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.
“Everybody in society looks down on survivors … I want to break the stigma around being a survivor,” said business owner Amanda Kroetsch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Eras Tour” provides an intimate glimpse into the design and execution of Swift’s tour, highlighting her stage production, costumes, and eye-catching choreographies.
The Canadian Armed Forces are having troubles hiring for one in every 10 positions.