Selfie of Sam in a yellow toque beside his bike on a city multi use trail. The sky is blue and there are willow trees in the background.

Sign promoting a Stanley Park Earth Day Community Bike Ride. April 19. Meet at 2pm at Kitchener City Hall

Last weekend I took a ride from downtown to Williamsburg in the southwest end of #Kitchener. I was pleasantly surprised how much progress we’ve made on connecting our patchwork of trails.

#cycling #trails #WaterlooRegion

Kitchener is giving out 300 free trees this spring to celebrate being named Tree City of the World twice in a row - NOW Toronto The City of Kitchener is gifting residents free trees in celebration of being recognized as a Tree City of the World.

#Kitchener is gifting residents hundreds of free trees in celebration for being recognized as a Tree City of the World for the second year in a row.🌳 #environment

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Good Friday is TOMORROW! Join us as we kick off the 2026 food truck season from 12-7pm at the #Waterloo Train Station located at 10 Father David Bauer Drive!

#KWFoodTrucks #FoodTrucks519 #KWAwesome #WRAwesome #KitWat #Kitchener #Easter #GoodFriday #FishAndChips

Fat Scheid presents DAYGLO ABORTIONS at The Union on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Get your tickets online www.ticketscene.ca/events/5...

#kitchener #kitchenerevents #livemusic #punkrock #hardcore #tickets #events #ticketscene #concert #concerttickets #localguide #eventtickets #live

Waterloo and Kitchener to offer at-home voting option in October's municipal election | CBC News The cities of Waterloo and Kitchener will offer at-home voting for people who are unable to get to a voting location in this fall's municipal election. Cambridge's plans for voting methods will be par...

#Waterloo and #Kitchener to offer at-home voting option in October's municipal election

Kitchener will have also have drive-thru option, Cambridge's plans coming to council next month

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WRPS searching for suspects in person-on-person assault, robbery An investigation is now underway through Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) following a person-on-person ...

WRPS searching for suspects in person-on-person assault, robbery.

An investigation is now underway through WRPS following a person-on-person robbery involving an assault in Kitchener...
#Kitchener #Police #Crime
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e-STORAGE to Provide 420 MWh Battery Systems for Drax Group in the UK e-STORAGE, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, will supply Drax Group with a total of 420 MWh of battery storage systems in the UK. The projects emphasize renewable energy integration.

e-STORAGE to Provide 420 MWh Battery Systems for Drax Group in the UK #United_Kingdom #Canadian_Solar #Kitchener #e-STORAGE #Drax_Group

Happy Monday, lots to talk about around Waterloo Region:

🚔 - Three arrested after trespassing, climbing crane tower
🗳 - Possible new voting options on the way in Waterloo
🟧 - More on the new NDP leader

Check it all out on @CKWRFM
#Waterloo #Kitchener #Ontario #Cambridge

'Biggest honour for our tiny restaurant': Kitchener's La Lola Tapas Bar gets international recognition | CBC News Kitchener's La Lola Tapas Bar recently received a certificate from the Restaurants from Spain Certification Program. It was hand-delivered by the Ambassador of Spain to Canada ​Alfredo Martínez Serran...

'Biggest honour for our tiny restaurant': Kitchener's La Lola Tapas Bar gets international recognition #Kitchener #Ontario #Canada

Spanish government has officially certified La Lola Tapas Bar for its authenticity

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Three arrested after climbing construction crane of 32-storey building: WRPS Three arrests have been made by Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) after they were found trespassing at a...

Three arrested after climbing construction crane of 32-storey building: WRPS

Three arrests have been made by WRPS after they were found trespassing at a construction site in Kitchener and climbing the tower crane of a 32-storey building...
#Kitchener #Police #WRPS
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Home | City of Kitchener The official website for City of Kitchener.

@johannab

Yup, https://kitchener.ca/ is broken for me in exactly the same way.

Note that I'm running #uBlockOrigin (adblocker). I'm not about to turn it off for the likes of them.

And I know of no #Fediverse presence for any local municipality.

#Kitchener #WaterlooRegion

#Kitchener #PeoplePower #FightFord Protests

Thanks for standing up!

VIDEO: Clearcutting efforts underway along Huron Natural Area With a list of developments on the way, clearcutting efforts have begun in the City of Kitchener, looking to p...

VIDEO: Clearcutting efforts underway along Huron Natural Area

With a list of developments on the way, clearcutting efforts have begun in the City of Kitchener, looking to prepare lands near the Huron Natural Area...
#Kitchener #Waterloo #Environment
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Contention at regional council with no police mention in new safety plan Plenty of topics were put in front of regional councillors at their latest meeting, but contention was raised ...

Contention at regional council with no police mention in new safety plan.

Contention arose at regional council over an updated Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan after WRPS was not mentioned in the document.
#Waterloo #Kitchener #Council #Police
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Kitchener driver facing speeding, cannabis charges after traffic stop: OPP A Kitchener resident is facing four different charges after being pulled over during a traffic stop by Welling...

Kitchener driver facing speeding, cannabis charges after traffic stop: OPP.

