Hate-motivated crimes in the Waterloo Region increased by 94 per cent last year, according to new data released by the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS). These crimes have significantly increased in the region over the past few years.
Conestoga College celebrated the special occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8 in its Kitchener Downtown campus. Michaela Angemeer, a queer Canadian poet passionate about sharing healing stories with people and inspiring them to embrace their emotions, joined the event as a guest speaker.
Featuring eye-catching artworks based on South Sudanese Shilluk peoples, the exhibit brings abstract designs and striking portraits to life. “I’ve gotten comments on the fact that this is sometimes a scary painting because of how real the eyes look as if there really is a soul behind them,” said artist Chudear Oyual. “It’s comforting knowing that in the creation of my art, my ancestors are with me.”
The institution hosts a significant cultural event yearly, celebrating Indigenous traditions with traditional dancers, music, and food. The audience is encouraged to join in on the dancing and food, which creates an opportunity for people of different cultures to come together and learn about each other.
Exam season is fast approaching, and with that comes student burnout. Thanks to a busy work schedule and social media distractions, it can be harder than ever to focus on studying. Here’s how these Conestoga students keep their cool without failing their classes.
Traditional schooling provides children with the opportunity to interact with their peers and develop social skills. This is important for their development and well-being.
After multiple delays, Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign released their 16-song collaboration album, “Vultures,’’ across all streaming platforms on Feb. 9, 2024.
Unsolicited nude photos are a problem that disproportionately affects women on dating apps. A survey from YouGov done in 2023 found that more than half of all millennial women had received an explicit image electronically.
In a hardcore feminist’s world, a man sexualizing a woman’s body is condemned. However, when a woman sexually objectifies herself, it somehow manifests itself in the form of sexual empowerment and sexual liberation. The fact is that objectification does the opposite of liberation for women.
Ink-stained wretches is a grassroots volunteer advocacy group founded by former Waterloo Region Record newsroom staff. Their mission is to promote a culture that values journalism across the country.
The annual Festival of Neighbourhoods celebrated its 30-year anniversary recently at Kitchener City Hall. Neighbourhood representatives from around the city of Kitchener attended the event, showcasing their contributions to the community.
Community drug alert released by Waterloo Region Integrated Drugs Strategy warns locals about the abuse of certain drugs. From Nov. 7 to Nov. 14, 44 cases and two suspected deaths were reported. Fentanyl samples containing ketamine were found recently by the Kitchener CTS.
Diwali, one of the largest Indian festivals, was celebrated at Conestoga College on November 12.
More students than anticipated attended. Many international students who were missing their friends and families said the event helped them feel at home.
The rapper and singer Aubrey Drake Graham, famously known as Drake, recently released a six-song EP, “Scary Hours III,” on Nov. 17, 2023. This was just a month after releasing a spectacular 23-song album, “For All the Dogs.” The new EP is the third of the “Scary Hours” series, and if you’re a Drake fan, you must know that the series never disappoints listeners.
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