VOL. 14, ISSUE 7
APRIL 2026
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A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TAROT
For centuries, across cultures, people have spoken of a world beyond the physical. Some call it the supernatural or God, others the subtle body, the collective unconscious or the ethereal. Whether Read more ›
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THE EARTH IS A STAR
The earth is a star. Only in my eyes, I suppose. From Venus, everything looks like a star. The stars, real ones and the ones I made up, dance for the sun Read more ›
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KWARTZLAB PROVIDES MEMBERS ACCESS TO INVALUABLE TOOLS
Hobbies can quickly become expensive, especially if it’s one that requires specialized tools like a laser cutter or full-size floor loom. But what if you did not have to buy Read more ›
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PARENTHOOD 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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KWLOT: 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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FOR THE BIRDING BEGINNER
Given that birding is one of the world’s fastest-growing leisure activities, it is safe to assume that a few of you out there are toying with the idea of lacing Read more ›
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A WALK IN MCLENNAN PARK WITH DAVID ALTON
Community facilitator David Alton was easy to spot when I arrived for our walk in McLennan Park. They were dressed head-to-toe in bright colours, contrasting with the grey March day. “Lately I’ve been calling Read more ›
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COLUMNS
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ELFIE KALFAKIS PHOTOA BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TAROT
For centuries, across cultures, people have spoken of a world beyond the physical. Some call it the supernatural or God, others the subtle body, the collective unconscious or the ethereal. Whether Read more ›
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CRAIG BECKER PHOTOA WALK IN MCLENNAN PARK WITH DAVID ALTON
Community facilitator David Alton was easy to spot when I arrived for our walk in McLennan Park. They were dressed head-to-toe in bright colours, contrasting with the grey March day. “Lately I’ve been calling Read more ›
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TARA McANDREW PHOTOROAMING THE REGION VIA ION
As the birds start chirping, the sun shines longer and the gas prices continue to burn craters in our pockets. May I suggest ditching the four-wheeled guzzler for a more Read more ›
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JESSI WOOD GRAPHICTHE LOCALIST: MARCH
Avalon Stone—Meant to Break (EP) Release Date: Feb. 27, 2026 City: Kitchener Genre: Alternative Rock, Grunge The six-song debut EP from singer-songwriter, Avalon Stone draws clear inspiration from 1990s alternative and Read more ›
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CRAIG BECKER PHOTOA WALK AROUND BECHTEL PARK WITH EMILY URQUHART
It was author Emily Urquhart’s pup June that brought us out to the Bechtel Dog Park on a grey Saturday afternoon. We were greeted by a well-dressed poodle in boots Read more ›
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JESSI WOOD GRAPHICTHE LOCALIST: FEBRUARY 2026 WRAP UP
Softcult—When A Flower Doesn’t Grow (LP) Release Date: Jan. 30, 2026 City: Kitchener Genre: Grunge, Shoegaze After delivering four exciting EPs between 2021 and 2024 and touring extensively during that same time, the Read more ›
FEATURES
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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 ›
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From left to right: Yousef Shibani, Jawad Ghabra and Abdulrhman Arab. ALEX KINSELLA PHOTOSHAWERMA PLUS: lOCAL, AWARD-WINNING
Waterloo’s Shawerma Plus is growing its fanbase across Ontario with the opening of two restaurants in Mississauga and one in Port Elgin. Founded in 2012 by Asem Ghabra and Baraat Read more ›
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TARA McANDREW PHOTOROAMING THE REGION: WATERLOO REGION’S MULTI-USE TRAILS
Recently, I was chatting with a friend about the joy of living in a walkable city. Both of us have lived elsewhere in Ontario and around the world, which led Read more ›
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ALEX KINSELLA PHOTOCINDY WARD: ENTREPRENEUR EXTRAORDINAIRE
In a community that celebrates its innovators and business leaders, Cindy Ward’s story is one that stands out from the crowd. Ward is the founder and CEO of Dr. Ward’s Read more ›
OPINION
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EDITOR’S NOTE: THE WORLD IS BURNING, BUT WE DANCE
I think we can all agree to some extent—the world is burning. Or, at least, it seems like it. I am of the opinion that it has always been Read more ›
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WLUSP STAFF SPRING BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Spring is coming, so we want to give our readers some great book recommendations for the new season.This can be in the sense of spring as rebirth. But also relevant Read more ›
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MAKING NEW PALS, THE OLD WAY
When I was a kid, making friends felt a lot easier because it all boiled down to those who lived closest to me. This made hanging out after school a Read more ›
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