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The Butter Tart Festival whisked up a taste of home
Crowds gathered in the UC Courtyard on Oct. 9 to try flavours from pecan to pumpkin spice On Oct. 9, the University Centre (UC) Courtyard offered a sweet treat to many sweet tooths. Over 12 vendors from all across Ontario sold more than 20 different varieties of butter tarts, as well as other baked goods…
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Historical reenactment lecture with Tom Fournier
Military reenactment expert answers the question “Why on earth do people do this?” On Oct. 16, the Guelph Civic Museum featured a talk from Tom Fournier, a highly acclaimed military reenactor. With over 20 years of experience, Fournier illustrated his path from private to senior commander for all War of 1812 reenactments portraying British or…
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Em is Busy Reading: Dystopian books that feel like 2025
Four disturbing reads eerily similar to our world today Introducing Busy Reading, a monthly column for bookworms and library lovers. Look forward to our Associate Editor Emmerson Jull profiling local writers, exploring emerging genres, compiling book reviews and recommending a new read each month. These four dystopian novels present unnerving explorations of corruption and widespread…
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Five ways to be more whimsical
The cure to people being chronically online starts with being present in their surroundings Everyone seems to be addicted to their phones; scrolling through social media in times of social awkwardness, texting and tapping away the boredom. If you relate to this, finding novelty in your surroundings can become your new goal. Here are five…
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Junk journaling: Bringing new meaning to unloved materials
Repurposing discarded materials reduces consumption and creates personal keepsakes Have you ever found yourself with a piece of packaging that you found very pretty, but saw no purpose for, other than disposal? Junk journaling is a resourceful and creative way to turn this scrap material into an aesthetic memento. With basic supplies like a notebook,…
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Democracy, documents, deadlines: A review of All the President’s Men
“Nothing’s riding on this except the first amendment to the Constitution, freedom of the press, and maybe the future of the country.” Robert Redford, an actor, director, producer and activist, passed away on Sept. 16. His belief in the powers of storytelling and truth shaped the production of All the President’s Men as well as…
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Busy Reading: Translating science with storytelling
Madhur Anand discusses the magic of translation in her debut novel To Place a Rabbit Welcome back to Busy Reading, a monthly column for bookworms and library lovers. Each month, our Associate Editor shares the joy of reading by profiling local writers, exploring emerging genres and compiling book reviews. Don’t forget to check out the…
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“Emerge!” presents MFA students
Guelph writers read their work at the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival took place on Sept. 7, offering hundreds of visitors a variety of sessions to attend. One of the first sessions, “Emerge! New and Emerging Writers to Watch” began at 10:30 a.m. in The Mill. Six Master of Fine Arts…
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A taste of culinary creativity in Guelph
The Ontarion explores the art of the table Although food has inspired centuries of great artists, it has largely been overlooked as an art form itself. Famous artworks, like Caravaggio’s Basket of Fruit (1595), Andy Warhol’s Campbell Soup Cans (1962), and even Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper (1498), reflect the pronounced impact of food…
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On the stage in her heels – delivering a TED Talk in full drag
Chimaera Kameleon combines her passions for psychology and performance Chimaera Kameleon is booked and busy. She’s performing across Canada, including opening for “CTRL + ALT + DEL” singer Rêve on her Waterloo tour stop. On top of that, she’s studying towards a master’s degree and eventual PhD in psychology. Her extensive research on drag as…