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COVID-19 updates and vaccination rates in Waterloo Region and Ontario
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As of Tuesday, Sept. 21, 17 new COVID-19 cases were added in Waterloo Region, and the number of active cases declined by 35 to 216. There are currently eight active outbreaks in the region. Three of the new infections were children aged nine or younger, and another three were among individuals aged 10 to 19.…
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What’s on the menu? Local restaurant deals in Kitchener-Waterloo
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Gold Leaf Botanicals is a one-stop-shop for budding plant enthusiasts
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It’s no secret that millennials and Gen-Z seem to be leading the houseplant-craze that’s taken over social media. TikTok is now rife with individuals who debate over the best methods to water, prune and maintain their “plant babies,” which, I have to admit, I watch all the time. Nurturing houseplants is a commitment that is…
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Laurier will require students, staff and faculty to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to return to campus
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Wilfrid Laurier University announced that they will “require all students, staff and faculty to be fully vaccinated or have plans to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine to return to campus this fall,” Laurier’s press release posted on Aug. 13 said. Laurier joins the growing list of Ontario universities making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory…
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THEMUSEUM Rolling Stones exhibit set for November, regional council defers funding request
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This fall, THEMUSEUM will be hosting “Unzipped”, The Rolling Stones’ exhibit featuring artifacts, memorabilia, original artwork and more, from the iconic rock band. “The show kind of chronicles the almost 60 years of The Rolling Stones and it looks at their influence on not just music, but on fashion, and on film and how they…
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Land Back camp moves from Victoria Park to Waterloo Park, calls on the city of Waterloo to take action
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In October, O:se Kenhionhata:tie, also known as Land Back Camp, relocated from Victoria Park, Kitchener, to Waterloo Park. Land Back Camp has been ongoing since the summer, with Nov. 11 marking 143 days and counting since the camp first reclaimed its place in Victoria Park. “The move was weeks of planning. We explored our options…
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Taking a look at the pop-up plant shop in uptown Waterloo
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Luckily for me, and anyone else who’s found themselves looking to flex their green thumb, a new store recently opened up in Waterloo that taps into this growing trend. Lately, it seems that plants have been enjoying a boom in popularity. In 2019, HuffPost published an article titled “Why Millennials Are Suddenly So Obsessed With…
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Thousands come together in solidarity with Black Lives Matter march on Wednesday
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On June 3, an estimated 20 000 people attended the KW Solidarity March for Black Lives Matter to protest and raise awareness for the many lives lost to police brutality. The march, which began at 44 Gaukel Street in downtown Kitchener, happened in response to racial injustice against Black and racialized folks. Attendees of all…
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Peaceful Black Lives Matter march to take place in Kitchener
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On June 3, the “KW Solidarity March for Black Lives Matter” will take place at 44 Gaukel street, across the street from Victoria Park, Kitchener. This march, set to begin at 5 pm on Wednesday, is a peaceful demonstration in solidarity with those who have lost their lives to police brutality, institutionalized racism and anti-Blackness. …
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The Beaches make waves at Elements Nightclub
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This past Wednesday I was fortunate enough to see the magic that is The Beaches at Elements Nightclub in Kitchener. To say this show was a wild, magical and powerful concert would be an understatement. The band’s four women ooze chemistry, confidence and female empowerment. The show kicked off with a bang — Toronto groups…
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