If you’ve walked down Waterloo Street lately you might have noticed the building at 65 Waterloo Street (Kitchener) looks rather different than the rest of the street. There used to be a teeny, tiny white house on this property beside the laneway. In an effort to support intensification in established residential neighbourhoods, the City of … More Residential intensification happens in Midtown KW
Earlier in February, Schreiter’s announced their new location… in Midtown! I’ll miss wandering their historical three floors in downtown Kitchener, but I’m sure their new building will be equally gorgeous, and tempting! Welcome to the neighbourhood! Maybe we need a Midtown East and a Midtown West… but no wall to divide us!
Take a walk down Duke Street, near the old firehall and you will find the old Schippling bicycle repair shop, which now says “Schippling’s Apartments” on the second floor siding. But you might not have noticed that the main floor of the building holds a secret. Well, not so much a secret anymore since. Artist … More Jim Tubb: Another midtown artist that makes this neighbourhood so great
The Guelph Street Community Garden is taking names for their 2017 waiting list. A couple spots open up each year when people move, retire from gardening or don’t have time for it in their schedule. In case you didn’t know, the community garden is located in the Uniroyal Goodrich Park, right beside the Spurline Trail. … More Is gardening on your summer wish list?
At potluck on Friday February 3, we want to have a conversation about building some more neighbourhood chalkboards. The one we have works so well, we want to build more. Come share your ideas for design, location & how you might be able to help! See you Friday evening for the monthly potluck dinner with your … More First Friday Potluck + Chalkboard Chat: Friday February 3
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