#kitchener — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #kitchener, aggregated by home.social.
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Hey, Waterloo region folks! I've been getting farm shares through Fertile Ground Farm for over ten years now. They're nice folks, and the food is good, too. They're looking for some more folks to sign on. If you choose to join, in, mention I sent you and I'll get a small credit. @WaterlooEvents @waterlooregion #KitchenerWaterloo #kitchener
Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) connects you directly with your farmers. Members sign up for a share of the harvest & are treated to an assortment of the fresh, locally-grown vegetables in season each week. Eat well AND feel great knowing your investment supports:
ecological farming methods
fair wages for our workers
affordable food distribution in the KW community
decreased food waste and carbon footprint
100% local with most CSA vegetables grown here at our farm.
Shares run June-October and are offered in 3 sizes. Pick-up in West Waterloo Thursdays 3:30-6:00. -
THE LOCALIST: APRIL 2026 WRAP-UP
A Horse Named Friday—The Marriage of Loneliness and Continental Bliss
(LP)
Release Date: Apr. 14, 2026
City: Kitchener
Genre: Chamber Folk
The long-awaited debut album from A Horse Named Friday is the product of their gradual evolution over the last two years. The band experiments with a wide variety of instruments such as banjo, mandolin, violin, cello and harmonica, fulfilling a […]
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The Kitchener Public Library Must Be Protected - RobertElderSoftware #kitchener #kwawesome #kitchenerwaterloo #waterlooregion
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I’ve seen the same issues happening in #Kitchener #Waterloo. https://flipboard.com/@ctvnews/top-stories-19khdp21z/-/a-I6kBmLt0RwGazzfmPpmLuA%3Aa%3A2823982346-%2F0
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#Nepal secure dominant 81-run win over #Oman in #Cricket -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/world-capitals.html#KathmanduAs drinking dries up, #Quebec's liquor board faces criticism -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/canada.html#12#Iran war pauses global easing push by central banks -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc.html#RussiaCops recover gong stolen from #Kitchener hospital's -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/canada.html#2b#Apple Seeks #NewChip Partners Beyond TSMC, Turns to -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/infotech.html#93View all news from the markets https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/2026/03/latest-news-from-markets.html
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That Kitchener UBI consultation may have been in regards to the Provincial UBI plan, perhaps to get Kitchener included. This was January 2017 when provincial Liberals were still planning the UBI pilot. But the provincial UBI plan went only to Hamilton/Brantford, Lindsay, and Thunder Bay (not Kitchener/Waterloo), and was cancelled when the Conservatives came to power in 2018.
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That Kitchener UBI consultation may have been in regards to the Provincial UBI plan, perhaps to get Kitchener included. This was January 2017 when provincial Liberals were still planning the UBI pilot. But the provincial UBI plan went only to Hamilton/Brantford, Lindsay, and Thunder Bay (not Kitchener/Waterloo), and was cancelled when the Conservatives came to power in 2018.
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That Kitchener UBI consultation may have been in regards to the Provincial UBI plan, perhaps to get Kitchener included. This was January 2017 when provincial Liberals were still planning the UBI pilot. But the provincial UBI plan went only to Hamilton/Brantford, Lindsay, and Thunder Bay (not Kitchener/Waterloo), and was cancelled when the Conservatives came to power in 2018.
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That Kitchener UBI consultation may have been in regards to the Provincial UBI plan, perhaps to get Kitchener included. This was January 2017 when provincial Liberals were still planning the UBI pilot. But the provincial UBI plan went only to Hamilton/Brantford, Lindsay, and Thunder Bay (not Kitchener/Waterloo), and was cancelled when the Conservatives came to power in 2018.
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That Kitchener UBI consultation may have been in regards to the Provincial UBI plan, perhaps to get Kitchener included. This was January 2017 when provincial Liberals were still planning the UBI pilot. But the provincial UBI plan went only to Hamilton/Brantford, Lindsay, and Thunder Bay (not Kitchener/Waterloo), and was cancelled when the Conservatives came to power in 2018.
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At a Basic Income consultation for the City of Kitchener a few years ago, the people who would benefit most from #UBI (or #NIT) decided that NIT was not the way to disburse a Guaranteed Income: The tax system is too slow to respond to changing economec needs.
I was askes to present the results from our group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAOKSCvNBWw&t=30
Sadly, there was never any action on Basic Income in #Kitchener.
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At a Basic Income consultation for the City of Kitchener a few years ago, the people who would benefit most from #UBI (or #NIT) decided that NIT was not the way to disburse a Guaranteed Income: The tax system is too slow to respond to changing economec needs.
I was askes to present the results from our group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAOKSCvNBWw&t=30
Sadly, there was never any action on Basic Income in #Kitchener.
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At a Basic Income consultation for the City of Kitchener a few years ago, the people who would benefit most from #UBI (or #NIT) decided that NIT was not the way to disburse a Guaranteed Income: The tax system is too slow to respond to changing economec needs.
I was askes to present the results from our group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAOKSCvNBWw&t=30
Sadly, there was never any action on Basic Income in #Kitchener.
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At a Basic Income consultation for the City of Kitchener a few years ago, the people who would benefit most from #UBI (or #NIT) decided that NIT was not the way to disburse a Guaranteed Income: The tax system is too slow to respond to changing economec needs.
