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  • The Board of Directors of RIM today (January 22nd) announced that it has unanimously named Thorsten Heins as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Heins was also appointed to RIM’s Board. The Board acted after conducting its own due diligence. Both appointments are effective immediately.

    • Mike Lazaridis Named Vice Chair of the Board
    • Jim Balsillie Remains a Director
    • Barbara Stymiest Named Independent Board Chair
    • Prem Watsa Named Independent Director


    The Great Places in Canada

    Kitchener's Victoria Park Neighbourhood & the West Montrose Covered Bridge have been nominated in the annual contest run by the Canadian Institute of Planners. More nominations can be made until January 31st, and voting takes place until February 29th. Winners will be announced at the end of April. Mayor Carl Zehr says, "Having Victoria Park - the jewel of our city - nestled in its midst has made this near 200-year-old neighbourhood a cultural and recreational destination for residents and visitors..."




    New Year's Levees

    A pair of levees are occurring Sunday January 8th to celebrate the start of 2012. The City of Waterloo's is from 11:30am-2:00pm at RIM Park, while the City of Kitchener's is from 2:00pm-4:00pm at City Hall. The events are free and feature skating, food, refreshments, music and children's activities.