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  The Timeshare Beat: Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Brantford grew from a Native Iroquoian village in 1784 to a town in 1847 to a city in 1877, a city with a very proud heritage and a bright future.
Although he was a prime figure in the history of Brantford, Chief Joseph Brant was not the only Native American to shine in Brantford's history.
Brantford is internationally acknowledged as the Telephone City, and marks with pride that moment in 1874 when Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
www.thetimesharebeat.com /yourworld/brantford.htm   (608 words)

  
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Brantford's musical organizations of record (1850s) were two choral groups, Gideon's Band and the Brantford Choral Union, the latter conducted by A.W. Smith and accompanied by military band musicians from the British garrison there.
Brantford is the birthplace of the lyricist Alfred Bryan (1871-1958), who wrote 'Peg My Heart' and 'Come Josephine in My Flying Machine'; the conductor composer Morley Calvert; the educator Philip Cady Hayden; the songwriter Wade Hemsworth; and the soprano Phyllis Mailing.
In October 1909 a meeting in Brantford between Albert Ham and several of the city's organists led to the founding in December of the Canadian Guild of Organists (subsequently the CCO and later the RCCO).
www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0000416   (678 words)

  
 Brantford, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brantford is connected to London in the west and Hamilton in the east by Highway 403 and to Cambridge to the north by Highway 24.
Brantford was incorporated as a city in 1877.
Brantford is called the "Telephone City" because Bell invented it while living at the Bell Homestead located on the outskirts of the city.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brantford,_Ontario   (1431 words)

  
 Brantford Ontario Real Estate
Brantford is only 45 minutes from the city of Toronto, and 30 minutes from the Toronto Airport.
Brantford is the birthplace of the invention of the telephone at the Alexander Graham Bell Homestead National Historic site.
Brantford has also been recognized as the "Best Bloomin' City in Canada" and has gained international fame as the 1996 Nations in Bloom Champion with its beautiful gardens, parks and neighbourhood floral displays.
relocate-canada.com /on/brantford.htm   (316 words)

  
 Brantford Charity Casino - Ontario
Fifty-five miles southwest of Toronto, Brantford, with a population of approximately 90,000 people, is home to the Province's second charity casino.
The Brantford Charity Casino, which opened on November 19, 1999 is the second of five across Ontario.
The City of Brantford site has lots of info including a map of the area and a casino page.
www.midwestcasinoguide.com /Ontario-Brantford_Charity_Casino.php   (810 words)

  
 Brantford Red Sox - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It appears the Brantford Red Sox played in the league continuously from the 1934 season until 1941, and in 1936 the Red Sox team was the runner-up in the championship series.
The Brantford Red Sox were Intercounty Major Baseball League champions in 1949, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1981 and 2006.
Brantford, which finished third in the standings during regular season play, came on strong during the second half of the regular season and the playoffs.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brantford_Red_Sox   (474 words)

  
 Bankruptcy Brantford Ontario
In 2005, 470 individuals filed a personal bankruptcy or consumer proposals in Brantford, a decrease of 2.3% from the previous year, as compared to an increase of 3.1% in Ontario, and an increase of 1.2% in the personal insolvency rate in Canada.
The growth in the number of jobs in Brantford, and a decrease in the unemployment rate, has prevented recent increases in the bankruptcy rate in Brantford.
Since opening our Brantford office in 1999 Douglas has helped hundreds of Brantford and area residents, and he would be pleased to meet with you to review your situation.
www.bankruptcy-ontario.org /bankruptcy-brantford.htm   (365 words)

  
 Brantford Children's Chorus - Brantford, Ontario, Canada and Brant County
This local Brantford organization has taught hundreds of youth to play violin, viola, and cello since its creation in 1988.
This talented group of musicians, from Brantford Ontario and the surrounding area, is in its 10th season.
This concert was held at the Paris Presbyterian Church in Paris Ontario on June 5, 1999.
www.brantfordchildrenschorus.ca /html/links.shtml   (365 words)

  
 Brantford, ON - Ontario Hospitals - FSN Hospitals - United States and Canada Hospital Directory.
Brantford, ON - Ontario Hospitals brought to you by FSN Hospitals, a directory of Hospitals in the United States and Canada.
This Brantford Ontario Hospitals web page is provided courtesy of the advertising sponsorship of the Hospitals listed, along with thousands of other Hospitals.
If you are aware of a Brantford, ON - Ontario hospital that is not listed in the FSN Hospitals online hospital directory, please help us by providing the Brantford, ON - Ontario hospital's information on the suggest a hospital form.
www.fsnhospitals.com /Canada-Hospitals/Ontario-Hospitals/Brantford-Hospitals   (281 words)

  
 Bankruptcy Brantford Ontario: Considering Bankruptcy? Brantford Ontario Trustees Can Help!
After experiencing a decline in the personal bankruptcy rate in Brantford in 2005 and 2006, the number of personal bankruptcy filings in Brantford increased by 13% in 2007.
In addition, a further 112 Brantford, Ontario residents filed a consumer proposal in 2007, a 12% increase from the 100 people in Brantford who filed a consumer proposal in 2006.
If you're having financial difficulties and live in the Brantford area, call (519) 770-4440 today to meet with one of our experts, or complete the ask a question form to send us a message and we'll get in contact with you.
www.bankruptcy-brantford.com   (610 words)

