Facebook · August 31, 2026
Reminder: Join us for our End of Summer Community BBQ on September 12 from 12–4 PM at Bingemans Outdoor Pavilion! Come out, enjoy some food and connect with neighbours. RSVP to [email protected].
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Kelly DeRidder's posts, videos and House of Commons speeches about her work for Kitchener Centre. Search by topic, or browse by month.
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Facebook · August 30, 2026
Great to tour a local STEM camp and see young people getting hands-on experience with science, technology, engineering and math. Kitchener Centre is home to incredible talent, and investing in the next generation of innovators starts right here in our community.
Facebook · August 29, 2026
It was great to join the community for Pakistan Canada Day in Kitchener! A wonderful celebration of culture, heritage and the strong ties between Pakistan and Canada. Thank you to everyone who came together to celebrate and share in the festivities.
Facebook · August 28, 2026
Enough is enough. Drug traffickers are fueling the addiction crisis and putting lives at risk in Kitchener and across Canada. We need tougher penalties for those who profit from trafficking and a justice system that puts victims, families and our communities first.
Facebook · August 28, 2026
Great to tour Ivis Inc. and see firsthand the work being done by Canadian businesses. Meeting with local employers and seeing their operations up close is a great reminder of the people, innovation and hard work driving our economy forward.
Facebook · August 27, 2026
Canada needs a trade strategy that delivers results for Canadian workers, businesses, and families. Here’s my statement on the current trade situation and what needs to happen next.
Facebook · August 27, 2026
Local Business Highlight: 271 West Restaurant 🍽️ We stopped by 271 West Restaurant with @PierrePoilievre and had the chance to meet Zee, the owner, and hear about his experience running a local business in Kitchener. Local businesses are the backbone of our community, and we’r… Read more
e proud to support the people who work hard to keep Kitchener thriving. 📍60 Charles St West. Kitchener
Facebook · August 26, 2026
Think Kitchener Centre is picture-perfect? Send us your best photos of our community for a chance to be featured in our 2027 calendar! Email your photos to [email protected] and show us Kitchener Centre through your lens.
Facebook · August 25, 2026
Great to visit Communitech with Pierre Poilievre and hear directly from our tech & innovation community. Kitchener-Waterloo is Canada’s innovation capital, home to world-class talent and businesses. We need to create the conditions for them to grow, innovate & succeed at home.
Facebook · August 24, 2026
Thank you to @PierrePoilievre for joining us in Kitchener to talk about real solutions to addiction and homelessness. We need to address the root causes, get people the help they need, and ensure our communities are safe. It’s time for action, not more encampments.
Facebook · August 24, 2026
Great discussion at our CUSMA roundtable with local businesses and stakeholders. Thank you to MPs Randy Hoback and Shuv Majumdar for joining us and hearing directly from our community about the future of Canada-U.S. trade and how we can protect Canadian jobs and businesses.
Facebook · August 23, 2026
What a great time at Afrofest! It was wonderful to celebrate the rich cultures, music, food, and traditions that make our community so vibrant. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make it such a fun and welcoming celebration!
Facebook · August 23, 2026
We have to put victims first. It is not acceptable for a high-risk sex offender to be released, only to be re-arrested less than an hour later. We need a justice system that protects victims, keeps dangerous offenders off the streets, and puts public safety first.
Facebook · August 22, 2026
A great weekend of music, community and good times at the Kitchener Blues Festival!🎶 Always a highlight of the summer, bringing incredible artists and thousands of people together in the heart of our community. Thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s festival a success!
Facebook · August 21, 2026
This week’s Women’s Highlight meets our Tech Highlight! We’re celebrating a local woman-led startup using innovation to rethink women’s health screening. It’s exciting to see women leading the way in technology and developing solutions that could make a real difference for wome… Read more
n’s health.
Facebook · August 20, 2026
A truly accessible home can mean the difference between independence and being forced to rely on others. We need more barrier-free homes designed with accessibility in mind from the start, so people with disabilities can live safely, independently, and with dignity.
Facebook · August 20, 2026
Local Business Feature: Charcoal Steak House! This true Kitchener institution has been a longstanding part of our community, recently celebrating an incredible 70 years in business. Congratulations to the entire team on this amazing milestone and thank you for all you’ve contri… Read more
buted to our community over the years! 📍 2980 King St E, Kitchener
Facebook · August 20, 2026
A great day at the NigeriansIntheRegionofWaterloo Tech Showcase! It was inspiring to see the innovation, talent, and big ideas coming out of our community. Kitchener Centre is Canada’s Innovation Capital and home to incredible people building the future, and it was a privilege … Read more
to see it firsthand.
Facebook · August 18, 2026
Thank you to our CPC interns for coming out to Kitchener Centre and hitting the doors with us! It was great having you here, and we hope you got a chance to experience the people, energy, and community that make Kitchener Centre so special. Come back anytime!
Facebook · August 15, 2026
Get outside. Get active. Give back.☀️ We met with Safe Families Kitchener-Waterloo & Cambridge to learn more about PlayDay, their summer fundraising campaign supporting local families experiencing crisis. Funds raised stay right here in our community, helping mobilize trained v… Read more
olunteers who surround families with care, connection and practical support when they need it most. Walk, run, hike, bike, paddle or choose your own adventure this summer and make a difference close to home!
Facebook · August 15, 2026
Youth homelessness is rarely the starting point. Mental health, addiction and family breakdown can push young people into crisis. That’s why upstream funding matters: investing in prevention and early supports helps keep young people from becoming homeless in the first place.
Facebook · August 13, 2026
This week’s Business Spotlight is The Guitar Corner! A true Kitchener institution, it’s been around so long that locals use it as a landmark. Even better, the owners’ daughter grew up in the store, making it a family business through and through.
Facebook · August 12, 2026
It was great to attend the kickoff of the SOCA Junior Program! Investing in young people through sport helps build confidence, teamwork, and lifelong skills. Wishing all the participants a fun, successful season ahead!
Facebook · August 11, 2026
Join Hospice of Waterloo Region and help support the compassionate care Hospice Waterloo Region provides to local families. Walk in memory of a loved one, with friends and family, or simply to support a great cause. Every step makes a difference.
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