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 […]
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 […]
The playground at Lakeside Park in Kitchener provided a convenient meeting spot for my walk with labour organizer, library advocate and bird enthusiast Joseph Brannan, but it made for a snowy trek to the ploughed path. […]
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 […]
The rain that greeted us at the Walter Bean Trail in Kitchener did not deter actor/producer/teacher/writer Ben Gorodetsky (he/they) from enjoying our walk. “I feel most at home when […]
Rochelle Williams, aka The Dessert Artist, laid the foundation for her career in blending the science of baking with the artistry of design while attending Grand River Collegiate Institute (GRCI) […]
When pandemic restrictions began to lift, Sarah Thompson, founder and host of Lavender Fizz Comedy, realized her world had gotten too small and took action to create new experiences for […]
My walk with poet, essayist and newly retired English professor Tanis MacDonald was a masterclass in paying attention to details and place. When I arrived at the Benjamin Park section […]
For self-described homebody and indoor kid Sam Mercury, a walk through Breithaupt Park provided a chance to connect with her new neighbourhood and establish the area as a green space […]
