VOL. 14, ISSUE 8
MAY 2026
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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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DE-PLATFORMING MUSIC CONSUMPTION
Streaming music sucks, but it’s also so convenient and ubiquitous. Having access to music streaming means that any song I want from any era is constantly available. What that really means, though, Read more ›
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NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE LOOKALIKE CONTEST
In a corner of Waterloo Park on a windy and rainy May 3, 2026 afternoon, over two dozen people formed a semi-circle around a picnic table. Some came wearing various Read more ›
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BITE BY BITE RETURNS TO DTK
On Apr. 12, 2026, over 500 attendees packed into the second-floor conference centre of the Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo to sample some of the most exciting dishes downtown Kitchener has to offer. The second Read more ›
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J&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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EMILY HUANG TO REPRESENT CANADA at ISEF IN ARIZONA
Emily Huang, a grade 12 Laurel Heights Secondary School student, was selected as one of eight students to represent Canada at the upcoming Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), taking place Read more ›
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COLUMNS
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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 ›
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JESSI WOOD GRAPHICTHE LOCALIST: MARCH
Avalon Stone—Meant to Break (EP) Release Date: Feb. 27, 2026 City: Kitchener Genre: Alternative Rock, Grunge The six-song debut EP from singer-songwriter, Avalon Stone draws clear inspiration from 1990s alternative and Read more ›
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CRAIG BECKER PHOTOA WALK AROUND BECHTEL PARK WITH EMILY URQUHART
It was author Emily Urquhart’s pup June that brought us out to the Bechtel Dog Park on a grey Saturday afternoon. We were greeted by a well-dressed poodle in boots Read more ›
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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 ›
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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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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EDITOR’S NOTE: THE WORLD IS BURNING, BUT WE DANCE
I think we can all agree to some extent—the world is burning. Or, at least, it seems like it. I am of the opinion that it has always been Read more ›
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WLUSP STAFF SPRING BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Spring is coming, so we want to give our readers some great book recommendations for the new season.This can be in the sense of spring as rebirth. But also relevant Read more ›
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