MSSWR: Girls in Sports

Kingsdale Community Centre 72 Wilson Ave, Kitchener, ON

Muslim Social Services Waterloo Region (MSSWR) is calling all young women aged 12-18! Join them for a fun, empowering journey through physical activity, teamwork, and leadership. Start date: April 10, 2025, Kingsdale Community Centre - 72 Wilson Ave, Kitchener, ON Days: Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00 PM Register now! http://www.msswr.org or visit the QR code

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...

Let’s Talk Spring

Central Library: KPL 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener 85 Queen St., N Kitchener

If you are a youth newcomer between the age of 14 to 21, join a free program focused on career guidance this spring to get academic and career advice while making new friends! The program is offered by Let's Talk Youth KW and K-W Multicultural Centre and it will run from May 1st to June...

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...

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...

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)