Why buy new when you can buy “tried and true?” Spruce up your house a bit and find some beautiful vintage decor at Old World Marketplace in Downtown Brantford. The new store, located at 203 Colborne St., is filled with vintage items that are in great condition and some have even been refurbished. Shop from a collection of goodies that may have once adorned your home many moons ago, as you take a trip down memory lane. Browse through a large selection of vintage and collectable item...

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me…a beautiful wooden charcuterie board, two bottles of oil from Olive Oil Co. and a delicious assortment of chocolates from Le Chocolat du Savoie. Finders Keepers is a Fusion Mineral Paint retailer that sells used and refinished furniture. The shop owner, Ashley, is a very talented artist and crafter herself and is a terrific host during the many, many DIY workshops she holds monthly. Custom Furniture Painting is also offered to indiv...

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me…a $100 gift card to Fume RestoBar. Fume RestoBar is a high-end dining experience located in Holmedale in Brantford. Their delicious menu boasts a wide array of options from tasty shareables like a charcuterie board and lamb meatballs to delectable mains such as smoked striploin and venison rack. Open for lunch and dinner, Fume is a not-to-be missed destination in Brantford for foodies. It’s the perfect prize for you, or you ...

Submitted by: Dr. Angela Hanlon, ND Part 2: Avoiding Fatigue and Cravings After a Restaurant Meal Some foods have a way of increasing food cravings and contributing to fatigue. Of course, there are many reasons we get food cravings and fatigue. For sport parents, tournament weekends can be challenging, especially if you don’t get enough sleep before the next work week begins. Fatigue plays a big role in food cravings, and vice versa. The body will demand food that is easy to digest and p...

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me…a one night’s stay at Home2Suites by Hilton Brantford and a $50 gift card to Hudson Public Kitchen + Bar! Experience a one night stay at Home2Suites by Hilton Brantford and enjoy the endless amenities they have to offer. From full size kitchens and heated indoor pool to fitness room, free wifi and hot breakfast! Plus, the hotel is pet-friendly so you can bring your furry friend with you. Located next to the 403, Home2 Suites is ...

by Valerie VanDixhoorn Get ready for one of the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts' biggest seasons yet in celebration of 100 years of theatre. This beautiful theatre seats 1,125 and they show professional entertainment and local performing arts shows, community and show events, dance competitions and recitals. The goal of this season is to entertain audiences with selections in keeping with the three era’s of the theatre: Vaudeville, Film, and Performance. The Sanderson Centre was...

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me...a Grand Wellness Minipak!  Treat yourself and enjoy a couple of hours of spa time at Grand Wellness! Enjoy 25 minute sessions of salt cave therapy, beer/mineral/herbal soak, salt block foot detox, and their infrared sauna. They have so many other experiences that they offer like massages, yoga, manicures/pedicures, and more! Leave the stress of your busy life behind and experience a time of relaxation at Grand Wellness.  Visit o...