May 11, 2025

Vegans have few choices

BY KANDACE GALLANT When you think of what to have for lunch, you’re probably imagining a nice, big, fat, juicy burger, or perhaps just a ham and Swiss sandwich. But not everyone includes these types of meals into their diet. For the past few years, more people have switched over to being vegetarian or vegan. Even big name celebrities and professional athletes are promoting veganism such as Venus Williams, Mike … Continued

Vegan options available

BY LAURIE SNELL There’s a rare breed of students out there who will avoid the $2 pizza at the Sanctuary, cringe at the burgers in the cafeteria and be constantly craving something healthy. But vegans rejoice. There are options. While Conestoga College doesn’t have a lot of choices – there certainly are a few on campus and around the city. Before jumping into the 5W’s of what’s good for healthy … Continued

Kitchener’s kitchen and living room

BY LAURIE SNELL Local. Organic. Fresh. Amazing. That’s how Kitchener’s Café Pyrus chooses to be marketed, because that’s exactly what they are. As one of the only vegan restaurants in the area, owner Tyson Reiser takes pride in the high-quality, healthy, well-crafted foods that distinguish Café Pyrus as a great, casual destination for the health-conscious, the curious – or even just the hungry. Everything from Daiya cheese (a soy, casein, … Continued