Author: Barbara Latkowski

  • New media brings new readers

    For Greg Mercer, It’s all about the reader. At 34, Mercer has accomplished himself as a writer, columnist, national award winning journalist and a reporter with the Waterloo Region Record. “Things have changed quickly at The Record,” Mercer said. “There’s definitely more of a rush to get things done. It’s a balancing act really, to…

  • No Empty Bowls

    No Empty Bowls

    For Wendy Gorman, it’s all about the animals – protecting them and keeping them well fed. But mostly, it’s all about keeping them with those that love them most. From a Pet Valu store in London, Barbara Latkowski brings us the full story.

  • Sweat for Strong Kids

    Cyclists, get ready, get set, start sweating! About 600 volunteers will spin in support of the YMCA’S Sweat for Strong Kids event on April 11th. The YMCA’S Sweat for Strong Kids is an upbeat and entertaining event where hundreds of people gather in the spirit of fitness to support the potential of local children. This…

  • Jesus Christ, superstar turns superhero

    Jesus Christ, superstar turns superhero

    He’s faster than a speeding bullet. He can leap tall buildings in a single bound. Jesus Christ will be flying into the McManus Theatre April 3-11. Musical Theatre Productions will be presenting Jesus Christ Superstar, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical as never seen before – with a modern superhero twist. Directors Sam Shoebottom and his wife,…