When It’s More Than The Baby Blues – by Patti Berardi
Photo by Marc Laferriere – taken at art display of Brantford’s 2012 Mental Health Week Kick Off Celebration. It should be one of the happiest times in a woman’s life: bringing a baby into the world. Sadly, one in six …
Fighting Mental Health Stigma with Facts, Passion & Consistency – by Marc Laferriere
In the 9 months the Brant Advocate has been publishing I have been proud of much that we have been able to do. Some of our goals with
Mindfulness – by Tina Draycott
I recently went to a workshop hosted by the Grand River Community Healthcare Centre on Mindfulness. It was an opportunity to network with other people in the people-business
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- by Victoria Kaye As the world begins to prepare Earth Day celebrations, in the “Telephone City” of Brantford, Ontario a devoted group will be making a very special
The Birth of a Doula – by Vicki File
I am a Doula in Brantford. Though we are growing in popularity, most people here have no idea what we do, which is probably why it isn’t a full
Gray Power: The Brant Dilemma – by Michael St. Amant
Recently I had the privilege of being invited to join the Board of Directors of the Brantford Seniors Resource Centre, a not-for-profit organization that offers services to senior
Power Talk: Fit For Life – by Mark Gaylard
The one thing we all have is the power of choice. Equally so is our ability to make decisions. The result of our choices and decisions will directly
Send in the Clown – by Kristin Kaye
The first thing I see when I arrive at Marc Proulx's apartment is him in full make-up and a bright red nose, despite his every day clothes. The
Changing Perspectives: A Local Health Care Experience – by Steph Paige
As I write this, I find myself sitting on the floor of a hospital bedroom. It is completely unrelated to what I was going to write, but equally
Editorial: Finding Transition in Tradition – by Andrew Macklin
A community’s image is often defined by the traditions that it keeps. For some it’s the industries that power their community, things like manufacturing, mining, and technology. For
















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