‘Fresh look’ at garbage
In an attempt to look at how waste collection, diversion and disposal will change over the next 20 years, the creation of a new Waste Management Master Plan has begun The...
K-W receives tech funds
Early last week Kitchener-Waterloo MP Peter Braid announced that the government of Canada would be investing $44 million dollars into five of K-W’s most exciting and innovative...
Art of mental health
This past Sunday, The Tannery in Kitchener came alive with multiple mediums of artwork depicting emotional representations of recovery from mental health and addictions issues...
A turbulent relationship
Dealing with a landlord is a process that is new to most students — and it’s not always easy “I think from time-to-time over the years you could say there has been...
Youth gangs and crime in our backyard
When most people think of gang activity, it brings to mind images of the dangers of big city life and highly violent encounters between youth that have no place in quieter...
Boredom attracts interest
Sometimes throughout an individual’s day, they feel bored and cannot fully comprehend the origin of their feelings With a new research initiative being undertaken by several...
Volunteerism drops across region
Volunteerism is down in K-W, and people are taking notice The Waterloo Region Vital Signs annual report, which was released on Oct 2, indicated that in the five-year period...
‘Prosit!’ Oktoberfest hits K-W
Hundreds of people held their glasses high and cheered at Kitchener city hall last Friday at the official opening and keg tapping of the 44th annual Oktoberfest festival, the...
Transportation hub to accompany rapid transit
Kitchener bus stops are about to get a serious upgrade Developers for the city are currently working to plan a large transportation hub, which will be located on a plot of...
Festival raises sustainability awareness
In an effort to encourage sustainability amongst the Waterloo community, a not-for-profit international development agency, World Accord, hosted a day-long event called...