VOL. 14, ISSUE 9
JUNE 2026
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The Blue Tribunal
The tide throws itself over the land so suddenly that we call it storm, as if a thing were simply its cause. Thunder shakes our bones like dank justice as bright veins of lighting Read more ›
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CURIOUS METHODS: COFFEE CUP READING
The first divination method I encountered was coffee cup reading. Growing up in a Greek-Cypriot household, you always knew someone who knew someone who could read a cup. Tasseomancy, the Read more ›
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THE HEAVIEST RAINSTORM JUNE HAS EVER SEEN
Amid the sounds of falling rain pittering and pattering off the hood of my raincoat, off the balcony railing, off the umbrella I hold over his head as he opens up the grill, I Read more ›
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ADDRESSING ANXIETY AND CREATING COMMUNITY WITH THE SHY CATERPILLAR
By The Shy Caterpillar On Jan. 9, 2026, I decided to drop off four illustrated, poetic postcards at a student help desk at the University of Waterloo. It was a Read more ›
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SPARE CHANGE: THREE KEY PRINCIPLES TO BASE YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO ON
Over the next few months, we will talk about investing, starting from the basics and building up to where and how you can actually put money to work. At its Read more ›
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A WALK WHERE SCHNEIDER CREEK MEETS THE GRAND WITH ERIKA LUI
Multidisciplinary circus and movement artist Erika Lui connected with nature in the area when they moved to Waterloo in 2009 to pursue a double degree in Psychology and Biology at Read more ›
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SWEET TREAT ROAD TRIP THROUGH WR
Creamy, light, fluffy, buttery, crunchy, crispy—the delight of the first bite into a well-made pastry is enough to make your eyes close, and a smile appear. Waterloo Region’s pastry scene is Read more ›
EVENTS
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COLUMNS
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JESSI WOOD GRAPHICTHE LOCALIST: MAY 2026 WRAP UP
Milhowse—Turntables (Single) Release Date: May. 1, 2026 City: Kitchener Genre: Pop Punk Milhowse returns with their first single release of the year—a relentlessly high-tempo pop punk anthem with memorable moments Read more ›
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ELFIE KALFAKIS PHOTOCURIOUS METHODS: COFFEE CUP READING
The first divination method I encountered was coffee cup reading. Growing up in a Greek-Cypriot household, you always knew someone who knew someone who could read a cup. Tasseomancy, the Read more ›
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CRAIG BECKER PHOTOA WALK WHERE SCHNEIDER CREEK MEETS THE GRAND WITH ERIKA LUI
Multidisciplinary circus and movement artist Erika Lui connected with nature in the area when they moved to Waterloo in 2009 to pursue a double degree in Psychology and Biology at Read more ›
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TARA McANDREW PHOTOSWEET TREAT ROAD TRIP THROUGH WR
Creamy, light, fluffy, buttery, crunchy, crispy—the delight of the first bite into a well-made pastry is enough to make your eyes close, and a smile appear. Waterloo Region’s pastry scene is Read more ›
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JESSI WOOD GRAPHICTHE LOCALIST: APRIL 2026 WRAP-UP
A Horse Named Friday—The Marriage of Loneliness and Continental Bliss (LP) Release Date: Apr. 14, 2026 City: Kitchener Genre: Chamber Folk The long-awaited debut album from A Horse Named Friday Read more ›
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TARA MCANDREW PHOTOROAMING THE REGION: ONTARIO SUMMER GAMES TO TAKE OVER WATERLOO REGION
Oftentimes, when we think of travel, we think of physically going elsewhere. There are other types of travel too. This column aims to demonstrate the joy in hyperlocal or backyard travel. There is also Read more ›
FEATURES
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ADDRESSING ANXIETY AND CREATING COMMUNITY WITH THE SHY CATERPILLAR
By The Shy Caterpillar On Jan. 9, 2026, I decided to drop off four illustrated, poetic postcards at a student help desk at the University of Waterloo. It was a Read more ›
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KAT WEX GRAPHICSPARE CHANGE: CHOOSING THE RIGHT CREDIT CARD
I recently applied for a new credit card and was reminded just how confusing the process can be. There are so many options, all with different perks, rewards systems, and fee structures, that it’s difficult Read more ›
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ALEX KINSELLA PHOTOJ&J CELEBRATES 35 YEARS
A childhood love of collecting and trading sports cards inspired Jason Schill and his brother Jim Schill to turn their hobby into a business. This month, they are celebrating 35 years Read more ›
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SANGJUN HAN PHOTOPARENTHOOD AFTER LOSS: ELLIE ANGLIN’S FIRST MEMOIR
On Mar. 14, 2026, local art space and small-scale risograph print shop, Dirty Work Studio, hosted a book launch event for Kitchener artist and writer, Ellie Anglin, for her first Read more ›
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ALEX KINSELLA PHOTOKWLOT: NEIGHBOURS WORKING TOGETHER
When people think of a library, they largely think of books. But the KW Library of Things (KWLoT), offers tents, sewing machines, mitre saws and more. Launched as a partnership with Extend-a-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR) Read more ›
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CRAIG BECKER PHOTOPIKNIK.SPOT PROVIDES LOCAL FOOD MAP
Piknik.spot is an online resource for those in Waterloo Region who want to eat locally and support small farmers, restaurants and other businesses. It provides a directory and map view of sources for Read more ›
OPINION
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THE SHAPE OF GRIEF
Grief doesn’t end—it settles into the ordinary and stays. I still catch myself reaching for my phone to call my mother. It has been five years, but it happens without Read more ›
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PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO REPAIR
The first computer in my house was a Tandy 1000. It was made by RadioShack and it was the coolest thing I had ever seen. Sure, it was not much to look Read more ›
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EDITOR’S NOTE: COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION AMID TIMES OF DREAD
In April, I had the pleasure of attending the launch of The Walldog, a new local online outlet. This is a critical arts project, one that focuses on the creation Read more ›
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KEEPING UP WITH MOVEMENT
One must keep moving or expect muscular or joint pain, especially as one ages. Consistent movement activates and strengthens the muscles, gets the blood flowing, moves the joints, creating a natural lubricant called synovial fluid and reduces Read more ›
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