The Woolwich Expressions in Fibre Traditions Fest gets underway this weekend, the K-W Titans go up against the London Lightning in the finals and baseball is back with both the Kitchener Panthers and Guelph Royals hosting home games.
Amidst a rising tide of hate during a month dedicated to celebrating pride, there was a resounding call for allies to step up and take action on Thursday evening.
The tri-Pride Festival is on this Saturday in Kitchener, Open Streets will bring vendors and games to Willis Way in Waterloo and the Guelph and District Multicultural Festival is also on all weekend.
Some groups and organizations in Waterloo region have surveyed municipal election candidates to get their take on specific issues, from groundwater protection to support for LGBTQ communities.
Various groups in Waterloo region want to help local residents make up their minds for who to vote for in the Ontario election. The groups have asked candidates for their thoughts on gender-based issues, climate change and grassroot values.