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THE ELEPHANT: KITCHENER MOVES SLOWLY IN THE RIGHT DIRECTON Saajan Kar·July 9, 2024Despite a marginal drop in interest rates from the Bank of Canada and the minimal drop in housing...ColumnsFront Page·0 Comments·5
THEMUSEUM SEEKS ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL AID FROM CITY OF KITCHENER, SET FOR REMODEL Melissa Bowman·June 12, 2024In early 2023, Kitchener had three Key Cultural Institutions—institutions recognized by Waterloo Region as “unique and intrinsic to...Front PageNews·0 Comments·2
THE ELEPHANT: NEW REPORT SAYS SYSTEMIC CHANGE IS NEEDED TO TACKLE HOMELESSNESS Saajan Kar·May 9, 2024In early April, the Community and Health Services Committee had a meeting with regional councillors who voted in...ColumnsFront Page·0 Comments·4
THE ELEPHANT: BROKEN SYSTEM, BROKEN HOMES Saajan Kar·April 10, 2024The rapid growth in the city might be a beacon of hope to many individuals attempting to find...ColumnsFront Page·0 Comments·3
THE ELEPHANT: NEW YEAR, NEW BUDGET, SAME OLD BUREAUCRACY Saajan Kar·January 5, 2024With the need for housing constantly growing in the region, the 2024 City of Kitchener budget emphasizes a...Columns·0 Comments·5
LOOKING BACK: TCE WHIMSICAL NIGHT MARKET The Community Edition·September 7, 2023One of the regular events put on hold indefinitely during the pandemic was Steel Rails—TCE’s yearly mystery art...Arts·0 Comments·4
THE ELEPHANT: A BETTER APPROACH TO HOUSING Saajan Kar·February 6, 2023The Social Development Centre Waterloo Region (SDCWR) has played a pivotal role in assisting those who are experiencing...Columns·0 Comments·2
THE ELEPHANT: THE TEAM HELPING PEOPLE STAY IN THEIR HOMES Saajan Kar·December 1, 2022I had the opportunity to visit the Social Development Centre Waterloo Region (SDCWR) in Kitchener, where I was...Columns·1 Comment·2
THE ELEPHANT: LOOKING AT SEEING POVERTY IN THE REGION Saajan Kar·November 4, 2022Regardless of gaudy changes, poverty is increasingly visible in Kitchener. From housing instability, homelessness, rising cost of living...Columns·0 Comments·2
THE ELEPHANT: HOW THE LRT CONNECTS A FEW AND DIVIDES THE MANY Saajan Kar·October 7, 2022This summer marked the third anniversary of the ION Light Rail Train (LRT) in K-W. The Grand...Columns·0 Comments·1