VOL. 14, ISSUE 4
JANUARY 2026
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A WALK IN BECHTEL PARK WITH HIYAM MAHRAT
Born and raised in the United Arab Emirates, Syrian Canadian artist Hiyam Mahrat was used to a desert environment, but when she and her family moved to Canada in 2018, she quickly developed… Read more ›
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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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LIKE SOMETHING ELSE
There is within me an orange ball. I hold it with two hands as it expands, a bright lung it pulses softly, feeling orange. I sense a vague evangelism in… Read more ›
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MINI-DOSES OF AWE AND WONDER
A staycation is a vacation you can take in your home country, rather than abroad. For the sake of this piece and my wallet, I’ll be focusing on staying in your own city or,… 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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KITCHENER GETS NEW ARTS LEADERS
The City of Kitchener’s arts and entertainment department has added two local arts leaders to its team to support the launch of the recently announced Kitchener LIVE destination marketing brand. Green… Read more ›
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COLUMNS
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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 ›
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SANGJUN HAN PHOTOA WALK IN BECHTEL PARK WITH HIYAM MAHRAT
Born and raised in the United Arab Emirates, Syrian Canadian artist Hiyam Mahrat was used to a desert environment, but when she and her family moved to Canada in 2018, she quickly developed… Read more ›
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EYELASH MAN #22
Eyelash Man #22: January Breakfast “This is way better, Mel’s would be slammed today” Read more ›
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KURTIS RIDEOUT GRAPHICTHE LOCALIST: 2025 Year in Review
DEW— Gorilla Secret (LP) Release Date: Feb. 8, 2025 City: Kitchener Genre: Rock, Punk The debut LP from DEW is a collection of loud, lo-fi, DIY basement punk recordings. The… Read more ›
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LIVING NOW, PLANNING LATER: LESSONS FROM DIE WITH ZERO
I recently finished reading Die With Zero by Bill Perkins. The central idea is that the only guaranteed moment is the one you are living in right now, so the… Read more ›
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JESSI WOOD GRAPHICTHE LOCALIST: NOVEMBER 2025
Maiden Lane— BEDOUIN MEDICINE (LP) Release Date: Nov. 7, 2025 City: Kitchener Genre: Garage Rock, Punk Two years in the making, Maiden Lane presents their loudest and most intense performance… Read more ›
FEATURES
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WANDERING WATERLOO REGION THROUGH BOOKS
After a busy and potentially expensive holiday season, the last activity one tends to think about is travel. What if you broke that mould? But what if, from… Read more ›
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ROAMING THE REGION: SEASONAL ACTIVITIES IN KW AND BEYOND
Holiday season comes with a plethora of options to add to your social calendar. Get those tote bags out, call your friends, bundle up the kids and get set to… Read more ›
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CRAIG BECKER PHOTOWR’S SPECIAL HOLIDAY DRINKS
As the weather is cooling down and the holidays are starting up, you may find yourself craving a hot, cozy drink. Check out these local cafes to sample the seasonal… Read more ›
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SANGJUN HAN PHOTOWR RELEASES BUDGET FOR 2026
In November, the Region of Waterloo released its 2026 preliminary budget plan, which includes major allocations for local initiatives such as the Ending Veteran Homelessness Initiative and a tree-planting project… Read more ›
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ALEX KINSELLA PHOTORIDE ON: BIKING THROUGH THE WINTER
Driving and walking are not the only ways to get around town in the winter. Cycling through the slush, snow and ice is an option that many locals are opting… Read more ›
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SANGJUN HAN PHOTOWORLD RELIGIONS CONFERENCE DELEGATES TALK COMBATTING HATE
On Nov. 23, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at hosted the 43rd World Religions Conference (WRC) at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, becoming a hub for dialogue, reflection and education,… 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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RESOLUTIONS OF SELF
There’s something about the opportunity—or at least the idea of an opportunity—for a new beginning. A chance to wipe our slates clean, forget whatever we think was holding us back—new… Read more ›
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