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Tri-Campus Battle of the Bands
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Music is the sound that binds the souls of millions. The Kitchener-Waterloo region is home to numerous communities centred solely around music and Laurier is no exception! On March 21, Radio Laurier, CFRU 93.3 FM and Jam Network came together to host the Battle of the Bands featuring six local acts. The event took place at Emmanuel United Church, transforming the traditionally quiet…
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Raising Voices and Supplies: How Locals Are Standing With 100Vic
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Local artists, activists and mutual‑aid groups collaborate to spotlight the ongoing fight against displacement at Kitchener‑Waterloo’s largest encampment. A benefit concert, hosted by the Emmanuel United Church on Jan. 17, 2026, with a lineup consisting of five bands (“Dear Evangeline,” “Cease,” “Gutter Girl,” “One More Lane” and “Fenech”) was put together by local Kitchener-Waterloo organizations PublicSeatingDIY and Fight Back! KW, with the…
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This Old Dog…Returns to Ontario
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After a six-year wait, indie rock artist Mac DeMarco has finally returned to Ontario to play and promote his latest album dubbed, “Guitar”. Massey Hall hosted the indie prince as well as the opening Australian band, Texcrick (another indie rock band) on Dec. 8 and 9, 2025. Massey Hall was an illustrious venue that contrasted with the light tone of Mac DeMarco’s show, but to no degree did it hold the show back, if anything added to the show’s playful nature. After a short time waiting in line, they…
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