BY ALEX RIESE Max Bornstein’s lungs filled with frigid cold water as he swam across the river to unoccupied France in 1940. His breath became laboured, his limbs fought his every move, but he knew he had to keep going. His freedom depended on his persistence. Seventy-five years later, and 70 years after the liberation of Europe from Nazi control, THEMUSEUM is honouring the struggles of Bornstein and millions of … Continued
BY CARSON DESHEVY-RENOUF THEMUSEUM in downtown Kitchener held a grand opening on March 7 for its newest exhibit, Dinosaurs: The Edge of Extinction. This exhibit is giving guests the chance to walk among the famous beasts of the Cretaceous era. The exhibit is made up of over 20 pieces, with some colossally notable ones. A hulking Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops occupy the third floor of the museum, giving perspective to … Continued
By IAN MCBRIDE The general population has an appetite for unhealthy foods, mainly because most people don’t have walkable access to healthy food options. However, initiatives by groups in Waterloo Region hope to reverse that trend. THEMUSEUM presented its Sustainable Food Systems Dialogues, which took place for eight weeks, beginning Jan. 18 and running until the final instalment on March 8. The finale featured presentations by Adam Kramer and Krista … Continued
By CARSON DESHEVY-RENOUF Throughout history, many empires have risen and fallen, shaping what people now recognize as modern society. Unwrapping Egypt, the popular travelling exhibit currently on display at THEMUSEUM in downtown Kitchener, offers insight into one such empire: ancient Egypt. Running since May 2014, Unwrapping Egypt has become one of THEMUSEUM’s longest running attractions. The exhibit focuses on the tomb of the famous King Tutankhamun and the Egyptian empire … Continued
BY JORDAN JOHNSTONE Kitchener was in good hands on Jan. 17 and 18, as dozens of superheroes were in town. Although they weren’t fighting crime, they were having a good time, attending the Kitchener-Waterloo Tri-Con. The convention, held at THEMUSEUM, featured people dressed as characters from comic books and video games, complete with colourful wigs and props. Anime, comic book and sci-fi fans and gamers of all ages were encouraged … Continued
BY BRUCE CHESSELL On March 22 Conestoga integrated marketing communications students held an event at Fairview Park Mall to spread awareness for Cadillac Fairview’s “Green at Work” initiative. Working in collaboration with Sustainable Waterloo Region and sponsors such as THEMUSEUM, the students aimed to display the five pillars of the “Green at Work” initiative which are energy, waste management, environmental protection, sustainable procurement and communication. On Fairview Park Mall’s website … Continued
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