A Tale of Two New Families
There are many differences between the private and government refugee sponsorship processes
Dan Herman
A Long Way From Damascus
We are lucky to live in as prosperous a community as we do. And we are far too lucky to not do our part to help others in need.
TAX CUTS FOR ALL!
There’s no shortage of real problems in this country, and in this community. And there’s no shortage of smart people with good policy ideas to tackle them. What’s in the way, however, isn’t just politics – it’s the attitudes that each of us hold about what’s important.
Politicians build off of those perceptions and feed them right back to us. So perhaps it’s time for all of us to stretch our necks and look beyond our backyards. Rather than simply thinking about how a particular policy might help our pocketbooks, it would be nice if more of us could remove our heads from the sand and think about how we keep a great place like Canada great.
WR under review: Expect empty beds
A quick drive around Waterloo might leave you with the impression that we’re undergoing a major population boom. Whether it be the handful of new condos and apartments being built in the uptown core, or the ongoing forest of student-oriented condominiums sprouting out along University and King, mattress manufacturers should be doing well going forward.
What gives, WR? Apparently, not you.
Regular household in Waterloo Region has nearly $10,000 more in gross income than our neighbours in Toronto. You’d think this above-average financial situation would make us more charitable. Unfortunately that’s not the case.
Waterloo Region under review: The sky is not falling
Every factory or business closing is an indication of larger downward pressures. Our “Chicken Little” perspectives, however, tend to gloss over some great news in the local economy.
Waterloo Region under review: Selling a city
How can a region attract talent? Dan Herman asks what the Waterloo Region sales pitch is, and how it measures up to other Canadian cities.
Waterloo Region under review: A history of innovation
Once upon a time, the region was synonymous nationwide for manufacturing. Whiskey, hockey skates, Sorel boots, high definition televisions — they were all made within a stones’ throw of King Street.
Waterloo Region under review: Complexities of healthcare
Waterloo was noted as one of the country’s jewels, rating highly on most metrics, and coming out as one of the most attractive cities in the country – unfortunately, healthcare was not one of the city’s most charming qualities. Dan Herman explores the complexities of healthcare provision in Waterloo Region.
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN WR UNAFFORDABLE
Strides have been made in developing culture, community and economy, but don’t get lost in the #kwawesome hashtags, we’ve got a few steps to go.