Kate Nixon cultivates collective care in Guelph’s downtown core
“If there is something tangible we can do, I love finding solutions to things, and coming together, and mobilizing to address things,” said Kate Nixon.
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OPINION: Cambridge pedestrian-only season is a boom for Hespeler
This is a sort of energy and vibrance that one never really felt in Hespeler, despite all its small-town charm, until the introduction of the on-street patio program in the summer of 2020. The program was initially conceived to help businesses – especially restaurants – that were most heavily impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns.
Why Belmont’s Bestival doesn’t need to prove its name
The Bestival is a street-festival that happens every year in September in Belmont Village, the “Small Town Main Street” near the border of Kitchener and Waterloo.
LUNAFEST unites women across the world with film
Female filmmakers from as near as Halifax and as far as Texas will be showcased on April 23 at the 21st annual LUNAFEST – a film festival by women, for women. The proceeds will go towards supporting local women’s charities and other women in film. Since the first LUNAFEST in 2001, more than 170 filmmakers have been showcased, with 2,700 screenings nationwide. Organizations across the world can apply to host … Continued
AUDIO: The campaign for an Indigenous Community Hub in Waterloo Region
Downtown Kitchener’s Charles Street Bus Terminal has been vacant for more than two years, but now there is a new proposal for an Indigenous Community Hub.
Kitchener woman’s jewelry business gives back to the community
“Handful” of Conestoga students support Montclaire and its mission During COVID-19, many people have started their own businesses to fill up their spare time, and their pockets. In the midst of the pandemic, a Kitchener woman attending University of Guelph, started a jewelry business for customers to look good and feel good – 10 per cent of every purchase gets donated to a local charity. Montclaire – a name derived … Continued
OPINION: Fast fashion needs a fast sustainability fix
Environmentalists are tirelessly battling the effects of fast fashion. As the $2.5 trillion industry continues to rise, the importance of achieving fashion sustainability is more prominent than ever before.
Shopping sustainably at second-hand stores during lockdown
“It’s all about keeping items out of landfills and not producing new stuff that is detrimental to our environment,” said Stephanie MacNeil, a Kitchener-based fashion designer.
VIDEO: Monster month in Elora
Located 30-minutes from Waterloo, the town of Elora refers to the month of October as Monster Month. The downtown streets of Elora are decorated with lantern sculptures meant to look like monsters, all created by local artist Tim Muton.
Blue Mountain is a winter wonderland, even in a pandemic
Blue Mountain is an alpine ski resort located in Collingwood, Ont., with a great view of the Nottawasaga Bay. It’s a two-hour drive from Waterloo but is well worth the trip for an afternoon.
How COVID-19 has affected the jobs of lifeguards in Waterloo Region
New rules at pools in the Waterloo Region because of COVID-19 have altered the jobs of local lifeguards. Local recreation officials say the health and well being of staff and swimmers is their top priority.
Parents spooked with trick-or-treat dilemma amid pandemic
According to Leger and Association for Canadian Studies, 52 per cent of Canadians will not let their children trick-or-treat amid the COVID-19 pandemic and think governments should step in and cancel Halloween this year.
High-risk offender released in Kitchener and police advise the community to stay vigilant
“It makes me uneasy thinking that someone who is considered high-risk is out in a city that so many students call home,” said Amy Lovelacey during a phone interview with Spoke.
Back to the future with the return of drive-ins
Thanks to COVID-19, movie theatres worldwide were shut down. While they were closed, southern Ontario saw the rebirth of the infamous drive-in.
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