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Column: Scoreboard Watchin'
By Jazz Fuller
SCOREBOARD WATCHIN’ WEEK DEKNI:
Greetings, we had such a wonderful week of sports action! A legendary milestone was hit in hockey as Washington Capital’s Alexander Ovechkin scored his 900th career goal last Wednesday night against the St. Louis Blues, becoming the first ever player in the NHL to reach the 900 goal milestone! Ovechkin hit this milestone at the graceful age of 40 years old.
At this pace, just 1238 total points behind the goat Wayne Gretzky’s points record, Ovi should be able to surpass the great one’s record by the age of 86. Also in hockey news, Leafs player John Tavares scored his 500th & 501st career regular season goals to hit the 500 goal milestone in the NHL, no easy feat. The Leafs won last Wednesday night 5-3 over the Utah Mammoth, but have since lost back to back games against the Big Bad Boston Bruins & Carolina Hurricanes.
This week, the Leafs play against the Bruins, Kings, Blackhawks & Blues, hoping to shape up some wins in a very modest start to the season. Currently leading the NHL in records and points are the Colorado Avalanche
10-1-5 and surprisingly, the Anaheim Ducks with a 11-3-1 record, who brought back their masked goalie mask logo that many of us remember during the Disney “Mighty Ducks” movies that may have given them some good luck! In football news, The Buffalo Bills went into Miami against a terrible 2-7 Dolphins team to get absolutely hosed down in a 30-13 whooping that had many Bills fans turning their tv’s off mid game to get caught up with Sunday afternoon chores around the house.
The Bills currently sit second in their division behind the New England Patriots who have a record of 8-2. Buffalo is currently 6-3 with their next game this Sunday at home against the 6-3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bills had a chance to add a significant WR player to their roster during last week’s trade deadline but chose not to make any substantial moves.
During the game against the Dolphins, Bills star TE Dalton Kincaid came down with an apparent hamstring injury and is considered week-to-week. Kincaid plays a major role in the bills offence, and is a huge loss for Buffalo, especially with assumed #1 WR Keon Coleman having a very modest season with just 330 receiving yards and 3 total touchdowns scored. Star QB Josh Allen still remains on pace for an MVP type season with 15 passing touchdowns, 7 rushing touchdowns & 2139 passing yards, but will need his receivers to step it up the remainder of the season in a race to
catch up to current division leading New England Patriots.
In NBA basketball news, the hometown Toronto Raptors beat the Atlanta Hawks on the road 109-97 in game two of the “NBA CUP”. Toronto is currently leading their division in the NBA Cup with 2 wins and 0 losses. The NBA started the “NBA CUP” last season as a mid season tournament to get basketball fans more engaged early on into the season. The tournament games take place on Friday nights in the league with round robin division play where each team plays against the other 4 teams once and the best record in each division moves on to quarterfinal play. The final 4 teams play in the Cup Final in Las Vegas at T Mobile arena.
The Raptors currently have a record of 5-5 which is good for 8th place in the Eastern Conference and 17th overall. This week the Raptors have games against the Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers & Charlotte Hornets.
In local hockey news, The Brantford Bulldogs of the Canadian OHL hockey league currently sit atop the Eastern Conference with an excellent record of 15 wins and 4 losses through 19 games. With a total of 34 total points, the Bulldogs lead the entire OHL in the standings, two points ahead of Western Conference leading Windsor Spitfires. This week, the Brantford Bulldogs have two home games. They play Friday night at 7pm in Brantford hosting the 11-7 Flint Firebirds, with a game the following
Saturday night at 4pm against the 7-11 Brampton Steelheads.
In college football news, the 9-0 Ohio State Buckeyes continue their regular season dominance with a 34-10 win over the Purdue Boilermakers. The Defending National Champion Ohio State Buckeyes remain #1 nationally in ranking. OSU has a home matchup game this upcoming Saturday night against the 3-6 UCLA Bruins. The OSU Buckeyes are currently a staggering -32.5 point favourite in this game. Rounding up the AP TOP 10 teams in the College Football Rankings we have #1 OSU Buckeyes, #2 Indiana Hoosiers with a 10-0 record, #3 Texas A&M with a 9-0 record, #4 Alabama Crimson Tide with a 8-1 record, and #5 Georgia Bulldogs with a 8-1 record. With Ole Miss, Oregon, Texas Tech, Notre Dame and Texas in spots 6 through 10.
In last week’s NFL PICKS at the bottom of the column, 5 picks were given, “Broncos, Colts, Bills, Seahawks & Chargers to win” These picks ended up going 4/5 with only the Buffalo Bills losing, starting our pick em’s record with 4 wins and 1 loss, batting .800, which is a phenomenal start! This week in NFL Picks, I like the Dolphins, Patriots, LA Rams, KC Chiefs & Philadelphia Eagles to all win. Let’s hope for perfection this weekend! Enjoy a wonderful week of upcoming sports, and as always, thanks for tuning in to read, we’ll cya next week! Oneh!
