Following Up

Following Up articles share stories about local people previously featured in the news.

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Comedians hitting the stage tonight for Paws for Laughs

Proceeds from the 'hilarious' 2-hour event go to the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth

Apr 22, 2022 1:58 PM Read more >

In the age of Spotify, vinyl continues to gain popularity

'I think you miss a lot of the tangible quality of music with streaming services these days, and you lose out on that ability to pass it down to the next generation ... You’re not going to pass your Spotify account onto your kids'

Apr 15, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Local organization helping refugees with community-based approach

Since 1987, COMPASS has been offering free assistance to professionals making refugee claims

Apr 8, 2022 1:58 PM Read more >

Kitchener packaging manufacturer tackles climate change

Georgette Packaging wants to make sustainable and carbon-neutral packaging more accessible and transparent for small businesses

Apr 1, 2022 1:58 PM Read more >

Rock This Town documentary rocks the box office

The new documentary gives viewers a look into the live music scene of K-W in the 1960s and '70s

Mar 25, 2022 1:58 PM Read more >

Local art teacher shows students that art is for everyone

She believes anyone can create art, and strives to support her students with simple, stress-free methods in a 'cozy' atmosphere

Mar 18, 2022 1:58 PM Read more >

The Vaudevillian turns to leatherwork

For nearly three years, husband and wife duo Norah Spades and Brendan Stephens have been ‘breathing new life’ into the dying artform of traditional leather work

Mar 11, 2022 1:57 PM Read more >

Waterloo-based organization helping students academic recovery from pandemic

Programs like Strong Start are needed now more than ever, says executive director Machelle Denison

Mar 4, 2022 1:58 PM Read more >

Winter Patio Party ‘lighting up’ K-W this weekend

The free event hosted by KWFamous encourages participants to embrace the winter weather with activities like snow pong and outdoor karaoke

Feb 25, 2022 1:55 PM Read more >

Walking the legacy of Walter Bean

The Walter Bean Grand River Trail, named after beloved community member Walter Bean, connects residents 'with the river and each other'

Feb 18, 2022 1:40 PM Read more >