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OH CANADA! CANADA DAY IN WATERLOO REGION

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UPDATED JUNE 2024 There’s a lot happening this July 1st long weekend!Picnics, music, events and fireworks […]

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Five dancers in front of an outdoor stage as part of the AfroVibes Festival in Kitchener

Things to Do in Waterloo Region in June

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…plus a Road Trip itinerary to celebrates Black Excellence in Waterloo Region! by Alex Kinsella | April 2024

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Spritz it Up: 6 Summer Beverages to Savor in Waterloo Region

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by Andrew Coppolino | May 2024 FWIW, the prognostications in the mixology industry are that the summer of

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Chef’s Blog: Farm to Fork means Eating in Season

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by Nick Benninger | May 2024 It’s a culinary crime buying out of season asparagus! The

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The Power of Sport shines as Waterloo Region hosts the Special Olympics Ontario Spring Games

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May 2024 As the days pass and the Special Olympics Ontario Spring Games in Waterloo Region

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Vintage Fest 2024

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Vintage Fest takes you back in time for a weekend-worthy adventure by KWFamous | UPDATED May

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A black woman smiling and sitting on a chair outdoors with an AfroVibes banner behind her. It is summer, and she appears to be in a park

Prepare for Three Days of Thrill at the 2024 AfroVibes Festival

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by Jamila Kyari | May 2024 Last year, the air at the inaugural AfroVibes Festival was

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Two players one a disc golf course at Foxwood Golf Club. One player is making a shot.

2024 Foxwood Open Disc Golf Tournament

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This year’s Foxwood Open Disc Golf Tournament takes place at Foxwood Golf & Country Club in Baden

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Farm Fresh in Waterloo Region

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by Andrew Coppolino | April 2024 After a successfully delicious and engaging first season, FARM TO FORK is

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cyclist getting ready to ride through the West Montrose Covered Bridge in the spring.

Explore Seven great Rides in Waterloo Region

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Originally Posted on Ontario by Bike | October 2023 Waterloo Region is emerging as a really

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Things to Do in Waterloo Region in May

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…plus a May Long Weekend road trip idea! by Alex Kinsella | April 2024 We’ve got our fingers

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Fun and educational activities to get teams working together

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by Angela Kryhul, Ignite magazine | April 2024 Between work-at-home and busy travel schedules, team members can sometimes

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John Thompson presents soccer player Shelina Zadorsky of Kitchener with the trophy for the 2020 KW and Area Athlete of the Year Award

KW & Area Athlete of the Year Awards: a celebration of local sports

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April 2024 The path to achieving athletic greatness is seldom walked alone. It’s a journey Kitchener

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Sport Hosting News

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Waterloo Regional Matmen Wrestling Club athlete makes rapid ascent on Canadian wrestling scene Originally Posted on The

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The exterior of the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum. The exterior is made up of colourful retangular blocks with the words MUSEUM pushing out from the side of the building in a 3D manner

CULTURE AT EVERY CORNER: 7 must-visit museums and galleries in Waterloo Region

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by Ian Shantz | October 2023 Rays of sunshine broke through a canopy of trees in

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Things to Do in Waterloo Region in April

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by Alex Kinsella | April 2024 Spring is the season to explore the tastes and scenic views of

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An artist rendering of the outside entrance of a new sports facility for Kitchener. There's a large, rounded awning over the entrance.

Kitchener unveils proposal to build a new premier multi-purpose indoor recreation facility

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Kitchener unveils proposal to build a new premier multi-purpose indoor recreation facility Posted on Kitchener.ca March

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The inside of the main arena at the Kitchener Auditorium during a Kitchener Rangers game. The teams are on the ice, and there are many fans in the stands.

Full steam ahead for Kitchener Rangers Boss

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After successfully navigating the Kitchener Rangers through the pandemic, COO Joe Birch has a new contract

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Chef Jason Bangerter on the covered porch at Langdon Hall. There is a table set up in front of him, displaying food. It is summer, and the background view of Langdon Hall is very green

Chef Jason Bangerter: Celebrating a Decade of Culinary excellence at Langdon Hall

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by Andrew Coppolino | March 2024 Langdon Hall Country House Hotel and Spa’s new Grand Tasting Menu begins

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25 Things to Do in Waterloo Region This March Break

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UPDATED MARCH 2024 It’s almost March Break – and while kids are counting down the days,

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Two laughing children in a swing on a playground in the spring. They are wearing warm jackets

Things to Do in Waterloo Region in March

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by Alex Kinsella | March 2024 March means spring is in the air across Waterloo Region! It’s also

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Poster for the DOwntown Kitchener Travelers Tour food and cultural event. The words Downtown Kitchener Travelers Tour are written across the top: there is a close up of a table of plated food underneath, and two hands with forks digging into the food

Embark on a Flavourful Journey with the DTK Travelers Tour

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Embark on a Flavourful Journey with the DTK Travelers Tour February 2024 Kitchener is a bustling

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Two tapas style plates at the Red House restaurant in Waterloo. In the foreground the plate features toast, sliced salmon, two different spreads.

Six restaurants for shareables in Waterloo Region

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by Andrew Coppolino | February 2024 Call them what you will, but “dishes to share,” “smaller plates”, “tapas”

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Hockey players look up to watch a vintage train cross over a frozen river on a bridge. It is a sunny winter's day.

Things to Do in Waterloo Region in February

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by Alex Kinsella | February 2024 February may be the shortest month of the year, but 2024 is

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