghost Encounters (Participation Support Services) Brantwood Farms 07:00 PM Entertainment www.positanowine.com Beer positanowinesandcoffee AIM Studio Dance AIM Dance Studio 07:30 PM Community Gift Cards
Saturday Night Live with Brant DJ Elements Casino Brantford 09:00 PM Entertainment
SUNDAY OCTOBER 20
Treaties Recognition Week: Trick or Treaty? Faith Lutheran Church, 57 Brant Ave., Brantford 12:00 PM Education
W. Ross Macdonald School, Canadian Military Heritage Muse- Fall Music Crawl (Brantford Symphony Orchestra - 3 performances in 3 locations) 01:30 PM Entertainment um & Woodland Cultural Centre
Blues for Soldiers: Al Lerman Brant Artillery Gunners Club 02:00 PM Entertainment
Brantford Music Club presents Piano Six Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 07:30 PM Entertainment
TUESDAY OCTOBER 22
Workshop: Financial Forecasting Brantford | Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre (BRC) 9:00 AM Education 86 Dalhousie St. Brantford 519-304-7090 Workshop: Marketing & Sales Brantford | Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre (BRC) 01:00 PM Education [email protected] Painting with Jane County of Brant Public Library (St. George) 06:00 PM Education www.ninenorth.ca Paint-Club at Wylde Rose Handmade Soaps (Fall Reflections) Wylde Rose Handmade Soaps 07:00 PM Education Red Green’s This Could Be It Tour Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 07:00 PM Entertainment
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23
Animal Tracks and Snacks end of Sunrise Court, Ohsweken 04:30 PM Education
Magic: The Gathering Club County of Brant Public Library (Burford) 06:00 PM Entertainment
An Introduction to Mindfulness County of Brant Public Library (Paris) 06:30 PM Education
THURSDAY OCTOBER 24
Tech Coach Sessions (Brant Skills Centre) County of Brant Public Library (Paris) 05:00 PM Education
Business Basics County of Brant Public Library (Paris) 06:00 PM Education
Brantwood Community Services, Recreation & Therapy Centre, Parents helping Parents Resource Group 06:00 PM Education Entrance #1
Big Shiny Twos Buck’s Tavern 010:00 PM Entertainment iPads Brant Skills Centre 12:30 PM Education
FRIDAY OCTOBER 25 Brantwood Community Services, Recreation & Therapy Centre, Halloween Dinner & Dance 06:00 PM Entertainment Entrance #1
Dracula - A Live Radio Play (R & J Theatrics) Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant (Coach House) 07:00 PM The Arts
Ghost Encounters (Participation Support Services) Brantwood Farms 07:00 PM Entertainment
Hwy. 24 - Live Band Brantford Polish Hall 07:00 PM Entertainment
Live Is All You Need presents ONES - The Beatles #1 Hits Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 08:00 PM Entertainment
Our Halloween Costume Dance Party Knights Hall 08:00 PM Entertainment Promote your business/organization
Friday Night Live with Rhapsody Rebelz Elements Casino Brantford 09:00 PM Entertainment with our LOCAL Network
Neon Rain Buck’s Tavern 010:00 PM Entertainment of Engaged Community Members SATURDAY OCTOBER 26 Jason Freeze Autumn Bazaar St. Pius X Parish 9:00 AM Community
Fall Frolic: indoor shopping event Fairview United Church 10:00 AM Community [email protected] 226.802.2299
Halloween In the Village The Children’s Safety Village of Brant 10:00 AM Community
Chili Cook Of FUNd-raiser Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 (Paris) 12:00 PM Community
FLASH Writing with Larry Brown (for adults, & Nov. 2) Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant 01:30 PM Education
Live Music - John Atlee Brant Artillery Gunners Club 02:00 PM Entertainment ADVERTISING
Pay No Mind (Acoustic Cafe) Brantford Music Centre 02:00 PM Entertainment Trapped in the Upside Down: A Library Escape Room County of Brant Public Library (Paris) 03:00 PM Entertainment WORKS... Turkey Supper Sydenham-Heritage United Church 05:30 PM Community Jef Harding 2 Rivers Restaurant 06:00 PM Entertainment YOU JUST PROVED IT! Dinner, Dance & Silent Auction (D & D United Martial Arts) Dunsdon Legion Branch 461 06:30 PM Entertainment Cainsville Firefghters Halloween Beneft Branlyn Community Centre 07:00 PM Community PUT YOUR BUSINESS CARD IN Ghost Encounters (Participation Support Services) Brantwood Farms 07:00 PM Entertainment FRONT OF THOUSANDS OF EYES! Arcady 20th Anniversary Celebration Concert St. Andrew’s United Church 07:30 PM Entertainment
Saturday Night Live with MixMaker Elements Casino Brantford 09:00 PM Entertainment 10,000 copies every month SUNDAY OCTOBER 27 Available at 450 locations in Brantford, Brantford Pop-Up Street Store Harmony Square 8:00 AM Community Brant County & Six Nations Blues for Soldiers: David Miller Brant Artillery Gunners Club 02:00 PM Entertainment
Brantford Open Stage Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre 02:00 PM Entertainment Contact: Jason Freeze Centennial Film Series - Casablanca Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 03:00 PM Entertainment
The Dark Files 2: Halloween Radio Plays Dracula and Frankenstein (Playful Fox Brantwood Farms 06:00 PM The Arts 226-802-2299 [email protected] Productions)
