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Spotlight on Brantford Architecture: City Hall

Have you ever wondered about the massive, monolithic, ‘blocky’ building situated at 100 Wellington Square? It’s home to Brantford’s City Hall.

Designed by Michael Kopsa and built in 1967, it was built to replace the Town Hall which served the city from 1877 to 1967. This building serves as an excellent representation of the Brutalist style of architecture. Also known as Brutalism, it’s a style that emerged in the 1950’s and grew out of the early 20th century modernist movement that affected...

September Featured Artist: Leah Murphy

September’s Featured Artist is Leah Murphy, a professional freelance makeup artist from Brantford. Clients can book Leah’s services in preparation for birthday parties, engagement parties, bridal and baby showers, or any event or special occasion where they want to feel a little more polished and glamorous.

Growing up in Brantford, Leah attended North Park Collegiate and was drawn to a cosmetology course and the beauty industry. This course fueled her passion for makeup even further and she began...

Try Disc Golf At Mohawk Park

If you know the rules of golf and you can throw a Frisbee, Mohawk Park has a game for you! It’s called disc golf, and it's high flying fun for all ages.

Disc golf is a sport much like regular golf, but instead of balls and clubs, players throw a Frisbee. Participants throw onward from behind wherever your disc lands, aiming to eventually sink it into an upright basket target in the fewest number of strokes.

The sport has been around since 1970, and Mohawk Park has had it's own disc golf...

Back-To-School Shopping in Brantford!

This year’s back-to-school shop might feel a little different than previous years, but then again this year’s everything feels a little different. Whether you’re making the choice to home-school, complete online learning or send your kids to school, you’re likely in need of some new clothes and/or supplies for your kids at home.

If you are doing a back-to-school shop this year, we encourage you do it locally. It doesn’t matter whether you shop from small independent stores or chains, as long as you’re...

Custom #BrantfordTogether Gear from Grelin Apparel Graphics

During this pandemic, it has been inspiring to see how the community has united to support one another. Grelin Apparel Graphics is offering a way for workplaces to sport their resiliency and local pride with their new line of #BrantfordTogether t-shirts and masks.

Grelin Apparel Graphics is a locally owned and operated screen printing and embroidery shop. Founders Greg and Linda Hunt have been supplying area businesses with corporate apparel and promotional products since 1990.