AUDIO: ‘Isolation is gonna kill more people than the virus’: COVID-19 stokes mental health fears
Social isolation is taking a major toll on Canadians’ mental health, according to a major survey by Morneau Shepell, a human resources company.
Author: Anannya Gupta
Childhood agonies
This podcast consisting of three episodes features two Kitchener residents who talk about their mental health issues stemming from childhold incidents and looks at the prevalance of the condition.
Tandoori Flame restaurant serves 150 items: You won’t leave hungry
The buffet in Brampton serves over 180,000 customers annually, according to the restaurant’s website. Every dish is made in-house from scratch by their chefs.
VIDEO: Cambridge residents march for International Women’s Day
The motive was to bring attention to issues and barriers that women still face.
VIDEO: Weaving, traditional outfits displayed as Kitchener celebrates Bulgarian National Day
Dozens of people attended the celebration on March 1 at Waterloo Region Museum where people could enjoy beautiful displays of Bulgarian culture.
VIDEO: Dozens of Cambridge residents march in fundraiser for the homeless
“The middle class is shrinking,” said an organizer of the Feb. 22 rally, who estimates about 150 people in the Cambridge area experience homelessness on any given night.
Security ejected a hand full of students from Conestoga’s Bhangra Party
The Venue was filled with more than 250 attendees, and only five or six security guards.
VIDEO: Conestoga students gather to mourn Iran airplane tragedy
Dozens of students came out for a moment of silence on Monday, Jan. 20 in The Venue.
VIDEO: Conestoga begins the term with classic ‘90s throwback party
During the first week of the winter semester, Conestoga hosted a ‘90s throwback party for students in The Venue on Thursday, Jan. 16.
Restaurant owner spices things up
Savour the flavour at Saffron and Dakshin, two restaurant and bars in Cambridge.
VIDEO: Stressless fest offers Conestoga students a break from exam pressures
Students could talk about maintaining good mental health and the event offered some stress relieving therapies for students to relax.
Waterloo Region food bank aims to provide 3.5 million meals this year
More than 34,000 people in the Waterloo Region feel what it is like to be hungry, said Kim Wilhelm, the director of development at the local food bank.
VIDEO: Conestoga students supported the LGBTQ community by giving out donations on Drag Night
Drag queen Miss Drew performed first followed by Rhyan Stone, Phoenix Black and Robin Casino.
VIDEO: From comedy to break dancing, students get funky at Conestoga talent show
On Thursday, Oct. 31, Conestoga hosted its fourth annual talent show at The Venue where students were welcomed to feature their exceptional skills. The audience encountered many different talents including singing, playing guitar, break dancing, magic tricks and comedy. Every year, CSI hosts this event with some modifications. This year, it was an open mic stage show where there were no judges. Anannya Gupta reports.