  
 Brantford, Ontario - Weather Forecast - The Weather Network
Brantford, Ontario - Weather Forecast - The Weather Network
From Saturday Afternoon to Sunday Morning we expect close to 1 mm of rain.
It's a great day to look for a new job in Brantford.
www.theweathernetwork.com /weather/cities/can/pages/CAON0081.htm   (99 words)

  
 Brantford Clowns and Entertainers, Magic, Birthday Parties, Brantford, Paris, Cambridge, St. George
One of our most requested clowns is Candy The Clown, she lives in Brantford and provides loving entertainment including magic shows, balloon animals, facepainting and even a magical appearance from her little bunny rabbit.
Brantford Clowns is owned by "Happy Time Clowns" and we take pride in providing top quality clowns and live family entertainers in Ontario Canada.
Having lived in Brantford before she has now returned and is available for children's parties in and near Brantford Ontario.
www.brantfordclowns.ca   (547 words)

  
 BrantfordWeb.Net - Brantford, Ontario, Canada
The Grand River wraps itself around Brantford running from from the north-west corner all the way down to the bottom, ending at the south-east end of town.
Brantford has an abundance of (barbless hook) sport-fishing and canoing.
Brantford has some of the most wonderful walking trails around Ontario - in addition to the Charity Casino, the Sanderson Center (for shows and concerts), the Bell Homestead and an abundance of fine and casual dining.
www.brantfordweb.net   (285 words)

  
 Brantford Expositor - Ontario, CA
A group fighting a proposed highway in southern Ontario says the road would cut through First Nation archeological sites and environmental areas.
Progressive Conservative Leader John Tory is renewing calls for an independent investigation into a C. difficile outbreak in Ontario hospitals and long-term care facilities.
Ontario's largest union says it will support a massive labour disruption if the province moves forward with plans to make public services essential.
www.brantfordexpositor.com /SearchCat.aspx?cid=3169&cname=Ontario   (320 words)

  
 Brantford, Ontario places to stay - the best places to stay in Brantford
The communities of Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations and New Credit welcome you to our corner of southern Ontario.
We invite you to enjoy our hometown hospitality, and the natural beauty of our landscape and waterways, all of which make our communities a choice destination, whatever the occasion may be for your visit.
If you operate a Brantford property, and your property is not in our lodging / dining database, it only takes a few minutes to add a complimentary basic listing.
www.staycanada.ca /Ontario/Brantford   (434 words)

  
 Brantford Apartments For Rent | Brantford, Ontario Apartment Rentals
The city of Brantford, Ontario is located in southwestern Ontario on the Grand River.
The population of Brantford is estimated to be approx.
For it's size, Brantford is an active city with many activities to choose from including: Amateur hockey, football and baseball teams, Brantford charity casino and even weekly pro-wrestling.
www.247apartments.com /rentals/Ontario/Brantford.asp   (321 words)

  
 Special Olympics Ontario Brantford > Home
Special Olympics Ontario is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to providing year-round sports training and competition opportunities for individuals with an intellectual disability.
The primary objective of Special Olympics Ontario is to contribute to the physical, social and psychological development of people with intellectual disabilities through positive, successful experiences in sport.
In Ontario, there are thousands of registered athletes participating in a wide variety of Special Olympics sports.
www.soobrantford.com   (124 words)

  
 Brantford Children's Chorus - Brantford, Ontario, Canada and Brant County
Through the performance of exceptional choral music, we strive to promote creative expression, community spirit, strength of character, and reverence for life.
The Brantford Children's Chorus, based in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, is a treble chorus for youth aged 8 to 18.
The Con Brio choir is the training choir for children 8 to 12, and the Vivace choir is the main performance choir.
www.brantfordchildrenschorus.ca   (116 words)

  
 Brantford Mortgages
The busiest months for mortgages from Brantford occur during our second quarter (represented by the green bars) with 33.53% while our slowest is the fourth quarter (represented by the red bars) with 14.45%.
In Brantford the busiest day, with 23.12% of all submissions, is Wednesday.
Note: Commercial Mortgage loans were not included for this survey, only home loans from Brantford, Ontario were used.
www.canequity.com /ontario/brantford-mortgages.htm   (402 words)

  
 Brantford Real Estate - Values, MLS Listings,Homes For Sale,Realtors
We would be happy to send you school and community information in addition to the current real estate listings and property values.
Many times Brantford Real Estate buyers avoid using the services of a REALTOR under the mistaken belief that it costs them money - or that they will be able to negotiate a better deal directly with the seller or seller's real estate Broker.
The realty business is unique, where an agent with one day's experience and no home sales gets paid the same as real estate agents with several years experience and hundreds of successful sales.
www.epoweredprofessionals.com /brantford/index.html   (452 words)