MONDAY OCTOBER 28
Android Tablets (Brant Skills Centre) County of Brant Public Library (Paris) 9:00 AM Education
Six Nations Tourism presents “Older Than America” Gathering Place by the Grand 07:00 PM Entertainment 16 Entertainment & Community Guide
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TUESDAY OCTOBER 29
VR - Virtual Reality Brant Skills Centre 12:30 PM Education
Workshop: Basic Bookkeeping Brantford | Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre (BRC) 01:00 PM Education
Brantford Fly Tyers and Fly Fishers Brant Rod & Gun Club 06:00 PM Education
Quarter Auction for Breakfast with Santa Brant Artillery Gunners Club 07:00 PM Community
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30
Trunk or Treat New Life Assembly 06:00 PM Entertainment
Halloween Haunt: Storytelling Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant 07:00 PM Entertainment
The Dark Files 2: Halloween Radio Plays Dracula and Frankenstein (Play Fox Brantwood Farms 07:00 PM The Arts Productions)
Halloween Haunt: Storytelling Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant 08:30 PM Entertainment
THURSDAY OCTOBER 31 Pumpkin Party Generations Church 05:30 PM Entertainment SOLUTION Halloween Night DJ & Video Dance Buck’s Tavern 09:00 PM Entertainment to our Sudoku puzzle (Page 13) NOVEMBER 2019
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1
Adobe Photoshop: An Introduction with Jeanette Obbink (for adults, & Nov. 8) Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant 01:00 PM Education
First Friday Grace Gallery 05:30 PM The Arts
Christmas in Paris Paris Fairgrounds 06:00 PM The Arts
Halloween Fundraiser Moose Lodge Brantford 07:00 PM Community
Howie Mandel Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 08:00 PM Entertainment
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2
Christmas in Paris Paris Fairgrounds 9:30 AM The Arts
Landscapes in Oil Painting with Jeanette Obbink Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant 10:00 AM Education
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3
Christmas in Paris Paris Fairgrounds 9:30 AM The Arts
Treaties Recognition Week: Resurgence is a Community Reclamation of Identity Six Nations Community Hall 02:00 PM Community Amidst Reconciliation
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5
Treaties Recognition Week: KAIROS Blanket Exercise St. John’s Lutheran Church, 104 Hughson St. N., Hamilton 07:00 PM Community
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6
Bangarra Dance Theatre Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 07:00 PM Entertainment
WLU Brantford, RCE 004, Research & Academic Centre East Treaties Recognition Week: The Sleeping Giant Awakens 07:00 PM Education (Charlotte St. entrance)
A LOOK BACK AT SEPTEMBER THROUGH BE SEEN WITH BSCENE THE EYES OF OUR PHOTOGRAPHERS
SUPER HERO DAY Sept. 2, 2019 • Dairee Delite, Brantford, ON D Jason Freeze OCTOBER 2019 facebook twitter instagram 17 Celebrate Ontario Public Library Week October 20-26!
the Paris branch. The Brantford-Brant Business Resource Centre will then facilitate a Business Basics information session on what you need to know to GARY JERMY start your own business beginning at 6:00pm on Thursday, October 24 at the Paris branch. l brantlibrary.ca facebook brantlibrary Some events for all ages will wrap up Ontario Public twitter @brantlibrary Library Week on Saturday, October 26. Count Craftula will be taking place at the Syl Apps Community instagram brantcountypubliclibrary Centre from 10:00am-noon in partnership with October is Canadian Library Month during which County of Brant Community Services and will feature libraries and library partners across Canada raise pumpkin carving, face painting and spooky storytime. awareness of the valuable role libraries play A Halloween Make and Take where families can drop in Canadians' lives. As part of this month-long into any branch and make a mummy craft will also celebration of all the great things libraries do for be occurring between 10:00am and 2:00pm. To cap the community, Ontario Public Library Week will everything off, “Trapped in the Upside Down,” the be occurring October 20-26. Whether it’s creativity, Library’s Stranger Things-themed escape room will health and well-being, professional development, or take place from 3:00-8:00pm at the Burford branch. community events that are of interest, the County of Brant Public Library is offering something for The Halloween Make & Take is a drop in program everyone during this week. while registration is required for the other programs listed. For more details, information on additional A “Painting with Jane” acrylic paint night is planned programming, or to register please contact any for 6:00pm on Tuesday, October 22 at the St. George County of Brant Public Library branch or visit the branch followed by an Introduction to Mindfulness Library’s event calendar found at www.brantlibrary. workshop presented by the Brant County Health ca. Unit at 6:30pm on Wednesday, October 23 at THE PLACE TO BE THIS OCTOBER!
