VOL. 14, ISSUE 8
MAY 2026
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THE LOCALIST: APRIL 2026 WRAP-UP
A Horse Named Friday—The Marriage of Loneliness and Continental Bliss (LP) Release Date: Apr. 14, 2026 City: Kitchener Genre: Chamber Folk The long-awaited debut album from A Horse Named Friday Read more ›
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SOMETIMES I AM A BIRD
Sometimes, I am a small bluebird, locked neatly in a cage, wings clipped tightly behind my back. I cry out for someone to release me, but there is nowhere to go, Read more ›
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ROAMING THE REGION: ONTARIO SUMMER GAMES TO TAKE OVER WATERLOO REGION
Oftentimes, when we think of travel, we think of physically going elsewhere. There are other types of travel too. This column aims to demonstrate the joy in hyperlocal or backyard travel. There is also Read more ›
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BIRDING HOTSPOTS IN WATERLOO REGION
If there’s one thing birders enjoy, it’s listing things–including their favourite destinations for birdwatching. In that spirit, here are just a few of my personal favourites located right here in our Waterloo Region. Laurel Creek Conservation Area A good Read more ›
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KEEPING UP WITH MOVEMENT
One must keep moving or expect muscular or joint pain, especially as one ages. Consistent movement activates and strengthens the muscles, gets the blood flowing, moves the joints, creating a natural lubricant called synovial fluid and reduces Read more ›
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A WALK ALONG COLONIAL CREEK LINK WITH KARA NEUFEGLISE
When deciding the location for our walk, drama teacher Kara Neufeglise knew they wanted to be close to water. We began at the Claude Dubrick trailway along the Grand River Read more ›
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SPARE CHANGE: CHOOSING THE RIGHT CREDIT CARD
I recently applied for a new credit card and was reminded just how confusing the process can be. There are so many options, all with different perks, rewards systems, and fee structures, that it’s difficult Read more ›
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COLUMNS
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JESSI WOOD GRAPHICTHE LOCALIST: APRIL 2026 WRAP-UP
A Horse Named Friday—The Marriage of Loneliness and Continental Bliss (LP) Release Date: Apr. 14, 2026 City: Kitchener Genre: Chamber Folk The long-awaited debut album from A Horse Named Friday Read more ›
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TARA MCANDREW PHOTOROAMING THE REGION: ONTARIO SUMMER GAMES TO TAKE OVER WATERLOO REGION
Oftentimes, when we think of travel, we think of physically going elsewhere. There are other types of travel too. This column aims to demonstrate the joy in hyperlocal or backyard travel. There is also Read more ›
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PHI DOAN PHOTOA WALK ALONG COLONIAL CREEK LINK WITH KARA NEUFEGLISE
When deciding the location for our walk, drama teacher Kara Neufeglise knew they wanted to be close to water. We began at the Claude Dubrick trailway along the Grand River Read more ›
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ELFIE KALFAKIS PHOTOA BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TAROT
For centuries, across cultures, people have spoken of a world beyond the physical. Some call it the supernatural or God, others the subtle body, the collective unconscious or the ethereal. Whether Read more ›
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CRAIG BECKER PHOTOA WALK IN MCLENNAN PARK WITH DAVID ALTON
Community facilitator David Alton was easy to spot when I arrived for our walk in McLennan Park. They were dressed head-to-toe in bright colours, contrasting with the grey March day. “Lately I’ve been calling Read more ›
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TARA McANDREW PHOTOROAMING THE REGION VIA ION
As the birds start chirping, the sun shines longer and the gas prices continue to burn craters in our pockets. May I suggest ditching the four-wheeled guzzler for a more Read more ›
FEATURES
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KAT WEX GRAPHICSPARE CHANGE: CHOOSING THE RIGHT CREDIT CARD
I recently applied for a new credit card and was reminded just how confusing the process can be. There are so many options, all with different perks, rewards systems, and fee structures, that it’s difficult Read more ›
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ALEX KINSELLA PHOTOJ&J CELEBRATES 35 YEARS
A childhood love of collecting and trading sports cards inspired Jason Schill and his brother Jim Schill to turn their hobby into a business. This month, they are celebrating 35 years Read more ›
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SANGJUN HAN PHOTOPARENTHOOD AFTER LOSS: ELLIE ANGLIN’S FIRST MEMOIR
On Mar. 14, 2026, local art space and small-scale risograph print shop, Dirty Work Studio, hosted a book launch event for Kitchener artist and writer, Ellie Anglin, for her first Read more ›
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ALEX KINSELLA PHOTOKWLOT: NEIGHBOURS WORKING TOGETHER
When people think of a library, they largely think of books. But the KW Library of Things (KWLoT), offers tents, sewing machines, mitre saws and more. Launched as a partnership with Extend-a-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR) Read more ›
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CRAIG BECKER PHOTOPIKNIK.SPOT PROVIDES LOCAL FOOD MAP
Piknik.spot is an online resource for those in Waterloo Region who want to eat locally and support small farmers, restaurants and other businesses. It provides a directory and map view of sources for Read more ›
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From left to right: Yousef Shibani, Jawad Ghabra and Abdulrhman Arab. ALEX KINSELLA PHOTOSHAWERMA PLUS: lOCAL, AWARD-WINNING
Waterloo’s Shawerma Plus is growing its fanbase across Ontario with the opening of two restaurants in Mississauga and one in Port Elgin. Founded in 2012 by Asem Ghabra and Baraat Read more ›
OPINION
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EDITOR’S NOTE: COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION AMID TIMES OF DREAD
In April, I had the pleasure of attending the launch of The Walldog, a new local online outlet. This is a critical arts project, one that focuses on the creation Read more ›
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KEEPING UP WITH MOVEMENT
One must keep moving or expect muscular or joint pain, especially as one ages. Consistent movement activates and strengthens the muscles, gets the blood flowing, moves the joints, creating a natural lubricant called synovial fluid and reduces Read more ›
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EDNA STAEBLER’S FOOD THAT REALLY SCHMECKS
Edna Staebler’s Food That Really Schmecks is a collection of anecdotes and recipes for all to enjoy. Published in 1968, the book takes the readers on a journey through ‘city’ Read more ›
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PAUL DROTOS’ GUIDE FOR YOUR IMPROV JOURNEY
Your Improv Journey is Paul Drotos’ treatise meant for beginners, veterans and randos. It is an easy read and is relevant even when considering teamwork, community and art in general. Improv is an art Read more ›
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