• All aboard: Brantford groups call for GO bus express service

    All aboard: Brantford groups call for GO bus express service
    The Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant is among local groups climbing aboard efforts to improve Brantford’s connection to the Aldershot GO Station.David Prang, the chamber’s CEO, says an express GO Bus connecting Brantford to the Aldershot station is the single most impactful investment that could be made to improve regional transportation.“Brantford-Brant is at a pivotal moment in its economic development,” Prang said at a recent city council meeting. “As labour
  • Quadruple amputee on mission to inform about sepsis

    Quadruple amputee on mission to inform about sepsis
    Amalie Henze says she’s halfway to becoming a true bionic woman after getting outfitted with prosthetics.The now 21-year-old had her hands and feet amputated in 2023 due to a little-understood condition and is now working to ensure every Canadian is aware of sepsis and the trauma and death it can cause.“My story is not unique,” said Henze.“Sepsis can happen to anyone and, for so many, the common denominator is that before it became part of their story, people were totall
  • Brantford company welcomes federal government support

    Brantford company welcomes federal government support
    The president of TRUE Sports of Brantford is welcoming a new federal program that aims to help Canadian manufacturers grow their businesses.“This is an important announcement because it allows Canadian companies, Canadian-owned companies to compete with the best and to grow manufacturing in Canada for years to come,” Geoff Sarjeant said. “We’ve gone through so many fluctuations in feelings and emotions over the past couple of months, the support of the federal government

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