Do you know a Homebuddy in Midtown?
March 23, 2017
Tag: neighbourhood stories
Jim Tubb: Another midtown artist that makes this neighbourhood so great
February 7, 2017
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
Milt Schmidt in Mount Hope
January 22, 2017
The recent death of Boston Bruins hockey legend Milt Schmidt reminded me of a couple of fascinating articles published last year in the Boston Globe about Schmidt’s early life in Kitchener. These articles paint a vivid picture of our neighbourhood as it was almost 100 years ago. School and church and factory were all within … More Milt Schmidt in Mount Hope
DIY: Neighbours, as citizens, doin’ it for OURselves
January 15, 2017
Every once in a while you read something that prompts a spontaneous fist pump & enthusiastic “YESSSSS!” that is heard by anyone that happens to be in the room with you. This article does this for me. I’ve met the author, Jim Diers, several times and I’ve heard his passionate & humorous stories about community organizing. Every … More DIY: Neighbours, as citizens, doin’ it for OURselves
Two Midtown Artists take over City Hall!
January 15, 2017
For the month of January 2017, you can find the stunning art work of our neighbours, Sarah Granskou & Trevor Ewert, at Kitchener City Hall. Sarah’s exhibit is the culmination of work as Kitchener’s 2016 Artisit-in-Residence. Over one year, Sarah planted a dye garden – the plants from which she used to dye dozens of … More Two Midtown Artists take over City Hall!
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