VOL. 13, ISSUE 10
jULY 2025
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PIEROT AND THE BEAST OF GÉVAUDAN
Every night, after the king of Gévaudan began to snore, Pierrot would slip from his master’s chambers, cross the flagstones of the great hall, pass the smouldering hearth and the… Read more ›
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A WALK IN SNYDER’S FLATS WITH TENEILE WARREN
Birdsong and the barking of friendly dogs provided the soundtrack for my walk in Snyder’s Flats with artist and activist Teneile Warren. The day was warm, the trail was inviting,… Read more ›
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DIY SPACES ARE THE BACKBONE OF THE LOCAL MUSIC SCENE
As the summer continues and live music is back in full force on patios and in bars and concert halls, a quieter, smaller revolution takes place in the homes of… Read more ›
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ENDLESS COOKIE REVIEW
The Princess Cinemas hosted the premiere of Endless Cookie, an animated documentary about two half-brothers growing up together—one of them now raising nine children and 16 dogs in Shamattawa, a… Read more ›
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WR WITH STROLL WALKING TOURS
This year, Canadians are pivoting their travel plans to enjoy and explore more of the True North strong and free. In Waterloo Region, the perfect activity for local exploration… Read more ›
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POETRY IN PLACE UNIFIES LOCAL VOICES
Poetry in Place is an anthology written by immigrants, settlers and Indigenous writers who live between Lake Ontario and the Grand River. Each poem explores how modernization, colonial history, politics… Read more ›
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INTERARTS MATRIX WORKS ON REGIONALIZING SOCIAL MEDIA
“Social media does not place you in a specific geography[…]it’s very hard to curate one’s own experience in one’s own city by scrolling through Instagram,” Sheila McMath, artistic director of… Read more ›
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COLUMNS
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AMY NEUFELD PHOTOA WALK IN SNYDER’S FLATS WITH TENEILE WARREN
Birdsong and the barking of friendly dogs provided the soundtrack for my walk in Snyder’s Flats with artist and activist Teneile Warren. The day was warm, the trail was inviting,… Read more ›
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JESSI WOOD GRAPHICTHE LOCALIST: JUNE 2025 WRAP UP
I, THE MOUNTAIN-PRIMROSE (SINGLE) Release Date: May 30, 2025 City: Kitchener Genre: Indie Folk, Pop Primrose is the first installment of an upcoming EP slated for later this year that… Read more ›
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JESSI WOOD GRAPHICTHE LOCALIST: MAY 2025
BODY MINUS HEAD-AN EXERCISE IN SELF-SUFFICIENCY (LP) Release Date: May 31, 2025 City: Kitchener Genre: Hardcore Punk Featuring members from other Ontario bands such as Basque, Exalt, Mockingbird Wish Me… Read more ›
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TARA MCANDREW PHOTOWEND YOUR WAY TO THE WISE OLD OAK
All trees are special; however, there is one local tree that captures the imagination more than most. The majestic Wise Old Oak is a Waterloo Region treasure. Thanks to the… Read more ›
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CRAIG BECKER PHOTOA WALK IN THE PARK WITH SHARL SMITH
I met artist Sharl Smith for a walk on Sandrock Trail near her home in Kitchener. We strolled through her neighbourhood before connecting up with the trail through paths which… Read more ›
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CRAIG BECKER PHOTOSA WALK IN THE PARK WITH WILLA COWARD
The ground at Huron Natural Area was slippery with a coating of late-March snow when I met musician and concert photographer Willa Coward for a walk. Despite wearing footwear better… Read more ›
FEATURES
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JO EL-DEEK PHOTODIY SPACES ARE THE BACKBONE OF THE LOCAL MUSIC SCENE
As the summer continues and live music is back in full force on patios and in bars and concert halls, a quieter, smaller revolution takes place in the homes of… Read more ›
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KAT WEX PHOTOLOCAL CINEMAS AND REGIONAL FILMS
I recently watched the Tamil blockbuster Tourist Family at Apollo Cinemas. Directed by debutant Abishan Jeevinth, the film stars Sasikumar, Simran, Yogi Babu and other notable actors. It follows the… Read more ›
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THE COMMUNITY EDITION PHOTOINTERARTS MATRIX WORKS ON REGIONALIZING SOCIAL MEDIA
“Social media does not place you in a specific geography[…]it’s very hard to curate one’s own experience in one’s own city by scrolling through Instagram,” Sheila McMath, artistic director of… Read more ›
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ALEX KINSELLA PHOTOTHE COMMUNITY EDTION GUIDE TO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS
From the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) to the Downtown Cambridge BIA and everywhere in between, BIAs support business communities in city cores with networking and events that bring… Read more ›
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CRAIG BECKER PHOTOSFIGHT NIGHT 2 AT GALT ARENA GARDENS
Galt Arena Gardens in Cambridge hosted Fight Night 2, a Muay Thai and Muay Lao competition by Phady’s Muay Thai, on June 21. Phady’s Muay Thai, established 1987, is… Read more ›
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ADRIAN QUIJANO GRAPHICWELCOME TO OUR QRIB
Willow River Centre and Spectrum’s Black, Racialized and Indigenous Queers (BRIQ) House are co-organizing a series of events called QRIB (Queer, Racialized, Indigenous and Black) community hangouts to help foster… Read more ›
OPINION
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EDITOR’S NOTE: APPROPRIATION VS. APPRECIATION
The debate on cultural appropriation versus appreciation is complex and ongoing. Appreciation is more than mere recognition that something is from a different culture. Simply stating that you’ve borrowed… Read more ›
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AI in Healthcare: A Powerful Tool, But Not the Cure for Ontario’s Healthcare Worker Shortage Crisis
Ontario’s healthcare system is failing to meet the needs of Ontarians. There are burnt-out healthcare professionals, hallway medicine—all due to a healthcare worker shortage, worsening patient outcomes. A report predicts… Read more ›
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RECLAIMING AND REFRAMING PRIDE
June marks Pride Month, when queer folx celebrate our continued existence. Across the world, street parades and festivals occur, people come out both figuratively and literally, and we have a… Read more ›
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NOWHERE TO GO: THE PUBLIC WASHROOM SHORTAGE IN KITCHENER WATERLOO
In a region known for innovation and growth, one necessity remains elusive: a place to go when nature calls. For residents, tourists and the city’s most vulnerable, the search for… Read more ›
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