VOL. 14, ISSUE 11
AUGUST 2026
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ROAMING THE REGION: FESTIVAL SEASON
Once again, Waterloo Region’s festival and event calendar is overflowing with options to celebrate cultures from all over the world. So, get out your planner and call all your friends Read more ›
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ROGERS PULLS THE PLUG ON 570 NEWS
The region is feeling the loss of local 570 NewsRadio, which permanently closed on July 7, 2026. The decision to close the station was made by Rogers Sports & Media Read more ›
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KITCHENER APPROVES WRPS SURVEILLANCE PILOT PROJECT
In May 2026, the City of Kitchener approved a one-year police surveillance camera pilot program, which allows the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) and automated Read more ›
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A WALK ALONG THE BOB MCMELLEN LINEAR TRAIL WITH ANI J
My walk with stained glass artist and ordained Buddhist nun Tsunma Jamyang Donma, known as Ani J for short, was punctuated by extremes. The Bob McMullen Linear Trail in Cambridge Read more ›
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PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET RETURNS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
The Punk Rock Flea Market KW is bringing its mix of alternative vendors and live music with the event’s 14th edition on Sept. 13, 2026. This year brings two significant Read more ›
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THIRD AGE LEARNING KW PROVIDES LIFELONG EDUCATION
In Waterloo Region, the pursuit of knowledge is not confined to university lecture halls or early-career ambitions. For over a decade, Third Age Learning Kitchener-Waterloo (TAL KW) has served as Read more ›
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WAYBACK PUTS A SPOTLIGHT ON DTK
On July 24 and 25, the City of Kitchener hosted its annual Wayback Festival, transforming Carl Zehr Square and King St. outside City Hall into a two-day celebration of live Read more ›
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COLUMNS
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Kat Wex PhotoROAMING THE REGION: FESTIVAL SEASON
Once again, Waterloo Region’s festival and event calendar is overflowing with options to celebrate cultures from all over the world. So, get out your planner and call all your friends Read more ›
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Christoff Le Roux PhotoA WALK ALONG THE BOB MCMELLEN LINEAR TRAIL WITH ANI J
My walk with stained glass artist and ordained Buddhist nun Tsunma Jamyang Donma, known as Ani J for short, was punctuated by extremes. The Bob McMullen Linear Trail in Cambridge Read more ›
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KELSI SORENSEN GRAPHICTHE LOCALIST: AUGUST 2026 WRAP UP
Packing—Loves Me (LP) Release Date: July 24, 2026 City: Waterloo Genre: Indie Rock Packing’s first full length LP is an album about love, heartbreak, and healing. With tight and technical Read more ›
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Dividends
From the shore, barges slip past and we could try to count cargo. We watch the markets swell, bigger than dollars or ducats can hold; we watch them strain against Read more ›
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Good basketball
It’s never a great idea to play basketball in the middle of an August afternoon, much less at a shadeless court with pavement that hasn’t caught the attention of the Read more ›
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ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE | HANNA PHOTOSPARE CHANGE: CANADIAN INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS 101
There is a question most people do not think about until they are sitting in front of an account-opening screen: where exactly should this money go? The same investment can Read more ›
FEATURES
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Sangjun Han PhotosPYM AND SPORAS HOST FIFTH ANNUAL KW PALESTINE FESTIVAL
On July 12, 2026, the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) and Sporas (formerly known as Sporas Scattered) hosted their fifth annual KW Palestine Festival, Ounadikom, at Carl Zehr Square. The KW Read more ›
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THIRD AGE LEARNING KW PROVIDES LIFELONG EDUCATION
In Waterloo Region, the pursuit of knowledge is not confined to university lecture halls or early-career ambitions. For over a decade, Third Age Learning Kitchener-Waterloo (TAL KW) has served as Read more ›
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CRAIG BECKER PHOTONEW FOOD FOR ALL MODEL
On June 18, 2026, Nutrition for Learning hosted a Day of Belonging event at Steckle Heritage Farm where Jess Dixon, MPP of Kitchener South-Hespeler, announced their Food for All model for the 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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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 ›
OPINION
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ON OPTIMISM AND REALITY
You may have heard the saying, “Every cloud has a silver lining” when facing life’s difficulties. I argue that most people have heard statements that are in the same vein: Read more ›
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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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