Imagine a treasure trove of creativity tucked away in a bicycle shed. That’s where the incredible journey of the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery (KWAG) began over 60 years ago. Today, KWAG stands tall as a leading force in the Canadian art world, a testament to the vision of its founders and the unwavering dedication of its…
History of Waterloo Ontario
Early Settlement and Founding of Waterloo The land that is now Waterloo, Ontario, was originally inhabited by the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, who lived in the region for centuries before European settlement. In the early 1800s, European settlers, mainly German Mennonites from Pennsylvania, began to arrive in the area. They were drawn by the promise…
Brief History of Elora Ontario
This is another installment in Ibrahim Mustapha’s series of articles on the history of various communities in and around the Waterloo Region. Image Credit: Mhsheikholeslami, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Elora, a picturesque community located within the township of Centre Wellington in Ontario, Canada, boasts a rich history intertwined with the dramatic Elora…
Canada’s Monarchy…Wait, what?
This article was originally published in my blog at rickhendershot.com. Some of the references may be outdated, but I doubt it, since changes in the this area come very slowly. There are a couple interesting articles in the National Post today (Jan 21, 2011) about the rightful place of the British monarchy in Canada’s future….
A Brief History of Stratford Ontario
This is another installment in Ibrahim Mustapha’s series of articles on the history of various communities in and around the Waterloo Region. Stratford’s Early Days Stratford’s story begins in 1832, nestled along the banks of the Avon River. Back then, it was a quiet area known as “Little Thames,” envisioned as the central marketplace for…
The Development of Separate Schools in Canada
This article is reprinted (with a few modifications) from “The View from Conestogo” We think of our public school system in Canada as being basically “secular”. By that I mean that our public school system(s) are not officially meant to be institutions sanctioned by our governments to promote a particular religious point of view. Yes,…
A Brief History Of Wilfrid Laurier University
…in the beginning Wilfrid Laurier University’s story began in 1911 when Canada’s first Lutheran seminary school idea was conceived. The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Canada wanted to train Lutheran ministers and decided to do it in Toronto. However, a twist of fate led them to Waterloo. Recognizing the opportunity, the Waterloo Board of Trade stepped…
Playing a Melody with Just Chords
You can easily go beyond just strumming your guitar. You can play what amount to melodies by playing just chords. Here’s an example – Mary Had a Little Lamb – Find out more – https://muzictrain.com
Find Lots of Waterloo Region Deals in One Place
If you are a deal watcher you know that all the major stores in Waterloo Region publish weekly flyers with deals, discounts and offers. It is difficult to keep up to date on all the offers. One option is to subscribe to their mailing lists. Congratulations you will then get hundreds of emails every week….
A Brief History of The University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo, often called Waterloo (UW or UofW for short), is a public research university in Ontario, Canada. Its main campus sits on a vast stretch of land (almost 1,000 acres!) next to Waterloo Park and the uptown Waterloo area. Established in the late 1950s, the university has grown to encompass not only…