world hacky sack champion, plus fabulous Cirque Du Soleil alumni, including Dominic Dagenais, the world's only trampoline flipping guitarist, and contortionist Lisbeth Mikoleit. Musicians Brent Titcomb, Jennifer Langton, Grindl Kuchirka, Pierre Laurendeau will be on hand to enliven the evening. Even now, more special guests are coming on board to enhance this special event. In addition, accomplished local dancers and musicians will join us onstage in style to celebrate the SUPER HERO DAY past 100 years. And as if this wasn't enough, Debra is also importing Sept. 2, 2019 • Dairee Delite, Brantford, ON her flying dance experience from her world premiere Brace Yourself , TAREN DE ST. CROIX a one-way ticket to a suspended reality with Captain Sterling and his D Jason Freeze crew, where gravity is a game and the passengers are willing players. downtownbrantford.ca l You'll never look at flying the same...it’s a trip of a lifetime, bring a facebook downtownbrantford sandwich. twitter @downtownbrantfd Not to be missed at Sanderson Centre are Classic Albums Live Performs Led Zeppelin IV, Stories and Songs Of Stompin’ Tom, Downtown Brantford is the place to be this October! All the Barbershop Convention, Brantford Music Club Presents Piano Six, and restaurant and shop owners are eager to meet you and serve Red Green This Could Be It Tour!! you! There is always something new to discover in Downtown At the end of the month Sanderson Centre presents Live Is All You Brantford, and this month is loaded with exciting things to see Need Presents ONES -The Beatles #1 Hits! Cashbox Canada calls and do. ONES, “Canada’s most exciting Beatles show!” Widely acclaimed and The Sanderson Centre and Lansdowne Children’s Centre back by popular demand, ONES returns to the Sanderson for one Presents Elton Rohn! Elton Rohn is thrilling audiences night only! Eleven world class musicians perform every hit song by the everywhere! With a full 11 piece band, string section and grand Beatles “note perfect”. Captivating screen landscapes keep audiences piano, Ron Camilleri’s ability to transform into Elton John is spellbound. The stories behind the number one songs told like never absolutely uncanny. Audiences are amazed! Elton Rohn has before in brilliant short narrations. Rare filmstrips and photos. Don’t headlined hundreds of shows and major festivals across North miss the “must see” Beatles show that is filling theatres in Canada and America, and most notably Las Vegas, where they were the only the USA. Elton John tribute asked to perform the Elton John convention! We suggest you make Downtown Brantford your destination and Also this month you can catch Brace Yourself -Community visit everything it has to offer. Connect with us online at www. Season Opener. Brantford's own Debra Brown has assembled downtownbrantford.ca .Join us on Facebook to keep up with what’s a stellar celebration in two acts -a fun-filled cocktail of circus, happening downtown daily. Please like our page, share our posts and dance and live music to celebrate this special anniversary. Her share your experience in Downtown Brantford. show features members of Zacada Circus and Jordan Muir, 18 Entertainment & Community Guide OCTOBER 2019 facebook twitter instagram 19
A LOOK BACK AT THROUGH BE SEEN WITH BSCENE THE EYES OF OUR PHOTOGRAPHERS ST. GEORGE APPLEFEST September 21, 2019 • Downtown St. George, ON • D Jason Freeze
HOCKEY NIGHT IN BRANTFORD ENCORE EDITION Aug 14, 2019 • Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, Brantford D Jason Freeze 20 Entertainment & Community Guide ELECTION 2019 BRANTFORD-BRANT candidates On October 21st, people are called to vote for their local Member of Parliament, so we wanted to get to know the candidates. As we’re all about positive and local, we asked the candidates a few questions to shed some light on their community spirits.
Here are the answers from four of the seven candidates. Unfortunately, we did not hear back from Sabrina Sawyer (NDP), and both Leslie Bory and John Turmel (Independents) announced their candidacy after our deadline. We’ve also heard that Rob Ferguson (Libertarian) had to withdraw due to health reasons and wish him a speedy recovery.