I was askes to present the results from our group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAOKSCvNBWw&t=30
Sadly, there was never any action on Basic Income in #Kitchener.
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At a Basic Income consultation for the City of Kitchener a few years ago, the people who would benefit most from #UBI (or #NIT) decided that NIT was not the way to disburse a Guaranteed Income: The tax system is too slow to respond to changing economec needs.
I was askes to present the results from our group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAOKSCvNBWw&t=30
Sadly, there was never any action on Basic Income in #Kitchener.
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Kitchener Ontario Canada 8K | Breathtaking Cinematic Drone Tour 2026
This is delightfully cheeseball. Some dubious voiceover, strange choices of driving routes and ridiculous music, but there are some nice drone shots. And I don't get downtown nearly as much as I used to, so it's nice to see what's changed.
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I know this is propaganda curated from only the good news to make the Region of Waterloo look its very best but I gotta say, the 2025 RoW Yearbook really does instill a sense of civic pride & a feeling of momentum.
Not featured: the tireless work of activists & community organizers to shape these policies to be inclusive & accessible thru dissent & critique.
@waterlooregion #Waterloo #Kitchener #Ontario #Wilmot #RegionOfWaterloo #Wellesley #NorthDumfries #Woolwich
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Outbreak: #COVID-19
Facility: Lanark Heights
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Facility Wide
Location: #Kitchener #Ontario
Facility Tracking Hash: #RWPH0031Date: 2026-04-08
Public Health Unit: Region of Waterloo Public Health
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObRWPHClick or follow tracking hashtags to see current and historical data for individual facilities or a specific public health unit.
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Holy shit, they sent me a phone book.
It's very thin.
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Nothing like a nice lounge in the Gaukel Block hamster wheel. This plus the neuron scooters behind me means spring is here 🌱#publicArt #placemaking #kitchener
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PARENTHOOD AFTER LOSS: ELLIE ANGLIN’S FIRST MEMOIR
On Mar. 14, 2026, local art space and small-scale risograph print shop, Dirty Work Studio, hosted a book launch event for Kitchener artist and writer, Ellie Anglin, for her first book, Reproduction: Death, Birth & the Turkey Baster, published by Publication Studio Guelph.
The book is a graphic memoir and practical guide that traces Anglin’s pursuit of parenthood in the shadow of profound loss.
Anglin describes her attempts to conceive a child with her wife, while navigating the fertility industry, which is interrupted by overwhelming grief after losing her parents. The couple’s struggles push them away from institutional practice and toward home insemination, affectionately known as the Turkey Baster Method.
While the subject matter is heavy, Anglin emphasizes the underlying warmth of the work.
“Although death and birth are very painful and dark subjects… there’s a lot of joy and humour in it as well,” Anglin said. “All of these things are only so important to us because they’re all about love.”
Anglin is a multi-media visual artist and writer based in Kitchener. She takes inspiration from feminist and queer art traditions, and her works blend different motifs and elements such as collage, memoir and self-publishing practices that explore identity, magic, pop culture and the collective imagination.
The publication of her book marks a major milestone for Anglin, who has long been a staple of the local do-it-yourself (DIY) scene.
“I have been making zines for probably over 20 years now, and I’ve self-published 35 zines,” she said. “So, to have my first official book publication is a big honour.”
Shalaka Jadhav, Kitchener-based curator, writer, cultural strategist, co-founder of Dirty Work Studio and a long-time collaborator of Anglin’s, noted that independent spaces are crucial for first-time authors who often face significant barriers in the Canadian publishing industry.
“It can be really intimidating,” Jadhav said. “So, it’s really important to have the space where you can invite family and the general public and allow for people to mix.”
The book launch was hosted at Dirty Work Studio, which is located at 100 Park St.
“I’m so, so excited to have a studio like this in downtown Kitchener,” Anglin said. “Such an awesome arts community here, and then this studio is just like the cherry on top with so much celebration of DIY queer and women’s art.”
The event transformed the studio into an immersive gallery, featuring Anglin’s surrealistic collage work and looping video remixes of the book’s illustrations.
Jadhav explained that the goal of the night was to help the work burst out of Anglin’s book.
“We want to be a space where artists can realize all kinds of projects and to sort of experiment,” Jadhav said. “Having a DIY space where things can be a little bit more experimental and loose means that Ellie can try new things and expand her practice.”
The highlight of the evening was a live performance involving costumes and props, a project Anglin developed over the final weeks of her three-year journey to bring the book to life.
Anglin said that the visual components from the event were a natural extension of the book’s creation.
“I kind of took the collage fragments but then reassembled them into different collages to create new meanings,” she said.
The reach of the project extends far beyond Kitchener due to Publication Studio’s unique open source model. As Jadhav explained, any of the studio’s sister locations worldwide, from Guelph to Brazil, can download, print and bind Anglin’s work locally.
Ultimately, the launch served as a testament to the resilience of the local creative scene.
“This is a total labour of love,” Jadhav said, noting that the studio is a self-funded effort by its members. “The more people show up to our events, the more we see it as a show of support that this space should exist.”
