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CTV News
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
What's happening June 21 and June 22 in Waterloo Region?
The day of summer is finally here and there's a lot to do this weekend to celebrate the start of the season. 58th annual Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Festival Friday, June 20 to Sunday, June 22 Enjoy food from around the world while watching cultural performances and learning new traditions in Kitchener's Victoria Park . Neighbours Day 2025 Saturday, June 21 Free pop-up concerts will be held across Kitchener, in what can only be described as a city-wide porch party. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. Kitchener Panthers game Sunday, June 22 Enjoy hot dogs, popcorn and drinks under the sun as the Kitchener Panthers take on the Guelph Royals at Jack Couch Park. Youth Market Saturday, June 21 From 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., shoppers can browse up to 30 stands operated by vendors between the ages 8 to 24 . National Indigenous Peoples Day at Waterloo Public Square Saturday, June 21 The City of Waterloo has installed original pieces from local Indigenous artists at Waterloo Public Square. Residents can view the pieces for National Indigenous Peoples Day. Art on the Street in Guelph Saturday, June 21 Artwork will be on display on Quebec Street, along with family-friendly activities and live painting. Strawberry Festival in Wellington County Saturday, June 21 Check out this market with vendors, live music, food and family-friendly activities. The event is hosted by Wellington County Museum and Archives . Cambridge Go Skate Day Saturday, June 21 Skateboarding, prizes and giveaways at Riverside Park and Bismark Park . Tour de Guelph Sunday, June 22
CBC
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: June 13 to 15
It looks like a sunny weekend is in store for Waterloo region and there are lots of events to get you outside. Learn how to salsa in front of Kitchener's city hall Friday night at the Latin Heat event. Mark Eid Mubarak at Schneider Haus on Saturday with live music, dancing, henna, outdoor games and refreshments. At the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, Bumble the blue-tongued skink will celebrate his seventh birthday on Saturday with special events, a birthday card and treats. There's a Borscht Festival at the Ukrainian Catholic Centre, 15 Michael St., Kitchener Saturday afternoon. There will be different borscht to try for a fee, plus live music. The Guelph Handmade Market in the Park will take place on both Saturday and Sunday in Royal City Park. An art exhibition by Nehad Abdulkader called Childhood Roots will take place at 44 Gaukel St. in downtown Kitchener Saturday afternoon. The Royal City Roller Derby is holding a Pride Bout with the Rum Rollers taking on the Durham Region Roller Derby and Our Ladies of Pain facing the Georgina Roller Derby. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Victoria Road Recreation Centre in Guelph. The Kitchener Panthers have two away games this weekend: Friday they're in London, then Sunday they'll head to Brantford. The Guelph Royals host the Brantford Red Sox Saturday at 1 p.m., then head to Welland on Sunday. Also, don't forget it's Father's Day this weekend. That means you can fish without a licence on Saturday and Sunday. If you need to drive, here are some gas prices: Centre Wellington Pride Saturday 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wellington County Museum and Archives Centre Wellington Pride are holding their first community celebration. It will include family activities, live music, vendors, a food truck and information booths. Centre Wellington Pride Linktree BONUS: More Pride events There are several Pride events taking place this weekend including: A Habitat for Humanity Pride Build, a street party in Cambridge, a multi-sport drop-in day at Stanley Park, rainbow family breakfast and a few drag shows. There's also Pride in the Park in Guelph from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Woolwich Pride is back in Elmira on Saturday afternoon. Palette x Palate Saturday 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Various locations in downtown Kitchener The community festival is a mix of art, music, food and patios. There will be live performances, interactive art, roaming entertainers, an art market and businesses will have activities and entertainment. Downtown Kitchener BIA event page Cambridge Celebration of the Arts Friday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cambridge city hall This annual event highlights visual, literary and performing artists from the city. There will be a main stage in Civic Square featuring The MacQueens, Empty Hours and Cheryl Lescom and LTZ. On Market Stage, there will be Avery Raquel, Eunice Keitan and Sammy Duke. Inside city hall there will be literary artists doing readings and talks and visual artists will be set up around the atrium and the Bowman Room. City of Cambridge event page YKF turns 75 Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Region of Waterloo International Airport The airport is hosting an open house to mark its 75th anniversary. Here will be a chance to tour the airport, see artwork in the airport and talk to the artists who did the work, and there will be several displays including a corporate jet, the Air Canada motorcoach and planes owned by the Waterloo Warbirds. Open Streets Saturday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Uptown Waterloo There will be live music, arts and crafts and games in Waterloo Public Square and Willis Way. The K-W Breakers will perform, Waterloo Kung Fu Academy will put on a demonstration, you can paint-a-rock with Button Factory Arts, or visit the art market with 20 local vendors. There will also be a knitting circle to mark World Wide Knit in Public Day.
