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The village of Kent Bridge had distillery, foundry, ferry service and post office in its early days.
An engaging program by renowned musician and speaker Peter Katz served as inspiration for a greater sense of community
By shifting from a screen-centric model to an ambient one, technology is moving from something we use to something we wear.
Throngs of spectators gathered in Stratford to watch Queen Elizabeth II mark the success of the Stratford Festival Theatre Renewal Project
The Baker family has gathered yearly on the third Saturday of June since thie family first reunion in 1898
A conductor does much more than wave a baton at a group of musicians
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In our world of electronic communication, one wonders what evidence of daily life will remain for future generations. Modern technology keeps us...
Well, it appears summer has finally decided to pay us a visit.
It is hard for many of us to accept change.
Ask a 10-year-old what it is that plants need to grow, and they will reply with sunshine and water. Correct.
Volunteers continue their community outreach dinners from St. Thomas Anglican's parish hall
Going through old pocket calendars and notes made at the time, I’m reminded of dozens of stories collected during 25 years working frontline detox...
The early morning hours are often a desperate struggle for survival (for the Grand River). To understand why, we have to look at something invisible...
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This week, we continue our series on Kentiana, the book published by the Kent Historical Society in 1939.
June is Audiobook Month, making it the perfect time to discover the thousands of audiobooks available for free through the Brantford Public Library....
Every so many years, we hear about El Niño and La Niña and how these systems affect weather in North America, even in Southwestern Ontario.
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Over the past several weeks, I have been writing about three community concert bands and the event that will bring them together on June 9, 2027, for...
Sid Mansz helped with the emergency repairs of dozens of shoes needed for a 1955 touring performance of Macbeth
Most home landscapes have at least a few boxwood plants.
The crowning of the May Queen was among the highlights of the annual celebration
The Oxford Age Friendly Strategy is promoting and working toward providing a community where we can live with dignity and in comfort with the help of...
I have finally started to go through our local history files and begin to reorganize them.
The popular community festival returns with one of its signature attractions
Too many gardeners have told me that their veggies aren’t growing yet.
In our world of electronic communication, one wonders what evidence of daily life will remain for future generations. Modern technology keeps us...
As Pride Month begins, the Brantford Public Library is inviting the community to discover a wide range of 2SLGBTQIA books, digital magazines, and...
For the tried, tested and true, the solution to an empty urn is three or four geraniums with a spike in the centre.
This week I want to talk about an exhibit that is opening Friday at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.
As summer arrives in Brantford, the Brantford Public Library is inviting adults to get creative, learn new skills, and connect with others through a...
Everybody’s grandmother grew peonies.
Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) believes that inclusive patient care extends beyond clinical treatment to recognize the important role that...
The arrival of warmer weather brings a burst of activity to our local habitats. Among the most striking sights is the sudden, electric flash of a blue...
Everybody’s grandmother grew peonies.
Queen Victoria must have been a wicked gardener.
St. Joe's students set to share the story -- and the message -- of Come From Away
In our world of electronic and digital communications, one wonders what evidence of our day-to-day lives will exist for our descendants in the next...
Families looking for free, fun, and educational activities this summer will find plenty to enjoy at both library during the spring and summer.
Over the several years that I’ve had the privilege to pen this column, I’ve mentioned some of my greatest musical experiences from both a...
We have reached Chapter 8 in our occasional series from this book put out by the Kent Historical Society in 1939.