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City of Kitchener tackles sign clutter on city roads MP HolmesKitchener, ON Kitchener City Council is addressing the issue of excessive road signs to combat clutter and visual pollution on city roads by changing its sign bylaws. The changes are meant to discourage the use of roadways for marketing purposes. Only special event directional signs, such as signs advertising open houses and portable signs … Continue reading City of Kitchener tackles sign clutter on city roads 
CKMS News -2024-05-16- Public consultation to begin on the future of Waterloo Park’s “Eby Farmstead” CKMS News -2024-05-16- Public consultation to begin on the future of Waterloo Park’s “Eby Farmstead” by dan kellar Waterloo – On May 14th Waterloo council unanimously approved a recommendation directing staff to move forward with community engagements over the future of the Eby Farmstead within Waterloo Park. The farmstead consists of an equipment barn and … Continue reading CKMS News -2024-05-16- Public consultation to begin on the future of Waterloo Park’s “Eby Farmstead” 
Garlic Mustard poses a threat to the Grand River Watershed MP Holmes Kitchener, ON People out for their daily walks in the Waterloo Region may have noticed a tall plant with the clusters of white flowers. It’s the garlic mustard plant — and it’s invasive, destructive, and spreading. Garlic mustard may not be the most egregious of the invasive species, but it is the most widespread. The … Continue reading Garlic Mustard poses a threat to the Grand River Watershed 
Vision Zero 2024 update addresses road safety MP Holmes Kitchener, ON Pedestrians and cyclists in Kitchener are at a disproportionately high risk of serious injury or fatality due to aggressive and inattentive driving, according to the latest City of Kitchener Vision Zero Annual Update Report. This year’s report update was presented at the City of Kitchener’s Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting on Monday, … Continue reading Vision Zero 2024 update addresses road safety 
CKMS News -2024-05-14- Gaza solidarity encampment launched at the University of Waterloo CKMS News -2024-05-14- Gaza Solidarity Encampment Launched At the University of Waterloo by: dan kellar Waterloo – Dozens of people converged at the University of Waterloo’s main campus on Monday morning to launch a Gaza solidarity encampment. The group’s “OccupyUWaterloo” Instagram page calls the encampment “Gaza House” The group says the university is complicit in … Continue reading CKMS News -2024-05-14- Gaza solidarity encampment launched at the University of Waterloo 
Wordsworthy Literary Award marks 40 years of independent bookselling in Waterloo MP Holmes Waterloo, ON To commemorate its 40th anniversary, the only independent bookstore in Waterloo, Wordsworth Books, has revived the Wordsworthy Literary Award. The award, presented for the first time in several years, recognizes outstanding literary contributions from Canadian authors and is intertwined with the bookstore’s history. One of the owners of Wordsworth Books, Mandy Brouse, … Continue reading Wordsworthy Literary Award marks 40 years of independent bookselling in Waterloo 
CKMS News -2024-05-08- Waterloo mayor McCabe delivers “State of the City” address 2024-05-08- Mayor McCabe delivers Waterloo ‘State of the City’ address by: dan kellar Waterloo – Waterloo’s annual State of the City was delivered on May 2nd by mayor Dorthy McCabe at Wilfrid Laurier University, and was full of celebration of the current work the city is doing, and enthusiasm for the future. The mayor focused … Continue reading CKMS News -2024-05-08- Waterloo mayor McCabe delivers “State of the City” address 
Pedestrian collisions adding up in Waterloo Region MP Holmes Kitchener, ON A recent hit-and-run incident in North Waterloo is the third such occurrence in Waterloo Region since the beginning of 2024. Thus far, in 2024 alone, the WRPS has publicly reported 22 pedestrian-related collisions locally. Various factors contribute to these incidents, including distracted drivers and distracted pedestrians. The impacts of being hit by a car can … Continue reading Pedestrian collisions adding up in Waterloo Region 
CKMS News -2024-05-03- Kitchener donates land for not-for-profit housing project, as MPP urges province to do the same. CKMS News -2024-05-03- Kitchener donates land for not-for-profit housing project, as MPP urges province to do the same. by: dan kellar Kitchener – On April 29th, Kitchener city council approved a land donation to a not-for-profit to build affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity will receive the land and have most development fees waived, and in … Continue reading CKMS News -2024-05-03- Kitchener donates land for not-for-profit housing project, as MPP urges province to do the same. 
Kitchener City Council approves $250 Million Plan for Net Zero Emissions by 2050 MP Holmes Kitchener, ON At its April 29 Council meeting, Kitchener City Council approved a $250 million capital grant over 25 years ($10 million per year) to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This decision, part of the city’s second corporate climate action plan named Pivot Net Zero, aims to significantly reduce emissions primarily from city facilities and … Continue reading Kitchener City Council approves $250 Million Plan for Net Zero Emissions by 2050 See all CKMS Community News articles.
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