We hope that their answers help you to make your decision on October 21st. Please take some time to get to know all of the candidates and to go vote as our local MP’s can have a large impact for our communities. For more information about the elections please visit:
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There’s a global climate crisis. Brantford and Brant County How are you involved in our community? have the people who can make a diference. The Nith and Grand Rivers are precious resources, and recognized as • Phil McColeman was frst elected as the Member major attractions. They provide habitats for birds, butterflies, of Parliament for Brantford-Brant in 2008. He was and other wildlife. I know there’s enough will in the re-elected in 2011, and re-elected to a third term in community to protect all this: the Brantford Environmental October 2015. Policy Advisory Committee, the Brant Greens waste • Prior to entering politics, Phil owned and operated diversion project, a grass-roots Green New Deal group – property development and construction companies that and I want to help. specialized in residential and commercial renovation Why should people vote in the elections? work. In this capacity, he received numerous industry awards and served as President for both the Brantford Everything is political. The environment you live in; the and Ontario Home Builder’s Association. housing you live in and the streets you walk and drive on; the water you drink and the food that gets grown (and in • A lifelong resident of Brantford-Brant, Phil has BOB JONKMAN our rural areas, the food we grow); the new you read; the demonstrated strong leadership and commitment to media you can access. A friend of mine says “Dealing with family, community and public service. He has served Office Location: (no bricks & mortar office) the environment is a political problem. If you’re not part as Vice-Chair of the Brantford Police Services Board, Director of the Brantford Brant Regional Chamber of Contact Info: [email protected] of the political solution, you’re part of the environmental problem.” But that’s true for everything we do. I encourage Commerce, Governor of Wilfrid Laurier University and Social Media/Web: Mostly @BobJonkmanGPC (Twitter Facebook everyone to vote. Look at the policies of all the candidates, Director and President of Lansdowne Children’s Centre. Instagram), sometimes BobJonkmanGree their commitment, their passion. Vote for the candidate What are your favourite local event(s)? that best represents you. Don’t fall into the trap of voting How are you involved in our community? for something you dislike to keep out something worse. If “There are so many great local events but those that are you don’t vote for what you want, you’ll never get what you I’ve been participating in Brant Green Drinks, the riverside most meaningful for me are those honouring our veterans. want. cleanup, part of the Brant Green Team for waste diversion Not just the Remembrance Day ceremonies but also the at Canada Day and Walk & Roll, Lynnsie’s Walk and several Thank a Vet Luncheon and the Legion memorials. other events hosted by the Sexual Assault Centre of Brant. In your opinion, what makes our community I’m still new to the community, so I’m only just starting to #BRANTastic? get involved! “Without question it’s the people. The people of Brantford- What are your favourite local event(s)? Brant are hard-working, community minded, and willing to So far, it’s been every event where the community comes set aside political diferences. It’s a big reason why we’ve together. I’ve made new friends everywhere. been able to bounce back from hard times and build a successful community.” In your opinion, what makes our community #BRANTastic? What inspired you to run for elections?
I love the cohesion of the community, the involvement of “When considering whether to run again the same issue local politicians in grass-roots events, the accessibility of kept coming up. Despite all that we’ve accomplished in the media. I know more journalists by sight in the short Brantford-Brant too many people are still struggling to get time I’ve been in Brantford than I ever knew in 20 years of by. It’s time for people to stop just getting by. It’s time for living in Waterloo Region! you to get ahead.”
What inspired you to run for elections? PHIL MCCOLEMAN How do you want to make our community better?
Electoral Reform. I’ve been working with Fair Vote Canada Office Location:101 Charing Cross, Brantford “I want to use my experience to continue building on what for over 12 years, and all the rallies, protests, petitions, and we’ve accomplished. Too many people are still struggling Contact Info: Email: [email protected] meetings with MPs weren’t getting the job done. The best to get by. It’s time for people to stop just getting by. It’s Telephone: 519-770-4870 way to get change is to make change yourself, so I ran for time for you to get ahead.” office with Electoral Reform as my motivation. Social Media/Web: Website: servingbrantfordbrant.ca; • Since being elected, Phil has delivered real support for Facebook /phil4brant; Twitter @Phil4Brant How do you want to make our community better? projects that are revitalizing our community. A tireless OCTOBER 2019 facebook twitter instagram 21
advocate for the growth of post-secondary institutions shared goals. I also love the vibrancy of our downtown and sponsors and organizations involved! in Brantford, he delivered federal funding for Laurier the mix of urban, rural and indigenous communities that Brantford’s Academic and Research Centre and the exist here. Our community events, our independent cofee In your opinion, what makes our community ELECTION 2019 #BRANTastic? new Laurier Brantford-YMCA Athletics and Recreation shops, small businesses and local farms make Brantford- Complex. He has delivered funding for hockey arenas Brant special. The people in our community make it so #BRANTastic. I and community centres, local events and festivals like BRANTFORD-BRANT have had the honour and privilege to get to know many the St. George AppleFest and the Brantford International What inspired you to run for elections? people here and each individual adds to the rich community Jazz Festival, as well as support for growing local I ran for MP in 2015. I was inspired by the growing number tapestry. I love listening to people’s life experiences and businesses, and critical infrastructure projects across of women who were running for office around the world, stories; to get to know their family and friends and fnd out Brantford, Six Nations and the County of Brant. He and I wanted to be a part of that because I believe I am able how their lives have grown and added to the community. candidates has also supported transformational projects, like to bring people together beyond party lines. I also wanted to the clean-up and renewal of the Greenwich-Mohawk get certain things done in Brantford. We increased our vote What inspired you to run for elections? brownfeld, and has worked to bring the community by 12% and every other party lost support. I have a lot of together to fnally restore Mohawk Lake. The people of this dynamic community have all inspired great ideas and a great team, so I’m going for it again. me to run for elections! I have spoken to many people and • Phil is also well known for his commitment to How do you want to make our community better? there is a desire to do things diferently and seek better exceptional services for his constituents and for his results. Unfortunately, our past and present governments popular