Welcoming Ramadan

Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen St. N 85 Queen St. N

Youth aged 10-16 are invited to welcome the month of Ramadan with the Coalition of Muslim Women. Join an afternoon of crafts, snacks, and community! Ages 10-16 Registration is required and opens on December 16. Please register each family member who is attending separately. A bus ticket home for each participant has been generously provided by the Coalition...

free

Provincial Election Townhall

University of Waterloo: Student Life Centre (SLC)

Curious about the upcoming provincial election on Feb 27? 🗳️ This is your chance to meet some of the candidates running in your area and hear directly from those representing the Liberal Party of Ontario, the Ontario New Democratic Party, and the Ontario Green Party! Join us for an open and engaging discussion 🗣️ where...

SDG Talk: Good Health & Well Being, Gender Equality

SDG Idea Factory / 2 King St W 2 King Street West

Join SDG Talk focused on the intersectional goals. This talk explores SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing and SDG 5: Gender Equality, strategies to create healthier communities and promote gender equity. This year’s theme, Community of Difference Makers, spotlights dedicated individuals and organizations advancing environmental stewardship, community building, and social entrepreneurship. The panel includes: Kind Minds Wellness...

free

Black History Month Workshop: Understanding Racial Trauma

zoom

Join Kind.Minds.Family Wellness as they celebrate Black History Month by hosting a workshop in Understanding Racial Trauma: Building Stronger Support for Black Communities. The workshop will be led by Charmain Lane. What you will gain: Valuable tools to embrace your work and build more equitable, trust-centered relationships with Black Individuals and communities.

$25

Building Career Confidence: Employment Resource Fair

200 Christopher Drive, Cambridge, ON N1R 4S4

Join Kinbridge's Emplyment Resource Fair in Building Career Confidence You will : Build your confidence speaking with employers in a low-pressure setting Develop essential skills and information to help you in your job search Meet with HR and career development professionals to get advice on your job search, ask questions, and practice your introductions Take...

CODE TO SUCCESS: BLACK HISTORY IN STEM

Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph. Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph

Join The Guelph Black Heritage Society and The Let’s Talk Science Black Volunteer Collective as they present The Code to Success: Black History in STEM event. Come Celebrate the success of Black scientists throughout history while learning essential concepts in computer coding with hands-on activities led by Let’s Talk Science Guelph and The Black Volunteer Collective....

STEADFAST: The Messenger and the Message featuring Hon. Jean Augustine

Paul Martin Centre Paul Martin Centre Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5

Join the screening of The Messenger and the Message, followed by a talk and Q/A session with The Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine, as part of the Black History Month Canadian Tour. Don't miss it! Food and refreshment provided.

2025 Legacy | Live Studio Sessions

Virtual Show | Premiering on YouTube

Join Legacy: Freedom Marching as they premier a Live Studio Session on Friday February 28th. For Legacy 2025, the Freedom Marching Project is bringing the experience straight to you! This year’s show will be virtual and FREE, premiering on YouTube on Friday, February 28th, 2025. *** Featuring Performances by Ayesha Ahad Living Room Praise Isabelle Genesis...

Pathway to Success: Scholarship Workshop

Kitchener Public Library (room C)

Join the Congress of Black Women Canada - Waterloo Region Chapter in partnership with the Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region (CCAWR) for a free workshop to assist ACB (Black) high school and their families to navigate the world of scholarships and bursaries. Don't miss this event and the opportunity to learn about scholarships! Register...

In Celebration of Black Women in Our Community

715 Fisher-Hallman Road, suite 401 715 Fisher-Hallman Road, suite 401, Kitchener, Ontario

Join the Congress of Black Women - Waterloo Region Chapter to celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) - a global celebration of women's achievements and a call for continued progress in gender equality. It is a time to honor the social, economic, cultural and political contributions of women and highlight the ongoing work towards their full...

March Break Camp – Kinbridge

200 Christoper Dr.

If you have a child between the age of 4-12 register them for fun and STEM focused camp with KinBridge. The dates: March 10-15, 2025 Register by signing up/logging into campbrain & see the link for payment details: Link https://linktr.ee/kinbridgecommunity  

Healing Together: Mental Health in a Diverse World

The Community Centre Room, Woolwich Memorial Centre, 24 Snyder Ave. S., Elmira 24 Snyder Ave. S., Elmira

Join Hearts Open For Everyone (H.O.P.E) to learn about mental health in a diverse world! Everyone is welcomed. In this workshop, a diverse panel of experts will explore how racism and discrimination impact mental health, offering insights and strategies for healing, resilience and inclusion. Speakers: Abiha Syed, Anita Gambos Hill, Hope Engel, Nicole Brown Faulknor...

free

 

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)