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Local exhibit showcases Waterloo’s distinct history
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The first thing you’ll notice about the main gallery of Waterloo Region’s Ken Seiling Museum is the light up “For the People” sign hanging from the ceiling. While the sign is referring to food cultivation in Waterloo, it’s a sentiment that applies to the entire gallery. Laid out like a walkthrough the region’s human history,…
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Kitchener-Waterloo sets date for the first Mel Brown Music Festival
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The Kitchener-Waterloo region has announced the first Mel Brown Music Festival for next May. The event is in honor of musician Mel Brown, an influential blues artist. It is planned to feature Black artists in live performances across Kitchener-Waterloo. The festival will also include a conversation on systemic racism within the music programs of higher…
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Dyke Bar Takeover aims to create more LGTBQ+ spaces in Kitchener-Waterloo
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“There’s not many places in Kitchener Waterloo where it’s like, this is our queer space. And this is where we go,” Jules Hall said. Hall is part of Dyke Bar Takeover Kitchener Waterloo; an organization which aims to create safe spaces and events for members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. Kitchener Waterloo’s lack of…
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What to look out for at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival
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The 46th Toronto International Film Festival has finally come. With over 200 films and people from all walks of life in attendance, TIFF is never something you want to miss. This year may be perhaps more memorable than most, not only for the films that are being shown but also for the format that must…
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Pride Month at Laurier begins as Students’ Union hosts ‘An Evening with Jonathan Van Ness’
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Pride Month was kicked off for the Laurier community this year with the event ‘An Evening with Jonathan Van Ness,’ hosted by the WLU Students’ Union in collaboration with nine other Ontario colleges and universities. Spencer West, disability advocate and motivational speaker, had a virtual, hour-long chat with Queer Eye celebrity and nonbinary influencer Jonathan…
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Le public est au rendez-vous pour les RV de la francophonie
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Français English Les Rendez-Vous de la Francophonie est un événement annuel qui célèbre la diversité et la vitalité des cultures francophones au Canada. Pendant tout le mois de mars, dans toutes les provinces, les RVF proposent des activités culturelles, familiales et divertissantes. Cette année, bien entendu, tout se passe en ligne. Nous avons parlé avec…
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Les célébrations du mois de la Francophonie à Toronto : un peu différentes cette année!
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Français English Toronto ne nous déçoit pas pour le mois de la Francophonie cette année. Entre autres, la Semaine de la Francophonie à ouverte à tous, à partir du 20 mars, avec la soirée d’ouverture jusqu’au 27 mars. Les francophones de la région peuvent toujours compter sur cet événement qui sera offert en ligne cette…
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Alternatives to partying on St. Patricks Day
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Another Saint Patrick’s Day is upon us, and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to fester during its celebrations. Our beloved street party on Ezra Avenue will not be taking place for a second year, but that doesn’t mean St. Patrick’s Day is a bust altogether. Whether you are celebrating with the members of your household or…
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Gina Carano fired from Disney due to controversial social media post
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Don’t look twice, it’s true: Gina Carano has officially been “cancelled.” After doing some digging into Carano’s social media presence, this is not the first time the actress has exposed herself to public criticism over heinous posts. Known best for her roles as Cara Dune in Disney’s The Mandalorian and Angel Dust in Deadpool, Carano…
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The Rolling Stones UNZIPPED premiering at Kitchener’s THEMUSEUM in November 2021
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The Rolling Stones UNZIPPED tour is premiering in Canada at Kitchener’s own THEMUSEUM, coming this November. According to THEMUSEUM’s website, you can look forward to getting a behind-the-scenes look at the Stones’ own personal collection of memorabilia in this one to two-hour long interactive, multimedia experience. Tickets are available on THEMUSEUM’s website and have been…
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