The keto diet may have you biting off more than you can chew
The high-fat, low-carb regimen sounds like an appealing weight-loss solution, but the body’s nutritional needs are more complex.
Author: Elnaz Akbari
For students, tax season means rounding up proper forms, receipts
Those enrolled in colleges or universities shouldn’t forget their Form 2202 — a key part of successfully filing a tax return.
AUDIO: At the local humane society, Feb. 25 was the sweetest day of the year
National Cupcake Day was aimed at raising money in support of humane societies in Ontario and British Columbia.
Museum exhibit, short films explore taboo subject of menstruation
As TheMuseum in Kitchener opens Flow: The Menstruation Exhibition, CIGI in Waterloo is preparing to screen The Menstrual Man and Period. End of Sentence.
OPINION: OSAP changes have students worried
The Ford government’s drastic changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program will have the effect of dashing the dreams of an entire socio-economic segment of Ontario’s youth, writes Elnaz Akbari.
Old-fashioned recipes the key to local bakeries’ rising fortunes
COBS Bread is making inroads among Kitchener and Waterloo consumers with sweet and savoury offerings that are baked from scratch, each day of the week.
VIDEO: Students seeking seasonal jobs should apply now
The holiday shopping rush has already begun — and many retailers are looking for part-time staff to handle to crush of extra customers.
For some families, The Polar Express is a holiday tradition
Operated by Waterloo Central Railway, the train ride, based on the children’s novel, runs between St. Jacobs and Elmira.
VIDEO: Crowds welcome the Cambridge Santa Claus Parade
The 46th annual Cambridge Santa Claus Parade was held this past Saturday on Hespeler Road outside the Cambridge Centre.
Opinion: The benefits of volunteering
Getting great marks is only part of the formula for student success after college. Increasingly, employers are looking at job candidates’ volunteer experience, writes Elnaz Akbari.
VIDEO: Rain and fog can’t dampen Oktoberfest parade
Monday morning’s 90-minute procession through Kitchener-Waterloo featured bands, floats and a steady stream of good cheer.
VIDEO: Get Involved Fair offers a range of stimulating activities
Conestoga’s Get Involved Fair offered students and others in the college community a chance to participate in a wide range of clubs, societies and helping agencies.
UW Fun Run a long-standing tradition
By Elnaz Akbari, Spoke News The University of Waterloo held its 33rd annual Fun Run last Saturday on campus at the arts quad for the public and members of its illustrious alumni. The three-decade-old event is one of the longest running annual events in the region and is the longest-standing reunion tradition at the University of Waterloo. It celebrates healthy active living dating all the way back to 1985. The … Continued
Weekly open-mic nights make waves at The Boathouse
By Elnaz Akbari, Spoke News Open-mic nights have a way of bringing people together. So it is at The Boathouse, where bar patrons are provided with some entertainment while the acts must maintain a certain level of humility and vulnerability to keep the crowd warm and friendly. The Boathouse in Victoria Park, Kitchener, Ont., holds a weekly open-mic night and has regularly brought in great crowds for bands like Anti … Continued
