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…
Caledonia resident scammed for over $30,000
HALDIMAND COUNTY – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment is reminding the public to be vigilant and never give out any personal information…
Roadblocks removed in Caledonia
CALEDONIA — Indigenous activists have removed roadblocks from a provincial highway in southern Ontario, but protesters remain at the site of a housing development at…