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STEPHEN ALTENA INVITES US TO SEE THE WORLD THROUGH A CHILD’S EYES
Walking into Stephen Altena’s exhibition Everything Was So Pretty at Idea Exchange in Preston was like stepping into a dream—a bright, whimsical dream woven with patterns, flowers, childhood memories and […]
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AFFORDABLE WINTER CLOTHING IN WATERLOO
As the winter season sets in, staying warm becomes a top priority for everyone, especially those facing financial hardships. Fortunately, several organizations and community programs in the Waterloo Region provide […]
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WEALTH GAP BETWEEN CANADIANS CONTINUES TO GROW
Waterloo resident Simran Gajbhiye works more than 50 hours per week, handling two jobs. She works as a full-time Communications & Information Specialist at the YMCA of Three Rivers […]
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PRECARIOUS: FOUR PLAYS EXPLORING THEMES OF LIFE, DEATH, TRAUMA AND MOTHERHOOD
Contemporary dance is a dynamic and ever-evolving art form that pushes boundaries, challenges conventions and explores the depths of human emotions. Precarious, by award-winning choreographers Aria Evans, Allison Cummings, […]
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MOTHER-DAUGHTER DUO OPEN REGION’S FIRST POWER YOGA CANADA FRANCHISE
Yoga has ancient roots but has evolved and spread over time. Power Yoga is a fast-paced cardiovascular workout focused on building strength and flexibility in the body through high-impact yoga […]
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THEMUSEUM HOSTS EXHIBITION OF INDIGENOUS AFRICAN DIASPORA ART
Diasporas: Threads Connecting Our Origins, an exhibition exploring the works of 11 Indigenous African artists of the diaspora or descendants of African diasporic peoples, was recently showcased at THE MUSEUM […]
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APOLLO CINEMA HOSTS FIRST JOURNALISM FILM FESTIVAL
On Mar. 7, 2023, the Apollo Cinema hosted to the first annual local journalism film festival organized by the Ink-Stained Wretches. The festival showcases a series of four films that […]
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MAHAJABEEN JEWELLERY: MAKING MYTHOLOGY SHINE
Maha Fatima, a student at the University of Waterloo (UW), began her entrepreneurial journey in 2020. When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted her university courses and left her with a lot […]
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KROKA RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE
Kroka’s story began in 2021 in Kitchener when Swedish drummer Martin Thormatz and Cambridge-based bass player Beau Ferguson joined forces to create some music. Richard Fenna joined the band […]
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519 PETS COLLECTIVE SHUTS DOWN, HOLDS GIVEAWAY
519 Pets Collective is a pet charity program, announced the closure of its pet program division after its running costs became too high. The charity hosted a Community Day event […]