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The world says “No” to Ye
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The artist formerly known as Kanye West has recently espoused rhetoric many have perceived as antisemitic. After his now infamous tweet where he claimed he’d “go death con 3 on Jewish people” and that he was incapable of being antisemitic because “black people are actually Jew.” Ye also went on the Drink Champs podcast, calling…
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Wild Writers Literary Festival returns for 11th year
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From Oct. 28-30 the Wild Writers Literary Festival returned for another year of connecting Canadian writers and authors of all backgrounds and levels of experience. The annual event is hosted by The New Quarterly literary magazine. 2022 not only marked the 11th anniversary of the festival, but also a return to in person festivities. I…
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Holiday markets you can look forward to in Waterloo this festive season
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It’s November – you know what that means, on to the next festive season! Just because the weather is getting colder and the ground will soon be filled with snow, doesn’t mean we have to go into hibernation. Time to hear those jingle bells ring, hang those stockings, and get gift shopping. Kitchener-Waterloo is known…
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Spooky season done right in KW
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It’s officially Spooky Season! Time to prepare yourself for the cool weather and the bone-chilling events happening in Waterloo region this month. Kitchener-Waterloo region is making the best of fall, and you should too! Allow time in your schedule to experience the following Spooky Season activities. The smell of apple pie in the oven while…
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Relationship and Emotion exhibition open at UpTown Gallery in Waterloo
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Located in the heart of Uptown Waterloo, the UpTown Gallery is currently featuring its newest exhibition, Relationship and Emotion, until Sept. 18th. At 75 King St S in Waterloo Town Square, you’ll find a captivating art gallery only minutes away from Laurier’s Waterloo campus. UpTown Gallery began in 2006 and has been a local gem…
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The charming St. Jacob’s Farmer’s Market
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Close to the hustle and bustle of Waterloo is a charming market frozen in time. The St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market will transport you into a different era – an era before food delivery and before you could buy food from a grocery store. Located on the corner of King St N and Weber St N,…
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This year’s Oscars proved more memorable than the last
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The second least watched Oscars ceremony was held this past weekend. On the evening of March 27, Hollywood’s most esteemed stars gathered at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles to honour this year’s greatest films. Last year’s Oscars earned the title of the worst ceremony in Academy history, viewership wise. The low viewership of the…
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Why Kanye’s recent outbursts are cause for concern
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For decades, Kanye West (Ye) walked the line between genius and chaos, staggering on occasion. He has now entirely crossed into the latter. The critically acclaimed rapper, record producer and fashion designer has been engaging in online outbursts so troubling that the Grammys even banned him from performing. Most recent are his new music videos…
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Explore: Une expérience à ne pas manquer!
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Français English Établi en 1971, le programme Explore offre aux jeunes canadiens la possibilité d’améliorer leurs compétences dans l’une ou l’autre des deux langues officielles du Canada grâce à une variété d’ateliers et d’activités socioculturelles, en situation d’immersion dans des établissements partenaires à travers le pays. Le programme fait partie de l’initiative gouvernementale « Les…
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The return of the biggest night in hollywood
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The Dolby Theater in Los Angeles is being prepared as we speak. After a full year without a proper ceremony, the Academy Awards is planning for a full-fledged return this March. Better known as the Oscars, this prestigious ceremony aims to celebrate the greatest films released during the previous year. The event is widely referred…
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