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  • RETRO ROLLERS ROLLS INTO KITCHENER

    Waterloo Region’s first roller rink in over a decade celebrated its grand opening on Feb. 28, 2026. Retro Rollers, located at 563 Highland Rd. W. in Kitchener, offers roller skating, fitness classes, and party […]

  • CINDY WARD: ENTREPRENEUR EXTRAORDINAIRE

    In a community that celebrates its innovators and business leaders, Cindy Ward’s story is one that stands out from the crowd. Ward is the founder and CEO of Dr. Ward’s […]

  • A SLICE OF PERFECTION

    Even an extreme cold warning on a blustery January afternoon could not keep pizza lovers from grabbing a slice at Willibald Pizza in downtown Galt. The restaurant has been earning positive reviews […]

  • QUEEN STREET COMMONS SET TO RE-OPEN

    The Working Centre’s Queen Street Commons Café in downtown Kitchener is set to reopen this spring after a six-year hiatus. The cafe closed its doors in March 2020 at the start of the […]

  • KITCHENER GETS NEW ARTS LEADERS

    The City of Kitchener’s arts and entertainment department has added two local arts leaders to its team to support the launch of the recently announced Kitchener LIVE destination marketing brand. Green […]

  • DOUG EARLE APPOINTED CEO OF WRHN FOUNDATION

    After a 30-year career in fundraising Doug Earle has taken the role as the first CEO of the Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) Foundation as it begins to fundraise for the new hospital campus scheduled to open […]

  • RIDE ON: BIKING THROUGH THE WINTER

    Driving and walking are not the only ways to get around town in the winter. Cycling through the slush, snow and ice is an option that many locals are opting […]

  • ONTARIO WASTE COLLECTION CHANGES

    On Nov. 4, 2025, Circular Materials released new details on the changes to curbside recycling in Waterloo Region. Circular Materials is the national not-for-profit which took over responsibility for managing […]

  • THE RISE OF THE RUN CLUB

    The days are getting shorter, and the weather is getting colder, but that does not mean it is time to hang up your running shoes. There are runners of all […]

  • LILA BRUYERE ON RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL EXPERIENCES IN NEW DOCUMENTARY

    On Sept. 9, 2025, Bangishimo launched a GoFundMe campaign to support completion of the documentary I Am Water. Co-directed by Bangishimo and Erik O’Neill, co-founder of Astro Dog Media, the […]