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Blackeye Boxer Ava the Tuscarora warrior Fenton gets a big win in Victoria Island, British Columbia. Ava defeated home town boxer Ruby Coleman from Quinit boxing club Saturday in a unanimous decision boxing bout.
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Canada’s 2025 Budget – Indigenous women’s safety must be recognized as a nation-building investment
By Ontario Native Women's Association
Thunder Bay, ON –ONWA congratulates Prime Minister Carney on the release of his first budget as the country continues to navigate the ongoing, rapid transformation of global political, economic, and social landscapes. We recognize the importance of investing in infrastructure and economic growth during this time of generational upheaval. However, Canada and its economy are only as strong as the people and communities it protects, and ONWA is concerned to see that Indigenous women and our safety have not been prioritized in Budget 2025. Violence against Indigenous women remains a national crisis in this country - this too requires “bold and swift” action.
While Canada mobilizes billions of dollars to grow the critical mineral industry and respond to economic threats, we have yet to see this same urgency to address the threats
that Indigenous women face to their lives and to their safety every day. Indigenous women continue to be murdered and go missing at alarmingly high rates, and the links between resource extraction and violence against Indigenous women is well documented. Implementation of this budget must not put Indigenous women’s safety at further risk. Indigenous women’s organizations must be engaged, and investments into violence prevention prioritized. There is an opportunity today for generational change, to create safer and more prosperous communities for all.
Economic prosperity and productivity require safety first, and investment into Indigenous women’s safety must be recognized as nation-building work. Continued funding for the Department of Women and Gender Equality represents a positive step and we welcome the government’s ongoing commitment to gender equality, including renewed investment in critical gender-based
violence programs. We are disappointed, however, that there is no explicit and dedicated funding for Indigenous women, who are disproportionately impacted by all forms of gender-based violence.
Indigenous women’s experiences of violence are unique, rooted in the ongoing legacies of colonialism, and our organizations are best equipped to meet our needs.
ONWA is similarly encouraged by the proposed investments into affordable housing, community infrastructure, and economic security for small-to-medium businesses, many of which are led by Indigenous women. These investments have the potential to improve Indigenous women’s safety and wellbeing but only if we are included and engaged in the development and implementation of the initiatives.
We are leaders in our families, our communities, and our nations. As knowledge keepers, we hold the solutions to the issues we face, drawing on the wisdom of our ances-
tors. Government cannot build “Canada Strong” without the full and equal participation of Indigenous women.
Budget 2025 has been positioned as a generational budget, intended to shape future prosperity in Canada. The choices and investments made today, and who is empowered, will determine who succeeds or who gets left behind. As Indigenous women, we refuse to be left behind. Our safety must be seen as an investment, not an expense.
ONWA looks forward to working with government departments to ensure that investments announced through Budget 2025 uplift Indigenous women and that our safety is prioritized in any decisions to reduce program spending.
For more information and media inquiries, contact:
Andre Morriseau, Communications Manager
Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA)
Email: amorriseau@ onwa.ca
SIX NATIONS COUNCIL
SIX NATIONS AND NEW CREDIT
SKYE: Rosemond
July 20, 1927 – November 5, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our cherished mother, grandmother, auntie, and friend, Rose Skye on November 5, 2025, at the age of 98. Her gentle strength, humour, and kindness will be remembered always.
A fluent speaker of the Cayuga language, Rose was recognized as a master apprentice in the language and culture. She mentored many students over the years, always encouraging the importance of learning the language, and served as a respected knowledge keeper of our traditional Longhouse ways. Her voice and teachings continue to echo in the hearts of those she taught and inspired.
She is survived by her children Eliza (Nelson), Victor (late Joanne), Debra (Jim), Patricia, Virginia (Kevin), grandchildren Darryl, traditional friend Shelley (Waynie), Lori, Joni, Jessie (Duran), Josh (Nichole), Derek, Nick (Tiff), Adam, Mike, Shania, Fawn (Towi), Colt, Owen (Kelly) and Cheryl. Along with 16 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren. Rose was predeceased by husband Eugene Hugh Skye, sons Harland, Wayne (Marcia), Mark, grandchildren Jerry, Chris and Waynie. She leaves behind many dear friends and loved ones in the community who will miss her deeply.
Appreciation for their guidance and support: Donna Longboat, Well-being Departments, Ontario Health, Care Partners, Dr. East, and Dr. Sault. Resting at her home 2386 Onondaga Rd on Thursday, November 6, 2025 after 4 pm. Funeral services will be held at Onondaga Longhouse on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11 a.m., followed by burial at the Lower Cayuga Longhouse. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com
Gordon David Hill
June 2nd, 1980 - November 6th, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our ‘gentle giant’, Gordon David Hill, on Thursday, November 6th, 2025 at the age of 45, surrounded by his family and loved ones at Brantford General Hospital.
Gord lived a simple, grounded life, with his heart firmly rooted in family, friends, faith, and work. He was predeceased by his mother, Annie Green; his stepfather, George ‘Savage’ Herkimer; his stepmother, Elaine; his sister, Tanya; his stepsister Wanda Laforme and his grandniece, Jasmine.
