Kitchener
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Festival of Lights and More: How KW Celebrates the Season
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As the fall semester winds down and exam season begins, students at Wilfrid Laurier University may be looking for a break. This December, several events across the Kitchener-Waterloo region offer opportunities to get into the holiday spirit, giving students a way to spend time between study sessions and prepare for the new year. Festive events…
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LizzDrew Take on the ‘Loo Edition 15: Act A Foolio
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From margaritas to mouthwatering tacos, LizzDew takes a trip across city lines to uncover why Don Julio’s might just be Kitchener’s best-kept Mexican secret. For this month’s edition of your favourite food reviewer’s escapades, we decided to cross city limits to check out Andrew’s personal favourite Mexican spot, Don Julio Taco & Tequila Bar. Located…
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Child-Proof or Street-Proof? The Green Industry’s Plastic Problem.
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On any given afternoon in Waterloo, the walkways and parking lots surrounding Laurier’s campus have become littered with the colorful and bulky bags, tubes and jars for cannabis packaging. On top of a growing recycling issue, this waste has become a real eyesore to pedestrians. From bulky childproof jars to thick smell-proof bags, many feel…
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East Asian market makes a comeback this year
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Far East Asian cuisine & culture returned to the City of Kitchener for a second year hosted by BIA On Aug. 17, 2025, the City of Kitchener hosted its second annual Far East Asian Night Market at the east end of downtown. The Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area (BIA), a non-profit organization that provides marketing,…
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Coalition of Muslim Women host event to address Islamophobia
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Kitchener-Waterloo hosts leaders to discuss pressing issues On Jan. 28, The Coalition of Muslim Women in Kitchener-Waterloo hosted an event to address the rise in Islamophobia in the region. The event took place one day before the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Day of Action Against Islamophobia with the…
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How many times have you been to visit Kitchener?
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The first time I went to Kitchener was by mistake. It was in first-year and I had never been on public transportation before in my life. I got on the 201 bus attempting to go to the Conestoga Mall but accidentally ended up on the southbound bus. I had no idea I was approaching the (the…
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Santa Claus Parade returns after two years
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On Nov. 19th, the infamous Santa Claus parade returned to the streets of Kitchener after two years of COVID-19 restrictions altering the delivery of the parade. Marching along Weber Street, from Frederick Street to Erb Street, many Kitchener/Waterloo residents came out to watch the ensemble of decorated floats, marching bands, and of course, Santa Claus,…
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Art Out of Isolation: Conestogo’s Artistic Architecture Analyst, RandomSketchesOfMyLife
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It is no secret that the Kitchener-Waterloo Region is host to many incredible artists. With over 1,000 followers on Instagram, Della VanDokkumburg (randomsketchesofmylife) contributes and plays a major role in Kitchener-Waterloo’s local art scene. Before she found herself sketching everyday for her Instagram account, Della details how her initial artistic inspiration stemmed from taking an…
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Kitchener’s first legal tiny home shows possible solution to housing crisis
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Since the zoning bylaw amendment in April, Simon Wong has become the first property owner to receive a building permit for Kitchener’s first legal tiny home. After receiving his building permit in August, Wong began the construction of his tiny home in his backyard and is on track to complete the project by the end…
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