ACWI Provides Mental Health Support for Black and Indigenous Communities
As anti-racist protests and news of police brutality continue to be broadcasted across Canada and the United States, local organizations and community members i...
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Rami Said Announces New Mystery Project in Uptown
It seems to be the case that, with every unfortunate ending, comes the opportunity for a new beginning. On July 1, Rami Said, owner of Patent Social in uptow...
O:se Kenhionhata:tie Land Back Camp – A Photo Series
A group of Indigenous peoples have gathered to occupy the traditional land in Victoria Park since June 21 for ceremonial use. Their goals are to have the land r...
Let’s Talk About Racism – Petitions to Change Kitchener’s Name
It’s been over 100 years since our city changed its name from Berlin to Kitchener following a referendum in June of 1916 in an effort to distance ourselves ...
A New Spin for Orange Monkey: Local Record Store Makes Moves
As local record stores continue to find a new groove in the era of COVID-19, one local favourite has used the situation as a catalyst to grow and expand their b...
KW’s Public Libraries Open for Curbside Pickup
We all need libraries. They are safe, welcoming and trusted spaces in every community that provide free access not just to books, information, experiences and i...
Black-led Community Organizations Call to Defund WRPS
Since the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man who was murdered by members of the Minnesota police force on May 25, cities across the United States and a...
B@THEMUSEUM Permanently Closed
Breaking: B@THEMUSEUM has permanently closed. In a media release, Billie-Anne Arthur, managing director, B Hospitality / Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre...
Local March Organizers Launch The Anti-Racism Community Collective
On June 3, an estimated 36,000 people gathered in downtown Kitchener for the KW Solidarity March for Black Lives Matter to peacefully protest against police bru...
KW Solidarity March for Black Lives Matter
Thousands gathered on June 3, at 5:00 p.m. for the KW Solidarity March for Black Lives Matter which was held in downtown Kitchener to peacefully protest in soli...