Brian Trota

Surgeon helps transform maternal health in Angola

For close to 50 years, missionary-surgeon Stephen Foster has been instrumental in empowering local clinicians through training, advancing maternal health and fistula care and...

Building hope and community support through animal rescue

For close to a decade, Will Finch, the driving force behind Good Will Good Karma, a non-profit animal rescue, has been committed to helping...

Defensive star earns scholarship to University of Waterloo

In just a few short years, Jamal Bakare has established himself as a defensive force on the football field, earning him multiple accolades as...

Foot care the cornerstone to company’s success

Since launching A.M Vital Soles in late 2025, Ashlee Mansour, a registered practical nurse (RPN), has aimed to help her clients in the community...

Local restaurant helps less fortunate with soup kitchen

Over the past seven years, Lawrence Xurieb, owner of Lonnie’s on Market in Brantford, and founder of Lonnie’s Soup Kitchen, along with his dedicated...

National champion returns to form by reclaiming gold

After close to two years away from the boxing ring to recover from surgery, four-time national boxing champion Owen Paquette was ready to get back...

Entrepreneur aiming to rejuvenate the spa experience

For the last nine years, Corrie Gallant has successfully created an engaging experience for people at the Beauty Barn Spa, and along the way,...

Empowering communities by utilizing AI technology

Since discovering AI (Artificial Intelligence) in 2022, Vaseem Baig has been dedicated to helping people harness the power of this technology in positive, meaningful...

Comic artist unlocking new creative opportunities

Andrew Thomas, has built a strong body of work spanning well-known franchises while continuing to refine his skills across comic drawing, the art of...

Karmiris helps power Patriots to Buckland Cup victory

Tommy Karmiris has continued his up-trajectory in his hockey career by playing a key part in the Toronto Patriots’ Buckland Cup victory in April. After...

Basketball player commits to Laurentian University

Since starting in basketball at the age of four, Liam Ryan’s love for the game has grown through the years, punctuated by stellar performances...

Dog grooming boutique provides premium services

After years of pet grooming between them, Erin Anthony and Elle Méconse joined forces in founding and opening the Groom Room in April 2026. Anthony,...

Long distance runner forging his own path of inspiration

For Kristian Jamieson, long-distance running has become an important part of his life and one that has forged a stronger connection with his great-great-grandfather,...

Stanley Cup champion reflects on hockey career

Since lacing up the skates at an early age in Brantford to having a career that saw him win four Stanley Cups as part...

Brant skaters shine at 73rd annual Flashing Blades

National pairs champion fulfills goal of being an Olympian

Accomplished journalist looks back at multi-decade career