A Kitchener resident is facing four different charges after being pulled over during a traffic stop by Wellington County OPP...
#Kitchener #OPP #Police #WaterlooRegion
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Police seize fentanyl, cocaine, over 300 pills in drug investigation Two people have been arrested by Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), each tied to an ongoing drug investi...

Police seize fentanyl, cocaine, over 300 pills in drug investigation.

Two people have been arrested by Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), each tied to an ongoing drug investigation in the region...
#police #crime #Waterloo #Kitchener #Cambridge
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Local community, business leaders named Citizens of the Year It works to mark some of the more impactful individuals right in Waterloo Region, and this year, the Kitchener...

Local community, business leaders named Citizens of the Year.

The Kitchener Lions’ Club has named two local business and community leaders as the 66th Citizens of the Year...
#Kitchener #Waterloo #Cambridge
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Pedestrian struck in dangerous Waterloo collision An investigation is ongoing through Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) following a "motor vehicle collisi...

Road closure in effect after pedestrian struck on University Avenue.

An investigation is ongoing through WRPS following a “motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian” in Waterloo...
#waterloo #kitchener #cambridge #traffic
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Good news for drivers as #Gasprices are expected to trend downward tomorrow, upwards of an 11 cent drop.

We're also talking #Ontario 's BYOB plan, a fire in #Kitchener, and more.

All on #Waterloo 's FM 985 CKWR.com

‘No better feeling’: Kitchener awarded for thriving festivals, events The City of Kitchener has received a big nod regarding its vast list of festivals, markets, and growing attrac...

‘No better feeling’: Kitchener awarded for thriving festivals, events.

The City of Kitchener has received a big nod regarding its vast list of festivals, markets, and growing attractions...
#Kitchener #Events #Festivals #Ontario
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Double-digit drop expected at the pumps Wednesday If residents around Waterloo Region are thinking about filling up their gas tank at the pumps, it's recommende...

Double-digit drop expected at the pumps Wednesday.

Some relief at the pumps is on the way, with projections showing an 11-cent dip for gas prices and upwards of 20 cents for diesel...
#gasprices #diesel #Waterloo #Kitchener #Cambridge
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Gas prices officially up over 25 per cent since 2026 began The impacts of the US-Iran war are still being felt worldwide, but here in Waterloo Region, it can be felt at ...

Gas prices officially up over 25 per cent since 2026 began.

The impacts of the US-Iran war are still being felt worldwide, but here in Waterloo Region, it can be felt at the pumps...
#Gas #Diesel #Kitchener #Cambridge #Waterloo
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Driver caught nearly doubling 60 km/h limit in Cambridge: WRPS Another reminder coming from Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) about slowing down on those roadways acro...

Driver caught nearly doubling 60 km/h limit in Cambridge: WRPS.

Another reminder coming from Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) about slowing down on those roadways across the region...
#Waterloo #Kitchener #Cambridge #Police
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Rain, flurries, mixed temps expected for first week of Spring It's officially the first full week of Spring in Waterloo Region, and it looks like residents can expect a bit...

Rain, flurries, mixed temps expected for first week of Spring.

It’s officially the first full week of Spring in Waterloo Region, and it looks like residents can expect a bit of everything...
#Kitchener #Waterloo #Cambridge #Weather
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Kitchener was Britain's most well-known military figure at the beginning of World War One. Said Prime Minister HH #Asquith, "he is not a great man but he is a great poster." #Kitchener was a #homosexual.

HOME | Lalolacatering La Lola Catering is the only restaurant in Cambridge to give authentic signature homemade classic food from Spain for a great price. Our delicious paellas are good for parties of all kinds. Also check...

Spanish gastronomy shines in 🇨🇦. We have awarded the Restaurants from Spain #ICEX accreditation to lalolacatering.com in #Kitchener
Congratulations!!! And thanks to Mayor Berry Vrbanovic for joining us.

La #gastronomía 🇪🇸 brilla en 🇨🇦 . Hemos entregado la acreditación Restaurants from Spain #ICEX a lalolacatering.com en #Kitchener Enhorabuena!!!
Y Gracias al Alcade Berry Vrbanovic por acompañarnos.

Over 200 charges issued during St. Patrick’s Day festivities: WRPS WATERLOO - With St. Patrick's Day now in the rear-view mirror, officers with Waterloo Regional Police Service ...

Over 200 charges issued during St. Patrick’s Day festivities: WRPS

With St. Patrick’s Day now in the rear-view mirror, officers with Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) have released details on the over 200 charges that were issued....
#Kitchener #Waterloo #Police
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Freezing rain creating potential hazards for first day of Spring: OPP WATERLOO REGION - While it may not be snow or a torrential downpour, some freezing rain has welcomed Waterloo ...

Freezing rain creating potential hazards for first day of Spring: OPP

While it may not be snow or a torrential downpour, some freezing rain has welcomed Waterloo Region into Spring....
#Kitchener #Waterloo #Weather
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Region reminding familes to vaccinate and ‘avoid school suspension’ WATERLOO REGION - The region is now less than a month away from secondary students facing possible suspensions...

Region reminding families to vaccinate and ‘avoid school suspension’

The region is now less than a month away from secondary students facing possible suspensions for out-of-date vaccination records...
#Waterloo #Kitchener #Health
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