VOL. 13, ISSUE 8
MAY 2025
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GALT HOSTS FIRST CAMBRIDGE JAZZ FESTIVAL
The first Cambridge Jazz Festival was held on Sunday, Apr. 27 in Galt’s historic Tapestry Hall. Cambridge Jazz Festival, and its forerunner, Galt Jazz, are the brainchild of Cambridge residents… Read more ›
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THE HENRY FORD OF BATHROOM FANS
When the Fan Whisperer stepped out of the minivan baring his distinct insignia his stoicism was sort of striking. He’s an older man with thick glasses and a tough demeanor.… Read more ›
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A 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 ›
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IT’S A TREE’S LIFE: KITCHENER AND WATERLOO PLANS FOR TREE CANOPIES
Kitchener and Waterloo approved an urban forest strategy that plans for the development of trees in the two cities. Kitchener’s plan is titled It’s a Tree’s Life: Kitchener’s Sustainable Urban… Read more ›
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THE ARTISTIC LEGACY OF PAMELA ROJAS
Driving down University Ave., it is impossible not to see at least one of Pamela Rojas’ outdoor murals. Her colourful and vibrant art can be seen on buildings across Kitchener-Waterloo. … Read more ›
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KYO LEE DEBUTS POETRY COLLECTION
On Apr. 10, Waterloo Region East Side Branch Library hosted an event, An Evening with Author Kyo Lee. It was an author discussion and book launching event for her poetry… Read more ›
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SQUAREPEG MAKERS MARKET PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL ARTISTS
On Apr. 1, The City of Kitchener hosted a Squarepeg micro market at the Kitchener City Hall. This event focused on the continued advancement of the downtown retail business landscape.… Read more ›
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COLUMNS
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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 ›
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JESSI WOOD GRAPHICTHE LOCALIST: APRIL 2025 WRAP UP
BODY MINUS HEAD–LESS THAN WHAT YOU ONCE HELD (SINGLE) Release Date: Mar. 31, 2025 City: Kitchener Genre: Hardcore/Punk Body Minus Head has come out swinging with the first single from… Read more ›
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JESSI WOOD GRAPHICTHE LOCALIST: MARCH 2025 WRAP UP
ALYSSA DVM KARMA KNOWS (EP) Release Date: Mar. 14, 2025 City: Kitchener Genre: Singer/Songwriter Alyssa DVM is a singer/songwriter who covers a wide range of musical influences. Her music features… Read more ›
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CRAIG BECKER PHOTOSA WALK ON THE WALTER BEAN TRAIL WITH LILY GYAMFI-KUMANINI
Storytelling is at the heart of everything Lily Gyamfi-Kumanini does. The holistic healer, coach, actor, podcaster, writer and community builder—to name only some of her titles—focuses her work on helping… Read more ›
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ELFIE KALFAKIS GRAPHICSCOSMIC RELIEF: MARCH BRINGS AN ARIES TAKE OVER
It feels as though we have entered 2025 with relentless intensity—political unrest, economic tensions and climate disasters. The world feels increasingly reactive, and March only amplifies this energy. Aries, ruled… Read more ›
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H. TOOTH GRAPHICNEW TUNE REVIEW: HEIRLOOM (2024)
Heirloom’s 2024 EP “spell spill spoil“ is a spellbinding collection of songs that are sure to pull at your heart strings. Blending traditional folk elements with an emphasis on contemporary… Read more ›
FEATURES
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THE HENRY FORD OF BATHROOM FANS
When the Fan Whisperer stepped out of the minivan baring his distinct insignia his stoicism was sort of striking. He’s an older man with thick glasses and a tough demeanor.… Read more ›
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ALEX KINSELLA PHOTOWALPER MERCANTILE: DTK’S SPOT FOR CANADIAN-MADE GOODS
Downtown Kitchener shoppers have a new spot to discover the latest in men’s fashion at Walper Mercantile. Located on the ground floor of the Walper Hotel, at 1 King St.… Read more ›
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BRONTE BEHLING CONTRIBUTED PHOTONO ME BEFORE YOU
What was our familial bond will one day be finished The beach path we walked, our footsteps long gone The spot on the grass where we spent hours reading Moments… Read more ›
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF A SECOND LOOK BOOKS
John Poag and Rosemary Tait—partners in both business and life—opened A Second Look Books & Movies on Apr. 28, 1986. Since then, the store has become a local cultural icon… Read more ›
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FREEPIKS CONTRIBUTED PHOTOGROWING BEYOND SELF-AWARENESS
When I met my girlfriend, I was coming up on a faint, slow realization that the way I was existing was awry. I was isolated, rarely saw friends and was… Read more ›
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JESSI WOOD GRAPHICTHE MAGICIAN
You learn lots about romance while dating a magician. I met mine at my friend’s kid’s fifth birthday party. “You come to these things often?,” he asked, packing his vanishing chamber into his… Read more ›
OPINION
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WAIT TIMES IN ONTARIO SKYROCKETING, SYSTEM IN CRISIS
Ontario’s healthcare system is in trouble. Across the province, residents are waiting too long for family doctors, emergency care, diagnostic tests and surgeries. The average wait to see a family… Read more ›
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EDITOR’S NOTE: BEAUTY, BEAUTY, LOOK AT YOU
When Qays, unable to marry Layla, wandered the wilderness composing poems in her memory, he eventually became known as Majnūn—loosely, Insane One. Hearing his poetry, the Caliph sought and married… Read more ›
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Faith after motherhood
Last Ramadan, I found out I was pregnant, and my life changed forever. Every year, Muslims anticipate Ramadan as the optimal time to focus on practicing self-control, reflection and restraint,… Read more ›
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MUSINGS ON LIFE IN DTK
Living in downtown Kitchener is unique. We are a growing city still etching out an identity and yet we have a storied history, unknown to many who are not tuned… Read more ›
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