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Long weekend fireworks need to know in Waterloo Region
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (604+ words) Posted May 15, 2026 03: 58: 32 PM. It's one of those "fireworks" holiday long weekends that have the municipalities in Waterloo Region reminding residents of the rules around private fireworks displays. As of Jan. 1, 2026, the sale of fireworks was banned in the cities of…...
Fireworks celebrating Lunar New Year only permitted in Waterloo
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (446+ words) Posted Feb 17, 2026 11: 59: 20 AM. Don't be alarmed if you hear fireworks in the city of Waterloo on Tuesday night. Several cultures celebrate Lunar New Year and a popular way to celebrate is with fireworks. There are a few regulations to be…...
Halifax pilot draws Blue Jays logo in the sky
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (361+ words) By Fatima Raza, The Canadian Press Posted Oct 17, 2025 05: 12: 03 PM. A Halifax pilot and longtime Blue Jays fan has taken his support for Canada's baseball team to new heights " literally " tracing the team's logo through the skies over Nova Scotia. "I…...
Food Bank of Waterloo Region summer campaign surpasses goal
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (499+ words) Posted Sep 8, 2025 03: 40: 11 PM. The Food Bank of Waterloo Region (FBWR) is extending thanks to the community for once again coming through for those experiencing food insecurity. The Full Bellies. Happy Hearts. campaign ran between July 1 and August 31 with the goal…...
Free music festival at Kitchener's Victoria Park
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (294+ words) Posted Aug 29, 2025 04: 11: 08 PM. Feist is coming to Kitchener for a free music festival. The City of Kitchener is bringing back the Endless Summer event for a second year. The festival will once again take over Victoria Park and 14-time Juno…...
New annual festival pitched for Kitchener
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (486+ words) Posted Aug 27, 2025 04: 21: 37 AM. Kitchener's Ward 6 Councillor Paul Singh this week pitched Kitchener Connect. It would potentially be a new annual festival highlighting not only city departments and resources but also volunteer opportunities for those living in Kitchener. "I wanna be…...
Busker carnival returns to Uptown Waterloo
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (435+ words) Posted Aug 21, 2025 04: 00: 00 AM. The Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival is back in Uptown Waterloo this week. The performances are spread out between Waterloo Public Square, Regina Street (between William and Erb) and by Waterloo City Hall. Performances include everything from…...
Waterloo Region teens growing, selling fresh produce at Youth Food Markets
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (523+ words) Posted Aug 12, 2025 11: 08: 24 AM. Since the program began in 2019, they've had more than 400 Waterloo Region youth participate. Their Youth Food Markets run at three separate locations all summer long until Aug. 28. "It's super important that we connect with where our food…...
Prime Minister makes appearance at Vancouver Pride celebration
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (233+ words) Posted Aug 3, 2025 04: 45: 38 PM. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made a stop Vancouver's Pride celebration Sunday. He was seen walking with the crowd and waving. "It's Pride, it's a celebration, it's what is great about our country," Carney said. "I'm just…...
Victoria Park to see 2. 5 million feet of foam through 5 K Foam Fest
10+ mon, 3+ day ago (321+ words) Posted Jul 12, 2025 07: 41: 43 AM. Plenty of excitement is on the way to Victoria Park throughout the day on Saturday, with the Electrolit 5 K Foam Fest set to make its way into the region. It'll include inflatable waterslides, mud pits, and plenty…...