VOL. 13, ISSUE 2
NOVEMBER 2024
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WATERLOO’S COMEDY STAR, ASHWYN SINGH
Ashwyn Singh’s Oct.19, 2024 show at Den 1880 in Uptown Waterloo was a bit of a homecoming for the Toronto based comedian. Originally from New Delhi, India, Singh attended the… Read more ›
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THE COST OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING: LIVING IN THE WCRI COMMUNITY AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
In February 2022, I was accepted as an international student for the Year Abroad program at University of Waterloo. It was an exciting period for me, a year of new… Read more ›
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DOUG FORD CALLS OUT WATERLOO REGION FOR FIASCO IN WILMOT
On Oct. 1, members of the Fight for Farmland Group alongside Wilmot farmers and community members attended the International Plowing Match (IPM) in Lindsay, Ontario. They approached Premier Doug Ford… Read more ›
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MAKING POTABLE SALTWATER: UW TEAM CREATES DESALINATION APPARATUS
Water is among the most important resources on earth; however it is not evenly distributed. While some areas have ample access to drinkable water, others may only have access to… Read more ›
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KITCHENER PROJECT WINS AWARDS FOR MAJOR TRANSIT STATION AREAS FRAMEWORKS
The City of Kitchener’s Growing Together Initiative won the Project of the Year award from the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Planning Excellence Award at the PlanON Awards… Read more ›
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YWCA CAMBRIDGE CONDUCTS COUNT OF HOMELESSNESS
Members of the YWCA Cambridge conducted outreach during the Waterloo Region’s Point-in-Time (PiT) count to gain a clearer insight into the number of women and gender-diverse individuals experiencing hidden homelessness… Read more ›
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ALL-OUT FOR GAZA RALLY MARKS FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF CONFLICT
The Israeli invasion on the Gaza Strip commenced on Oct. 27, 2023. On Oct. 13, the multi-organization run All-Out for Gaza rally took place in Uptown Waterloo town square. Rally… Read more ›
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COLUMNS
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ELFIE KALFAKIS GRAPHICCOSMIC RELIEF NOVEMBER 2024: A FAREWELL TOUR FOR PLUTO
As an astrologer, people will usually ask if there is ‘something going on’ in the stars that can explain what is happening in their personal lives. People often believe that… Read more ›
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THE LOCALIST: NEW MUSIC RELEASES AND OCTOBER 2024 WRAP UP
New music releases from across the Region of Waterloo. Curated by Josh Boniferro. Greber – New Losers (single) Release Date: Oct. 1 City: Cambridge Genre: Grindcore, Sludge Metal As nearly… Read more ›
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THE ELEPHANT: UW REPORT MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS STUDENT HOUSING CRISIS
Last month, I wrote about how the unsustainable rate of enrollment of international students by Conestoga College has resulted in international students finding themselves in precarious housing situations. The article… Read more ›
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NEW TUNE REVIEW: THE PORCH ORANGE (2024)
Housecat’s 2024 EP, The Porch Orange is an indie pop reverie. It calls back to a cusping era of alternative music that firmly rooted its signature twang and breathy vocals… Read more ›
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A WALK IN THE PARK: WILLOW RIVER PARK WITH PHI DOAN
The early August heat had just broken when Phi Doan and I met for an evening walk in Kitchener’s Willow River Park. The destination was their choice, a green space… Read more ›
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COSMIC RELIEF: SURRENDERING TO THE COSMIC WAVE
Riding the cosmic wave is like being on a thrill ride—no matter how ready you think you are, the universe always throws a plot twist. This past summer has been… Read more ›
FEATURES
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PHI DOAN PHOTOSTHE EXTREMES OF FASHION: THE LAST SHOP ON EARTH
Chris Coates is serving a growing demand for fashionable and sustainable clothing with Last Shop on Earth, an online store and studio for his handmade creations. Last Shop on Earth… Read more ›
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BRONTE BEHLING PHOTOKENNETH HEWITT’S RIVERS IN ROCK AT ELORA GORGE
Rivers in Rock is Kenneth Hewitt’s gorgeous homage to the beauty of Elora Gorge. Hewitt began with an overview of the origin story of the gorge—from its barrier reef origins… Read more ›
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CRAIG BECKER PHOTOSA WALK IN RIVERSIDE PARK WITH VANESSA SPENCE, FOUNDER OF VIRTU-ARTS THEATRE
A light rain had just started to fall when I met Vanessa Spence under the archway to Riverside Park in Cambridge. Undaunted and armed with an umbrella and a stroller… Read more ›
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BEN STAGER CONTRIBUTED PHOTOTHE MOST FAMOUS MAN IN KITCHENER?
Could Ben Stager do for Kitchener-Waterloo what Frank Sinatra or Jay-Z have done for New York City? The Kitchener-born and raised comedian likes to think so. Stager’s TikTok and Instagram… Read more ›
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SANGJUN HAN PHOTOSKATEDROP DELIVERS THE GOODS STRAIGHT TO YOUR DOORSTEP
In May 2020, Matthew Kesselring and his friend Luke Macintosh started an online skateboard delivery service, Skatedrop. They initially wanted to sell and deliver skateboard goods to their friends but… Read more ›
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KATARINA WEX PHOTOWATERLOO’S NEW BRIGHT SIDE: SKATEBOARD SUPPLY STORE OPENS IN UPTOWN
Bright Side Skateboard Supply opened its doors to customers on Aug. 7, 2024. Located at 98 King St. N. above McPhail’s Cycle and Sports, Bright Side offers a curated selection… Read more ›
OPINION
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EDITOR’S NOTE: WHY BOTHER WITH HOLIDAYS?
I have never quite understood holidays—I know which ones people celebrate and, for the most part, how. But the actual reason for celebration usually escapes me. I grew up here,… Read more ›
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THE COST OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING: LIVING IN THE WCRI COMMUNITY AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
In February 2022, I was accepted as an international student for the Year Abroad program at University of Waterloo. It was an exciting period for me, a year of new… Read more ›
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: HELLO, AGAIN
I’m back! What is up? It’s been a while since I have written anything. I wanted to become a graphic designer, so I started learning how to draw and now,… Read more ›
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EDITOR’S NOTE: THE ART OF GIVING AND TAKING CRITICISM
What a wonderful thing it is that we have art in this world. Whether it be painting or poetry or pottery– the ability to express ourselves and share ourselves with… Read more ›
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