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Yesterday, 01:19 PMWaterlooNative created an event Food for the Soul, A Benefit Concert for St John`s Kitchen by the Waterloo Chamber Players in calendar Arts, Culture & HeritageThe Waterloo Chamber Players present Food for the Soul, A Benefit Concert for St John’s Kitchen Works by: Salieri, Telemann, Bach, Haydn &... -
Yesterday, 01:16 PMI think the larger objection that the City has is that they are being asked to foot the bill for portions of the Regional project. My understanding...2991 replies | 311767 view(s)
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Yesterday, 01:08 PMBefore the Mercedes Corporation (aka St. Jacobs Country) bought and closed the Waterloo Market across the street, there were two markets that served...8 replies | 3603 view(s)
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05-17-2013, 01:21 PMWaterlooNative replied to a thread Music Videos/Movies/TV shows filmed in Waterloo Region in General DiscussionI remember Romper Room! Off the top of my head: - Dan for Mayor TV series (including what's now the Jazz Room) - A CBC mini-series about the...8 replies | 280 view(s)
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05-13-2013, 10:09 PMI know that there is a tri-annual train show at Bingeman's that brings in many vendors. I often wonder how disruptive these truck shows (like the...24 replies | 975 view(s)
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05-13-2013, 10:00 PMWaterlooNative replied to a thread Proposed 124-130 Columbia Street West | 22 m | 7 fl in University ZoneI can't say for sure, but in my neighbourhood near the university I seem to be seeing former student houses reverting to owner-occupied (or not being...10 replies | 1825 view(s)
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04-22-2013, 02:27 PMI know that the Region has had difficulty co-ordinating the GRT hospital stop with the function of the hospital (mainly, cutting off any kind of...2991 replies | 311767 view(s)
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04-22-2013, 01:24 PMI look forward to more feeders and more frequent buses. At the moment, it is faster for me to walk then to wait for a bus, especially if my...765 replies | 97408 view(s)
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04-17-2013, 03:39 PMHow many passengers would transit have to carry to become profitable? Up until after the Second World War, the TTC did not require an operating...2991 replies | 311767 view(s)
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04-17-2013, 03:22 PMI wonder what the rent would be. Every major eating establishment (at least in the core) is owned or otherwise affiliated with the Mercedes Group...767 replies | 126689 view(s)
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04-17-2013, 03:18 PMI agree that I expect the majority of the transit trips, particularly those along Columbia and University, are replacing walking trips. I remember...765 replies | 97408 view(s)
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04-17-2013, 03:09 PMOr, the police have gotten better at their game either through new resources or training.79 replies | 7174 view(s)
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04-17-2013, 03:07 PMI'd be interested to know what needs to change in Elora. From what I've seen when I've visited, the village seems to be doing okay: a good mix of...7 replies | 507 view(s)
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04-16-2013, 01:49 PMSo let me get this straight: because the LRT will never be profitable therefore it is unreasonable to ask anyone to commit ahead of time to actually...2991 replies | 311767 view(s)
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04-15-2013, 11:51 AMI'm asking a genuine question. The province and Metrolinx have started the conversation of "We can't necessarily cover the cost of infrastructure on...2991 replies | 311767 view(s)
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04-08-2013, 01:17 PMConstruction underway for consolidated daycare "Those of you in the vicinity of the O and X parking lots may have noticed signs of construction...6 replies | 343 view(s)
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04-08-2013, 10:54 AMI wonder if we looked at what the corporate leaders pitched in to bring the railways to the area in the 1850s, or hydro to the area in the early...2991 replies | 311767 view(s)
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04-05-2013, 11:30 AMIn light of Carl Zehr's comments today on the CBC about Metrolinx's proposed funding tools, what role do businesses and citizens have in Waterloo...2991 replies | 311767 view(s)
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04-04-2013, 02:23 PMIf I had to guess, it would be that the angled roof is for some sort of solar capturing (either water or power).14 replies | 1480 view(s)
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04-03-2013, 05:23 PMWaterlooNative replied to a thread 1974 pics from Waterloo Region book in Waterloo Region PhotographyGreat shots. Seeing the ads reminds me that the only thing constant is change as well as the fact that just because something is big today doesn't...7 replies | 616 view(s)
