Waterloo Region
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Crime severity on the rise in Waterloo region
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The Waterloo Regional Police Service has noted an overall increase in crime in the Waterloo region over the past couple of years. Through diligent observation and analysis of crime trends, the WRPS has been able to identify which crimes are on the rise and determine where to focus their actions. “Our frontline officers and investigators…
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Laurier students work to create energy efficient homes
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Fourth-year students in the departments of geography and environmental studies at Laurier have been determining ways to keep homes efficient and keep energy renewable thanks to their capstone project, the Capstone Urban Studies Project course. The final project of the course is taught around the students acting as consultants for a real proposal from the…
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Outlook Study reveals high levels of discrimination towards trans community in KW region
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The data gathered by the Outlook Study, conducted by various members of the Kitchener-Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University communities, revealed that the Waterloo trans population still experiences high levels of discrimination and faces significant barriers. A fact sheet titled “Experience of Trans People in Waterloo Region” outlines the key information the Outlook Study gathered on trans community. Places of worship, gyms, public restrooms, restaurants and community…
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Goodvibes Juice Co. serves up healthy drinks and alternatives
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If you live in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, you’ve undoubtedly seen the rise of trendy coffee shops, local breweries and health conscious cafes. Goodvibes Juice Co. is one of the companies nestled in the heart of this region and they have a strong message to share. Their logo is the Flower of Life, an ancient symbol…
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Study shows that KW-Cambridge the least safe place for women to live
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Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge have been named as one of the least safe metro areas for women in Canada, according to a study published this past month. The recent study, published by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, was titled “The Best and Worst Places to be a Woman in Canada 2019.” The publication ranked…
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The LRT delay in Waterloo Region keeps passengers waiting for the bus
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After a highly anticipated arrival, Kitchener-Waterloo’s new ION Light Rail Transit System has been again delayed until the spring of 2019. This 19-kilometre transit route, consisting of 19 stations between Conestoga Mall and Fairway Station, has been a project in the works since 2012. In 2013, Waterloo region entered into a contract with Metrolinx and…
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Graffiti Market puts a unique spin on the casual restaurant experience
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If you’re looking for something new to experience in Waterloo, I would highly recommend heading over to Graffiti Market. Located at 137 Glasgow Street in Kitchener at Catalyst137 — the world’s largest IoT manufacturing hub — Graffiti Market aims to provide art, technology and great food to their customers. Graffiti Market, however, is more than…
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LGBTQ+ wellness study sheds light on some of the issues affecting marginalized communities
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Though being part of the LGBTQ+ community in the Waterloo region might look like it is all rainbows and sparkles, things are a lot darker than they seem, as concluded and reiterated by The Outlook Study. The Outlook Study, led by Robb Travers, associate professor of Health Science at Wilfrid Laurier University, is one of…
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Golden Hearth Bakery provides fresh, handmade goods to local community
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Located on the corner of King and Cedar Street in Kitchener, is a local, 11 year-old confectionery that sells baked goods made completely from scratch with quality, organic ingredients. Providing a variety of fresh products for both the community and other localities in the area like Gilt Restaurant Bar and Lounge, Legacy Greens, Smile Tiger…
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Businesses should leave 90s gimmicks in the past
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As I exited the cold exterior of Queen Street and entered the elegant interior of The Walper Hotel, the sound of EMF’s ‘Unbelievable’ flooded my ears. I walked up to the second floor lounge and was greeted with the sight of 11 people: A group of five people sitting at a table who appeared to…
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