#100ParkStreet #20Zines #35Zines #book #dirtyWorkStudio #diy #DowntownKitchener #ellie #ellieAnglin #gallery #Illustrations #kitchener #localArtists #localWriter #queerArtist #ShalakaJadhav #turkeyBaster -
ROAMING THE REGION VIA ION
As the birds start chirping, the sun shines longer and the gas prices continue to burn craters in our pockets. May I suggest ditching the four-wheeled guzzler for a more sustainable and, dare I say, entertaining way to explore Waterloo Region this spring?
Typically, I use two main forms of transportation when abroad: the heel-toe express and public transit. I’ve often contemplated why I don’t practice certain “travel traits” at home. Longer and warmer days seem like an opportune time to transform thought into action—and to pass the fun on to you.
The ION is many things to the Region’s residents—a controversial and costly undertaking, a novelty and a major artery of movement, to name a few. I propose that it is also a source of entertainment and enjoyment.
Beyond the obvious delight of people watching and general observation of the world around us, the ION offers users a free 3D art gallery, face-to-face social interaction (who would have ever thought that was novel) and countless day-trip itineraries.
Here is a four-stop trip to tickle your fancy the next time you’re itching to roam the region.
Logistics
If you’re not a regular ION user, consider using a Multi-Ride Fare Card for the day’s hop-on and hop-off journey. It’s a disposable electronic card on which you can load between five and 15 rides, and it includes transfers. Purchase them from onsite fare vending machines. Group fares can also be purchased and loaded onto EasyGo Fare Cards. If you already have an EasyGo Fare Card, fares are valid for 120 minutes.
Stop 1: The Departure Point AT Conestoga Mall
Before hopping on the train, take in the striking public art created by local artist and educator, Catherine Paleczny. “Continuum” is a multi-panel piece displaying the abundance and interconnectedness of natural and human resources in Waterloo Region. For the coders in the group, translate the binary code in the sky for your fellow travellers. Throughout your day, keep an eye out for the rest of the ION Public Art Passport installations.
Stop 2: Pastries and Coffee At Research and Technology Park
A friend and fellow traveller, Katie, insisted the next stop is a must. After a quick ride, hop off the ION and head to Maison Kookoo on Philip Street for “croissants and really lovely pastries”. Fuel for the day is a must, and there’s nothing like fresh baked goods to increase excitement, plus her past pastry recommendations have always been stellar.
Stop 3: Fresh Air, Festivals and Patio Jams At
Victoria ParkStretch your legs at Victoria Park. Watch out for geese, smile at strangers, enjoy a picnic or outdoor concert, maybe even hop on the swings. Acquaint yourself with the colourful pedestrian Gaukel Block in preparation for summer festivals, markets and more. If it’s a rainy day, head to AOK Craft Beer + Arcade, THEMUSEUM, or the Adventurers Guild Board Game & Video Game Café.
Stop 4: Soundtrack Surprise At
Fairview Park MallWalk across the street to the Beat Goes On. Browse the stacks of vinyl, DVDs, CDs and more. Add extra fun into the mix by gamifying the visit. Purchase an album for your travel companion(s) and surprise them with it on the return ride or go on a hunt to find the coolest cover art or oddest band name.
Return to Start
After travelling from one end of the ION to another, it’s time to head back to where you started. Ride straight through without stopping or continue the hop-on hop-off adventure. The journey is yours to decide.
#ConestogaMall #continuum #easygo #ION #kitchener #localFood #localTourism #localTransport #LRT #maisonKookoo #multiRide #publicArtPassport #Research #roaming #roamingTheRegion #taraMcandrew #technologyPark #travelTraits #waterloo -
ROAMING THE REGION VIA ION
As the birds start chirping, the sun shines longer and the gas prices continue to burn craters in our pockets. May I suggest ditching the four-wheeled guzzler for a more sustainable and, dare I say, entertaining way to explore Waterloo Region this spring?
Typically, I use two main forms of transportation when abroad: the heel-toe express and public transit. I’ve often contemplated why I don’t practice certain “travel traits” at home. Longer and warmer days seem like an opportune time to transform thought into action—and to pass the fun on to you.
The ION is many things to the Region’s residents—a controversial and costly undertaking, a novelty and a major artery of movement, to name a few. I propose that it is also a source of entertainment and enjoyment.
Beyond the obvious delight of people watching and general observation of the world around us, the ION offers users a free 3D art gallery, face-to-face social interaction (who would have ever thought that was novel) and countless day-trip itineraries.
Here is a four-stop trip to tickle your fancy the next time you’re itching to roam the region.
Logistics
If you’re not a regular ION user, consider using a Multi-Ride Fare Card for the day’s hop-on and hop-off journey. It’s a disposable electronic card on which you can load between five and 15 rides, and it includes transfers. Purchase them from onsite fare vending machines. Group fares can also be purchased and loaded onto EasyGo Fare Cards. If you already have an EasyGo Fare Card, fares are valid for 120 minutes.
Stop 1: The Departure Point AT Conestoga Mall
Before hopping on the train, take in the striking public art created by local artist and educator, Catherine Paleczny. “Continuum” is a multi-panel piece displaying the abundance and interconnectedness of natural and human resources in Waterloo Region. For the coders in the group, translate the binary code in the sky for your fellow travellers. Throughout your day, keep an eye out for the rest of the ION Public Art Passport installations.
