• The Action Plan For DTK

    Downtown Kitchener (DTK) is a space that is important to a lot of people. In order to ensure that the downtown is serving the community effectively, the Downtown Action Advisory […]

  • Creating Trans Magic For Kids In KW

    For the last 20 years, Rainbow Reels has been promoting Queer and Trans film and art in Waterloo Region.  “We curate and present local, national, international film, content, and art […]

  • An Open Door For Community Fridge

    Food insecurity and hunger take several forms in our community, and accommodating the wide range of needs requires a wide range of solutions. Community Fridge KW aims to combat the […]

  • Epiphany At The End Of The Rainbow

    T’s Epiphany, formally called Rainbow Caribbean Cuisine, has been serving patrons in Waterloo Region for over 40 years. Rainbow Caribbean Cuisine was started by Jim Nicholas, who immigrated to Canada […]

  • Local Food Organizations Adapt During COVID-19

    COVID-19 has affected the lives of essentially every person worldwide. But, as with any crisis, those who are already vulnerable are hit hardest. One major concern the pandemic poses is […]

  • KW’s Public Libraries Open for Curbside Pickup

    We all need libraries. They are safe, welcoming and trusted spaces in every community that provide free access not just to books, information, experiences and ideas but to the expert […]

  • Local Distilleries Making Hand Sanitizer During COVID-19

    As retailers across the country sell out of hand sanitizer, masks and other essential personal protective equipment, some unexpected businesses are stepping up to help. The central concern locally is […]

  • Pharmacists Need Our Help During COVID-19 Say Pharmacy Students

    A group of Ontario pharmacy students started an initiative to help local front-line pharmacists and workers risking their own health in the fight against COVID-19.  “Ontario pharmacists are facing many […]

  • Totes Together Bringing Hope to the Restaurant Industry

    There’s a lot to be worried about during the current health crisis and all of the changes that have come with it. One concern on people’s minds is how small […]

  • How Public Art Comes to be in the City of Waterloo

    Public art can serve many purposes within a community — representing local values and culture, beautifying spaces and starting conversations. A couple of years ago, Waterloo was one of the […]