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August Featured Artist: Justyna Z

Posted on Tuesday, August 04, 2020 12:00 AM

August’s Featured Artist is Justyna Z, a scroll saw artist from Brantford. Justyna launched her business, Lush Lemon Co., in 2016 after discovering – and falling in love with – a scroll saw. Since then, creating beautifully unique 3D signs has become her full-time passion.

Justyna admits that she’s always had a creative brain first. Her resume includes work in painting, macramé, sculptures and photography. “I remember being young and, instead of asking for Barbies or LEGO, I would ask for the...

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Taal is Back and Better than Ever

Posted on Sunday, August 02, 2020 12:00 AM

We’ve been driving by the construction site at Taal Fine Indian Cuisine for months now, eagerly awaiting the grand opening of their brand new space. One of Brantford’s most beloved Indian restaurants, and well known for its food that is served at the Brantford International Villages Festival’s India Village, the flavours of Taal have been missed.

One thing we love so much about Indian food is its ability to adapt to many dietary preferences and requirements – if you’re vegetarian or gluten free,...

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Stay connected with your community

Posted on Saturday, August 01, 2020 12:00 AM

Through the many ups and downs of this last year of pandemic challenges, we continue to encourage this community to find ways to remain connected to friends and loved ones. Here are a few suggestions for safely keeping yourself and your community connected during this stressful time.

Offer your neighbours a helping hand

Wondering where you can volunteer to help your neighbours during COVID-19? Reach out to older adults in your neighbourhood, consider contacting your local Neighbourhood Association,...

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AceMaskCo Launches A New Venture

Posted on Friday, July 31, 2020 12:00 AM

In response to COVID-19 and the new Mandatory Face Coverings in Public Spaces by-law implemented by the City of Brantford, many local businesses and entrepreneurs have pivoted to begin offering non-medical face masks. 

Earlier this year, Lee Delfino launched a new business venture called AceMaskCo. Delfino, who also runs Onitpromo, a well established promotional goods company, launched AceMaskCo with the help of Rachael Chegahno, Creative Director, and their wide variety...

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Care for a Spot of High Tea?

Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 12:00 AM

Get those fascinators and lacy gloves on, and raise your pinkies! If you’re thinking of hosting a small gathering with your social circle, consider hosting an “afternoon tea” or “high tea”. Whether you’re hosting a midafternoon snack of tea, scones, mini sandwiches and cakes (afternoon tea), or a more substantive, light supper served with tea (high tea), both of these meals are a lovely way to savour delectable treats while spending time with your loved ones.

Ultimately, these meals are quite labour...