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Punk Rock Flea Market 2026
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The City of Kitchener is an ever-growing one that, despite being relatively small in comparison to Toronto, can be considered one of the fastest growing cities in Ontario. Much like the city, the KW art scene seems to be in full bloom, and it’s quite a beautiful thing to see. On Sept. 13, the…
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History of the Oktoberfest
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Since you’re living in the KW region, you’ve most likely heard of the KW Oktoberfest held every year from late September to mid-October. You’ve probably attended Oktoberfest yourself and seen the various folkish festivities going on. Maybe you’ve even seen the heritage time-teller in Waterloo, or the maypole and Glockenspiel in Kitchener. But have you…
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The Cancellation of the 2026 Caribana Ignite Festival in Kitchener
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Unfortunately for the City of Kitchener, the 2026 Caribana Ignite Festival set to take place in downtown Kitchener from Aug. 20 to Aug 23 has been cancelled. A vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture and heritage, the festival is a not only for Caribbean Canadians, but for Canadians from all cultural backgrounds. Right alongside Oktoberfest, the…
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The KW-eer experience!
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Kitchener-Waterloo region is bursting with queer events, making joining community and making friends easier than ever. In 1995, Waterloo Region held its first local Pride celebration in the rotunda of Kitchener City Hall. LGBTQ activist Cait Glasson is credited with starting the event, having been a longtime 2SLGBTQ advocate and trailblazer behind many developments in Waterloo. For…
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World Cup fever hits Waterloo Region as hundreds gather at Kitchener City Hall
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The high-stakes drama of the FIFA World Cup made its way to the heart of Downtown Kitchener on Saturday, July 11, as hundreds of local soccer fans gathered at Carl Zehr Square for the Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026 fan festival. The free, day-long celebration was one of dozens of stops across the country…
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Reframing Medea: Natalie Haynes at Kitchener Public Library
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There is something slightly disorienting about someone laughing during a discussion of a mother killing her children. But that is exactly what happens when British Author Natalie Haynes speaks on Medea, the mythological figure who commits infanticide to exact revenge on her husband. On March 16, the Kitchener Public Library hosted Haynes in conversation about…
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