Stop 2: Pastries and Coffee At Research and Technology Park
A friend and fellow traveller, Katie, insisted the next stop is a must. After a quick ride, hop off the ION and head to Maison Kookoo on Philip Street for “croissants and really lovely pastries”. Fuel for the day is a must, and there’s nothing like fresh baked goods to increase excitement, plus her past pastry recommendations have always been stellar.
Stop 3: Fresh Air, Festivals and Patio Jams At
Victoria ParkStretch your legs at Victoria Park. Watch out for geese, smile at strangers, enjoy a picnic or outdoor concert, maybe even hop on the swings. Acquaint yourself with the colourful pedestrian Gaukel Block in preparation for summer festivals, markets and more. If it’s a rainy day, head to AOK Craft Beer + Arcade, THEMUSEUM, or the Adventurers Guild Board Game & Video Game Café.
Stop 4: Soundtrack Surprise At
Fairview Park MallWalk across the street to the Beat Goes On. Browse the stacks of vinyl, DVDs, CDs and more. Add extra fun into the mix by gamifying the visit. Purchase an album for your travel companion(s) and surprise them with it on the return ride or go on a hunt to find the coolest cover art or oddest band name.
Return to Start
After travelling from one end of the ION to another, it’s time to head back to where you started. Ride straight through without stopping or continue the hop-on hop-off adventure. The journey is yours to decide.
#ConestogaMall #continuum #easygo #ION #kitchener #localFood #localTourism #localTransport #LRT #maisonKookoo #multiRide #publicArtPassport #Research #roaming #roamingTheRegion #taraMcandrew #technologyPark #travelTraits #waterloo -
ROAMING THE REGION VIA ION
As the birds start chirping, the sun shines longer and the gas prices continue to burn craters in our pockets. May I suggest ditching the four-wheeled guzzler for a more sustainable and, dare I say, entertaining way to explore Waterloo Region this spring?
Typically, I use two main forms of transportation when abroad: the heel-toe express and public transit. I’ve often contemplated why I don’t practice certain “travel traits” at home. Longer and warmer days seem like an opportune time to transform thought into action—and to pass the fun on to you.
The ION is many things to the Region’s residents—a controversial and costly undertaking, a novelty and a major artery of movement, to name a few. I propose that it is also a source of entertainment and enjoyment.
Beyond the obvious delight of people watching and general observation of the world around us, the ION offers users a free 3D art gallery, face-to-face social interaction (who would have ever thought that was novel) and countless day-trip itineraries.
Here is a four-stop trip to tickle your fancy the next time you’re itching to roam the region.
Logistics
If you’re not a regular ION user, consider using a Multi-Ride Fare Card for the day’s hop-on and hop-off journey. It’s a disposable electronic card on which you can load between five and 15 rides, and it includes transfers. Purchase them from onsite fare vending machines. Group fares can also be purchased and loaded onto EasyGo Fare Cards. If you already have an EasyGo Fare Card, fares are valid for 120 minutes.
Stop 1: The Departure Point AT Conestoga Mall
Before hopping on the train, take in the striking public art created by local artist and educator, Catherine Paleczny. “Continuum” is a multi-panel piece displaying the abundance and interconnectedness of natural and human resources in Waterloo Region. For the coders in the group, translate the binary code in the sky for your fellow travellers. Throughout your day, keep an eye out for the rest of the ION Public Art Passport installations.
Stop 2: Pastries and Coffee At Research and Technology Park
A friend and fellow traveller, Katie, insisted the next stop is a must. After a quick ride, hop off the ION and head to Maison Kookoo on Philip Street for “croissants and really lovely pastries”. Fuel for the day is a must, and there’s nothing like fresh baked goods to increase excitement, plus her past pastry recommendations have always been stellar.
Stop 3: Fresh Air, Festivals and Patio Jams At
Victoria ParkStretch your legs at Victoria Park. Watch out for geese, smile at strangers, enjoy a picnic or outdoor concert, maybe even hop on the swings. Acquaint yourself with the colourful pedestrian Gaukel Block in preparation for summer festivals, markets and more. If it’s a rainy day, head to AOK Craft Beer + Arcade, THEMUSEUM, or the Adventurers Guild Board Game & Video Game Café.
Stop 4: Soundtrack Surprise At
Fairview Park MallWalk across the street to the Beat Goes On. Browse the stacks of vinyl, DVDs, CDs and more. Add extra fun into the mix by gamifying the visit. Purchase an album for your travel companion(s) and surprise them with it on the return ride or go on a hunt to find the coolest cover art or oddest band name.
Return to Start
After travelling from one end of the ION to another, it’s time to head back to where you started. Ride straight through without stopping or continue the hop-on hop-off adventure. The journey is yours to decide.
#ConestogaMall #continuum #easygo #ION #kitchener #localFood #localTourism #localTransport #LRT #maisonKookoo #multiRide #publicArtPassport #Research #roaming #roamingTheRegion #taraMcandrew #technologyPark #travelTraits #waterloo -
ROAMING THE REGION VIA ION
As the birds start chirping, the sun shines longer and the gas prices continue to burn craters in our pockets. May I suggest ditching the four-wheeled guzzler for a more sustainable and, dare I say, entertaining way to explore Waterloo Region this spring?
