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Bringing history back to life with restoration of Lower Doon Mill Ruins in 2025

A piece of Kitchener’s history is set to be brought back to life, as plans to restore the crumbling Lower Doon Mill ruins were unveiled at a Heritage Kitchener Committee meeting on Jan. 7. An engineering report presented to the committee outlined the critical need to stabilize the crumbling Lower Doon Mill ruins, which meet criteria for historical and contextual significance. “You can kind of see the irregular property just … Continued

VIDEO: Not just a game: The benefits of esports

Conestoga Esports Hub midway through the Provincial Valorant Tournament held on Sat. March 1, 2025. Photo by Emily McGirr Coaches from Ontario’s secondary schools competing in the provincial Valorant tournament last weekend are passionate about their students’ success. Since they arrived in students’ everyday lives, video games have been seen as a distraction from schoolwork, but these coaches and the esports industry itself are challenging those ideas. According to Statista, … Continued

Audio: Conestoga College to open new student residence across from downtown Kitchener campus

Conestoga College sign surrounding the 22 Fredrick St. student residence building on Feb. 2, 2025. Photo by Victoria Jarvis / Spoke Online Conestoga College addresses the shortage of student housing in downtown Kitchener by opening a new student residence early next year, located directly across from its downtown Kitchener campus. “We try our best to provide as many beds as we can to our student population across all campuses,” says … Continued

VIDEO: Fighting for change: Former Olympic boxer paving the way for Women in Skilled Trades in Waterloo Region

Currently, women only make up 8 per cent of the trades workforce, according to Statistics Canada, with industry experts suggesting the number is closer to 5 per cent. Former Olympic boxer Mandy Bujold and fellow industry leaders are finding ways to help the next generation of Women in Skilled Trades in Waterloo Region.

Retail Therapy: How a Kitchener-based store raises funds for domestic violence survivors

“Everybody in society looks down on survivors … I want to break the stigma around being a survivor,” said business owner Amanda Kroetsch.

AUDIO: Still a long way to go for equality as Conestoga celebrates International Women’s Day

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.

AUDIO: Conestoga College celebrates Indigenous cultures with its 14th annual Pow Wow

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.

AUDIO: How Conestoga students survive exam season

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.

The do’s and don’ts of a live service game: Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League versus Helldivers 2

The games studio behind the beloved Batman Arkham games, Rocksteady, dropped their latest venture into the live service games genre, Suicide Squad Kills the Justice League, eight years after their last flagship release of Batman Arkham Knight in 2015.

OPINION: Why traditional schooling outperforms homeschooling

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.

OPINION: I was excited to be on dating apps, but desperate boys made me quit

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.

OPINION: Three things immigrants should know before getting their Canadian permanent residency

Canada is regarded as one of the highest chosen destinations by foreigners. Many immigrants come here on a study or work permit and then apply for permanent residency. The problem is that many people come here with that one single aim, without knowing what they want to do in a foreign country.

Earth’s record-breaking temperatures force financial distress on Kitchener’s Chicopee Ski Resort

Climate change has already taken effect with intense heat waves and melting glaciers, but what does this mean for industries depending on cold temperatures? Chicopee Ski Resort is forced to create more man-made snow as they can no longer rely on nature’s snow.

AUDIO: Kitchener gives away $40,000 in capital funding to build a better future

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.

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