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Easily amused. Enjoys biking. Walkable cities. Support local. Waterloo, ON.
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created from:
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Ping me to be added!
New favourite past time is watching Zohran Mamdani interviews
November 11, 2025 at 3:48 AM
New favourite past time is watching Zohran Mamdani interviews
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Great article in today's Waterloo Region Record about the Waterloo Premiere of 'Thinking Beyond the Market: a film about genuinely affordable housing.'
Sunday 16 November at 1pm at the Princess Twin in Uptown Waterloo
Register for free via. www.housingfilm.ca
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Sunday 16 November at 1pm at the Princess Twin in Uptown Waterloo
Register for free via. www.housingfilm.ca
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
‘I want to be optimistic’: New film by UW prof explores solutions to housing crisis
Brian Doucet’s new feature-length documentary, “Thinking Beyond the Market,” takes a cross-Canada look at solutions that can put housing in the hands of those who need it the most.
www.therecord.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Great article in today's Waterloo Region Record about the Waterloo Premiere of 'Thinking Beyond the Market: a film about genuinely affordable housing.'
Sunday 16 November at 1pm at the Princess Twin in Uptown Waterloo
Register for free via. www.housingfilm.ca
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Sunday 16 November at 1pm at the Princess Twin in Uptown Waterloo
Register for free via. www.housingfilm.ca
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
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Am I doing this right
November 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Am I doing this right
Omg yay!
What a great morning at the Region! Stage 2 ION was approved near unanimously today, and sets the stage for us to secure full funding from the Federal and Provincial governments. Onward to Cambridge — and beyond!
November 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Omg yay!
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Did you know that Kitchener provides secure bike parking downtown?
A $10 one-time fee gives you unlimited access to these facilities to help protect your bike from theft, vandalism and weather: City Hall, KPL, Kitchener Market, Duke&Ontario and Charles&Benton.
www.kitchener.ca/en/parking/b...
A $10 one-time fee gives you unlimited access to these facilities to help protect your bike from theft, vandalism and weather: City Hall, KPL, Kitchener Market, Duke&Ontario and Charles&Benton.
www.kitchener.ca/en/parking/b...
Bike parking
Park your bike for free in one of our secure parking garages to keep it safe.
www.kitchener.ca
October 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Did you know that Kitchener provides secure bike parking downtown?
A $10 one-time fee gives you unlimited access to these facilities to help protect your bike from theft, vandalism and weather: City Hall, KPL, Kitchener Market, Duke&Ontario and Charles&Benton.
www.kitchener.ca/en/parking/b...
A $10 one-time fee gives you unlimited access to these facilities to help protect your bike from theft, vandalism and weather: City Hall, KPL, Kitchener Market, Duke&Ontario and Charles&Benton.
www.kitchener.ca/en/parking/b...
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Yes, please! www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/art-...
October 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Yes, please! www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/art-...
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A few trees in our neighbourhood look like patchwork quilts with the colours in different stages of green, red, orange and yellow.
The last photo is a tree that is so vibrant I find it hard to focus on it. It’s absolutely gorgeous.
The last photo is a tree that is so vibrant I find it hard to focus on it. It’s absolutely gorgeous.
October 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A few trees in our neighbourhood look like patchwork quilts with the colours in different stages of green, red, orange and yellow.
The last photo is a tree that is so vibrant I find it hard to focus on it. It’s absolutely gorgeous.
The last photo is a tree that is so vibrant I find it hard to focus on it. It’s absolutely gorgeous.
Here’s hoping that construction costs to have all day, 60 min GO train service between Kitchener and Union can be kept low enough for it to get built, and done fast
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Weekend GO trains will travel to Kitchener station starting in November | CBC News
People who want to take the GO train on the weekends to and from Kitchener will soon be able to. The province announced Thursday four weekend train trips that currently stop at Mount Pleasant GO will ...
www.cbc.ca
October 17, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Here’s hoping that construction costs to have all day, 60 min GO train service between Kitchener and Union can be kept low enough for it to get built, and done fast
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
That’s a good use of a parking lot.
October 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
That’s a good use of a parking lot.
