Best of Brantford

Listen and learn as sculptor and artist Robert Dey tells the story of how the famous bronze bust of Walter Gretzky went from a simple portfolio piece in Dey’s studio to a focal point that plays an integral role in honouring the legacy of Walter Gretzky: Ambassador for the City, local hero, and Lord Mayor of the City of Brantford.

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Student Producer: Jackson Rice

Supervising Producer: Avery Moore Kloss

Executive Producer: Kara Davey

Narrated by: Robert Dey

Duration: 00:04:30

Established at the site of a former residential school, the Woodland Cultural Centre serves to preserve, promote, and strengthen Indigenous languages, culture, art, and history; bringing the story of the Hodinohsho:ni people of the Eastern Woodlands to life through innovative exhibitions and programs.

Follow along with Executive Director Heather George as she guides the listener through a tour of Woodland Cultural Centre, opening the door to Southern Ontario’s First Nations past, present, and future.

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Student Producer: Fabianna PenagosSupervising Producer: Avery Moore KlossExecutive Producer: Kara DaveyNarrated By: Heather George

Duration: 00:06:26

Located within the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition is a must-see for sports fans! For over 40 years, the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition has showcased the athletic achievements of local athletes and sport builders. Listen as Ela Stypa-Jones gives an exclusive tour of the Sports Hall and discusses how it contributes to Brantford’s athletic legacy.

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Student Producer: Sigbjørn Lægdene StenvaagSupervising Producer: Avery Moore KlossExecutive Producer: Kara DaveyNarrated by: Ela Stypa-Jones

Duration: 00:04:55

Located outside the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, the heart of athletics in Brantford, “The Great One” has served as a site of inspiration to aspiring young athletes as well as a nod to the legacy of the Gretzky Family in Brantford. Listen to the story of the making of this extraordinary art piece and discover the influence of Wayne Gretzky and his family on Brantford’s athletic legacy.

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Student Producer: Celina ShamonSupervising Producer: Anna Moore KlossExecutive Producer: Kara Davey

Duration: 00:05:16

Located in the scenic parkette beside the Brantford Public Library, the Landscape De Kanata is a tribute to the life, legacy, and artistic influence of Brantford’s own, Lawren Harris. With over 100 contributors, including Dave Hind, leader of the Aluminum Quilting Society, this piece is a fusion of artistic styles and mediums that convey the true artistic genius of Lawren Harris. Join Dave Hind as he tells the story of the making of the Landscape De Kanata as well as all of the artists involved.

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Student Producer: Fabiana Penagos

Supervising Producer: Avery Mo...

Duration: 00:06:15

In honour of his commitment to his community, the North Ridge Golf Course was officially renamed the Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course in 2020. After his passing, a portrait was commissioned to further commemorate Walter Gretzky’s legacy and contributions to the community as well as the sport of hockey. Join Jeff Moore and John Utley as they tell the story of this incredible portrait and Walter Gretzky’s legacy.

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Student Producer: Mitchell HartmanSupervising Producer: Avery Moore KlossExecutive Producer: Kara DaveyNarrated By: Jeff Moore and John Utley

Duration: 00:04:31

Over the course of the last century, the Sanderson Centre has established itself as the heart of Performing Arts in Brantford. From its initial establishment as a Vaudeville theatre and Silent Movie House, the Temple Theatre, in 1919, to its transition to the Capital Theatre, a movie theatre, in 1930, the history of the Sanderson Centre spans a century or art, music, and culture. Listen and learn along with Glenn Brown, the Theater Manager, as he expertly narrates the story and legacy of the Sanderson Centre and its importance to the community.

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Supervising Producer: Avery Moore KlossExecutive...

Duration: 00:07:02