Brace for another blast of winter: Warnings issued for blowing snow, cold in Waterloo region and area
It is going to be a snowy and windy day on Friday as a result of an Alberta Clipper that's moving through Waterloo region and Guelph areas. Overnight temperatures will drop significantly, which has prompted a cold warning for the a...
#weather #warning #Waterlooregion #Guelph
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/blowing-snow-cold-warning-overnight-waterloo-region-9.7077045?cmp=rss
#WaterlooRegion
Kate’s 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Feb. 6 to 8
There are several events on tap this weekend including Winter Pride, Valentine's Day crafts, a mayor's levee in Cambridge, a market featuring Black-owned businesses in Guelph and a Ramadan Market in Kitchener.
#events #weekend #festivals #Waterlooregion #Cambridge #Guelph
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/kate-five-fun-things-to-do-waterloo-region-guelph-february-6-7-8-9.7075937?cmp=rss
Twice the average amount of snow in January makes this winter a record-breaking season in Waterloo region
There has been a significant amount of snow this winter in Waterloo region. The University of Waterloo weather station reports so far, Waterloo region has seen 206.5 cm of snow compared to the average of 95.3 cm.
#weather #record #Waterlooregion
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/january-twice-average-amount-of-snow-record-breaking-winter-waterloo-region-9.7072395?cmp=rss
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School bus delays leave Waterloo region students out in the cold, says concerned parent
A parent from Waterloo region is sharing her concern for children forced to wait out in the cold for their school bus. The school bus transportation service says it has heard similar complaints and is re...
#school #transportation #weather #Waterlooregion
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/school-bus-delays-leave-waterloo-region-students-out-in-the-cold-says-concerned-parent-9.7070792?cmp=rss
#BikeNite A6: In #WaterlooRegion I'd like to see more rural biking infrastructure. WR likes to call itself a "bike friendly" community, but I have to bike on a 80km/h highway to go anywhere out of my town.
To be fair, there have been a lot of improvements, but Waterloo is still the site of one of the worst bike lanes on the planet, according to http://momentummag.com/a-look-at-some-of-the-worst-bike-lanes-on-the-planet/
#BikeNite A1: Posting from #WaterlooRegion tonight, although I've spent most of the week in #HaltonRegion.
I'm not riding anywhere until the snow is gone. But that should be soon. It's already February!
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#CommunityRadio #WaterlooRegion #AnimalAgriculture #FoodSustainability #ClimateBreakdown
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Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Jan. 30 to Feb. 1
As the calendar flips from January to February, there are lots of things to do in the area, including a puzzle swap, repair cafés, Hillside Inside workshops and performances and a live art event.
#events #activities #community #Waterlooregion
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/kate-five-fun-things-to-do-waterloo-region-guelph-wellington-january-30-31-february-1-9.7067124?cmp=rss
Bundle up! Temperatures set to plunge, cold warning issued for Waterloo region, Guelph and area
A warning about cold temperatures has been issued for Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County for Thursday night into Friday morning, with wind chill making it feel like –35 C.
#weather #warning #Waterlooregion #Guelph #WellingtonCounty
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/cold-yellow-warning-waterloo-region-guelph-wellington-9.7066537?cmp=rss
City of Kitchener has a cool (Ha! See what we did there? 🤣) winter event happening on Feb. 13:
“The celebration begins at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Kitchener Cenotaph (corner of Frederick and Duke Streets). The a group bike ride will follow the newly opened separated bike lanes in the Downtown Cycling Grid, including the recent transformation of East Avenue. Everyone who participates will receive a free coffee or hot chocolate, and there will be special prizes for first-time winter cyclists. winter cyclists. Kitchener now maintains more than 300 km of separated bike lanes and trails, designed to keep people active year-round. With prizes, warm drinks and a supportive community ride, it’s the perfect moment to try winter biking and see how enjoyable it can be.”
😀🚴🏼♀️🚴🏼🚴🏿♂️☃️❤️
#Kitchener #WaterlooRegion #BikeTooter #WinterCycling
https://www.kitchener.ca/news/posts/bundle-up-for-winter-bike-to-work-day/
Cold and blowing snow warnings in effect Tuesday in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County
Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County are once again under weather warnings on Tuesday for cold temperatures and blowing snow.
#weather #warning #Waterlooregion #Guelph #WellingtonCounty
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/cold-blowing-snow-warnings-tuesday-waterloo-region-guelph-wellington-9.7062527?cmp=rss
From farmers markets to esports tournaments, Waterloo region's tourism numbers grew in 2025
A shift in domestic travel in 2025 brought a lot of people into waterloo region for traditional and new events.
#tourism #events #Waterlooregion
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/waterloo-region-tourism-numbers-2025-boost-in-domestic-travel-9.7061002?cmp=rss
Holy cow. #waterlooregion #kwawesome please be careful and stay home if you can today.
