BY VINCENT BALL
EXPOSITOR STAFF / BRANTFORD

Lighthouse, a Canadian band that produced nine gold records and won four Juno Awards with tunes including Sunny Days, will be the headline performer at this year’s Canada Day celebration.

Friday’s news conference was held at the Holmedale Business Centre, created by the redevelopment of the former derelict Harding Carpet site on Morrell Street by developer Steve Charest of King and Benton.

King and Benton is the major sponsor of this year’s Canada Day celebration with a $25,000 donation.

It’s an important contribution because an event this size this needs stable funding, McConkey said.

In his formal remarks, Charest said he is pleased to be able to contribute the event.

“This is all about Canada, all about Brantford and all about the community.”

The news conference attracted many members of the Canada Day celebration committee as well as dignitaries, including Mayor Mike Hancock, Brant MPP Dave Levac and Brant MP Lloyd St. Amand.

“Any informed Canadian will know the place to be on Canada Day is Brantford,” said St. Amand, adding that he is expecting a great celebration.