Vivienne Westwood


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    Vivienne Westwood, godmother of punk, dies at 81

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    Vivienne Westwood, godmother of punk, dies at 81

    Vivienne Westwood, fashion designer widely known as โ€œthe godmother of punkโ€, passed away on Dec. 29, 2022 at the age of 81. Her namesake company announced her death without specifying the cause.ย  Westwoodโ€™s death follows her long and remarkable career, during which she added elements of couture to punk style. The symbols of rock iconography,…

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    Santa Claus Parade returns after two years

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    Santa Claus Parade returns after two years

    On Nov. 19th, the infamous Santa Claus parade returned to the streets of Kitchener after two years of COVID-19 restrictions altering the delivery of the parade.  Marching along Weber Street, from Frederick Street to Erb Street, many Kitchener/Waterloo residents came out to watch the ensemble of decorated floats, marching bands, and of course, Santa Claus,…

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