  
 Brantford bed breakfast. (Brantford) Ontario bed breakfasts reviewed by Janette Higgins
For years Europeans have found this part of Ontario fascinating because of its rich history, bucolic countryside and Six Nations Reserve.
But I’m willing to bet that many Ontarions have no idea that just an hour’s drive west of downtown Toronto, a unique experience awaits; and it can be had at this getaway bed and breakfast.
Note 2 to reader: I appreciate your support of the continuation of my research by letting Linda and Doug know you read my consumer review of their bed and breakfast.
www.bbontario.com /bedbreakfastbrantfordbemyguest.cfm   (775 words)

  
 Brantford Real Estate Listings - Brantford Homes For Sale By Owner
Beautiful and Spacious open concept all brick 4 bedroom detached home is less than 1.5 years old and boast 9ft ceiling, gleaming 20x20 porcelin tiles throughout hallway and kitchen area with 42inch tall upper cabinetry, Hardwood cherry oak stairs, upgraded carpet on 2nd floor, upgraded trims and base board, gas fire p...
Brantford, Ontario Land For Sale- listings for lots and vacant (undeveloped) land for sale
Brantford, Ontario Open Houses - all future open house events that are scheduled
ontario.propertysold.ca /brantford   (468 words)

  
 The Brantford Club
Established in 1898 as a gentleman’s social club, The Brantford Club has evolved into “the place to be” for the Brantford region’s business and professional women and men.
Brantford region also is home to major companies such as S.C. Johnson Ltd., Proctor and Gamble, Camco, Ferrero, Sonoco Ltd., Wescast Industries, Maidstone Bakeries and Bluebird Coach Ltd.(to name a few).
Laurier University, Nipissing University and Mohawk College all have campuses in Brantford, and several other universities and colleges are within a short commute.
www.brantfordclub.com   (229 words)

  
 Grace Anglican Church, Brantford, Ontario
Grace Anglican Church, Brantford, is another of those beautiful gems of Huron Diocese, tucked away on a side street in downtown Brantford, Ontario.
The clerestory windows of the nave and the stained glass windows throughout the building give the interior an airy, colourful feel where the present day worshipper can comfortably settle into corporate worship or just spend a few minutes in quiet prayer or meditation.
One of the outreaches this amalgamation of the two communities has allowed for is the establishment of a part-time chaplaincy at Wilfred Laurier University, Brantford campus.
home.graffiti.net /charmingchurch/brantford.html   (453 words)

  
 Wescast Announces Sale of Brantford, Ontario Foundry | Business Wire | Find Articles at BNET.com
BRANTFORD, Ontario -- Wescast Industries Inc. ("Wescast") (TSX:WCS.SV.A) announced today that the Board of Directors has approved the sale of the land, buildings and the majority of the production assets associated with its foundry operation in Brantford, Ontario to Gemini Fire Protection Solutions, Inc. ("Gemini").
In February, Wescast announced the expected closing of the Brantford foundry as part of a plan to lower costs and increase capacity utilization in its North American foundry operations.
Gemini is to begin operating immediately upon closing, which is expected to provide ongoing employment opportunities to the current workforce at the facility.
findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2005_August_4/ai_n14862990   (686 words)

  
 Brantford Travel: City of Brantford Ontario Tourism Directory & Vacation Guide
While hockey fans will no doubt recognize Brantford as the hometown of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, those who have visited the Southern Ontario city would equate it with much more than that.
Located an easy 1 hour drive from Toronto on the 403, Brantford is home to the meandering Grand River (designated as a Canadian Heritage river) and a stretch of the Trans-Canada Trail, attracting all sorts of outdoor enthusiasts.
Brantford also has much to offer those in search of Southern Ontario history.
www.brantford-on.worldweb.com   (234 words)

  
 Bankruptcy Brantford Ontario: Brantford Bankruptcy Trustees
Hoyes recommends that if you live or work in Brantford and are experiencing financial problems, the immediate solution is to talk to a credit counselor or a bankruptcy trustee for advice.
The only not-for-profit credit counselling agency in Brantford is Family Counselling Centre of Brant, or contact Hoyes, Michalos and Associates, a local bankruptcy trustee, by calling them at 519-770-4440, or send our bankruptcy trustee in Brantford an e-mail.
Our bankruptcy trustees in Brantford are willing to help: send them your questions about bankruptcy in Brantford and about consumer proposals and other bankruptcy alternatives today and they will get back to you with the answers.
www.bankruptcy-canada.ca /bankruptcy-brantford.htm   (280 words)

  
 Best Western Brantford Ontario Lodging and Attractions (ONT)
Take our tour that will be an enlightening experience, providing insight into the hard work, perseverance, and talent that has led over sixty individuals to the highest achievement levels of their sport.
This Georgian-style farmhouse is located on five acres of picturesque, wooded parkland and is one of the oldest original homesteads in Brant County, featuring many beautiful family heirlooms from Ireland and has been restored to reflect early nineteenth century lifestyles.
Many of the first pathways were developed on the flat surfaces of the dikes built to protect the city from floods.
www.bestwesternontario.com /brantford-attractions-lodging   (1063 words)

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