community initiatives like his Passport Clinics, My unique talent is bringing people together, especially in all levels haven’t been given Canadian’s a true voice. […] I Community Shred Days, and the widely successful people who aren’t properly represented in our politics. I want want to work together to put an end to this political identity Hockey Night in Brantford which has risen over to be a trusted voice that our neighbours in Six Nations and agenda and serve Canadians and our community. $500,000 to support local charities. New Credit can count on. I want to do the same with farmers because I come from a farming family. I want the benefts How do you want to make our community better? Why should people vote in the elections? of a strong economy to touch all Brantford-Brant residents I intend to make Brantford-Brant County better by listening with better opportunities and services. I have the track “As Shadow Minister for Veterans Afairs I’m reminded daily and taking action. What do people want? That is the key to record and skills to improve relationships between Brantford of the sacrifces our men and women in uniform and the making things better in our community. I have a history of and Brant County and the federal government, allowing for veterans that came before them have made to defend our listening to my constituents and building a relationship with greater investments here. way of life. Our right to vote is something we should all be them by being transparent and always keeping the lines of exercising.” Why should people vote in the elections? communication open. We have a wonderful, caring and rich community in Brantford-Brant County so it is imperative to Voting is how we hold our leaders accountable. Casting a fght to keep it the way it is making people’s voices heard— ballot is how we tell them “we’re watching you, so don’t get what they need—pure and simple. too comfortable.” Politicians notice when you don’t vote, and some of the cynical ones will think, “oh, I can pull a fast Why should people vote in the elections? one because these folks don’t really care.” Voting forces Voting is an important part of the democratic process in politicians to be on their toes because they know you take Canada. It is a right that we must exercise and protect. your civic duty seriously. Voting gives us the opportunity to show the immense power we have to elect a better government to reflect our values and beliefs. I implore each and everyone of you: if you can vote please do so--it is one of the easiest, yet one of the most important things you can do.
ROB FERGUSON: “I have had to withdraw DANIELLE TAKACS from the federal election here in Brantford Brant Office Location:225 Fairview Drive, Brantford for health reasons. This Contact Info: [email protected] 519-717-8040 riding has always been good to me in races. I Social Media/Web: votedanielle.ca Twitter @danielletakacs thank the public for all Facebook /joindanielle Instagram danielle.takacs the support over the years. I'd also like to How are you involved in our community? DAVE WROBEL thank the media for including me in as much I was born and raised in Brantford and have been a Office Location:37 Gillin Road, Brantford, Ontario coverage as you have dedicated advocate and volunteer since I was a teenager. given me. I have to put my health frst. When my health Contact Info: [email protected] 1-519-755-0815 I volunteered for the local Rogers TV station, providing improves, I will be back to fght for liberty here in Brant. I stories and commentary from the liberal perspective. I wish all 2019 federal candidates the best of luck here in Social Media/Web: Facebook /DaveWrobel.PPC have volunteered as a board member on the Sanderson Brantford Brant.” Centre, the Downtown Business Performance Advisory www.ppc-bran8ord-brant.com Committee and the International Villages Cultural Festival. How are you involved in our community? More recently, I've also worked closely with the Kiwanis of Paris-Brant. I’ve also been involved on projects to support I am involved in the community in many ways. In the past I refugees to our community, indigenous communities and have been a councillor for 3 terms and have relished at the women interested in running for office. opportunity in making my constituents’ voices heard. I am a mentor to many people in the community whether as an What are your favourite local event(s)? educator, a skilled tradesman or simply as a community The International Villages Cultural Festival is the highlight of leader. I also try to continually fnd ways to help my my summer. It gets bigger and better every year, and it really neighbours and community members by always ofering my shows just how diverse and vibrant our community is. I also time and service to make things better in any way I can! love learning about the history of the community through What are your favourite local event(s)? the Brantford Museum special exhibits. I try to make it to as many events during the year as In your opinion, what makes our community possible. I love Ribfest, Beerfest and the International #BRANTastic? festivals because they bring out so many people from I love how the people who live here are so proud to be a part all around Brantford and Brant County as well as from of the community and are not afraid to show it. Everybody other areas. These events reflect how much community is wants to do their part to make Brantford better and achieve important to people here because of the local businesses, 22 Entertainment & Community Guide Brantford Burst 2019 A Great Success! Participants were able to enjoy the afternoon full of activities while visiting vendors and learning more about our community sponsors. The Burst Colour Run supports the SKIP Program, which facilitates programs to bridge the gap between the young and old in Brantford and area. The proceeds of the event go directly towards providing bus transportation for classrooms in our community. ALI WILLIAMS We at SKIP want to extend our thanks to our volunteers, l goskip.org participants, and community organizations: All State twitter @goskip Insurance, Branford Tourism, Crime Stoppers, Dance facebookSKIPBrantford Xcetera, Grand River Council on Aging, Habitat for instagram @skipbrantford Humanity, Moksha Yoga, PACE (Grand River Community Health Center), Little String Orchestra, Brant/Brantford On Sunday, September 8th, community members of all Paramedic Service, Brantford Fire Department, City of ages came out to Earl Haig Family Fun Park to celebrate Brantford; and to our sponsors: Arise Brantford Radio, Grandparent’s Day, and to support SKIP, Seniors and Kids Brantford Tourism, Brantford Toyota, Brittain Group Intergenerational Programs at the third annual Brantford Financial, BScene, Chartwell Tranquility Retirement BURST Colour Run/Walk. Residence, King & Benton, Schuit Homes Inc., Verka Foods, Whatcha Wanna Wear, and Brantford Convention Participants were able to enjoy the beautiful weather along Centre for donating the stage. the Grand River while completing the 5k+ course and passed through clouds of colour tossed by our volunteers We thank you for making this year a successful one, and at the colour stations along the way. The turnout from the we encourage everyone to save the date for next year’s community was excellent and we were happy to see each BURST Colour Run on Sunday, September 6th, 2020! participant return to Earl Haig bursting with colour! To learn more about SKIP, or to become a volunteer or
sponsor, please visit our website at goskip.org. Submitted Photo: Our Volunteers Have Skills – and So Do You!
