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By Celeste Percy-Beauregard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Hamilton Spectator This December, you could get a ticket from Brantford Police Service whether you\u2019re naughty or nice. For the first time, the service will be issuing \u201cpositive tickets\u201d to \u201cco-operative, safety-minded, and courteous community members\u201d to create awareness and support for Lansdowne Children\u2019s Centre, BPS spokesperson Robin Matthews-Osmond said. The centre helps kids with physical, communication and\/or developmental needs in Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. \u201cDuring traffic stops, RIDE programs, and community events, officers may issue a Positive Ticket, a simple thank-you for being a safe, responsible, and caring member of our community,\u201d BPS posted to Facebook on Monday. The ticket has information about how to donate… <\/p>\n

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By Celeste Percy-Beauregard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Hamilton Spectator This December, you could get a ticket from Brantford Police Service whether you\u2019re naughty or nice. For the first time, the service will be issuing \u201cpositive tickets\u201d to \u201cco-operative, safety-minded, and courteous community members\u201d to create awareness and support for Lansdowne Children\u2019s Centre, BPS spokesperson Robin Matthews-Osmond said. The centre helps kids with physical, communication and\/or developmental needs in Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. \u201cDuring traffic stops, RIDE programs, and community events, officers may issue a Positive Ticket, a simple thank-you for being a safe, responsible, and caring member of our community,\u201d BPS posted to Facebook on Monday. The ticket has information about how to donate... <\/p>\n

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