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Art Out of Isolation: Conestogo’s Artistic Architecture Analyst, RandomSketchesOfMyLife
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It is no secret that the Kitchener-Waterloo Region is host to many incredible artists. With over 1,000 followers on Instagram, Della VanDokkumburg (randomsketchesofmylife) contributes and plays a major role in Kitchener-Waterloo’s local art scene. Before she found herself sketching everyday for her Instagram account, Della details how her initial artistic inspiration stemmed from taking an…
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Waterloo Regional Police Chief Bryan Larkin announces retirement
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Chair of the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board, Karen Redman, announced today that current Chief of Police Bryan Larkin will be retiring after 31 years of service. Larkin joined the Waterloo Regional Police in 1991 and became Chief of Police in 2014. “It has been a true honour to lead this organization over the past…
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Lumen Fest lights up Uptown Waterloo
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On Sep. 28, Uptown Waterloo hosted Lumen, the second annual festival that features interdisciplinary installations of art, technology, and light. From 6-11 p.m, festival-goers were able to explore Uptown Waterloo and interact with over 27 installations at over 25 locations, spread across Uptown in four “zones.” Several musical acts were also featured at the event…
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Two Laurier professors to receive provincial funding for research
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Two associate professors and researchers at Wilfrid Laurier University will be receiving provincial funding from Ontario’s Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. Bree Akesson, Associate Professor in the faculty of social work and social justice & community engagement at Laurier’s Brantford campus, will receive $140,000 for her research into the experiences of…
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Shop Sounds holds concert at Kitchener Market
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Not many people can say they’ve been to a concert in a grocery store, but on Sep . 5, the Kitchener Market hosted Shop Sounds: DTK’s grocery store concerts. Shop Sounds is a free intimate three-part concert series organized by the DTK team, Good Company Production and hosted at grocery stores across downtown…
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Ontario’s new student education costs and you
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In Jan. 2019, the Ford government announced changes that would be made to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and unveiled “the Student Choice Initiative” — a policy designed to provide students with the ability to opt out of fees that were once deemed essential ,such as student unions and clubs. The adjustments that have…
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St. Patrick’s Day party on Ezra Avenue brings 12,000 partiers
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Last year, an estimated 5,000 people were on Ezra Avenue in mid-afternoon, but this year, the numbers have more than doubled. According to The Record, an estimated 12,000 people have joined the crowd on Ezra Avenue to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Right before noon, Ezra appeared to be quieter than usual. “We have a significant…
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Province enhances culture to celebrate 150 years
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Ontario’s 150th anniversary will be celebrated through investments made by the provincial government to cultural programs and infrastructure within the Kitchener area. Under the Ontario150 Community Celebration program, MPP Kitchener-Centre Daiene Vernile announced that four cultural events will receive funding. The Coalition of Muslim Women of K-W will receive $10,000 to create an art exhibit…
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WRPS to invite community groups to task force
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After an investigation by The Globe and Mail, it was found that approximately one in five reports of sexual assault are dismissed by police forces across Canada. The Waterloo Regional Police Services are taking action to review past sexual assault cases that were deemed unfounded. Police Chief Bryan Larkin announced earlier in February that the…
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