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When we bought our frst home we were so proud. It Stock Photo: wasn’t big. It surely wasn’t beautiful, but it was ours. I have to be professional tradespeople they just need to be never thought of myself as having “skills” when it came people with time, an interested in learning, and a desire to to renovations, but as we settled in and decided what help! When we say we are looking for skilled volunteers changes we wanted to make (and could realistically aford) that means “volunteers that have done demo work before,” we started doing our homework. There were some jobs or “folks that have installed cabinets before,” or “people outside of our abilities, but others we could do ourselves that have patience and an eye for detail work like painting.” – with a little guidance, and save a lot of our hard-earned Give yourself more credit! You too have skills! dollars. Our Mission at Habitat for Humanity Brant-Norfolk is to We ripped out old green shag carpeting and replaced change lives by providing safe and afordable housing for it with laminate flooring that we were able to install those in need in our community. We have several projects ourselves! The 1970s bathroom with a pepto bismol pink on the horizon. Help us BUILD COMMUNITY. tub, toilet and sink, swag crackle glass light fxture, and gold foil wallpaper was the next thing to go. My brother-in- If you want to roll-up your sleeves and get involved apply law (a plumber by trade) taught my husband a few things, online (habitatbn.org), or please contact: while my father-in-law showed me how to properly cut, lay, and grout tile! We had skills – we just didn’t know it! Renee VanderHarst – Volunteer Coordinator
The same can be said for a Habitat for Humanity build site. 519-759-8600 ext 528 There are some jobs we leave to the professionals, while [email protected] other jobs can be completed with volunteer labour (and a little coaching from a Crew Lead). These volunteers don’t OCTOBER 2019 facebook twitter instagram 23
E I M T A T A P SU TE PP S OR NE TIN - O G PATIE NT CARE for the fourth annual ER Run-Walk SupportingJoin us! Patient Care One Step at a Time OCTOBER 5, 2019 // GILKISON FLATS
ew of us choose to visit the Emergency Department of extra space. Renovations will also be completed to healthy lifestyle and it doesn’t exclude less active individuals (ED) at the Brantford General, but when we do improve visibility for patients and staff, and ensure patient who still want to come out and support the cause,” said RN Fit’s comforting to know that we can all experience privacy. and Run-Walk organizer Cheryl Caswell. “We also want to life-saving medical attention from skillful physicians, provide a challenge for serious runners and a venue for new nurses and staff or benefit from cutting-edge hospital Under current provincial guidelines, the BCHS Foundation runners just starting out.” technology. will be required to raise an estimated $7 million to support the full redevelopment of the Emergency Department ex- The event venue has been changed this year and will be The Emergency Department at the Brant Community pansion. The BCHS Foundation’s portion also includes the held at the Steve Brown Sports Complex and Gilkison Flats. Healthcare System (BCHS) frequently operates well above purchase of new equipment and furnishings for the newly In addition to the run-walk, the event will feature a variety its functional capacity, with current trends indicating renovated space so that Emergency Room physicians of family-friendly activities including a bouncy castle, fire that Emergency Department staff will treat over 58,000 and staff have the critical technology and equipment they truck, police car and ambulance for kids of all ages to patients in 2019, a significant increase from 2010 when the need to treat patients and save lives. explore, and, juggling and balloon animals by Band-Aid the staff treated an average of 40,000 patients per year. Clown. BCHS Emergency Charge Nurse and ER Run-Walk The ER Run-Walk upcoming on October 5th is an im- coordinator, Christina Barker is no stranger to working portant fundraising event and opportunity to engage the “We will also be selling tickets before and at the event to in the busy ED environment. local community in supporting our local healthcare system. win a premium mountain bike courtesy of Brantford’s Bicy- The ER Run-Walk was spearheaded in 2016 by BCHS cle Shop” said Shanna Dunlop, Community Development “Patient volumes are unpredictable in the ED; urgent cases RNs Christina Barker, Cheryl Caswell, Taryn Smith, and Assistant with the BCHS Foundation. “We are so grateful can often show up at unexpected times and sometimes all Cheryl Staats and Paramedic Duty Chief Randy Papple. to the Bicycle Shop for their continued support of this event at once.” Christina said. “We are usually able to triage and The group has spent countless personal hours organizing and local healthcare.” assess patients efficiently, but in recent years the numbers the event, recruiting participants and volunteers as well as are climbing higher. “ approaching community organizations for support. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Participants 20 years of age and older are required to raise or donate On March 2, 2018 the BCHS was delighted to receive the The event is designed with accessibility in mind and offers $50 to participate. Students 13 to 19 years old are asked provincial government’s announcement supporting the three different run-walk options: a leisurely 1 km family to raise $20. Pledges are welcomed, but not necessary for much needed redevelopment, expansion and renovation walk for every age and ability level, a 5 km walk or run for children under 13 years of age, and each participant will be of the Emergency Department at the Brant Community the more adventurous, and a full 10 km run for more compet- provided with a free lunch on the day of the event courtesy Healthcare System, Brantford General site. As part of this itive participants. The 5 km and 10 km courses are timed. of Tim Horton’s at the Brantford General. Please join us on multi-million dollar redevelopment, the ED will be expand- October 5th to support patient care one step at a time! ed to include new entrances and over 371 square metres “We opted for a run-walk format because it promotes a For more information and to register, visit ERRUNWALK.COM
