Date set for opening of Kitchener's Cowan Recreation Centre
After what was the largest capital project in the City of Kitchener's history, the city is preparing to open the doors of its new Cowan Recreation Centre at RBJ Schlegel Park, slated to open before the winter rolls around. The city has set an official opening date of Saturday, Nov. 14, for the Cowan Recreation Centre. Originally designed to respond to the growing and changing community landscape, the new centre is set to feature expanded access to indoor sport and recreation opportunities, wh...
Sep 17, 2026
Canada's Polka King, Walter Ostanek, to perform one last time at K-W Oktoberfest
It'll mark the end of what's been an award-winning and fun-filled career for Canada's Polka King, Walter Ostanek, who's set to make his final performance on stage at K-W Oktoberfest this coming season. In a release from K-W Oktoberfest, Ostanek is said to be stepping away from performing after decades in the spotlight ...
Sep 17, 2026
'Did my happy dance': Cambridge resident wins $50K on $10 scratch ticket
It's been an exciting time for a resident in Cambridge, who has won a $50,000 prize from a $10 scratch ticket purchased at a local grocery store in the city. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) made the announcement, saying Annie P. got her winnings off a BINGO scratch ticket she purchased at a Sobey's loc...
Sep 11, 2026
More vendors expected to return in 'major milestone' for Kitchener Market
After a fire earlier in the summer created some headaches and heartbreak for the Kitchener Market, the local destination said it's marking a "major milestone" as it's now expected to see more vendors make a return this weekend. It comes after fire crews were dispatched to the market back on July 12, when a fi...
Sep 04, 2026
'Unforgettable': UW rocketry team breaks world record at national challenge
A local rocket team based out of the University of Waterloo is seeing its dreams soar after having broken a world record at a national competition. The Waterloo Rocketry team attended the 2026 Launch Canada Challenge in Timmins earlier this month, watching as their Polaris rocket climbed to an altitude of 63,497 feet, ...
Aug 24, 2026
Rescheduled Canada Day fireworks coming to North Dumfries Saturday
After a heavy storm consisting of gusting winds and a torrential downpour led to the cancellation of Canada Day celebrations in North Dumfries, the local township is getting set to light those unused fireworks, with a community event to close out the summer. The township announced its 'Last Blast of Summer' party, whic...
Aug 21, 2026
'A found family': Local breast cancer survivors heading to international dragon boat competition
A team of local breast cancer survivors is packing their bags and getting set to represent their friends, families, local community, and the country, heading to the French Alps to compete in an international dragon boat competition. The Dragonflyers are one of 25 teams from across the globe travelling to France for the...
Aug 19, 2026
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Kitchener Rangers name FM 985 as team's new radio home
Following an exciting season, where the team brought home the Memorial Cup, the Kitchener Rangers have announced a new radio broadcasting partnership with Waterloo Region's FM 985 CKWR, alongside The Grand @ 101. The new partnership will help to bring Rangers hockey to fans throughout Waterloo Region and beyond, set to...
Aug 31, 2026
FM 985 announces interim commentator through first five Kitchener Rangers games
With their season about to get underway this upcoming weekend, the Kitchener Rangers are continuing to build towards another exciting year, and so is FM 985 CKWR. After recently being announced as the new radio home for the local hockey team throughout the 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season, the station has ann...
Sep 15, 2026
'Tornadoes likely occurred' in Wellesley, Tavistock during midweek storm system
As cleanup continues after Wednesday's severe storm system, evidence has emerged suggesting tornadoes may have touched down in and around Waterloo Region. The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP), a research initiative based out of Western University, said its damage survey team was busy throughout southern Ontario in the ...
Sep 04, 2026
Experts confirm EF1 tornado impacted Wellesley in early-month storm
More details are being brought to light on a severe storm system that pushed through southern Ontario at the beginning of September, with the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) now confirming that an EF1 tornado touched down in Wellesley. It comes after the region battled through torrential rain, gusting winds, and power...
Sep 09, 2026
More vendors expected to return in 'major milestone' for Kitchener Market
After a fire earlier in the summer created some headaches and heartbreak for the Kitchener Market, the local destination said it's marking a "major milestone" as it's now expected to see more vendors make a return this weekend. It comes after fire crews were dispatched to the market back on July 12, when a fi...
Sep 04, 2026