Typically, I use two main forms of transportation when abroad: the heel-toe express and public transit. I’ve often contemplated why I don’t practice certain “travel traits” at home. Longer and warmer days seem like an opportune time to transform thought into action—and to pass the fun on to you.
The ION is many things to the Region’s residents—a controversial and costly undertaking, a novelty and a major artery of movement, to name a few. I propose that it is also a source of entertainment and enjoyment.
Beyond the obvious delight of people watching and general observation of the world around us, the ION offers users a free 3D art gallery, face-to-face social interaction (who would have ever thought that was novel) and countless day-trip itineraries.
Here is a four-stop trip to tickle your fancy the next time you’re itching to roam the region.
Logistics
If you’re not a regular ION user, consider using a Multi-Ride Fare Card for the day’s hop-on and hop-off journey. It’s a disposable electronic card on which you can load between five and 15 rides, and it includes transfers. Purchase them from onsite fare vending machines. Group fares can also be purchased and loaded onto EasyGo Fare Cards. If you already have an EasyGo Fare Card, fares are valid for 120 minutes.
Stop 1: The Departure Point AT Conestoga Mall
Before hopping on the train, take in the striking public art created by local artist and educator, Catherine Paleczny. “Continuum” is a multi-panel piece displaying the abundance and interconnectedness of natural and human resources in Waterloo Region. For the coders in the group, translate the binary code in the sky for your fellow travellers. Throughout your day, keep an eye out for the rest of the ION Public Art Passport installations.
Stop 2: Pastries and Coffee At Research and Technology Park
A friend and fellow traveller, Katie, insisted the next stop is a must. After a quick ride, hop off the ION and head to Maison Kookoo on Philip Street for “croissants and really lovely pastries”. Fuel for the day is a must, and there’s nothing like fresh baked goods to increase excitement, plus her past pastry recommendations have always been stellar.
Stop 3: Fresh Air, Festivals and Patio Jams At
Victoria ParkStretch your legs at Victoria Park. Watch out for geese, smile at strangers, enjoy a picnic or outdoor concert, maybe even hop on the swings. Acquaint yourself with the colourful pedestrian Gaukel Block in preparation for summer festivals, markets and more. If it’s a rainy day, head to AOK Craft Beer + Arcade, THEMUSEUM, or the Adventurers Guild Board Game & Video Game Café.
Stop 4: Soundtrack Surprise At
Fairview Park MallWalk across the street to the Beat Goes On. Browse the stacks of vinyl, DVDs, CDs and more. Add extra fun into the mix by gamifying the visit. Purchase an album for your travel companion(s) and surprise them with it on the return ride or go on a hunt to find the coolest cover art or oddest band name.
Return to Start
After travelling from one end of the ION to another, it’s time to head back to where you started. Ride straight through without stopping or continue the hop-on hop-off adventure. The journey is yours to decide.
#ConestogaMall #continuum #easygo #ION #kitchener #localFood #localTourism #localTransport #LRT #maisonKookoo #multiRide #publicArtPassport #Research #roaming #roamingTheRegion #taraMcandrew #technologyPark #travelTraits #waterloo -
ROAMING THE REGION VIA ION
As the birds start chirping, the sun shines longer and the gas prices continue to burn craters in our pockets. May I suggest ditching the four-wheeled guzzler for a more sustainable and, dare I say, entertaining way to explore Waterloo Region this spring?
Typically, I use two main forms of transportation when abroad: the heel-toe express and public transit. I’ve often contemplated why I don’t practice certain “travel traits” at home. Longer and warmer days seem like an opportune time to transform thought into action—and to pass the fun on to you.
The ION is many things to the Region’s residents—a controversial and costly undertaking, a novelty and a major artery of movement, to name a few. I propose that it is also a source of entertainment and enjoyment.
Beyond the obvious delight of people watching and general observation of the world around us, the ION offers users a free 3D art gallery, face-to-face social interaction (who would have ever thought that was novel) and countless day-trip itineraries.
Here is a four-stop trip to tickle your fancy the next time you’re itching to roam the region.
Logistics
If you’re not a regular ION user, consider using a Multi-Ride Fare Card for the day’s hop-on and hop-off journey. It’s a disposable electronic card on which you can load between five and 15 rides, and it includes transfers. Purchase them from onsite fare vending machines. Group fares can also be purchased and loaded onto EasyGo Fare Cards. If you already have an EasyGo Fare Card, fares are valid for 120 minutes.
Stop 1: The Departure Point AT Conestoga Mall
Before hopping on the train, take in the striking public art created by local artist and educator, Catherine Paleczny. “Continuum” is a multi-panel piece displaying the abundance and interconnectedness of natural and human resources in Waterloo Region. For the coders in the group, translate the binary code in the sky for your fellow travellers. Throughout your day, keep an eye out for the rest of the ION Public Art Passport installations.
Stop 2: Pastries and Coffee At Research and Technology Park
A friend and fellow traveller, Katie, insisted the next stop is a must. After a quick ride, hop off the ION and head to Maison Kookoo on Philip Street for “croissants and really lovely pastries”. Fuel for the day is a must, and there’s nothing like fresh baked goods to increase excitement, plus her past pastry recommendations have always been stellar.
