por The Local Wire
Kitchener — Kitchener Brewing Co. is closing after 20 years, citing rising costs and market shifts, while an 86-year-old cyclist was injured in a downtown collision and a pedestrian in Waterloo died after being struck by a truck. Summer events like the Kitchener Art Walk kick off this week with local art and music.
Kitchener officials launch a six-month pilot to ban right turns on red at key intersections, aiming to cut accidents and ease traffic. The city's new growth plan pushes for taller buildings and denser neighborhoods while protecting green spaces, with public feedback upcoming.
Kitchener police are investigating three residential break-ins and have charged a local man in a stabbing case, while testing new traffic rules and facing transit project delays. The Kitchener Rangers celebrated their first Memorial Cup win, with a planned parade drawing community support.
Kitchener-Waterloo residents celebrated the Kitchener Rangers' Memorial Cup victory over Everett, marking their third championship, while city officials discussed population growth trends in Waterloo Region. A local musician highlighted the need for accessible studios in Ontario, pushing for inclusive creative spaces.
Kitchener police are searching for a suspect after a late-night assault on a boy and investigating a suspicious fire with no known electrical cause. A Hanover credit card thief was arrested in Kitchener, and authorities are linking two fraud cases, warning residents to be cautious with personal information.
Kitchener's Kitchener Rangers advanced to the Memorial Cup final for the second straight year after a 6-1 win over the Sagueneens, while the Panthers rebounded with a strong defensive game against the Barnstormers. The Waterloo region also highlights weekend activities, including outdoor adventures and festivals, as public safety officials urge vigilance during evening events.
Kitchener: A Waterloo teen faces charges over March synagogue shootings in Vaughan and Toronto, sparking safety debates, while the Kitchener Rangers advance to the Memorial Cup final after a 6-1 win. The Panthers also improved their record, and the Waterloo region highlights five weekend activities for visitors.
Kitchener police report an armed robbery and an arrest for indecent act and assault, urging community vigilance. City officials near finalizing a new residential community in southwest Kitchener with 29,000 housing units and infrastructure upgrades.
Kitchener introduces its first modular child care centres in key neighbourhoods, adding 176 spaces to support working families. The city also addresses the encampment near the downtown core with a proposed tenting bylaw, sparking debate over public safety and homelessness solutions.
Kitchener police are investigating a break-in by suspects dressed as officers, raising concerns about verifying police identities. City officials celebrated a key Memorial Cup victory and a viral trend of Kitchener-London jersey mash-ups, while Waterloo schools launched free cycling safety lessons.