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A short but important thread about why we're seeing so much pushback on speed cameras in Ontario, that's not seen in many other places.
A comparative angle leads to a different conclusion: manufactured conflict rather than poor execution.
The question to begin with is:
Why do other countries use ASE much more broadly, e.g. hidden mobile cameras, 24/7, to enforce 30km/h speed limits in residential areas - without so much backlash?
The question to begin with is:
Why do other countries use ASE much more broadly, e.g. hidden mobile cameras, 24/7, to enforce 30km/h speed limits in residential areas - without so much backlash?
Municipalities took a good idea, completely gummed up its execution, and now promise to do better if only given another chance. And we wonder why faith in institutions is eroding... www.thestar.com/news/gta/20-...
October 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A short but important thread about why we're seeing so much pushback on speed cameras in Ontario, that's not seen in many other places.
There’s something so beautiful about a house with a front yard overrun with weeds and plants of all kinds… it feels alive
October 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
There’s something so beautiful about a house with a front yard overrun with weeds and plants of all kinds… it feels alive
Let’s look at some numbers. 85th percentile speeds at multiple school zones, and the speed limits in the Region of Waterloo before/after speed camera enforcement (on page 4). www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/living-he...
The 85th percentile is 20+ speed limit in most cases. SCs bring them down.
The 85th percentile is 20+ speed limit in most cases. SCs bring them down.
October 4, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Let’s look at some numbers. 85th percentile speeds at multiple school zones, and the speed limits in the Region of Waterloo before/after speed camera enforcement (on page 4). www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/living-he...
The 85th percentile is 20+ speed limit in most cases. SCs bring them down.
The 85th percentile is 20+ speed limit in most cases. SCs bring them down.
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"If Ford goes through with his ban, the city should keep some cameras rolling (but not issue tickets) to see if the number of speeding cars zooms back up. I suspect those numbers would prove that, despite the premier’s enthusiasm, road safety is not a problem that can be solved with flashing lights"
October 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
"If Ford goes through with his ban, the city should keep some cameras rolling (but not issue tickets) to see if the number of speeding cars zooms back up. I suspect those numbers would prove that, despite the premier’s enthusiasm, road safety is not a problem that can be solved with flashing lights"
YT channels be advertising recipes to make at home cuz they’re healthy, me be making them with ingredients from the bulk store to save on extra plastic packaging.
October 1, 2025 at 11:05 PM
YT channels be advertising recipes to make at home cuz they’re healthy, me be making them with ingredients from the bulk store to save on extra plastic packaging.
The Working Centre does truly amazing work here in Kitchener.
The Working Centre does such important work here in KW. So happy they've got their new facilities.
#WaterlooRegion #Kitchener
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#WaterlooRegion #Kitchener
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'A welcoming space': The Working Centre opens new facility in Kitchener | CBC News
The new facility, called Making Home, is located at 97 Victoria Street North in downtown Kitchener. It is being run by The Working Centre, a non-profit that has helped people navigate unemployment and...
www.cbc.ca
September 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The Working Centre does truly amazing work here in Kitchener.
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Actually if you like videos about ION light rail, you might like this one too
Growing Up: The story of ION light rail in Waterloo Region | Full Documentary
YouTube video by rideION
www.youtube.com
September 24, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Actually if you like videos about ION light rail, you might like this one too
So excited to see the Region of Waterloo’s ION LRT on one of the urbanism channels I follow 🤩
youtu.be/uttoyAX4ntc?...
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How This Small City Built Light Rail For Cheap
YouTube video by Oh The Urbanity!
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September 22, 2025 at 11:33 PM
So excited to see the Region of Waterloo’s ION LRT on one of the urbanism channels I follow 🤩
youtu.be/uttoyAX4ntc?...
youtu.be/uttoyAX4ntc?...
