VOL. 15, ISSUE 1
OCTOBER 2026
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ROAMING THE REGION THROUGH OPEN DOORS
On Sept. 19, 2026, Waterloo Region’s unique and historical buildings opened their doors to the public. Free to attend, the annual Doors Open event ran from 10 a.m. until 4… Read more ›
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THE MIRROR
I stared into the dark abyss below me. It glared back, pouring deeply into my soul. A shiver sparkled up my spine. Closing my eyes and tipping my head back,… Read more ›
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SECOND ANNUAL HEELS COMPETITION IN KW
On Sept. 19, 2026, the Underdog Dance Corp. presented its second ever Waterloo Heels Championship, a competition created to encourage new dancers onto the stage. The Underdog Dance Corp. is… Read more ›
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A TASTE OF PORTUGAL IN DTK
The city of Kitchener boasts a unique Portuguese bakery in the heart of downtown. A Portuguesa Bakery, located near King St. W. and Water St., is a daily expression of… Read more ›
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BEAST PIZZA TO OPEN KITCHENER LOCATION
The owners of Toronto’s Beast Pizza are opening their second location in the Civic 66 building at 66 Weber St. E. this October. Beast Pizza has built a strong following… Read more ›
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TWO DECADES OF MAGIC IN KW
Phil Cox, owner of Kind of Magic, first became interested in magic when he was a child living in Lincolnshire, England with his family. When he was six, his family… Read more ›
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NESTED BETWEEN TWO STONES
I. It was a Friday when the big uptown parkade finally came down in a brilliant demolition involving arguably excessive explosives and a complex rig of pyrotechnics set up by… Read more ›
EVENTS
COLUMNS
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ROAMING THE REGION THROUGH OPEN DOORS
On Sept. 19, 2026, Waterloo Region’s unique and historical buildings opened their doors to the public. Free to attend, the annual Doors Open event ran from 10 a.m. until 4… Read more ›
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A WALK IN HOMER WATSON PARK WITH GADA JANE
No one was more surprised to discover she had psychic abilities than Gada Jane herself. Raised in a highly rational and academic household, Jane focused on reason and logic to… Read more ›
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KELSI SORENSEN GRAPHICTHE LOCALIST: SEPTEMBER 2026 WRAP-UP
connor — can we start here again? [EP] Release Date: Sept. 18, 2026 City: Kitchener Genre: Alternative, metal Quickly following up their debut album Limina which released in May earlier… Read more ›
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KELSI SORENSEN GRAPHICTHE LOCALIST: AUGUST 2026 WRAP UP
Uppercut—All My Big Dawgs Go to Heaven (Single) Release Date: Aug. 5, 2026 City: Cambridge Genre: Emo, Punk The second single release of 2026 from Uppercut is a thrashing whirlwind… Read more ›
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A WALK IN KIWANIS PARK WITH TARA BUTLER
The shade from the tree canopy in Kiwanis Park provided much-appreciated relief from the heat on my morning walk with dancer and choreographer Tara Butler. The crunch of gravel under… Read more ›
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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 ›
FEATURES
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BEST OF WATERLOO 2026
BEST GOODS & SERVICES BOOKSTOREA SECOND LOOK BOOKSBARBERSHOPMARLOWERECORD STOREENCORE RECORDSHAIR SALONMARLOWELAWYERSCHAFFER & SCHAFFERNOT-FOR-PROFITTHE WORKING CENTREMUSIC SHOPLONG & MCQUADE GYMGRAND RIVER ROCKSCINEMAPRINCESS CINEMASTATTOO PROVIDERINK DENBAKERYROUX BAKEHOUSENEWSLETTERTL;WRHEALTHCARE PROVIDERSHORE CENTREVINTAGE SHOPUP & UP… Read more ›
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A WALK IN HOMER WATSON PARK WITH GADA JANE
No one was more surprised to discover she had psychic abilities than Gada Jane herself. Raised in a highly rational and academic household, Jane focused on reason and logic to… Read more ›
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CIVIC PUNKS-REIMAGINING GOVERNMENT
Over the last two decades, Baden resident Derek Alton has worked as a researcher, facilitator and storyteller focused on one question: how do we make governments work better? Alton founded… Read more ›
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THE BEASTING’S LAST BITS
Bizarre, surreal and a little funny—two new murals depicting imaginative beasts now hang on the side of 44 Gaukel, an artist’s workspace in downtown Kitchener. Unveiled on Sept. 18, 2026,… Read more ›
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VOTING IN WR’S MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED VOTING Advanced voting is available to all voters in the City of Cambridge at the following locations: Date: Oct. 6 to Oct. 10 Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location:… Read more ›
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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF BELMONT VILLAGE BESTIVAL
The Belmont Village Bestival celebrated its 10th year of bringing its “European-style street festival” to Belmont Ave. in Kitchener. This year’s festival took place on Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday,… Read more ›
OPINION
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RESISTANCE-DRIVEN SINGING IN KW
On Sept. 12, 2026, residents gathered at the Old Mill Rd. Bridge and Willow Lake Park to celebrate CreekFest, which featured Singing Resistance KW, a grassroots group that organizes resistance-oriented… Read more ›
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EDITOR’S NOTE: IF THE SUN BURNED OUT TOMORROW
Hi, my name is Adrian. I’m a trans and bisexual Filipino man. You may be familiar with my work as editorial assistant for Community Edition. I’ve written about trans healthcare,… Read more ›
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EDITORIAL NOTE: A SMOOTH SEA NEVER MADE A SKILLED SAILOR
Our beloved paper is sailing transformational seas and now is the opportune time to step aboard. As we anticipate Volume 15 of the Community Edition, we are reflecting on the… Read more ›
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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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