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03-28-2013, 04:43 PMWaterlooNative replied to a thread Small Road & Infrastructure Construction in Transportation and InfrastructureFor argument's sake, let's assume that for $166,000 the Region get's the equivalent of one full-time person for a year. This works out to roughly...147 replies | 20961 view(s)
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03-27-2013, 09:52 PMSo does that mean in some cases, the utilities are being brought above ground for easier maintenance after the LRT is in place? Sounds like a step...2991 replies | 311767 view(s)
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03-22-2013, 12:22 PMI'm pretty sure that there is either a local Whitehorse bylaw, or perhaps even a territorial rule that gives pedestrians the right-of-way to cross...30 replies | 1383 view(s)
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03-20-2013, 01:33 PMWaterlooNative replied to a thread Proposed Phillip Street Student Housing Complex | 5 buildings | 25 floors in University ZoneAnecdotally, at least one student house in our non-Northdale neighbourhood just went up for sale. As second student house nearby sat for a year for...53 replies | 8791 view(s)
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03-15-2013, 05:19 PMNo matter how much people want it to disappear, the freight line has to stay to service the industries in Elmira. The only rail alternative would be...86 replies | 9436 view(s)
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03-14-2013, 06:33 PMI go that far back as well. We have a Detweiler through my mother's side who arrived circa 1812. My mother's family has lived in the same...29 replies | 1043 view(s)
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03-12-2013, 03:57 PMOn paper, using the railway right-of-way for LRT looked simple enough. In reality, it isn't proving to be easy. The original plan budgeted for...86 replies | 9436 view(s)
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03-10-2013, 09:12 PMWill it be accessible to transit, or will easy access to a car be part of the price of admission?24 replies | 2229 view(s)
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03-10-2013, 09:10 PMRegional politicians/staff (or in this case township politicians/staff) can frame a debate however they wish, either way they clearly ignore public...56 replies | 4172 view(s)
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03-06-2013, 01:25 PMI guess what goes around, comes around. The Region pooh-poohs any opposition to the LRT on the basis that face-to-face conversations have been more...56 replies | 4172 view(s)
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02-28-2013, 02:54 PMWaterlooNative created an event Waterloo Chamber Players Concert: Quiet Night in the Unfinished City in calendar Arts, Culture & HeritageWaterloo Chamber Players Concert Featuring: Jeff Reilly, Bass Clarinet and Ben Bolt-Martin, Principal Conductor Program: Aaron Copland...
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02-22-2013, 04:26 PMFor those that are interested, the Region has posted the list of three pre-qualified bidders in next week's Planning and Works agenda. In no...2991 replies | 311767 view(s)
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02-13-2013, 12:43 PMI think the owners of the building actually have their offices in the upper floor.376 replies | 62273 view(s)
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02-12-2013, 02:15 PMAm I correct in reading that the Region will borrow $253 million to pay for its share, which will cost between $185 million and $227 million...2991 replies | 311767 view(s)
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02-12-2013, 01:54 PMLet the games begin... I understood that there was another boutique hotel proposal in the mix in the Uptown. I guess that one might be dead now? ...18 replies | 1181 view(s)
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02-12-2013, 01:50 PMLike another 5-bedroom unit tower?33 replies | 7975 view(s)
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02-12-2013, 01:45 PMSilver Lake was updated ~20 years ago. I'm told that when the lake level was reset with the new dam at the south-east corner, it was set to an...56 replies | 7141 view(s)
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02-07-2013, 12:31 AMThough I can't find the information at the moment, several of the Regional politicians that voted in favour of the LRT either waffled or denied...2991 replies | 311767 view(s)
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02-05-2013, 02:34 PMConcrete medians are expensive. Far cheaper is to upgrade key sidewalks to multi-use trails. This can definitely happen along most arterials without...502 replies | 49855 view(s)
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02-05-2013, 02:30 PMOnce again, Canada is following the poor decisions made elsewhere. Higher incarceration rates means that many more people that have to be housed and...79 replies | 7174 view(s)