Stop 3: Fresh Air, Festivals and Patio Jams At
Victoria ParkStretch your legs at Victoria Park. Watch out for geese, smile at strangers, enjoy a picnic or outdoor concert, maybe even hop on the swings. Acquaint yourself with the colourful pedestrian Gaukel Block in preparation for summer festivals, markets and more. If it’s a rainy day, head to AOK Craft Beer + Arcade, THEMUSEUM, or the Adventurers Guild Board Game & Video Game Café.
Stop 4: Soundtrack Surprise At
Fairview Park MallWalk across the street to the Beat Goes On. Browse the stacks of vinyl, DVDs, CDs and more. Add extra fun into the mix by gamifying the visit. Purchase an album for your travel companion(s) and surprise them with it on the return ride or go on a hunt to find the coolest cover art or oddest band name.
Return to Start
After travelling from one end of the ION to another, it’s time to head back to where you started. Ride straight through without stopping or continue the hop-on hop-off adventure. The journey is yours to decide.
#ConestogaMall #continuum #easygo #ION #kitchener #localFood #localTourism #localTransport #LRT #maisonKookoo #multiRide #publicArtPassport #Research #roaming #roamingTheRegion #taraMcandrew #technologyPark #travelTraits #waterloo -
Outbreak: #COVID-19
Facility: The Village of Winston Park (RH)
Facility Type: Retirement Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Facility Wide
Location: #Kitchener #Ontario
Facility Tracking Hash: #RWPH0022Date: 2026-04-02
Public Health Unit: Region of #Waterloo, Public Health
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObRWPHClick or follow tracking hashtags to see data for individual facilities or a specific public health unit.
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Yup, https://kitchener.ca/ is broken for me in exactly the same way.
Note that I'm running #uBlockOrigin (adblocker). I'm not about to turn it off for the likes of them.
And I know of no #Fediverse presence for any local municipality.
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Outbreak: #COVID-19
Facility: Trinity Village Care Centre
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Pine Woods
Location: #Kitchener #Ontario
Facility Tracking Hash: #RWPH0007Date: 2026-03-19
Public Health Unit: Region of Waterloo, Public Health
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObRWPHClick or follow tracking hashtags to seecurrent and historical data for individual facilities or a specific public health unit.
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Egregious cop-washing in this front-page article about WRPS’s approach to systemic racism. Most of the article is dominated by a police staffer claiming the lack of participation must be due to apathy about racism, not our community’s mistrust of police. No opposing voices interviewed.
Once again, legacy media basically copies and pastes a police press release.
https://pressreader.com/article/281483577896563 #Kitchener #Waterloo #WatReg #CambridgeON #CBridge
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UPDATES MADE TO URBAN DESIGN PLAN
On Feb. 9, 2026 during the public city council meeting, officials approved major updates to urban policy. These include mandatory inclusionary zoning for new developments within Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) along the ION light rail line.
Beginning July 1, 2027, developers will be required to set aside a portion of their units for affordable housing, a mandate that impacts project profitability and may prompt a rush of application filings before the deadline to bypass the new requirement.
Once the mandate begins, two per cent of units in qualifying developments within MTSAs will be required to be affordable. That requirement will gradually increase to five per cent by 2031—the current provincial maximum permitted under Ontario regulations. The decision marks the end of nearly a decade of deliberation over how to require affordable housing in high-growth areas.
“Communicating certainty is actually a beneficial condition in all of this,” Julie Wright, ward 7 councillor for the City of Waterloo, said during the Feb. 9, 2026 public council meeting.
Wright was referring to the city’s decision to set a firm implementation date for inclusionary zoning rather than tying it to fluctuating market triggers.
By providing a fixed timeline, the city aims to provide a predictable environment for land budgeting and project planning, preventing the wait-and-see approach that often stalls affordable housing construction.
With roughly a year and a half until implementation, Adam Lauder, the city’s manager of community planning, said staff do not anticipate a significant surge, noting that approximately 25,000 residential units are already in the planning pipeline.
“I don’t expect that there’s going to be a large rush of developments…in order to get in front, or become exempt,” Lauder said. “I do think that the industry will use the next year and a half, as they acquire land, to factor inclusionary zoning into their pro forma.”
The certainty of the 2027 start date was met with bittersweet reflections from some leaders.
“The preferred time…for the development community on this is never…and for me the preferred time for this was 10 years ago when we first started talking about it,” Royce Bodaly, ward 2 councillor for the City of Waterloo, said during the Feb. 9, 2026 Waterloo public council meeting.
While implementation had originally been targeted for March 2025, a consultant report warned that current economic conditions could slow the housing market. In response, the council adjusted the timeline and coordinated with the cities of Kitchener and Cambridge to ensure transit-oriented development sites remain viable for builders.
Typically, inclusionary zoning units are set to market averages to provide moderate affordability, rather than being tied to rent-geared-to-income (RGI) programs, which cap rent at 30 per cent of gross income.
“While you’re walking the hallways, you’re not really going to know which door is affordable,” Lauder said. “Inclusionary zoning is not intended to deliver deeply affordable units, but rather moderately affordable units.”
To help the industry manage added costs, the city is offering density exemptions so that affordable units do not count toward maximum density limits. The move aligns with Waterloo’s strategy of growing inward and upward; data shows roughly 80 per cent of recent residential growth has occurred through infill development.
“Inward growth is generally better for the tax base and the taxpayer,” Lauder said.
