Cornelius Ejimogu

Conestoga College hosts its final ABC drop-in session of the semester

Conestoga College’s Student Engagement team hosted its final African, Black, and Caribbean (ABC) drop-in session of the semester at the Waterloo campus on March 12, providing students an opportunity to network with their peers and enjoy snacks. The event aimed to foster a sense of belonging among ABC-identifying students. “It was not only limited to ABC-identifying students,” said Esther Hayford, student engagement programmer for inclusion and belonging. “As long as … Continued

AUDIO: Galileo Exhibit arrives in Canada for the first time at Perimeter Institute in Waterloo

History and science enthusiasts in Waterloo have a rare opportunity to engage with the groundbreaking work of Galileo Galilei at a traveling exhibit at the Perimeter Institute located at 31 Caroline St N, Waterloo. This is the first time the exhibit will be in Canada. Emily Petroff, the director of external relations at Perimeter Institute says the exhibit was originally curated by an Italian professor based in Paris and has … Continued

How skating brings Waterloo students and families together during winter isolation

As winter sets in, a season known for its isolation, Waterloo’s families and students find warmth in an unexpected place: on the rink. “I probably hadn’t skated for like 20 years,” said John, a father skating with his son at Kitchener City Hall rink. John spent his early adult years building his career, which kept him away from skating and some family activities. However, last year, his son, who is … Continued

VIDEO: Winterloo 2025 Offered a fun-filled day of games and entertainment after last year’s weather challenges

Photo by Cornelius Ejimogu/Spoke Online. Held on Jan. 25, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Winterloo, an annual cold-weather celebration in the heart of Waterloo brought people together to embrace the winter season in full force. Goreti Cardoso, a festival and event specialist at the City of Waterloo explained how the weather plays a significant role in attendance. For example, last year, the event was limited to the Waterloo Public … Continued

How Aidan Ruston, aka AJ, built a music empire in Waterloo with ‘The Kitchen KW’

Aiden John Rustin, known to many as AJ, lost himself in the rhythm of his own making. Stretching his arms toward the amplifier, a gentle smile tugged at his lips, a quiet acknowledgment of the music’s power to speak what words could not. It was around 10 p.m at The Kitchen KW studio as the scene unfolded. “The location that we’re at, they don’t let us make noise until 5:30 … Continued

From Syria to Waterloo: Ahmad’s journey of building a barbershop empire rooted in quality and integrity

The snipping of scissors and the gentle hum of clippers tell a story of resilience and ambition. Mohamad Al Ahmad, a seasoned barber with over 20 years of experience, has crafted a thriving Waterloo business known as City Style Salon and Barbershop. When Ahmad first opened his barbershop on Hemlock Street, Waterloo, in 2017, he had a simple goal: to bring his years of expertise from Syria to Canada. By … Continued

How Waterloo faces the challenges of balancing urban growth with green space preservation

As urbanization accelerates, cities worldwide face the challenges of balancing urban development with the preservation of green landscapes. The city of Waterloo, Ontario known for its growth in technology and education sectors, is no exception. In this continuous urban transformation, lifelong Waterloo resident, William McFaddin, recalled when a tree was planted every 100 feet along the streets near his home. It was during the road reconstruction when temperatures soared to 32°C … Continued

VIDEO: Restaurants strive to hold menu prices down as food inflation skyrockets

Even as inflation trends down, Canadians are not seeing this reflected in food prices. The owner of Osmow’s Shawarma Laurier, Sam Malik, wants to increase his menu prices, but he can’t. Costs for the most popular food he sells in his restaurant, chicken, increased by nearly 6 per cent in October. What is holding him back from increasing his menu prices?

VIDEO: Employment rate among female students decreased in summer 2023

According to a report from Statistics Canada, more female students were unemployed during the summer of 2023 compared to their male counterparts. Two female Conestoga students, Jennyx Enisire and Kemi Memayi, say they struggled to find work.

Author: Cornelius Ejimogu