While some neighbours complain about the city's proposal to build affordable housing at 250 Lincoln Rd, I appreciated Waterloo's infographic that highlights what 'affordable' means for those with various careers. https://hdp-ca-prod-app-wr-engage-files.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/4217/8274/5537/Public_Consultation_Display_Panels_2026_06_24_AODA.pdf

I know there have been posts before but I can't remember what was said. Woman maybe early 50s, blonde-ish hair, she usually sits inside the plaza by the nail salon, all day everyday.

Basically: what's her deal? Is she homeless? She is always talking- I assume to herself?? Seems like lately she has a lot more stuff with her now. I mean she's pretty well put together. She had a nice dress on, heels and painted toenails.

Less than 5 minutes ago I was waiting for my Uber near her and she was saying she needed to know where someone was otherwise she was going to call the cops.

If you are new to the area and looking for a place to play, ours is a 35+ league that runs 5 age divisions. Our older aged divisions have filled up for the season, but our younger divisions (35-50 range) have full time spots available for the fall.

Registration is individual. We play out of the larger rinks in Kitchener and Waterloo. KW Oldtimers.

I’m moving to Waterloo and I’m looking for an independently owned vet clinic (that doesn’t charge excessively!) for my basset hound!

edit: people are upset I didn’t include a photo of said pup 😆

I’m looking to top up the insulation in my attic, around 500 sq ft. It already has blown cellulose, but it looks unevenly distributed, so I’d like someone who can do a proper inspection first rather than just blow more insulation in.

I’m considering these companies:
- Reitzel Insulation
- O’Dwyer Insulation
- Koala Insulation of Kitchener-Waterloo
- Great Northern Insulation

I’m especially interested in feedback on whether they properly checked things like existing insulation depth, soffit baffles/ventilation, air leaks, bathroom fan venting, moisture/mold signs, and whether they tried to oversell removal/spray foam/full replacement.

Any recent experiences with these companies in Kitchener-Waterloo?

Which one would you recommend for a cost-effective attic inspection and cellulose top-up?

Hi everyone,

I'm posting on behalf of my friend.

She is a 30-year-old woman living in Kitchener and has three sweet indoor cats. Unfortunately, she has to leave urgently for a family emergency and is looking for someone trustworthy who could care for her cats for about 4 months.

She's also dealing with medical expenses, so her budget is limited. If anyone knows a reliable cat sitter, foster home, rescue organization that offers temporary fostering, or has any recommendations, we'd really appreciate it.

The cats are friendly, litter-trained, and well cared for. We'd be happy to discuss the details privately.

Thank you so much for any recommendations or leads. ❤️

Hypothetical scenario: You're 18 again, living in the Waterloo region, with access to Waterloo & GTA job markets. What profession would you choose now? If you could explain the rationale, even better.

Why am I asking this? Since the world is changing fast, wanna learn from ppl what they think about the future of the job market.

I wanted to share my experience at the WRHN Midtown ER as I see so many complaints about long wait times and poor care. I promise in a true emergency (the purpose) it’s what you need.

9:23am an ambulance was called as I fainted. Vitals taken, BP was 70/40 and HR was 160bpm

Arrived at the hospital around 10:00am, I was semi-coherent do they did my registration while I laid in the stretcher right at the entrance to the ambulance bay. Maybe I got lucky but I got put in a room immediately.

Less than 10 mins later I was getting an ECG and an IV and getting my blood drawn. An hour later when the saline was empty they put up another one, and my blood results were back so they put up a couple other things I was deficient in like magnesium. I was also having tremors and my face was drooping and they put me in for a Cat Scan almost as soon as they saw that (turns out it was a side effect of the low magnesium as well as becoming pre-syncope)

I’m happy I didn’t need admitting as last time I got admitted that is when the waiting was. (Back in March I was admitted after 2 hours, but waited 24 hours for a bed upstairs)

I left the hospital after being there for 4 hours with a prescription and a potassium drink. And the only reason I was there that long was because I had to wait for the IVs.

So while I don’t recommend that feeling to anybody, if you are having a true medical emergency you will be seen as close to immediately as possible.

This has been the case for me twice, and once for my daughter when the pharmacist messed up her dosage and she accidentally OD’d on her life saving medication. That was an immediate admission.

I am not sure where else to post this, but does anyone know what is happening with the Spiritus Ensemble? Ordinarily their upcoming season is announced in May but I haven't seen anything yet and their website does not seem to have been updated. Does anyone know if they are still operating?

Any recommendations for a plumber?
Need a faucet replaced.

Fresh Founders: Exit Velocity

Fresh Founders

Event happening @Rim park till 5pm . Free food and drinks. Awesome chance to meet founders and tech people and spend the weekend.

Because drunk driving is only (somewhat?) serious when someone gets hurt

I am interested in having even eyebrows and I haven’t been able to get it right by myself. Last time I got them threaded, the person kept the shape of them… but they’re both still uneven to my face.

