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Musings on Russia: Guilt and Helplessness
The Russian invasion of Ukraine evokes many different emotions. For those who have fled similar conflicts to find a better future in Canada, watching the news from Kyiv and Mariupol […]
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UW, KPL and Pragda Films conclude joint Latin American Film Festival
The Latin American Film Festival concluded its third edition on Feb. 20. The festival featured five films that explore the rich and diverse cultures of Latin America and brought those […]
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Local camp changes its name after discussions with Land Back
Organizers of a long-running summer camp announced in January that they were changing the camp’s name after speaking with local Indigenous leaders. Camp K is operated by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian […]
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Local Artists Connect with the Community through NFTs
Two local artists are finding new ways to connect with their audiences through non-fungible tokens (NFTs)—digital tokens collectors can buy from artists to add to their digital galleries. NFTs are […]
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Food4Kids Waterloo Region Hires Lorri Detta as New Executive Director
On Jan. 4, Food4Kids Waterloo Region announced the appointment of Lorri Detta as their new executive director. Detta joins the charitable organization after serving in leadership roles at several other […]
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Kimiko Shibata wins Recognition Award for work with Multilingual Students in WRDSB
Kimiko Shibata, a teacher with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), was named a winner of the 2021 Leading Women, Leading Girls—Building Communities Recognition Award. Shibata received the award […]
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COVOX Art Incubator offers Opportunities for Mentorship and Collaboration with Local Artists
On July 29, Waterloo-based Inter Arts Matrix announced a $462,700 grant from the Canada Council for the Arts to create the COVOX Digital Incubator. The first-of-its-kind incubator is working with […]
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Sisters open Alter Eat-o, offer Quality Keto Food for the Region
Serving the growing demand for keto diet-friendly foods is the mission of Guelph-based Alter Eat-o. The shop produces and sells bread, pizza crusts, desserts, and other specialty items. The keto […]
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Locals petition to transform former Charles St. Terminal into a Hub for the Indigenous community
The first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 was a day not just for reflection, but also for action. Bangishimo Johnston, a local Indigenous rights activist and […]