200 Terrace Hill Street, Brantford, ON N3R 1G9 Cainsville Firefighters Memorial Benefit & Halloween Party Tel: 519-751-5510 Fax: 519-751-5880 SATURDAY OCTOBER 26, 2019 www.bchsysfoundation.org In support of the BCHS Foundation and the Brant Community Cancer Clinic Like us on Facebook Follow us on @BCHSFoundation A 19 plus event - Tickets $40 TICKETS AVAILABLE on Eventbrite or watch us on BCHS Foundation
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Map of the boundary between the Province of Québec and the United States after the signing of the Treaty of Paris (1783). (Source: l’Annuaire du Québec, 1972)
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This column continues from last month’s Before 1830, it functioned as a military repercussions on the Indigenous harsh environment. regarding the European conquest and administration as its primary role was to population and Canada as a nation. British policy acknowledged Indigenous settlement of the land in the Gulf of St. ensure that the Indigenous community French and British Policy Regarding title to the land. Lands would only Lawrence and the St. Lawrence River remained loyal to the Crown and to Indigenous Peoples be ceded to the Crown with due Valley. prevent any hostility against settlers To the French, discovery of this new consideration, and treaties and When the English formally assumed and Crown administrators. After 1830, agreements would define the Crown’s the threat of another American invasion land meant conquest with respect to the control of New France in 1763 the Indigenous population. They had no title relationship with the Indigenous peoples. Province of Québec did not have an had subsided and with the continued After the British conquest, the lands increase in European immigration to to the land and no rights that would make elected legislature. The province was them in any way equal to the French. became vested in the Crown with the ruled directly by the English governor Canada, the Crown’s role, according Indigenous people holding a precarious to Duncan Scott writing in The Québec Any interest or favours shown to them who received advice from his counsellors. were from the benefit of the King. The title. In 1774, a Legislative Council was created History Encyclopaedia (1914), evolved to “civilise, protect, and educate the Indigenous people were not to be treated Both colonial powers sought to convert as an advisory council to the governor. A cruelly or unjustly but were viewed with the Indigenous people to Christianity. legislative assembly was established with Indigenous people.” This mandate proved to have significant and lasting curiosity. It must be noted that the French Seigneuries the Constitution Act of 1791. settlers would have perished without the assistance of the Indigenous people In 1627, Cardinal Richelieu introduced helping them survive in this cold and the seigneurial system, or manor land
Example of a seigneurial layout along the Detroit River in 1796, where modern Detroit and Windsor now stand. Fort Illustration of land distribution under the seigneurial system in Quebec from 1627 to 1854. Detroit is on the north side of the river at centre left, and Belle Isle is to the right. (0Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ (Source: http://sakkampress.com/the-seigneurial-system.html, Used under Creative Commons licence.) Seigneurial_system_of_New_France, Public Domain) OCTOBER 2019 facebook twitter instagram 25
Upper Canada’s first four districts, 1788.(Source: Economic Atlas of Ontario, 1969.) with some lots divided in half, or merged constituted one-seventh of the land in Vaudreuil and Soulange counties (in gold) in the western Québec triangle. (Map created with Google Maps.) with other lots. The lots are grouped Upper and Lower Canada. Income from together, side-by-side, into a long strip the sale or lease of these lands went tenure, in New France. The seigneurial New France was originally divided into called a concession. The long, narrow originally to the Church of England and system is a semi-feudal system of land two districts: the District of Québec, concessions are grouped together into then after 1824 split between the Church distribution. Large tracts of land were centred in Québec City, and comprising a township. More on concessions in next of England and the Church of Scotland. arranged in strips called seigneuries present day southern Québec to Labrador, month’s column. and allocated to seigneurs (landlords); and the District of Montréal, centred in John Graves Simcoe was appointed commonly nobles, wealthy merchants, Montréal, and comprising present day On 24-July-1788, Guy Carleton, Governor Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada leaders of religious institutions, and southern Ontario. General Lord Dorchester proclaimed the on 12-September-1791. Simcoe wanted Province of Québec to be divided into to replicate England in Upper Canada military officers. These land holdings The land west of the Ottawa River in Lower Canada with a French legal system so on 16-July-1792 he proclaimed were known as manors. The land the District of Montréal was initially set and continuance of the seigneurial the original nineteen counties. These belonged to the King of France and aside as Indigenous territory, not to be system and Upper Canada with a British counties were electoral ridings, not was maintained by the seigneur. The colonised. European settlement was legal system and the development of