One of the best decisions I’ve made recently is shopping for gifts for family months in advance of my trip back home to India.. this way gifts are more thoughtful and not last minute panic buys 😬
Like the chopping board I bought at KW woodworking and craft centre’s open house
Like the chopping board I bought at KW woodworking and craft centre’s open house
September 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
One of the best decisions I’ve made recently is shopping for gifts for family months in advance of my trip back home to India.. this way gifts are more thoughtful and not last minute panic buys 😬
Like the chopping board I bought at KW woodworking and craft centre’s open house
Like the chopping board I bought at KW woodworking and craft centre’s open house
To my Kitchener and Waterloo friends, please check out Pasha BBQ in DTK, they have a diverse and flexible menu, and the items I’ve tried there have been delish. Every time I’ve visited there, I feel like the owner understands exactly what I want and modifies the menu a bit to make it 🙃
September 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM
To my Kitchener and Waterloo friends, please check out Pasha BBQ in DTK, they have a diverse and flexible menu, and the items I’ve tried there have been delish. Every time I’ve visited there, I feel like the owner understands exactly what I want and modifies the menu a bit to make it 🙃
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This is one of those pleasantly surprising good news, thank you Guelph. It enables people to be more environmentally friendly at places that serve food in disposable containers.
This is one of those pleasantly surprising good news, thank you Guelph. It enables people to be more environmentally friendly at places that serve food in disposable containers.
Reusable container amendment to Single-Use Items Bylaw
On March 25, 2025, Council approved changes to the Single Use Items Bylaw. Starting September 1, 2025, businesses in Guelph must accept customers'
guelph.ca
September 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
guelph.ca/2025/03/reus...
This is one of those pleasantly surprising good news, thank you Guelph. It enables people to be more environmentally friendly at places that serve food in disposable containers.
This is one of those pleasantly surprising good news, thank you Guelph. It enables people to be more environmentally friendly at places that serve food in disposable containers.
Who else is disappointed that promising candidates like Sam Nabi (who had an excellent resume for this job honestly, check out his and some of the others’ speeches!) didn’t even make it to the second round of voting? well, at least there will be an election for the same position in Oct next year 🤷♀️
New Region of Waterloo councillor chosen
New Region of Waterloo councillor chosen
There will be a new face around the regional council horseshoe.
bit.ly
August 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Who else is disappointed that promising candidates like Sam Nabi (who had an excellent resume for this job honestly, check out his and some of the others’ speeches!) didn’t even make it to the second round of voting? well, at least there will be an election for the same position in Oct next year 🤷♀️
Why do we need 2 years to make a business case for the LRT? Even if we’re slowed down because we need to get public input, it should probably be in the order of a few months and not a few years?
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Regional councillors looking to expedite LRT to Cambridge
Regional councillors are looking to expedite LRT to Cambridge.
www.therecord.com
August 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Why do we need 2 years to make a business case for the LRT? Even if we’re slowed down because we need to get public input, it should probably be in the order of a few months and not a few years?
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
A friend shared this quote: “Living within walking distance of your friends completely transforms your quality of life”, and it’s true. Chance encounters have led to walks where we’ve had interesting conversations.
A reminder that walkability can change people’s lives in significant ways.
A reminder that walkability can change people’s lives in significant ways.
August 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A friend shared this quote: “Living within walking distance of your friends completely transforms your quality of life”, and it’s true. Chance encounters have led to walks where we’ve had interesting conversations.
A reminder that walkability can change people’s lives in significant ways.
A reminder that walkability can change people’s lives in significant ways.
Was excited to see notices for zoning amendments to build 2 (not one, but two!) 6 storey developments on Park St (notices were from ~ May this year) replacing single family homes.
My own home is a single family one very close to an ION station, hoping we get approached by a developer :)
My own home is a single family one very close to an ION station, hoping we get approached by a developer :)
August 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Was excited to see notices for zoning amendments to build 2 (not one, but two!) 6 storey developments on Park St (notices were from ~ May this year) replacing single family homes.
My own home is a single family one very close to an ION station, hoping we get approached by a developer :)
My own home is a single family one very close to an ION station, hoping we get approached by a developer :)
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I knew street car bunching was an issue in Toronto, but seven (7) trains back-to-back on Richmond St. is crazy! Might as well just replace the lane with a super long moving walkway like in airports. 🥲
July 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I knew street car bunching was an issue in Toronto, but seven (7) trains back-to-back on Richmond St. is crazy! Might as well just replace the lane with a super long moving walkway like in airports. 🥲