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World Cup fever hits Waterloo Region as hundreds gather at Kitchener City Hall
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The high-stakes drama of the FIFA World Cup made its way to the heart of Downtown Kitchener on Saturday, July 11, as hundreds of local soccer fans gathered at Carl Zehr Square for the Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026 fan festival. The free, day-long celebration was one of dozens of stops across the country designed to bring host-nation excitement beyond major stadium hubs like Toronto… Read More
News
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The Water Capacity Issue & Updates from the Region of Waterloo
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Following a July 8 announcement, the Region of Waterloo is attempting to resolve its water capacity shortage by unlocking an initial 10 litres per second (L/s) of supply in the Mannheim Service Area, with an additional 20 L/s expected this fall. To overcome long-standing hurdles and accelerate infrastructure projects by two years, the Regional Council has approved aggressive, time-sensitive measures. This push was driven by deep-seated regional tensions. As the municipality balances intense pressure… Read More
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The Laurier Summer Semester Experience
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Students at Wilfrid Laurier University are discovering the many benefits of taking classes during the spring and summer semesters. Laurier offers three kinds of academic terms in spring: the general spring term from May to August, the intersession term from May to June, and the summer term from July to August. Taking courses during this period can help students further their academic careers while lightening their… Read More
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KW Choking on Smoke while Raging Wildfires Cause Havoc across Northern Ontario
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Kitchener-Waterloo is choking on an Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) reading of 10+ due to smoke from forest fires. There are nearly 200 wildfires burning in northern Ontario. As of Tuesday evening, a reported 180 active wildland fires were located across the northeast and northwest regions of Ontario. Ontario forest fire officials said there were 148 active wildland fires in the northwest region as of Tuesday, including 69 fires that remain out… Read More
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WLU Celebrates Graduating Students in Spring Convocation 2026
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This June, Wilfrid Laurier University celebrated more than 4,013 graduating students during its spring convocation ceremonies in Waterloo and Brantford, marking the beginning of a new chapter for its students. From June 15 to 19, the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics was full of graduates and their families gathering to mark the occasion. Celebrating a total of 4,013 graduates, with 3,269 in Waterloo and 744… Read More
Arts & Life
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Kitchener-Waterloo parties on!
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The nightlife scene in Kitchener-Waterloo is carrying on into the summer months, even as the school year comes to an end and many students leave the city. Throughout the fall and winter semesters, King street is typically packed with students heading out for a drink. Popular spots such as Phil’s Grandson’s Place, Rare and Pub on King are some key destinations for those looking to socialize. … Read More
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A New Era of Indie Horror Begins in the Backrooms
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The film industry needs some fresh, new faces. This June, The Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, has shown that movie-goers agree. In a world of seemingly endless remakes, audiences are searching for something new. This year, a resurgence in original horror has hit theatres, with audiences showing their desire for creative, innovative ideas by returning—for the first time since COVID-19—to support movies in theatres. Shiloh Miller, third year Film… Read More
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Reframing Medea: Natalie Haynes at Kitchener Public Library
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There is something slightly disorienting about someone laughing during a discussion of a mother killing her children. But that is exactly what happens when British Author Natalie Haynes speaks on Medea, the mythological figure who commits infanticide to exact revenge on her husband. On March 16, the Kitchener Public Library hosted Haynes in conversation about her latest novel, No Friend to This House (NFTTH). Revisiting one of the… Read More
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The Tragic Dreamer of White Nights
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When I first picked up White Nights by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, I truly believed it to be a classic romance story. Once I really started to understand the protagonist, though, I realized that this book has been misinterpreted by many. Yes, romance is a central to the story, but more than that, it explores deep loneliness and coping mechanisms, containing themes of isolation, escapism, longing, desperation, hope and the transience of joy and that is… Read More
Opinion
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St Patrick’s, Marshall Street and the Sniper
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On the weekend of March 13th to 16th, Laurier students gathered along Marshall Street to celebrate what Laurier celebrates best: St. Patrick’s Day—all despite the frigid forecast. Every year, the City of Waterloo declares a Community Safety Event to regulate the streets that the students inevitably overrun. Like in years past, this Community Safety Event meant ticketing bystanders, installing road barriers, and trying to dissolve the crowd as early as possible. This is put in place in anticipation for public safety and nuisance concerns. Each year these regulations draw concerns from partygoers and residents alike.… Read More
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Bridgerton’s “feminism” falls short of real solidarity
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Spoilers Ahead! Bridgerton is a show that attempts to be feminist, but often falls short, favouring half-hearted speeches about feminism instead of solidarity between all women for collective liberation. One of the best examples of this is the character of Penelope Bridgerton. Penelope is the author of the Lady Whistledown gossip columns, where she comments on the lives of those around her and exposes their scandals. As a result, she ends… Read More
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The Strange Sadness of Almost Being Done with University
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Realizing that the days are counting down towards the end of the school year can be a very exciting time as you look forward to summer and not having to worry about essays, annotated bibliographies or exams. However, for me, it has made me realize that I am about to be entering my final year of undergrad, which is exciting but also saddens me as I have loved my time at university from the excitement of moving into my dorm, O-week, moving into my upper… Read More
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When Did We Stop Doing Nothing?
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Whether you find yourself walking around campus, riding a bus, or even waiting in line at McDonalds, it’s become increasingly apparent that these quiet moments that once sparked communication and connection, have become just another opportunity for stimulation. For most of us, it’s become a habit to pull out our phone and scroll whenever the opportunity arises, the constant drive to keep our minds engaged to avoid uncomfortable thoughts or feelings of unproductiveness, and through these social constructs, boredom has become something we avoid at all costs. To understand this trend, we must first understand the idea of the attention economy. This term refers to big corporations treating human attention… Read More
Sports
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Why Canada’s World Cup Run is Bigger than Soccer
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While a Round-of-16 loss in the FIFA World Cup may seem weak on the surface, this is a stronger finish than many expected for Canada’s national team, and it will set the tone for how they are viewed in future tournaments. As a lifelong Canadian soccer fan, going to Toronto and experiencing the vibrant energy of the Canadian crowd was emotional. Seeing Canadians of all ages… Read More
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Tactical Suffocation and Extra-Time Drama: Spain Outlasts Argentina in Heavyweight World Cup Final
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If you tuned into the FIFA World Cup 2026 final expecting an end-to-end, instant classic, you probably found yourself wishing you were rewatching the third-place match instead. Where the bronze-medal fixture offered wild offensive back-and-forth, the showpiece match at New York New Jersey Stadium was a tense, methodical grind. In many ways, the tournament’s conclusion felt predetermined, the top four ranked nations in FIFA’s global standings… Read More
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World Cup fever hits Waterloo Region as hundreds gather at Kitchener City Hall
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The high-stakes drama of the FIFA World Cup made its way to the heart of Downtown Kitchener on Saturday, July 11, as hundreds of local soccer fans gathered at Carl Zehr Square for the Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026 fan festival. The free, day-long celebration was one of dozens of stops across the country designed to bring host-nation excitement beyond major stadium hubs like Toronto… Read More
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Is This Still Racing? Inside F1’s Controversial 2026 Overhaul
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The 2026 Formula 1 regulations were designed to modernize the sport and bring the sport to a “purer” form of racing, without the gimmicks like DRS in seasons prior. However, early reactions from drivers and pundits suggest they have fundamentally changed the experience behind the wheel, and not for the better. At the heart of the issue is the new hybrid power unit, which splits performance… Read More
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