Feeling Supported – How COVID-19 Has Changed the Childbirth Experience
I welcomed my second child at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener less than two weeks before the WHO declared the global COVID-19 pandemic. It hasn’t been a smoot...
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DIY Guide to At-Home Beauty with Expert Kate De Sousa
Right now, your skincare routine could be taking a back seat to other priorities, and you may be seeing those effects on your face. Breakouts and dryness are po...
Looking Into The Safety Of Local Inmates During COVID-19
The Canadian judicial system is taking action in dealing with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic within the national prison system. However, advocacy groups are...
KW Mental Health Resources During COVID-19
As days, weeks, and months go by, Canadians are paying the price when it comes to mental health in the era of COVID-19. Half of Canadians have reported their...
Community Support Keeps Local Music Scene Alive During COVID-19
“I had a show the week of the lockdown,” Kyle Wappler explained. “Two days after that show was when shit hit the fan.” “March 11,” he paused for emphasis. ...
Local Distilleries Making Hand Sanitizer During COVID-19
As retailers across the country sell out of hand sanitizer, masks and other essential personal protective equipment, some unexpected businesses are stepping up ...
Mother’s Day Gifts From A Distance
If you’re like me, this Mother’s Day, all you want to do is hug your mom. A few weeks ago, I did a porch drop off for my mom and waved to her thro...
Local Record Shops Find New Groove During COVID-19 Shutdown
For music lovers, the four walls of a favourite record shop might feel like a sanctuary. It’s a place where you can lose yourself in one of life’s greatest sour...
Repurposing Food From The Pantry
Discovering that food is forgiving, is something that has taken time to digest. With a rigid background in the hospitality industry and an education at one o...
Civilian’s Custom T-Shirt Campaign Keeps KW Awesome
All around the world, COVID-19 has caused businesses both large and small to rethink their business strategy. In Kitchener-Waterloo, businesses are responding n...