Waterloo Region Through A Traveller’s Eye
I have this fantasy of being able to jet off to far flung destinations at a moment’s notice. Of course, time and money would be no object. Environmentally f...
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Gaia’s Growers Bring Backyard Veggies to You
The photo above is of Full Circle Foods in downtown Kitchener, where Gaia's Growers' produce can be purchased. Winter might be on the horizon for Canadians,...
How to “Bee” a Voice for the Bees
A new initiative in Waterloo Region is focusing on a group that needs our help: the bees. The Pollinator Working Group will be focus primarily on ensuring the b...
Editor’s Note: You Forgot to Add This to Your Shopping List
A few weeks ago, while shopping for shampoo and razor blades in the Shoppers Drug Mart on Bridgeport and Weber, I stopped in front of the pharmacy counter. I di...
EcoMarket Strives to Support Local Green Innovators
As the first of its kind, the EcoMarket is an eco-conscious marketplace and conference coming to town on April 21, at the Waterloo Region Museum. This event pro...
Opinion: Is Waterloo Region Facing an Identity Crisis?
In a region so rich with change and diversity, the #whywaterloo campaign is limiting growth...
Four More Buildings That Deserve A New Life in KW
Recently Deloitte Canada opened its new office in Kitchener with great fanfare. But not long ago, the Hide House was a forgotten part of the Lang Tannery comple...
Chris’ Guide to Which KW Businesses to Watch in 2018
2017 was a tough one for businesses here in Waterloo Region. For many of them, particularly in downtown Kitchener or uptown Waterloo, the seemingly never-ending...
Here’s Where You Can Find All the Items Listed in the Twelve Days of Christmas in KW
Oh, the holidays. It's that time of year where we gather 'round a fire, eat bountiful meals and recite the lyrics to ancient carols without really realizing wha...
How to start being Eco-Friendly in WR
Many people who are new to Waterloo Region or newly engaged with issues surrounding climate change often don’t know where to start when trying to inform themsel...