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.
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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.
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.
VIDEO: Kitchener duo runs food delivery service — with help from public transit
Het Modi and Shubham Pansaria, a duo from India, started the company in October. As international students, they not only take care of their studies, and take responsibility for their household chores, but also cook and deliver food for more than 15 customers every day using public transport.
Ink-stained wretches: Creating a culture that values journalism in Canada
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.
VIDEO: Diwali, a festival of lights and love, celebrated at Conestoga College
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.
REVIEW: Taylor Swift takes fans on a journey with ‘The Eras Tour Movie’
“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.
REVIEW: The Six God is unstoppable: Drake released ‘Scary Hours 3’ EP just a month after releasing an album
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.
VIDEO: Kitchener’s Remembrance Day comes at a time when CAF needs bodies
The Canadian Armed Forces are having troubles hiring for one in every 10 positions.
VIDEO: Condors women’s basketball team extend losing streak to 4
The Conestoga Condor’s women’s basketball team played their fourth game of the regular season against the Redeemer University Royals last Wednesday. Head Coach Dee Channer says this year’s team is young, made up of as many as 10 first years and only two returning players.
Indian megastar Salman Khan sells out theatres in Kitchener with his movie ‘Tiger 3’
A new Bollywood film, Tiger 3, directed by Maneesh Sharma, was released on Nov. 11, 2023, on the auspicious Indian festival of lights, Diwali. This film is a sequel to the famous movie Ek Tha Tiger. The film stars globally renowned and some of the wealthiest celebrities in the world, Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, and Emraan Hashmi.
VIDEO: Piano workshop at Wilfrid Laurier University teaches students to compose music
Students were taught music composition and ways to enhance their improvisation skills on the instrument. Guest speaker Casey Sokol shared his techniques at the event.
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