Music
Kim Mitchell finds wishes can come true
Conventional wisdom says you keep your wishes to yourself if you want them to come true – when you’re blowing out the...
Music
Going on a virtual tour with Micah Barnes
The many barriers of COVID-19 were not enough to stop Micah Barnes from bringing his brand of contemporary jazz to Waterloo. In...
Music
The evolution of musicians and their songs
Fight or flight are two instincts we experience during times of stress, with many obstacles and changes present during COVID-19 crisis, flight...
Local News
Live-streamed concerts also act as fundraisers for charity
Avoid was created in musician Kevin Coates’ life when the COVID-19 crisis forced him to cancel concerts and tours set up for...
Music
Local musician has no interest in being pigeonholed
Stumbling upon a musician by the name of Jimmy Joe Johnson, you might picture a good ol’ boy playing some country tunes...
Music
Tuesday Live is not your standard Livestream concert series
Heidelberg resident Rob Witherspoon has created a weekly webstream series allowing Canadian talent to perform in front of a continually growing audience...
Music
Critical Mass’ first single in seven years
Mental health concerns abound in the climate of anxiety and isolation prompted by the novel coronavirus, a reality not lost on musician...
Music
The evolution of Joshua Sade James’ musical style
He used to describe his musical style as the love child of Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake. Now, Joshua Sade...
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Latest number of new COVID-19 cases skew younger; numbers remain low
A reopening economy and expanded testing have seen more cases of COVID-19 identified in younger residents, Waterloo...
Twin Oaks Nursing Home
It is difficult in these trying time not see family or friends when you are isolated In...
Sweeney, Alma Dale (nee Kirk)
July 19, 1942 – July 3, 2020 Peacefully passed away at Barnswallow Place Care...
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Homer Watson Blvd and Bleams Road, KITCHENER, ON Canada
Crime of the Week: July 6, 2020 Case#: 1731 Offence: Home Invasion...
St. Boniface School Graduation
Graduation this year was very different for all schools, especially the graduates of Grade 8. This was...
Despite cancellation of this year’s event, EMSF plans to distribute $35K to local charities
For 56 years the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival has supported dozens of local organizations in the region,...