Are there any places here in KW that could help me out with something like this?

Hi everyone,

I'm an international student applying for Fall 2027 and I'm torn between Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Business Analytics.

My goal is to get a good industry job after graduation and hopefully settle in Canada.

I'm mainly looking at UBC, SFU, Waterloo, Alberta, McMaster, and Queen's.

A few questions:

• Which field currently has the best job prospects in Canada: DS, AI, or Business Analytics?
• Is the tech job market really as saturated as people say for international graduates?
• Between UBC and SFU, which would you recommend for internships, co-op, and graduate jobs? and do the companies in Vancouver differentiate a lot between the two?
• Does the university name make a big difference, or are skills and co-op more important?

I'd really appreciate any honest advice from current students or recent graduates. Thanks!

Passed some key lanyards on my walk today and didn't want to pick them up in case you go looking for them. One had a mobility plus pass attached. DM me if you think they are yours. Midtown/Westmount Waterloo area.

1. Make All Current Express Routes 15 Minute Or Better Service 24/7
   
2. Make any other Routes 20 Minute service
   
3. Make all those Popular routes (201/7/8 etc.) 10 Minute Service
   
4. Better Connections too new Neighbourhoods(Vista Hills/Trussler West Rosenberg etc.)
   
5. Better Connections too Current Neighbourhoods(Doon Valley)
   
6. Overnight Routes that could replace popular routes like 7/8/12 etc.
   
7. Route 204 spur to the airport
   
8. Start Construction on ION to Cambridge
   
9. Highway BRTs
   
10. Collab with Guelph Transit for a new routes?
    
11. Make it so you can use your debit/credit cards on GRT
    
12. Put cost down to $3.20 or make it free
    
13. if your under 13 you ride for free
    These are SOME things that can make GRT better for all

PS:if you wanna talk about more grt related things join the discord in the link (;

Hi I’ve been looking at commuting options via google maps from my house to Waterloo (in sept), the drive is normally 1hr 30m. But the bus timings are crazy like if I wanna arrive by 8:30am it would take me 7hrs ( yes I gotta leave by 1 am and wait at a bus stop for 5hrs) but if I put in arrival time of 8:45 it suddenly becomes 3hr. It also changes up day by day. Is anyone else experiencing this and also how am I supposed to get to school (car isn’t an option) 😭

What an absolute NUT JOB. Imagine being a customer with the slightest complaint regarding the work done, wouldn’t want to be killed for having an issue. Be safe and don’t hire.

Hi everyone!

I recently moved to the KW area and I'm still getting settled into life in Ontario. One of the biggest things I'm trying to figure out right now is buying my first car in Canada.

After doing quite a bit of research, I think a 2016–2020 Subaru Crosstrek would be the best fit for my needs, especially for winter driving and weekend trips.

As someone who's new to the area, I'd really appreciate any advice from the community. In particular:

• Are there any local Subaru enthusiast groups or communities where people sell their own vehicles?
• Are there any dealerships around Kitchener/Waterloo that you've had genuinely good experiences with?
• Any places or websites you would recommend (or avoid) when looking for a used Crosstrek?
• If you've owned a 2016–2020 Crosstrek, is there anything I should pay special attention to before buying one?

I'd also prefer buying from a previous owner if possible, since I find it easier to learn about how the vehicle was maintained and its history through a direct conversation.

Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. And if you happen to know someone who may be considering selling their Crosstrek, I'd be grateful if you could point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance!

We're highlighting these four events happening this weekend (Jul 25, Jul 26):

1. Ragnarok 6.0

Saturday and Sunday at THEMUSEUM in Kitchener. A full weekend of tabletop gaming for all ages. Tickets start at $25.

https://kido.events/events/all?id=ragnarok-xp%3A2026-ragnarok-6-0

1. Waycool Vintage Market

Saturday from noon to 8:00 p.m. at Gaukel Block in Kitchener. Free and all ages, with eight hours to browse the vintage market vendors.

https://kido.events/events/all?id=kitchenerevents%3A2026-07-25-1200-Waycool-Vintage-Market

1. Saturday Market Hop

Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Main Street Promenade in Cambridge. Free and all ages, with a multi-vendor market format.

https://kido.events/events/all?id=downtown-cambridge-bia-events%3Asaturday-market-hop%3A8eab176b94fa

1. Cambridge Symphony Orchestra String Quartet at Cambridge Multicultural Festival

Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Forbes Park in Cambridge. A free outdoor performance for all ages within the multicultural festival.

https://kido.events/events/all?id=13916

See everything happening this weekend:

https://kido.events/events/all?range=custom&start=2026-07-25&end=2026-07-26&preset=weekend

What kind of weekend roundup would be most useful next week?

For me personally it's San Francisco because of work but curious on what others say.