Another busy week around the city and this edition is loaded because of it. Let’s jump in.

Only Two people got the last week’s puzzle right…Woot Woot Dean Armstrong and Ella Nielsen. Let’s see who gets today’s, right.

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🚗 Kitchener is targeting 19 dangerous hot spots across the city for new speed bumps and traffic calming measures this year, part of its Vision Zero strategy to eliminate serious and fatal collisions on local roads. Read

🚆 Two new express trips between Kitchener and Union Station launch April 27, and starting July 6, daily GO service returns to Stratford permanently after a years-long absence. Read

🏗️ Cambridge has released a draft plan to transform Hespeler Road over the next 25 years, with LRT running down the centre, buildings up to 25 storeys near transit stations, and a ban on any new drive-thrus or big box stores. Read

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The Food

The Lab runs a street eats menu anchored in burgers and sandwiches, with sides that hold their own. The details are what separate it - house-made pickles, garlic mayo, proper fries. Ciders and craft beer round out a drink list worth lingering over.

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📍 105 Victoria St S, Kitchener |🕒Tue-Sat (11:30am - 8pm)

House of the week: 22 Stuart Street with 14 Parking spots!

Fundraisers : Join the walk on May 30 and help the Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington hit 500 registered walkers

Adopt Me 🐾 : Lucky the dog and Puffin the cat

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🔮 Forest & Flame Gathering | Fri 4:00pm – 9:00pm & Sat 12:00pm – 5:00pm at 44 Gaukel St, Downtown Kitchener. A free two-day market and ritual experience with local artists, intuitive readers, flash tattoos, tarot, and more.

🛍️ Spring Vendor Market at The IV Loft : Sun, Apr 26 | 12:00pm - 5:00pm at Four Fathers Brewing, Cambridge. Local vendors selling handmade goods, artisan treats, jewellery, home decor and more. First 25 through the door score a free vendor gift bag!

April Local Social | Fri, Apr 24 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm at Thrive HIV Prevention & Support, Kitchener. A free drop-in for anyone aged 12-29 to hang out, make zines, and chat about sexual health. Snacks provided!

📖 FOLD 2026: Writing the Real – Making Memoir | Thurs, Apr 23 7:00pm at Central Library, Kitchener. Part of the FOLD literary festival, a session exploring the craft of memoir writing.

🥊 The Brawl at Tapestry Hall – Free Watch Party | Fri, Apr 24 | 8:00pm – 11:00pm at The Gaslight District Square, Cambridge. Ten sanctioned charity boxing matches streamed live on the big screen in the District Square. Free, no ticket needed. The ticketed fights happen inside Tapestry Hall — this is the outdoor version for everyone else.

🎲 Board and Card Game Night | Thu, Apr 23 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Pioneer Park Library, Kitchener. Drop in for a fun evening of board and card games. Play your favourites or learn something new. Free, no booking required!

🌈 KWAG Queer Youth Drop-In | Fri, Apr 24, 3pm -5pm at Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery. Queer and trans youth (13-18) are invited for a free, casual creative space on the fourth Friday of every month.

🎨 Through the Registrar's Eyes (KWAG Tour) Thu, Apr 23 | 7:00pm at Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery. A special behind-the-scenes tour with Jennifer Bullock, KWAG Registrar and Assistant Curator. RSVP required.

🛒 St. Jacobs Farmers' Market | Thu, Apr 23 & Sat, Apr 25 | 7:00am – 3:30pm at St. Jacobs Market District, Woolwich. Canada's largest year-round farmers' market. Hundreds of vendors selling farm-fresh produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, and crafts. Some arrive by horse and buggy.

🛒 Kitchener Farmers' Market | Sat, Apr 25 | 7:00am – 2:00pm at 300 King St E, Downtown Kitchener. One of Canada's oldest operating farmers' markets with about 80 vendors , plus a global food hall upstairs.

🛒 Cambridge Farmers' Market | Sat, Apr 25 | 7:00am – 1:00pm at 40 Dickson St, Downtown Cambridge. A local favourite with a great variety of fresh produce, meats, flowers and baked goods from local farmers.

🏒 Kitchener Rangers vs Windsor Spitfires (OHL Western Conference Finals, Game 1) | Fri, Apr 24 | 7:00pm at The Aud.

🏒 Kitchener Rangers vs Windsor Spitfires (Game 2) | Sun, Apr 26 | 6:00pm at The Aud.

🎷 Cambridge Jazz Festival | Sun, Apr 26 | 1:00pm – 7:30pm at Tapestry Hall, Gaslight District, Cambridge. The inaugural Cambridge Jazz Festival, celebrating arts, culture, and community. Lineup includes Juno Award winner Kellylee Evans, the high-energy Shuffle Demons, Order of Canada recipient Alfredo Caxaj Latin Jazz Ensemble, and the Ralf Buschmeyer Quintet featuring Corinne Plomish. An all-day seated indoor experience with food and drink service.

🎷 Ally Fiola & The Next Quest | Fri, Apr 24 | 8:00pm at The Jazz Room, Uptown Waterloo.

🎵 Indie Music Night | Fri, Apr 24 | 8:00pm at Maxwell's, Waterloo.

🤠 Lee Brice: Sunriser Tour | Sat, Apr 25 | 7:30pm at The Aud, Kitchener.

🎷 Carl Mayotte Quartet | Sat, Apr 25 | 8:00pm at The Jazz Room, Uptown Waterloo.

🎵 Born in the Eighties | Sat, Apr 25 | 7:30pm at Maxwell's, Waterloo.

😂 Rusty Nail Comedy – Frank Spadone | Thu, Apr 23 | 8:00pm at TWH Social, 1 King St W, Kitchener. Frank Spadone takes the stage.

💘 KW + Guelph Speed Dating (Ages 32-45) | Thu, Apr 23 | 7:30pm – 9:30pm at Abe Erb, 151 Charles St W, Kitchener. Ditch the apps for a night. Up to 12 dates in one evening at one of downtown KW's best spots.

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