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There have been some famous people who have come out of Brantford.  One such person is Keith Jones who is a sports caster.  Phil Hartman, who has since passed, was an actor on NewsRadio and probably most famous for being a cast member on Saturday Night Live.  One person who may be less known is James Hillier, who invented the electron microscope, which has become a very important piece of science equipment.  For those who frequent Toronto, Harry Barberian came from Brantford—he owns Toronto’s Barberian’s Steak House.  The cirque du soleil has become a very popular performance and a fun place for a date if you are looking for a great evening out for your relationship. Of course who can forget Brent Gretzky and Wayne Gretzky?  Both are former professional hockey players.   Wayne Gretzky is currently a managing partner and head coach for the Phoenix Coyotes NHL hockey team.¹

The Brant Museum and Archives is a great place to take the family.  There are events and exhibitions that are both educational and fun.  One such exhibit is the evolution of photography exhibit.  Here you can learn about how photography evolved from the flash photo to digital photography of today.  Another fun and educational tidbit is on Alexander Graham Bell.  Yes, he invented the telephone, but he did so much more during his lifetime.  He was dedicated to working with the deaf and mute and humanitarian efforts. The Brant Museum and Archives has a look at the life and times of Alexander Graham Bell.  One thing that is really interesting about this museum is that they have put together an educational program that starts from grade 1 through grade 6.  Additionally, educational outreach kits for all ages can be loaned from the museum that contains artifacts, replicas, and photographs from the different time periods. 

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Brantford

The violent crime rate in Brantford is higher than in surrounding communities and is higher than the Ontario and Canadian averages. A 2007 study determined that there were risk factors in Brantford that predisposed couples to be victims of domestic violence in Brantford and The County of Brant. Brantford has significantly more common law couples than surrounding communities or Ontario as a whole and living in a common law relationship increases the risk of violence in the home. It is also noticed that the percentage of people in Brantford and The County of Brant having fair or poor mental health that is higher than surrounding areas.²

Family Services and Assistance Programs

Because it is well known that families are struggling, the city of Brantford has helped to provide employment assistance, as well as financial help, through Ontario Works.³ You can call them and apply for employment or other services by calling 519-759-7009 Community Resource Service also helps to distribute food and other necessities to citizens who are in need, as well as offers other essential services to the area.⁴ There are also many counseling services available for couples that are struggling, and they can help to save relationships and bring families closer together. No matter what you need, there are options available for you and there will always be help when you need it.

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References

1. Wikipedia. (2017) . Brantford, ON. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brantford.
2. Canadian Women's Foundation. (2017) . Statistics Canada. Family Violence in Canada: a Statistical Profile. Retrieved from http://www.cdnwomen.org/EN/section05/3_5_1_1-violence_facts.html.
3. The Corporation of the City of Brantford. (2017) . Ontario Works Income Support & Employment Services. Retrieved from http://www.brantford.ca/residents/support_services/Pages/FinancialEmploymentServicesPage.aspx.
4. Community Resource Service. (2016) . Community Resource Service | Crs Food Bank. Retrieved from http://www.crs-help.ca/.

Brantford is located in Ontario, Canada. It has a land area of 72.44 square kilometers.  The population of Brantford is 134,203 people with 39,215 households . The population ranking for Brantford is #56 nationally and #27 for the province of Ontario with a density of 1345.90 people per sq km. Brantford therapists serve postal code: N3R.