Meet Your Federal Candidates: Cambridge and Hespeler Town Halls April 14 & 17, 2025

Citizens for Cambridge, Waterloo Region Community Foundation and Cambridge Neighbourhood Organizations

Citizens for Cambridge, Waterloo Region Community Foundation and Cambridge Neighbourhood Organizations invites you to hear directly from candidates about their platforms, priorities, and visions for our community before the federal election on April 28, 2025. The majority of the Federal candidates from both local ridings—Cambridge and Kitchener South–Hespeler—have agreed to participate in separate town hall...

Empowering Black Excellence: Our Students, Our Future (Online Webinar)

Online Webinar

Join the Ontario Alliance of Black School Educators in this virtual webinar, as they explore the importance of Black youth engagement in K-12 public school education, and empasizing strategies for empowering students through mentorship, outreach programs, and student leadership initiatives. Don't miss out Panelists: Tolorunlogo Akinrinola Dionne Banton Focus Areas: The role of mentorship and...

Lunch and Politics Co-Hosted by Regional Councillor Colleen James

Region of Waterloo Administration Headquarters - Council Chambers 150 Frederick Street Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3

Join Regional Councillor Colleen James, Operation Black Vote Canada and Run4Office Waterloo Region for an engaging afternoon of networking, discussions, and political insight at Lunch and Politics Waterloo Region Edition! This event is designed to connect community members, youth, and political leaders to foster meaningful conversations about civic engagement, leadership, and representation. Agenda Highlights: ✅ Networking & Welcome Reception ✅ Opening Address – Reflecting on 20 years...

Hair Joy 2025

Chandler Mowat Community Centre 222 Chandler Dr. Kitchener, Kitchener, Ontario

Join Rhythm and Blues Cambridge for a free 6 week journey of beauty, empowerment, and connection. This workshop is open to youth ages 13-18. The workshop will run every Thursday from May 1 to June 5, at 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Chandler Mowat Community Centre - Address 222 Chandler Dr. Kitchener Program Highlight:...

Multicultural Connections 2025

YMCA of Three Rivers

Join Immigration Partnership Waterloo Region and Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre to celebrate the diversity of Waterloo Region. Come and meet new people, immerse yourself in different cultures, and connect with local ethnocultural organizations. If you are new to Waterloo Region this a great opportunity to build relationship and share stories. Snacks and children activities will be...

Canadian Vote Summit 2025 – Democratic Engagement Exchange

Montreal, QC

Canada’s only non-partisan national summit focused on electoral democracy is coming to Montreal, May 20-21, 2025! The Canadian Vote Summit provides a unique space for leaders, policymakers, and citizens to collaborate on ensuring elections drive responsive, inclusive governance. The 2025 theme is Power of Participation. The Summit will address: Trust, Governance & Electoral Democracy: Fostering public...

Pathways Forward: Employment & Apprenticeship Opportunities

Hillside Public School 11 Chopin drive, Kitchener, Ontario

Are in high school, just finished high school, looking for work or curious about trades? Join the Somali Canadian Association of Waterloo Region Youth Employment and Apprenticeship Info Event! This will give you the opportunity to learn about trades opportunity and ask questions. Moreover, learn how Starling can support your job search with resume help,...

Waterloo Region Women’s Expo

Marshall Hall, Bingemans

Join Waterloo Region Women's Expo in celebrating women's achievements and contribution in our community. This event brings together local businesses, leaders, and changemakers to create a dynamic space for connection, inspiration, and empowerment. Click here for event details and tickets - https://womenoftheyear.ca/expo/

Nirow’s Children’s Day Festival

Victoria Park, Kitchener 32 Dill St, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Join Nigerians in the Region of Waterloo (NIROW) as they host the epic Children's Day Festival on May 24th from 11am-3pm. Don't miss this out! The day will be filled with Games, food, fashion show, jugglers, music, vendors, prices and most importantly an exciting STEM activities by the University of Waterloo's STEMpowered team! Bring the...

Roots of Courage: Black Pioneers who Shaped our Community

Gale Presbyterian Church 10 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira, Ontario, Canada

Join Hearts Open for Everyone (H.O.P.E) in their workshop "Roots of Courage: Black Pioneers who Shaped out Community," as they present Tracy Lee, who will lead an immersive storytelling and musical journey that brings back Black Canadian History. What to Expect Discover the rich black heritage rooted in Woolwich Township and beyond. Hear personal and historical stories...

Learn How To Knit: A relaxed beginner friendly workshop foe seniors

(room 210) 675 Queen St S, Kitchener

If you are a senior interested in learning new skills or in knitting, Kind Minds Family Wellness has a great knitting workshop on May 24, 2025! Join an afternoon of beginner friendly knitting workshop and create memories.     Contact info: info@kindmindsfamilywellness.org or +1(226) 336-1988

Community in Motion: In the Rurals

North Dumfries Community Complex 2958 Greenfield rd,, Ayr, Ontario, Canada

Join Engage Rural for an evening of movement, connection and care - exploring what it means to be seen, valued and to belong. This a great initiative where engagements are coming to communities to find rural voices rather than the other way around. Come out by yourself, bring your whole family, bring a friend and...

 

Important Dates to Remember

Provincial Elections:

  •     Provincial Election Day: June 2nd 2022
  •     First date to submit nominations: Nominations can be submitted anytime
  •     Last Day to submit nomination by email and such: May 3rd 2022
  •     Last day to submit nomination to local Returning Officer: May 12 2022

Municipal Elections:

  •     1st date to submit candidacy:  May 2nd 2022
  •     Last date to submit candidacy: August 19th 2022, 2pm (also last day to withdraw a candidacy)
  •     Candidates are certified: August 22nd
  •     Municipal Elections: Oct 24th 2022, 10am -8pm (subject to local rules)