Council also approved $260,000 for a dedicated by-law dispatch arrangement. Beginning July 1, 2026, after-hours noise and nuisance calls will be routed through Waterloo Regional Police Service dispatch. Referring to a $440,000 transfer from social service funding back into the police budget, Jen Vasic, Ward 5 Councillor for the City of Waterloo expressed her frustration.
“The police budget is huge, and now we’re giving the police more money from an upstream organization… I can’t figure out some better way forward,” Vasic said during the Feb. 9, 2026 Waterloo public council meeting.
The meeting concluded with a presentation on the Urban Design Manual refresh.
“Beauty should be a part of life for everyone and not only the affluent… aesthetics is a social good,” Vasic said during the Feb. 9, 2026 Wasterloo public council meeting.
Diane Freeman, ward 4 councillor for the City of Waterloo added that the creation of happiness actually does bring value when giving consideration to urban design. Ultimately, the policy updates are intended to ensure the city remains accessible.
“Inclusionary zoning helps to ensure that there’s a place in the city of Waterloo for everyone,” Lauder said.
#adamLauder #CityOfWaterloo #councillorJenVasic #dianeFreeman #douglasStewart #ionLightRailLine #JulieWright #kitchener #MajorTransitStationAreas #mtsas #policeBudget #ProForma #publicCityCouncilMeeting #rgi #SangjunHan #urbanDesignManual #WaterlooRegionalPoliceService -
RETRO ROLLERS ROLLS INTO KITCHENER
Waterloo Region’s first roller rink in over a decade celebrated its grand opening on Feb. 28, 2026. Retro Rollers, located at 563 Highland Rd. W. in Kitchener, offers roller skating, fitness classes, and party rooms for birthdays and company events.
Retro Rollers is the culmination of almost a decade of work for co-owners Elaine Beck and Phil Morris. The partners started the business in Wellesley in 2017, renting out the Wellesley Arena during the summer and hosting events. Shortly after, the City of London issued a request for proposals to take over management of its roller skate program.
“We got accepted and we’re still there today. We’ve done all kinds of pop-ups, private events, fundraisers and worked with roller derby teams like Tri City, Forest City and Royal City,” Beck said.
The original plan was to open a permanent roller rink, but that was delayed by the pandemic. Beck added that, while they would have liked to open sooner, the delay gave them time to build the right experience to open the Retro Rollers roller rink.
“When we look back at our original business plan, it was always to open a roller rink. Back then, the banks laughed, and they still do,” she laughed.
Saving the capital needed to open the roller rink was one thing, finding the space was another.
“We had to find a space that was big enough and the right price. We didn’t want to charge people $50 to come and roller skate,” Morris said.
The location first came up during an internet search in 2018. At first, Morris said Beck was not sold on the idea of a basement. When they restarted their search after the pandemic, the space was still available. Once she visited the space in person, Beck said she saw a vision for what it could be.
“As soon as we came down here, I saw a way to take advantage of a layout that would foster both beginner skaters that are just learning and those that are really experienced,” she said.
Beck and Morris added that the landlord was great to work with and the rent made it possible to offer pricing that is accessible to as many people as possible. Retro Rollers offers three-hour sessions for $15, with skate rentals for $5. The venue is alcohol-free, a choice Beck said is for liability and for the experience.
“Roller skating releases natural dopamine, and you can burn 400 to 600 calories every hour on roller skates,” she added.
The space is nostalgic, with pinball machines, a snack bar, a DJ booth and retro-inspired murals painted by Beck and her daughter.
“We see a lot of people that turn into a kid when they put their skates on. They’re screaming and laughing—it’s amazing,” Beck said.
Morris and Beck said seeing the impact Retro Rollers is already having in the community is validation for pursuing their dream.
“We saw what was going on around us with social media and the way it was sucking everybody in. We wanted to bring people out. We’re not here to make a lot of money, but for us, the biggest paycheck at the end of the day is seeing people smile, have a good time and enjoy their lives,” Morris said.
#563HighlandRoadWest #AlexKinsella #elaineBeck #fitnessClasses #forestCity #kitchener #localBusiness #localBusinessOwner #localSports #pandemic #partyRooms #philMorris #Pinball #pinballMachines #retroRollers #rollerRink #RollerSkates #rollerSkating #royalCity #snakcBar #socialMedia #sports #triCity -
Outbreak: #COVID-19
Facility: Trinity Village Care Centre
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Walnut Grove
Location: #Kitchener #Ontario
Facility Tracking Hash: #RWPH0007Date: 2026-03-06
Public Health Unit: Region of Waterloo, Public Health
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObRWPHClick or follow tracking hashtags to seecurrent and historical data for individual facilities or a specific public health unit.
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#BikeNite A1: Posting from #WaterlooRegion, a nice mix of an urban core (the cities of #Kitchener, #Waterloo, and #Cambridge), surrounded by four rural townships, #Woolwich, #Wellesley, #Wilmot, and #NorthDumfries.
Some of the best cycle paths (the #TransCanadaTrail f'rinstance) pass right by, or through, farmland.
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Shoulda added a picture. Yes, it's dark in here!
Join us online at https://webconference.kwlug.org/room/kwlug !
