VOL. 14, ISSUE 6
MARCH 2026
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ROAMING 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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REGION INVESTS $15.1 MILLION TOWARD WATER CAPACITY ISSUE
The Region of Waterloo is hurrying to install a $15.1 million temporary plug into a water capacity crisis that effectively hung a “Closed for Business” sign over one of Canada’s Read more ›
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UPDATES MADE TO URBAN DESIGN PLAN
On Feb. 9, 2026 during the public city council meeting, officials approved major updates to urban policy. These include mandatory inclusionary zoning for new developments within Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) along Read more ›
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ROCK THIS TOWN RETURNS WITH A NEW ERA OF MUSIC HISTORY
Rock This Town: A New Wave premiered Friday, Feb. 26, 2026, to a sold-out crowd at The Princess Original Cinemas in Uptown Waterloo. The documentary is a follow-up of sorts Read more ›
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RETRO ROLLERS ROLLS INTO KITCHENER
Waterloo Region’s first roller rink in over a decade celebrated its grand opening on Feb. 28, 2026. Retro Rollers, located at 563 Highland Rd. W. in Kitchener, offers roller skating, fitness classes, and party Read more ›
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THE 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 ›
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CINDY 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 ›
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COLUMNS
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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 ›
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JESSI WOOD GRAPHICTHE SAGE PART TWO
The Sage was inchoate and distressed as he flew off into the darkness of the forest. He trundled through brackets and thistles. He wheeled into a thorn bush. He tripped Read more ›
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A WALK IN LAKESIDE PARK WITH JOSEPH BRANNAN
The playground at Lakeside Park in Kitchener provided a convenient meeting spot for my walk with labour organizer, library advocate and bird enthusiast Joseph Brannan, but it made for a snowy trek to the ploughed path. Read more ›
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TARA McANDREW PHOTOTRAVERSING CULTURAL LANDSCAPES THROUGH THE LIBRARIES
If you’re looking for an affordable way to explore in Waterloo Region this winter, look no farther than your local library. With diverse community programs at a variety of branch Read more ›
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JESSI WOOD GRAPHICTHE LOCALIST: JANUARY 2026
Local Goblin—“Write My Story” (Single) Release Date: Jan. 9, 2026 City: Waterloo Genre: Metal Local Goblin’s newest song comes on the heels of their debut single, “Forklift Certified”, which was released on Dec. Read more ›
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TARA WINSTEAD (PEXELS) CONTRIBUTED PHOTONEW YEAR, OLD FINANCIAL WOES
What type of person are you when the clock strikes 12 on Jan. 1? Are you the one who journals, reflects, maybe even makes a vision board for what you want the Read more ›
FEATURES
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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 ›
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HANS HARYANTO PHOTODIRTY WORK STUDIO BRINGS RISOGRAPH PRINTING TO KW
Waterloo Region now has its first risograph print shop, thanks to the team behind Dirty Work Studio. The four studiomates, Sid Drmay, Elise Glaser, Shalaka Jadhav and Natalie Vuong, came together through Read more ›
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SANGJUN HAN PHOTOENTERING THE NEXT CHAPTER : HAMLEY’S SECONDHAND BOOKSTORE OPENS IN CAMBRIDGE
In Nov. 2025, Jamie Hamley and his wife Sheri opened Hamley’s Second Chapter at 132 Main St. in Cambridge. Jamie, a resident of Waterloo, spent 15 years of his life Read more ›
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ALEX KINSELLA PHOTOA SLICE OF PERFECTION
Even an extreme cold warning on a blustery January afternoon could not keep pizza lovers from grabbing a slice at Willibald Pizza in downtown Galt. The restaurant has been earning positive reviews Read more ›
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MCC CONTRIBUTED | BRUCE HILDEBRAND PHOTOTHE BIRTH AND FUTURE OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE IN WATERLOO REGION
On May 22, 1974, two teenage boys went on a petty crime spree in Elmira, Ontario. Over the course of one night, they smashed windows of cars, homes, and businesses, Read more ›
OPINION
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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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DOG DAYS ARE HERE
On Nov. 14, 2025, I had the honour and pleasure of taking in a foster dog named Charlie. I did not make the choice to foster a dog lightly. As someone who Read more ›
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CREATING AND RECREATING COMMUNITY
Trigger warning: sexual assault When I moved to Kitchener in 2019, I had one friend, my roommate, a friend from college. My hometown of Burlington didn’t seem to have many marginalized people like Read more ›
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