• 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.  […]

  • NEW BY-LAW threatens 100VIC

    Residents at the 100 Victoria (100Vic) encampment have faced many challenges during their residency. The most recent is By-Law PDL-LEG-25-017, which was publicly shared on Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2025, at […]

  • WATERLOO REGION EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM FRAMEWORK

    The Emergency Shelter Program Framework (E5 Framework) includes seven program providers with a total capacity of about 250 spaces in 2017.   The ES framework, introduced to the Region in […]

  • SIX YEARS OF FEMME FOLKS FEST

    The sixth annual Femme Folks Fest was held over nine days starting on Mar. 8 presenting over 25 new art imaginings around Kitchener and Waterloo. The art installations were hosted […]

  • SASHA TEASE ON BEING A DRAG ICON

    Mattie James is a community facilitator and local drag artist known as Sasha Tease. When James moved back to Waterloo region in 2021, they found a thriving queer community.  “I […]

  • FEMININITY AS A TRANSGENDER MAN

    As a transgender man, I have a complicated relationship with femininity. It is important to remember I can only express my own feelings on femininity—not all trans people think and […]

  • FIVE WAYS TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY IN KW

    Another February rolls around the corner, bringing Black HistoryMonth. This is also when we typically review our anti-racismgoals for the year.It is never too late to create systems for the […]

  • LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS ADDRESS THE TAX HOLIDAY

    Canadians received a temporary GST/HST tax break from Dec. 14, 2024 to Feb. 15, 2025. The Tax Break for All Canadians Act (Bill C-780) received Royal Assent as of Dec. […]

  • PLANS FOR THE WELL REMAIN IN LIMBO

    On Jul. 19, 2023, the owner of the Wendy’s at 221 Weber Street announced it will be redone and accommodate a new 2SLGBTQ+ Bar, The Well.  As of Dec. 17, […]

  • CONTINUING ADVOCACY IN WILMOT

    In March 2024, some landowners and farmers in the Wilmot Township received notices on behalf of the Region of Waterloo asking them to sell their properties. Farmers who live on […]