If Streets Could Talk: Laurelwood
The Laurelwood area — located on the very northern edge of Waterloo between Columbia Street, Fischer Hallman Road and Erb Street — is the place I have lived...
Urban Exploring
NIGHT\SHIFT is Back for a Fifth Year
Eric Rumble has been on the move for the past five years making sure NIGHT\SHIFT, the downtown place hacking festival he created, comes back stronger every year...
First Year of Hold the Line is a Success
Hold the Line (love isn't always on time.)
Okay, Toto was not present.
But Hold the Line festival was held on September 16 and celebrated Waterloo Region’s co...
Dear Kitchener Launches with Panel Discussion About KW’s History
Taylor Jones' latest photography project launched with panel at the KPL featuring "Kitchener's Finest" last month...
If Streets Could Talk: Beechwood
Biking through Old Beechwood feels like being transported to another time. I rode through a version of the suburbs that no longer exists. Homes in the area are ...
If Streets Could Talk: Northdale
We ventured into student territory to tell you another neighbourhood story. You're welcome....
Opinion: Gentrification Mitigation
Kitchener is my home. I grew up here, and because I care about how my community is transforming I often wonder if my family and friends will remain comfortable ...
Environmentally Ethical Burial Options
Despite the seeming wealth of burial options in North America, the image of memorialization has remained populated with cemetery plots, polished caskets, and la...
WR and Howe: DTK Needs a One Stop Shop
A grocery store is at the top of the list of retailers desired in downtown Kitchener. Waterloo’s core has one, as does downtown Galt.
The new J & P Grocery...
Tagger’s Rights?
Criminal offence or protected by free speech? Making sense of graffiti in WR...