
Kitchener celebrating 75 years of The Aud
The City of Kitchener is in the midst of celebrating 75 years of The Aud, while looking ahead to what's still on the way for the popular local destination.
Jun 19, 2026
Cambridge hits a home run, receives JaysCare funding for accessible ball diamond
The City of Cambridge is excited to announce it will receive $171,659 as part of the Jays Care Foundation's 2026 Field of Dreams grant program. The funding will support accessibility upgrades at the Kin 1 Baseball Diamond, making the field fully accessible and inclusive for all users. "We are grateful to the Jays ...
Jun 09, 2026
Rangers parade, rally Tuesday to 'bring the Memorial Cup home'
The City of Kitchener and the Kitchener Rangers are joining together for a community-wide celebration and championship parade on Tuesday, June 2. "This has been a season beyond my wildest imagination, and I am beyond thrilled to see this team bring the Memorial Cup home back to Kitchener for the first time since 2...
Jun 02, 2026
'So immensely proud': Kitchener's mayor reacts to Rangers' Memorial Cup win
Press Release: Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic, City of Kitchener, June 1, 2026 On behalf of City Council and the residents of Kitchener, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Kitchener Rangers on their momentous 2026 Memorial Cup Championship victory. We are so immensely proud of this team! Last n...
Jun 01, 2026
Kitchener to host watch party with Rangers battling in Memorial Cup Final
Press Release: City of Kitchener, May 28, 2026 The Kitchener Rangers, in partnership with the City of Kitchener, are inviting fans to gather at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium this Sunday, May 31, to cheer on the Rangers in the 2026 Memorial Cup Final. Puck drop is set for 4:00 p.m. PT/7:00 p.m. ET, subject to timing...
May 29, 2026
'Built for everyone': New public art piece on the way to Cowan Rec Centre
The City of Kitchener has agreed to move forward with some new, playful sculptures that are set to grace the entrances of the new Cowan Recreation Centre. City councillors agreed to approve the commission of a series of five sculptures featuring cartoon-style animal characters by Canadian artist Pierre Poussin. The pie...
May 05, 2026
Five Laurier Golden Hawks selected in 2026 CFL Draft
It's been a big week for a few local athletes, all as five Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks have been selected in the 2026 Canadian Football League (CFL) Draft. The CFL held its Canadian draft earlier in the week, selecting from amongst the top talent across the country. For the Golden Hawks, it was a major event, with the...
Apr 30, 2026
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'We demand your resignation': Tensions continue after Cambridge Pride event interruption
Tensions have continued to mount between a local Pride group and Cambridge's Mayor, as both sides continue to provide their reactions and statements following an incident during a city-run event. The incident itself happened back on June 1, when the City of Cambridge was holding its annual Pride flag-raising event. Dur...
Jun 08, 2026
'These developers don't care': Tensions rise as Cambridge rejects new subdivision
Plans for a potential new subdivision in the northwest end of Cambridge have hit the brakes after councillors and delegates alike pushed back against the listed development. Cambridge council heard from local delegates and a consultant for the developer, Northwest Hespeler Community Builders Inc., to speak on the possi...
May 27, 2026
Ira Needles tops CAA's list for worst local roadways
A few local roadways have earned themselves a bit more notoriety after the CAA released the results for its annual Worst Roads Campaign, with Ira Needles topping the list across the region. According to the latest findings, which look to identify the worst roads all across the province, Ira Needles Boulevard has taken ...
Jun 04, 2026
Premier Ford doubles down on 'cockamamie' Kitchener encampment decision
Following an Ontario Superior Court Judge's ruling that the region's attempt to clear residents from the Victoria Street Encampment in Kitchener was unconstitutional, Premier Doug Ford has since chimed in on multiple occasions regarding his displeasure with the decision. It comes following the court decision Thursday, ...
May 25, 2026
'You know this is wrong': Delegates speak out as region presses on with encampment ruling appeal
Following a meeting that lasted over three hours around the regional horseshoe, delegates and local homeless advocates are pushing back against the Region of Waterloo as it presses forward to appeal a recent Ontario Superior Court decision around the Victoria Street encampment.
Jun 17, 2026










