Protesters in Montreal topple John A. Macdonald statue, demand police defunding

MONTREAL — Protesters in Montreal toppled and defaced a statue of John A. Macdonald on Saturday as rallies were held in several cities to demand…

Surgery backlog due to COVID 19 could take 84 weeks to clear: study

TORONTO — A new study suggests it could take more than a year and a half to clear the backlog of surgeries in Ontario hospitals…

Children’s commutes to school are complicated by the coronavirus pandemic

By Michelle O’Kane, PhD Student, Social Work, University of British Columbia For many children, September marks a return to school after several months’ absence. With…

Residential Schools: Our children have suffered enough

It is with enthusiasm, but without forgetting the tragedies of the past, that the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) and the First Nations of…

Quotes from Sir John A. Macdonald, author of Canada’s genocide of Indigenous people

He was a serious racist, a drunk, a political bully and Canada’s first Prime Minister — Sir John A. Macdonald was all of the above.…

Golden Knights Zach Whitecloud excelling during 2020 Playoffs

Vegas Golden Knights rookie defenceman Zach Whitecloud continues to be an emerging force during the 2020 playoffs. During what was a pivotal second round Game…

Leland Powless excited to sign with the Thunderbirds

Leland Powless could hardly contain his enthusiasm upon signing a one year contract with the Halifax Thunderbirds. Coming off a season which saw the 23-year-old…

Lions won’t have chance a chance to defend Brant County CWOSSA championships

In taking a better safe than sorry approach, it was recently announced that due to COVID-19, fall high school sports have been cancelled. As a…

Brantford Red Sox Rep 1 Minor Peewee player Tyler Point described as being “a team player”

Recently Brantford Red Sox Rep 1 Minor Pee outfielder Tyler Point received the ultimate compliment. “Tyler has grown a lot,” Brantford coach Jason Luscombe said.…

Six Nations easing pandemic restrictions to Stage 2.5 reopening

OHSWEKEN — The community is easing back on some of the pandemic restrictions put in place to protect Six Nations residents. Starting September 1, the…

Six Nations new senior administrator sets to hone in on good stewardship, unity and peace

OHSWEKEN — Six Nations new Senior Administrative Officer Darrin Jamieson says he has a vision for his new role in the community: to bring good…

Staggered entry, quadmesters for Grand Erie students

BRANTFORD — Grand Erie students are preparing to head back to school and will be facing staggered re-entry for elementary and secondary schools. The staggered…

Funds granted for emergency relief

OHSWEKEN — Five of Six Nations non-profit organizations received funding from the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation’s Economic Development Trust Fund. The…

COVID outbreak at daycare

CALEDONIA — A Haldimand County child care centre has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 after one child tested positive for the coronavirus. The child was…

Facilities to reopen in Brant

BRANT COUNTY – The County of Brant is reopening community centres and arenas beginning September 8, 2020. “We have been working closely with the Brant…