He is survived by his father, Timothy Hill; his brothers, Norman Hill (Tammy) and Joseph Green (Jacque Collett); his sister, Gina Hill; and his stepbrothers Jeffrey, Walter, Joseph and Leslie Laforme.
He is mourned by Viola Krall and Bill Hill, affectionately known as Aunt LoveyDear and Uncle Warbuck; nieces and nephews Natalie Laforme, Alyssa Green, Timothy ‘Timmy’ Hill, Joshua and Leigha Hager, and their mother, Tracy; and his grandnieces and grandnephews, Trinity, Lazater, Jerrmiaha, Skylar, Olivia, and Audrey.
Gord is lovingly remembered by his chosen families: Ashley Thursfield (Justin Ross) and ‘his boys’, Aiden and Mason; his brother by bond, Jeffrey Harding (Krista Sipos), and their children, Jackson and Olivia; and lifelong friend Miranda Rudman and her children, Mystique, Mia, and William.
Gord is resting at Styres Funeral Home, 1798 Fourth Line, Ohsweken. Viewing and visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 11th, at 10:00 a.m., with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. We will pause at 11:00 a.m. to acknowledge Remem brance Day with a moment of silence - something Gord would surely have insisted upon. Cremation will occur at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, his family and loved ones kindly request donations to Diabetes Canada or the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA).
Thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff in Brantford General’s Critical Care Unit for their compassionate support and guidance during his final days. banderson.com
Gord’s caring, generous, and gentle nature will be forever cherished.
CLUES ACROSS
1. Expression of surprise
4. Keyboard key
7. One who works on lights
12. Notable children’s story
15. Fall back into a bad pattern
16. Eye parts
18. Atomic #18
19. Of she
20. Farm state
21. One point south of southeast
24. British media entity
27. Asian garment
30. Drench
31. Expressions of pleasure
33. Turf
34. UK trade union (abbr.)
35. Bleated
37. Fifth note of a major scale
39. Paddle
41. Monetary unit of Italy
42. American classical pianist
44. Shuts down for the day
47. Seize
48. Soluble ribonucleic acid
49. Greeting
50. Some cars still need it
52. Atomic #22
53. Let go
56. Marched in public
61. U.S. residents, Mexicans and Canadians
63. Hostilities
64. Speak aloud
65. River in NE Scotland
CLUES DOWN
1. Razorbill genus
2. Longtime Baltimore tight end
3. Performs on stage
4. Supports a sentiment
5. Rugged mountain ranges
6. Broadway songwriter Sammy
7. Snakelike fish
8. Men’s fashion accessory
9. Hospital worker
10. Something to scratch
11. No (Scottish)
12. Volcanic ash
13. Of this
14. American jazz drummer Watts
17. Drop down
22. English dialect
23. Predatory seabirds
24. Imams’ deputies
25. Fertility god
26. Fence material
28. Parks and DeLauro are two
29. Distinctive smell (Brit.)
32. Protein-rich liquids
36. Touch lightly
38. Season for Catholics
40. Boat race
43. Police actions
44. Chinese river
45. Waterfall (Scottish)
46. Walk ostentatiously
51. Type of carpet
54. Mauna __, Hawaiian volcano
55. Sea eagles
56. An enclosure for confining livestock
57. Dry
58. An increase in price or value
59. The highest point of something
60. Government lawyers
62. Larry and Curly’s pal
SUDOKU
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Insecurity may be sparking some hesitation, Aries. The key to coping is figuring out why you are feeling this way. Is it a trust issue or lack of recognition?
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, creative pursuits may hold your interest this week. Even if you lean more towards the practical, an artistic streak flows through you as well.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Working with others may prove challenging this week, Gemini. You may be too focused on a singular task. If this is the case, keep to yourself if you can.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
The week’s planetary influences could increase your sensitivity to everything right now, Cancer. You might feel a little more sentimental or even weepy.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, obsessive thinking may be something you need to consider this week. There’s a fine line between determination and obsession, so consider your fixations and how to fix them.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
It can be easy to confuse impulsivity with spontaneity, Virgo. But one requires more thought than the other. Think through everything before acting if you want to play it safe.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
It might be time to take a more measured approach to solving a difficult problem, Libra. If you’ve made several attempts with no success, it could be time to dig in.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, tap into your creativity to unblock your emotions this week. This can be a powerful tool in your arsenal. Creativity is a big part of you.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
You may get to focus on fun this week, Sagittarius. Look into your social calendar and seek ways to liven things up a little.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Everyone can use some time alone every once in a while, Capricorn. But it’s important to socialize as well. Look to Aquarius to help you find balance.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Certain situations require a little more focus than they otherwise might, Aquarius. Bear down and do your best to block out distractions.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Don’t pick yourself to pieces this week, Pisces. Criticizing yourself will get you nowhere. You have a lot to offer and others recognize the value of your input.