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01-31-2013, 12:46 PMThis is just getting fruity. If you're in the UK, do you use Apple or BlackBerry when accessing the Orange network? I'm just thankful that they...281 replies | 46391 view(s)
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01-31-2013, 12:43 PMHow do adding movie theatres to a mall environment affect traffic (pedestrian, transit, car) patterns? I know that when Galaxy opened up in Conestoga...123 replies | 18067 view(s)
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01-31-2013, 12:37 PMI'd be interested in what kind of creative transportation option will appear long-term. For instance, these communities are great for the soon-to-be,...8 replies | 607 view(s)
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01-25-2013, 01:04 PMIt will be interesting to see what festivals and events the CBC may sponsor or support now that they have a local presence. With respect to...69 replies | 7527 view(s)
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01-25-2013, 12:58 PMIf I had to guess, it would have to do with either: a) the watertable and/or how deep the basement is or is not b) the site grade (ie would not...45 replies | 3204 view(s)
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01-22-2013, 01:44 PMI would be surprised if the winning consortium was willing to take an overwhelming amount of risk. I hope that the supporters are willing to go over...2991 replies | 311767 view(s)
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01-22-2013, 01:21 PMAn example of a capital project that didn't manage to outlast the growing list of deferred maintenance (aka infrastructure deficit) that governments...56 replies | 7141 view(s)
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01-22-2013, 01:18 PMIf we want to truly have a mixed-use environment, then we must find a way that every aspect of our economy can co-exist within the same space. This...14 replies | 1041 view(s)
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01-16-2013, 02:01 PMModifications could include any number of things: - fewer car sets - less frequency - smaller platforms - fewer platform amenities - fewer...2991 replies | 311767 view(s)
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01-16-2013, 01:39 PMI have the perfect name that would reflect both the Region's hope what it's citizens will do as well as the real reason that the Regional politicians...2991 replies | 311767 view(s)
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01-22-2012
- 10:46 PM - WaterlooNative mentioned panamaniac in post Small Uptown Waterloo Constructionpanamaniac I guess that would b...
01-24-2012
- 12:26 AM - WaterlooNative quoted markster in post Small Uptown Waterloo ConstructionIt's zoned C8-25, which permi...
01-22-2012
- 10:41 PM - WaterlooNative quoted panamaniac in post Light Rail TransitBeyond this, I strongly suspect...
01-19-2012
- 10:29 AM - insider quoted WaterlooNative in post 144 Park | 67 m | 19 fl | 80% SoldI'm just glad I'm not the person an...
- 08:15 AM - BuildingScout quoted WaterlooNative in post Small Uptown Waterloo ConstructionI read something in the article abo...
01-18-2012
- 11:45 PM - mpd618 quoted WaterlooNative in post Small Urban Kitchener ConstructionAnd where will the rooming house re...
- 11:38 PM - WaterlooNative quoted Greg Moore in post Small Urban Kitchener ConstructionAnybody could have reported the...
- 11:32 PM - WaterlooNative quoted mpd618 in post 144 Park | 67 m | 19 fl | 80% SoldWaterloo already screwed up...
01-10-2012
- 08:39 PM - HillDweller quoted WaterlooNative in post GO TransitThe Station Hotel used the western ...
- 05:39 PM - WaterlooNative quoted Waterlooer in post High Speed Rail | Écotrain Consultants Report Past Due[QUOTE=Waterlooer;35505]Wow! Waterloo ...
12-21-2011
- 10:24 PM - mpd618 quoted WaterlooNative in post Small Uptown Waterloo ConstructionBack to the Waterloo Post Office. I...
- 10:23 PM - mpd618 quoted WaterlooNative in post Grand River TransitInspired by the complaints about bu...
- 02:32 PM - WaterlooNative quoted BuildingScout in post Small Uptown Waterloo ConstructionI didn't give reasons because they...
12-20-2011
- 01:38 AM - mpd618 quoted WaterlooNative in post Small Uptown Waterloo ConstructionAny word on where the Post Office w...
- 12:58 AM - WaterlooNative quoted metropolis in post Small Uptown Waterloo ConstructionThere was some discussion a lit...
12-13-2011
- 08:18 PM - BuildingScout quoted WaterlooNative in post 150 King Street South | 19 m | 4 flCorrect me if I'm wrong, but is the...
- 01:19 AM - mpd618 quoted WaterlooNative in post 150 King Street South | 19 m | 4 flCorrect me if I'm wrong, but is the...
12-12-2011
- 11:14 PM - WaterlooNative quoted Lugnut in post 150 King Street South | 19 m | 4 flThe City of Waterloo seems ...
- 11:00 PM - WaterlooNative quoted Lugnut in post Sage CondosCan you honestly say to me ...
12-07-2011
- 11:05 PM - KevinL quoted WaterlooNative in post GO TransitAny idea where the 139 spots will c...
- 04:31 PM - mpd618 quoted WaterlooNative in post Light Rail TransitPPP is a paradox for sure. Either r...