Advice from an Eternal Optimist on How to Get into the Holiday Spirit
Hey guys, it’s your buddy James here. You might know me from creating sandwich art at your local uptown Waterloo grilled bread restaurant, or from applying extr...
Opinion
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Addressing the Complexity of Rough Sleepers in KW
A couple of weeks ago, there was a fire in the former Trinity Church next to the YW’s shelter on Frederick St. in Kitchener. The YW is a not-for-profit that pro...
Editor’s Note: Wishing That I’d Turn Around
For as long as I can remember, I’ve clung to nostalgia so tightly that it’s become a trait of my character.
When I was in my final year of high school, I reme...
How to Cut Back on Waste Without Breaking the Bank
BKR water bottles are monopolizing on trends, but you don't have to spend $75 to cut back on plastic...
Let’s Talk About Doggy Digestion
A few weeks after getting my new puppy, Winnie, she started having diarrhea — the type of diarrhea that kept us up all night.
Most people told us the best rem...
Editor’s Note: Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should
A few months ago, I was grocery shopping at the Zehrs on University Ave. When I was walking out of the store pushing a cart full of food, two men, about 18 or 1...
Editor’s Note: Ask The Question, Dammit! Or Don’t. Whatever.
In a recent session with my therapist, she told me something that I’ve been reiterating to anyone who will listen. This isn’t out of character for me; anyone wh...
KW International Overdose Awareness Day and Finding Relief Amongst The Chaos
In a time of overwhelming grief, writer James Gowland sought peace in Victoria Park...
Editor’s Note: Supporting Demi Lovato, But No One Else
On June 24, former Disney Star and now singer, Demi Lovato reportedly overdosed on heroin. Lovato has always been outspoken about her experiences with substance...
Letter To The Editor: Saying Goodbye To A City
Like a lot of other people, I came to Waterloo when I was an 18-year-old kid: bright-eyed and eager to begin my university career. Seven years later and here I ...