News - Kitchener

image

Festivals in Ontario – Upcoming Celebrations

Let us celebrate Ontario through winter lights, festivals that titillate your taste buds, make you think with Ontario playwrights, get you tracking Ontario birds, music festivals that… Read more »

image

25 Coolest Outdoor Ice Skating Trails in Ontario – 2025/26 Season Hours and Fees

Sharpen your skates, and checkout some of Ontario’s best ice skating trails this winter.

image

Minimum Wage in Canada – 2026

The minimum wage is the lowest hourly wage that employees must be paid, and it varies by province. The minimum wage may increase in provinces and territories… Read more »

image

1.2 Km Illuminated Ice Skating Trail at Ontario’s Cranberry Marsh Opens For 2026 Winter Season

The 1.2 km long skating trail over the famous cranberry bog in Bala will open on Dec 27, 2025, for night skating. Home of Johnston Cranberries, Muskoka… Read more »

image

NORAD’s Santa Tracker 2025: Track Santa Across Canada and the World

Track Santa around the world this Christmas! NORAD’s Santa Tracker can help kids have fun tracking the magical fellow around the globe. It is also a great… Read more »

image

25 Ontario Provincial Parks to Visit During Winter

If you enjoy bundling up, getting some fresh air and challenging yourself, then read on for a list of Ontario provincial parks that remain open over the winter and offer invigorating winterized activities, no matter your particular level of experience. Come along and experience the great outdoors even in the winter months!

image

Family Fun Things to Do During 2025-26 Christmas – Winter Break in Kitchener-Waterloo Region

Here’s a list of fun activities to enjoy as a family during the winter break in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region.

image

Ideas For a Frosty Fun Day Trip and Winter Getaway to Niagara-on-the-Lake

When it comes to a winter getaway or day trip in Southern Ontario, you’ll have several great options. This could include the many urban centres, small cities,… Read more »

image

Things to Do on Christmas & Boxing Day in KW Region – 2025

Christmas is an extra special day to spend with family and friends. Take a walk with your loved ones through a sparkling winter wonderland and explore what Kitchener-Waterloo Region has to offer on Christmas and Boxing Day. Here is a list of things to do on December 25 & 26 in Kitchener-Waterloo Region.

image

Dec 20: Wear an Ugly Sweater, Get Buy-One-Get-One Free Entrée at Chipotle

Chipotle is marking a holiday tradition with a one-day in-store promotion that rewards customers for leaning into festive fashion. The restaurant chain is introducing what it calls… Read more »

image

Top Baby Names in Ontario Revealed in New Rankings

Ontario’s annual list of baby names offers a snapshot of how naming preferences continue to evolve, while also showing which choices remain firmly rooted year after year…. Read more »

image

Winter Getaway to Stratford – Top Winter Activities, Festivals and Outdoor Adventures

Winter time of the year promises exciting events, different ways to explore the city, food and drink experiences, and all of this among beautiful winter scenery. Take in more of the snowy scenery from the Avon River Valley, Stratford Trails, or the Wildwood Conservation Area to the south.

image

Winter Getaway to Brockville – Top Outdoor Thrills and Family Fun Activities

The winter fun and celebrations in Brockville have started for the season! Winters in this smaller riverside city start off with the festive season, local light displays,… Read more »

image

Amended Citizenship Rules Now in Effect For Those Born or Adopted Outside Canada

Revisions to Canada’s citizenship law are now in place, reshaping how eligibility is determined for people born or adopted outside the country. Bill C-3, an amendment to… Read more »

image

Dazzling Holiday Get Away: Highlights of Lights On Stratford Festival – 2025/26

This holiday season, Stratford invites you to immerse yourself in the enchanting Lights On Stratford winter festival. The heart of this historic city will be transformed into a luminous wonderland featuring artful light installations and interactive displays.

image

Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate Steady at 2.25%

The Bank of Canada has left its target for the overnight rate unchanged at 2.25 percent, with the Bank Rate at 2.5 percent and the deposit rate… Read more »

image

20+ Ontario Resorts and Lodges for Christmas/Winter Break Getaway

From the great lakes of the south to the shores of Hudson’s Bay in the north, Ontario has so much to offer for a relaxing Christmas/Winter Break… Read more »

image

10 Ontario Towns to Visit Over Christmas and Holiday Break

The magic and spirit of the holiday season is merry and bright across Ontario this December. All the major centres, like the Toronto, Ottawa, and more, have… Read more »

image

15 Restaurants in KW Region for Holiday Parties and Christmas Dinners

The holiday and Christmas planning is a bit easier with some of the top restaurants in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Whether you need a space for around 100… Read more »

image

Sparkles in the Park: Guelph’s Free Holiday Light Display Returns For 2025 Season

Guelph’s Riverside Park is getting its annual glow-up, and this year’s setup is built for however you like to take in holiday lights, on foot with a… Read more »

image

10 Ideas For Winter and Christmas Holiday Getaways in Ontario

The holidays are upon us, and your vacation planning starts now! These holiday getaways in Ontario are surefire ways to create memories, embrace the holiday spirit or… Read more »

image

Winter Fun in Guelph – Wellington: Events, Festivals and Outdoor Adventures

Whether you are in the mood for a haunted winter walk or would prefer something a little more light-hearted like watching a movie at a drive-in, Wellington County has you covered. With its rich history, diverse geography, and many cultural attractions all you have to do is bundle up and pick an activity from this list that appeals to you.

image

Winter Fun in Kitchener-Waterloo Region: Events, Festivals and Outdoor Adventures

Kitchener-Waterloo Region has a wide variety of outdoor activities, many of which are located along the banks of the mighty Grand River. From trail walking, tobogganing & skating, to shopping at an outdoor farmers’ market & taking in the sights aboard a steam locomotive, here is a list of activities that has something for everyone..

image

10 Christmas Holiday Getaways in Ontario

Want to get away during Christmas Break with the whole family or with your special someone?   You don’t have to fly South when there are many… Read more »