ALL schools, primary through postsecondary are closed, and I've seen some people grousing about that and "it's not that bad".
Well, two vehicles this morning have launched right off the 7/8 flyover onto King St. below. 1 fatality, one serious injury.
Most schools, colleges and universities in Waterloo region, Guelph closed Monday
It's officially a snow day for elementary, high school and post-secondary students in Waterloo region and Guelph on Monday.
#weather #school #Waterlooregion #Guelph
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/most-schools-colleges-and-universities-in-waterloo-region-guelph-closed-monday-9.7060776?cmp=rss
Freezing wind, heavy snowfall blows through Waterloo region, Guelph and surrounding areas
Severe winter weather blowing through Waterloo region, Guelph and surrounding areas has prompted Environment Canada to issue a yellow warning for snowfall.
#weather #winter #Waterlooregion #Guelph
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/waterloo-guelph-freezing-wind-heavy-snowfall-9.7060098?cmp=rss
Film: The Voice of Hind Rajab, Princess Original Cinema at 7pm Friday 30 January 2026
- What: Film: The Voice of Hind Rajab
- When: 7:00pm on Friday 30 January 2026
- Additional Showings: 4:30pm on Saturday 31 January 2026 and 2:30pm on Sunday 1 February 2026
- Where: Princess Original Cinema
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Dear Waterloo Region friends of Palestine,
WRFP is privileged to share our first film showing of 2026 with partner, Princess Cinema.
A shattering film using only sound and humanity; screened on the 2nd anniversary of the murder of 5 year-old Hind Rajab.
The voice of Hind Rajab is the voice of Gaza itself, a cry for rescue the entire world could hear, yet no one answered.
On January 29, 2024, a five-year-old Palestinian girl named Hind Rajab and six members of her family attempted to obey an evacuation order by Israel’s military before their home in Gaza City was to be bombed. The Israeli military shelled and shot at the fleeing vehicle, killing Hind’s family and trapping the young girl in the wreckage. Hind was able to place a call to the Palestinian Red Crescent begging for help as darkness falls. She waited 3 hours for an ambulance to be granted permission by the Israeli military to come to her only to have it shelled by a tank just as it reached her. The two paramedics were murdered — as was Hind herself.
Instead of directly depicting this horrific action, the director, Ben Hania, centers the drama within the offices of the Palestinian Red Crescent in the West Bank. The film chronicles the efforts of the call centre dispatcher to maintain an open phone line with Hind while negotiating safe passage for the rescue ambulance with Israel’s uncaring military.
In a bold and inspired move, the director utilizes the actual audio of Hind’s phone calls in the film, a choice that refocuses the line between fiction and documentary, yet never feels exploitative. The film was made with the support of Hind’s mother and the real-life dispatchers who tried to coordinate the rescue effort. The Voice of Hind Rajab is heartbreaking but it is also unflinching portrayal of genocidal intent and the dangers of humanitarian aid work in middle of military fire which targets civilians and civil society. The film is a memorial to a young, innocent life extinguished by a brutal genocide.
The film will be introduced with opening remarks by Robert Massoud, founder of Zatoun.
In deference to the film’s subject it will not be followed by the usual conversation / Q&A.
Tunisia, France, USA | Kaouther Ben Hania | 89 minutes | Arabic with English subtitles
Awards and reviews:
The Voice of Hind Rajab was awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in 2025. It received the longest standing ovation in the festival’s history (24 minutes). Director Ben Hania said in her powerful acceptance speech: “The voice of Hind is the voice of Gaza itself, a cry for rescue the entire world could hear, yet no one answered. Her voice will continue. Her voice will continue to echo until accountability is real, until justice is served.”
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has 98% based on 49 critics reviews. The website’s consensus reads: “Incorporating real-life elements that are as difficult to witness as they are impossible to forget, The Voice of Hind Rajab is a harrowing docudrama that makes a powerful appeal to humanity.” Metacritic assigned the film a score of 85 out of 100, based on 14 critics, indicating “universal acclaim.”
“Not a day has gone by that I haven’t thought of Hind and the life that she was denied. Ben Hania’s film asks you to do the same: to remember her smile, her voice, her love of the sea, and her.” rogerebert.com.
The film is Tunisia’s entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026.
Hope to see you at the film on Friday, 30 January 2026 (extra showings on Saturday and Sunday). Please share with family and friends. Princess Cinema needs our support to encourage screening of more films on or about Palestine. Thank you.
In solidarity and peace,
Irene, Robert and WRFP
Bitter cold and blowing snow prompt 2 weather alerts for Waterloo region, Guelph
Two yellow weather warnings are in effect for Waterloo region and Guelph as Environment Canada warns of bitter cold and blowing snow that could impact travel and outdoor activities Friday.
#weather #alerts #Waterlooregion #Guelph
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/special-weather-statement-kw-guelph-9.7057626?cmp=rss
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