Embracing a ‘global outlook’
In an increasingly globalized world the sharing of information, including education, has become increasingly relevant “ Many Ontario universities have formulated plans to...
2011 budget planned
On Monday evening the Waterloo city council will approve the budget for the 2011 year However, drastic changes are not expected “This year’s budget is basically a status quo...
‘It’s certainly not a matter of choice’
Homelessness and urban poverty stand as key social issues in cities across Canada and it is a reality that has not escaped Waterloo region Organizations providing immediate...
Increasing traffic flow
On Jan 25, a Region of Waterloo committee approved two roundabouts to replace intersections on Ottawa Street in Kitchener The trend of utilizing this traffic control plan was...
Making SKIRT an uptown staple
Much of Uptown Waterloo’s allure is thanks to the multitude of boutiques and unique shops that the King Street strip, running from William Street all the way to University...
Budget seeks feedback
With the city’s three-year budget and strategic planning underway, staff and council have turned to the residents and business owners to have their say in the future of the city...
KW in brief: Jan. 19, 2011
Drug dealer gets nine years for knife attack On Jan 18, Justice Robert Reilly sentenced James Agyeman, a Waterloo drug dealer, to the equivalent of nine years in prison for a...
A little shop of ‘oddities’
“It’s not really anything that you particularly need but lots of things you want,” store buyer and manager Krista Blake said of Bon Mot, one of Uptown Waterloo’s newest...
Waterloo issues parking ban
In light of the recent snowfall, Waterloo City Services (WCS) has issued an overnight parking ban for January 13 between 2:30 am and 6:00 am WCS is also asking residents to keep...
Mel’s fire ruled arson
Even eight months after the blaze, questions still remain in the fire that destroyed several businesses in the Campus Court plaza at 140 University Ave on April 22 Last week,...