Free Nelson Mandela
That was the title of a song I first heard when I began working at Sam the Record Man in downtown London in 1984. Â …
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Celebrities
Timeline
Like everyone, I was shocked and saddened by the death of actor Paul Walker on the weekend. He was just 40.  He was killed in a car crash after leaving a charity event he had organized to raise money for Philippine typhoon relief. …
Brandt’s Randt – Advice for Alec Baldwin
One of my favourite actors is one of my least favourite people. Does that make sense? …
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It’s True – Cleveland Does Rock
As a fan of the genre I thought it was well past time to visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. …
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Tribute to Lou and to Tim
We’ve been playing this little ditty since Tim Hortons announced that London would be its Canadian test market for dark roast coffee. We also tested sandwiches, donuts and other items for the chain. In fact London is so typical that our city is used to test all sorts of new products. Â …
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A Wealthy, Healthy Turn
My former boss, Gary Slaight, and his family made a very significant donation yesterday that will benefit us all. …
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A Brilliant Perspective from an Unlikely Source
Russell Brand is very funny. He’s also a bit of an idiot, a former drug addict, ex-husband of Katy Perry and hard to take seriously for long stretches of time. …
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Brandt’s Randt – It’s About The Optics
Sometimes it doesn’t matter whether something is right or wrong, it’s just how it looks. This week the Ontario Ombudsman ruled that London city council was in the wrong, though, when 7 of them met for lunch in a back room of a restaurant prior to a budget vote. …
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Review: Ring of Fire (The Music of Johnny Cash)
The Grand Theatre’s new season has opened with a strum and a twang in homage to the music of Johnny Cash. …
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It’s Not the Money, Honey
I was willing to concede that the current lyrics of our national anthem should go back to their original form. …
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Keeping the Show in Show Business
A recent media blitz by a comedy legend disappointed me greatly.  And so I randt. …
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Tomorrow: Book Signing and Cupcake Fiesta at Chapters!
Tomorrow afternoon 15 local authors will gather with a book-centred TV show host at the London South Chapters to sign books, offer cupcakes and give attendees chances to win prizes. …
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