The Mainichi
06-06-2025
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Baseball: Sato's pro exploits in Canada 'opening up world' for women
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Ayami Sato, one of the world's best female baseball players, has smashed through the glass ceiling to make history in her new home of Canada. The 35-year-old Japanese right-hander became the first woman to play in a professional men's league in Canada when she pitched two scoreless innings as the Toronto Maple Leafs' Opening Day starter on May 11 against the Kitchener Panthers. "The very first pitch was the most nerve-wracking," Sato said. She kept hitters off-balance by mixing her fastball with her breaking pitches. On June 1, Sato made a relief appearance and picked up her first win in the Intercounty Baseball League, the top independent baseball league in Canada. The three-time Women's Baseball World Cup MVP has received wide media coverage in Canada. Fans hunt for her autograph even when her team is on the road. But Sato has tried to remain grounded, saying, "I'm not playing to prove that I can compete with men. I'm here to improve myself." Sato did not hesitate when she received a contract offer from the Maple Leafs. "If you take a step forward, it is opening up the world. I hope to send some kind of message through my play," Sato said. Her trailblazing in Canada comes at an exciting time for women's baseball in North America, with a new U.S. women's pro league set to be launched in 2026. "I also feel lucky to be here at this time," she said, referring to her role as a special advisor to the new league.
Hamilton Spectator
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Here's what you can do in Hamilton this weekend
Hamilton will see a mixture of sunny and cloudy conditions this weekend, in time for sports games, festivals and historical tours. Environment Canada forecasts 24 C for both Saturday and Sunday, with a mix of sun and cloud Sunday. Friday will be 22 C with a humidex of 25 and cloudy periods. Here is what you can do in Hamilton and area this weekend: The annual Concession Streetfest will feature music, dance, a free kids zone, merchant sidewalk sales, and medieval warriors Saturday. The festival is free and runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Concession Street will be closed for the festival. For more information, go to . The Hamilton Cardinals and Kitchener Panthers meet in Intercounty Baseball League play at Bernie Arbour Stadium on Friday, June 6 at 7:35 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, the Cardinals will face the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers for a swing and sing musical night. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The stadium is located at 1100 Mohawk Rd. E., Hamilton. Tickets for both events are $12. Go to for more details. Cruisin' June Car Show is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The show will feature classic, modern and exotic cars. Attendees enter the event at James and Brant streets, with check-in beginning at 8 a.m. Trophies for the People's Choice best-in-show cars will be awarded and there will be a Moon-in-June Road Race. The event will close Brant Street in downtown Burlington. The two-day, five-kilometre run will include more than 17 obstacles, mud and inflatables alongside women of all ages and fitness levels. The event will be held Saturday and Sunday at Binbrook Conservation Area, 3120 Binbrook Rd. Each day, runners will be accepted between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Arrive 45 minutes to one hour before the start time on your ticket. Participant tickets are available for $60 at . After Friday, the price will increase to $90. Saturday is already sold out. Spectator tickets are $10 online or on-site. Bill King will host a free walking tour at 10 a.m, Sunday, bringing attendees to downtown Hamilton sites connected to Evelyn Dick's 1946 murder trial. Sarah Farr, a writer and researcher of historical true crime cases, will guest host and share research about the case during the tour. Meet King at King and John streets at 10 a.m. for the 90-minute walking tour. Live and Local is an 'open streets' celebration in downtown Dundas Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The festival will happen on King Street West between Cross and John streets and feature local shops selling at the sidewalks, food, interactive art and music. Forge FC will play against Halifax Wanderers FC on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Tickets range from $30 to about $81, including fees and taxes, on . The venue is Hamilton Stadium at 64 Melrose Ave. N., Hamilton. For more details, go to . A re-enactment of the 1813 Battle of Stoney Creek will happen Saturday and Sunday at the Battlefield House Museum and Park. The enactments are set for Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (followed by a drone light show) and Sunday at 2 p.m. The free event will feature period games, demonstrations, historical music, food and Indigenous programming. Visitors can also tour the 18th century Battlefield House and the Battlefield Monument, which opened on June 6, 1913. The museum is located at 77 King St. W. Go to for more details. On Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., a free children's art festival will happen at Gage Park. A concert will happen in the park Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The festival will feature a magic show, a storytelling tent, workshops and an artist market. Gage Park is at 1000 Main St. E. For a full list of the festival lineup, go to . Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. cbholla@ Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Kyodo News
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Baseball: Ayami Sato's pro exploits in Canada "opening up world" for women
KYODO NEWS - 3 hours ago - 13:12 | Sports, All Ayami Sato, one of the world's best female baseball players, has smashed through the glass ceiling to make history in her new home of Canada. The 35-year-old Japanese right-hander became the first woman to play in a professional men's league in Canada when she pitched two scoreless innings as the Toronto Maple Leafs' Opening Day starter on May 11 against the Kitchener Panthers. "The very first pitch was the most nerve-wracking," Sato said. She kept hitters off-balance by mixing her fastball with her breaking pitches. On June 1, Sato made a relief appearance and picked up her first win in the Intercounty Baseball League, the top independent baseball league in Canada. The three-time Women's Baseball World Cup MVP has received wide media coverage in Canada. Fans hunt for her autograph even when her team is on the road. But Sato has tried to remain grounded, saying, "I'm not playing to prove that I can compete with men. I'm here to improve myself." Sato did not hesitate when she received a contract offer from the Maple Leafs. "If you take a step forward, it is opening up the world. I hope to send some kind of message through my play," Sato said. Her trailblazing in Canada comes at an exciting time for women's baseball in North America, with a new U.S. women's pro league set to be launched in 2026. "I also feel lucky to be here at this time," she said, referring to her role as a special advisor to the new league. Related coverage: Pioneering women's sports bar draws crowds, eyes path to equality Taekwondo: Teenage hopeful Ruka Okamoto eyeing Olympic debut in 2028