municipalities. The counties were also seigneurs did not work the land, they focused along the St. Lawrence River British parliamentary institutions. used for militia purposes and served as divided the land into smaller parcels, in what is now southern Québec, and the basis for the surveying and creation usually about 100 acres, which were the north eastern states. No organised The west edge of the western most of townships, and for land registration. worked on a feudal-like basis by settlement of the land west of Montréal, contiguous manorial estates along the St. Counties existed within districts. Starting habitants or peasant-farmers who would except for Niagara and Detroit, took Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers was used as from Northumberland County and going engage in subsistence farming. These place until after the United States gained the boundary between Lower and Upper west the county names follow the county parcels were typically 10 times deeper independence in 1783. Canada resulting in a small triangle than wide, i.e. long and narrow, which of land west of the Ottawa River that names on the east coast of England. On American colonists loyal to the Crown resulted in the tenants living rather belongs to Québec rather than Ontario. 23-August-1793, the four districts were sought refuge in Canada. The migrants close to each other. The long narrow The few remaining seigneurs elsewhere renamed. Lunenburg became Eastern wanted to avoid settling with the French lots that made up individual farms in Upper Canada were converted to fee District, Mecklenburg became Midland settlers because of their different ensured farms had access to the river simple. Fee simple District, Nassau became Home District, customs and laws. The District of or road and shared different land forms means absolute Montréal west of the Ottawa River was equally such as riverfront, valleys, and ownership to largely uninhabited by European settlers plateaus. The habitants cleared the land, the land, free of and became prime territory to settle the built houses, and farmed the land. The any other claims Loyalists who had ties to Britain. seigneur was responsible to build a mill against the title. and roads for his tenants, create a court The Treaty of Paris (1783) recognised The owner may for settling disputes, and contribute to the American independence. The Great Lakes do whatever they construction of a church. The habitants and their connecting waterways became choose with the were free individuals and held a title deed the boundary between the United States land. to the lot they lived on. The seigneurs and the British Colony of the Province of Upper Canada managed a parcel of land. The habitants Québec. The Webster-Ashburton Treaty of was divided into paid a rent to the seigneur for the 1842 settled the disputed area of northern four districts: improvements the seigneur was obligated Maine. Lunenburg, to provide. This is a similar relationship Because this part of the District of Mecklenburg, that condominium owners have with Montréal, soon to become Upper Canada, Hesse, and their condominium corporate. The rent is Upper Canada’s renamed districts and first 19 counties. The shaded blue areas identify was largely uninhabited by European Nassau. The equivalent to the monthly condominium surveyed townships. (Source: Economic Atlas of Ontario, 1969.) settlers, the survey of the land preceded German names fees paid to the corporation by the owner. the settling of the land. This required of the districts were meant to honour and Hesse became Western District. Seigneuries or fiefs, were laid out treaties to be negotiated with the the heritage of King George III and along the banks of the St. Lawrence Indigenous groups populating the land. In to recognise the large population of Simcoe began construction of two roads. River to maximise ease of transport, 1783, General Frederick Haldimand sent German immigrants. The districts were Construction of Yonge Street, named after communication, and commerce. The size survey parties to the Fort Frontenac area, the original upper tier municipalities the British Minister of War Sir George of a seigneur typically varied in direct present day Kingston, to begin to survey and the townships were the lower tier Yonge, began in August 1793 and reached proportion with its distance from the townships. The first survey post was municipalities. Holland Landing on Lake Simcoe in 1796. nearest town. Steps were taken to end planted in Kingston on 27-October-1783. Dundas Street, also known as Governor’s The Constitutional Act of 1791 formally the seigneurial system as early as 1825 Five townships were surveyed and Road, named for Colonial Secretary Henry divided the Province of Québec into Lower to harmonise land ownership throughout partly divided into lots and concessions. Dundas, connected York (Toronto) with Canada and Upper Canada. The Act gave the Province of Quebec with the British These first five townships were named London. This road is the former highway each province an elected Legislative practice of land ownership. The Feudal Kingston, Ernestown, Fredericksburgh, 5 from Toronto to Paris and Highway 2 Assembly (lower house), an appointed Abolition Act abolished the system in Adolphustown, and Marysburgh. The first from Paris to London. Legislative Council (upper house), and an 1854 however remnants of the system Loyalist settlers arrived in January 1784. appointed Executive Council. Provisions The population of Upper Canada grew remained until 1970. Land was divided up and distributed to were made to allot clergy reserves to from 6,000 in 1785 to 14,000 in 1790 Upper Canada settlers in 200-acre lots. In rural Ontario, the Protestant churches. These reserves to 46,000 in 1806. Lower Canada’s the 200-acre farm lot is still the norm, population was about 150,000 in 1806 .. 26 Entertainment & Community Guide
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