Have you been to KW Library of Things lately? It’s right in the middle of our midtown Mount Hope neighbourhood at 91 Moore Ave, co-habitating with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Drop by this Saturday, April 27th between 10 – 11am to celebrate the grant recently received for a supported employment project. This grant has allowed the … More Celebrating supported employment at the Library of Things
Copyright: Juanita Metzger After all the disheartening tree removal of the past few weeks, I was overjoyed to find this beautiful mosaic art in our midtown Mount Hope neighbourhood. Like any piece of art, it prompts a lot of questions…. Is it a tribute to the disappearing mature trees? Is it a commentary on trees … More A new tree grows in Midtown
If you live on the east side of King Street, the sound of chainsaws, chippers, grinders and trucks has been the sad and depressing soundtrack of the past two weeks. Dozens of tall, mature, breathing trees have been cut down, which will take decades to replace. Several lots have been cleared for redevelopment and it’s … More Not a good week to be a tree in Midtown
As part of the CROZBY review (Comprehensive review of the zoning by-law), City staff will be holding a public meeting to review the zoning changes for Midtown (referred to as K-W Hospital/Midtown – running along the east and west sides of King Street including a portion of our neighbourhood up to Moore Ave. Thursday April … More When one city-led planning process ends…. another one begins!
You have two opportunities to hang out with your neighbours this weekend: Saturday April 13 Last potluck of the season at the W.A.L.E.S portable building (behind Sacred Heart Church). 4:30 – 7:00pm. Bring a dish that can feed yourself/your group, and one extra. Appetizers, main dishes and desserts are all welcome. Sunday April 14 Looking … More Big weekend in the neighbourhood – April 13/14
Your Midtown KW Neighbourhood 