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I'm at the @kwlug meeting; Megan McDermott is presenting on #MARP, a Markdown Presentation Ecosystem.
I don't know what that is, should be interesting!
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Outbreak: #RSV
Facility: peopleCare AR Goudie
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Facility Wide
Location: #Kitchener #Ontario
Facility Tracking Hash: #RWPH0019Date: 2026-02-18
Public Health Unit: Region of #Waterloo, Public Health
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObRWPHClick or follow tracking hashtags to see data for individual facilities or a specific public health unit.
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Outbreak: "Respiratory Outbreak" (Unspecified Pathogen)
Facility: Trinity Village Care Centre
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Walnut Grove
Location: #Kitchener #Ontario
Facility Tracking Hash: #RWPH0007Date: 2026-02-15
Public Health Unit: Region of Waterloo, Public Health
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObRWPHClick or follow tracking hashtags to see data for individual facilities or a specific public health unit.
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Outbreak: #COVID-19
Facility: Trinity Village Care Centre
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Oak Ridge
Location: #Kitchener #Ontario
Facility Tracking Hash: #RWPH0007Date: 2026-02-15
Public Health Unit: Region of Waterloo, Public Health
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObRWPHClick or follow tracking hashtags to see data for individual facilities or a specific public health unit.
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Outbreak: #COVID-19
Facility: Trinity Village Care Centre
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Pine Woods
Location: #Kitchener #Ontario
Facility Tracking Hash: #RWPH0007Date: 2026-02-10
Public Health Unit: Region of Waterloo, Public Health
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObRWPHClick or follow tracking hashtags to see data for individual facilities or a specific public health unit.
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The Lab Street Eats in Kitchener is up for sale. Owners Mike & Cindy Gatto successfully brought the "best of food truck food" to a brick-and-mortar spot, proving the power of the street food model! #Kitchener #FoodTrucks https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2026/02/13/popular-downtown-kitchener-eatery-going-up-for-sale/
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Outbreak: #COVID-19
Facility: AgeCare West Williams
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Facility Wide
Location: #Kitchener #Ontario
Facility Tracking Hash: #RWPH0015Date: 2026-02-02
Public Health Unit: Region of #Waterloo, Public Health
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObRWPHClick or follow tracking hashtags to see data for individual facilities or a specific public health unit.
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Outbreak: #COVID-19
Facility: peopleCare AR Goudie
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Facility Wide
Location: #Kitchener #Ontario
Facility Tracking Hash: #RWPH0019Date: 2026-02-02
Public Health Unit: Region of #Waterloo, Public Health
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObRWPHClick or follow tracking hashtags to see data for individual facilities or a specific public health unit.
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Outbreak: #Gastroenteritis (unspecified pathogen)
Facility: Trinity Village Care Centre
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Walnut Grove
Location: #Kitchener #Ontario
Facility Tracking Hash: #RWPH0007Date: 2026-02-05
Public Health Unit: Region of Waterloo, Public Health
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObRWPHClick or follow tracking hashtags to see data for individual facilities or a specific public health unit.
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Outbreak: #Gastroenteritis (unspecified pathogen)
Facility: Sunnyside Home
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Cider Mill and Woodside
Location: #Kitchener #Ontario
Date: 2026-01-18Public Health Unit: Region of Waterloo, Public Health
Facility Tracking Hash: #RWPH0001
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObRWPHClick or follow tracking hashtags to see data for individual facilities or a specific public health unit.
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Outbreak: #COVID-19
Facility: AgeCare West Williams
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Facility Wide
Location: #Kitchener #Ontario
Date: 2026-01-07Public Health Unit: Region of #Waterloo, Public Health
Facility Tracking Hash: #RWPH0015
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObRWPHClick or follow tracking hashtags to see data for individual facilities or a specific public health unit.
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Outbreak: #Influenza (not typed or subtyped)
Facility: Forest Heights
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Facility Wide
Location: #Kitchener #Ontario
Date: 2026-01-04Public Health Unit: Region of #Waterloo, Public Health
Facility Tracking Hash: #RWPH0046
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObRWPHClick or follow tracking hashtags to see data for individual facilities or a specific public health unit.
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Outbreak: #COVID-19
Facility: Aspira Doon Village
Facility Type: Retirement Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Facility Wide
Location: #Kitchener #Ontario
*Date: 2026-01-02Public Health Unit: Region of #Waterloo, Public Health
Facility Tracking Hash: #RWPH0027
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObRWPHClick or follow tracking hashtags to see data for individual facilities or a specific public health unit.
*Date corrected
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Outbreak: #Influenza (not typed or subtyped)
Facility: AgeCare West Williams
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Facility Wide
Location: #Kitchener #Ontario
Date: 2025-12-31Public Health Unit: Region of #Waterloo, Public Health
Facility Tracking Hash: #RWPH0015
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObRWPHClick or follow tracking hashtags to see data for individual facilities or a specific public health unit.
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Outbreak: #Influenza (not typed or subtyped)
Facility: peopleCare AR Goudie
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Facility Wide
Location: #Kitchener #Ontario
Date: 2025-12-29Public Health Unit: Region of #Waterloo, Public Health
Facility Tracking Hash: #RWPH0019
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObRWPHClick or follow tracking hashtags to see data for individual facilities or a specific public health unit.