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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FEATURE: Point Clark is a slice of heaven for cottage goers
Yellows, pinks, and oranges light up the sky around 8 p.m. in the month of August. The smell of lake water fills the air as you take a deep breath. The grass brushes against you as you sit on the edge of the hill with rocks and water below. Your skin is warm from a long day at the beach and you’re getting ready to have a bonfire after the … Continued
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.
The importance of cursive writing
Eliminating the teaching of cursive writing in schools may not be a good thing. In fact, studies show that cursive writing helps the brain develop neural pathways, which in turn help with dexterity and even concussions.
Man of three worlds
Kitchener’s John Norton building commemorates a key figure from the War of 1812.
Young Rangers goaltender following in father’s footsteps — while making some of his own
Long-time Kitchener Rangers fans will remember Mike Torchia patrolling the crease 30 years ago where he won multiple goalie honours, leading the Rangers to the Memorial Cup Finals where they ended up falling short.
Peeling for change: The Raw Carrot helps people with disabilities carry on
Soup company now in four cities and also sells at local markets and chains.
Spectacular scenic beauty sets this North Indian tourist destination apart
Think of a place where whirling clouds flirt with the wind, and spectacularly abundant greenery uplifts your soul. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Shimla was called the summer capital of British India in 1864 – and today it holds the title of one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. No wonder it is called the queen of hills. The capital city of the state, Himachal … Continued
Car culture: the negative and positive implications
Car enthusiasts pour money into their vehicles, and into charities too.
The man behind the bottle
Although he spends a large amount of his free time at the local bar, a man from Blyth, Ont. also has a hobby – helping others.
Step right up
BY MEGHAN WEATHERALL Take a step back in history with THEMUSEUM’s travelling carnival exhibit. Step Right Up: The Travelling Carnival in Canada looks back on how this country’s travelling carnivals and midways have shaped our entertainment and agriculture. It all started when two men met back in the 1920s. Originally they performed shows across the U.S., but they decided to move their act to Canada. “Conklin and Garrett were partners, … Continued
Region lacks affordable housing
BY ROLAND FLEMING Natasha Carter, who has been smoking marijuana since she was 12 and cigarettes since she was 14, can finally say she is done with them. The former Kitchener resident is now 25, which means that these substances were a part of her life for more than a decade. While fierce willpower and determination have played a part in her continuing abstinence from these substances, having her own … Continued
Relive your prom with Prom4Pups
BY MIKE STROMME Who doesn’t remember their high school prom? To relive it, attend Conestoga in Action’s latest charity event, Prom4Pups. On the evening of April 8, CIA will be holding a prom on campus with all of the proceeds going to Therapy Tails Ontario, a program that has volunteers and therapy dogs that go into the community to teach, listen, visit, mentor and become involved with numerous outreach programs. … Continued
PTSD more widespread than first thought
BY ASHLEY NEQUEST Take a moment and imagine going out for lunch with your friend. You see a used CD store up ahead and begin to psych yourself up to walk past it. You’re here, in this day, so you’ll be fine. As you walk past, the friend suggests you head in and browse for the Alanis Morissette CD she had been wanting to listen to. That is when the … Continued
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