City of Kitchener
Put Prime Minister statues at rapid transit stations
Hey! I had another letter to the editor of the Waterloo Region Record published today. Here’s the original: How about if we put a statue of a Canadian Prime Minister at each LRT/aBRT station? With 22 of each, it’d be a perfect match and could even give each station a name. That’s it! There’s a […]
Kitchener
Update on the temporary Tannery parking lot
Having been assured that the temporary gravel parking lot that replaced three small building removed from the Tannery property would only be temporary–three years maximum, I have looked for something to be done on that block. Last year, I shared my concerns that the clock on this temporary use had not even started ticking because a […]
Region of Waterloo
Increase green bin use with a targeted, proactive grassroots approach
My last post concluded with some observations that I felt held lessons for moving forward. Here they are.. The Region works hard to promote the green bin program. There are ambassadors for the program, information tents at public events and wonderful billboards on the side of garbage trucks. We can conclude that what has been […]
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Top 10 posts of the last year
In my last post, I shared my 7 most read posts of all time. Here I am sharing my top 10 read posts from the last 12 months which covers the 3rd complete year for this blog. The bolded posts are ones that do not appear on the all-time list. You’re looking in the wrong […]
My All-Time Top 7 Most Read Posts
My last post announcing my break from community building was a milestone for this blog that today celebrates its 3rd Anniversary. In that time, I have published 200 (now 201) blog posts. Today, I am sharing the seven that have received the most views. I’ve included those with more than 600 views. You’re looking in […]
Taking a break from community building activities
I am taking a break from my community building activities. Both my Twitter account and this blog will be much quieter for an indefinite period. I’m also removing myself from nearly all of my committees. This decision is partially related to not being nominated to sit on the City of Kitchener’s Safe & Healthy Community […]
Let’s Start a Conversation About Health. Not Health Care.
When sharing my post with the video that explains health is about more than health care, I was introduced to another video that helps to put this perspective on health into context. Created by Wellington Dufferin Grey Health, it looks at the financial implications of only dealing with health through health care with a side helping […]
#KitchenerEats lunch at 271 West
Kitchener Eats is a joint initiative of Andrew Coppolino of Waterloo Region Eats and myself. It’s an ever changing informal group interested in exploring Kitchener’s restaurants. We especially enjoy the culinary adventures available downtown including the diversity of cultural food available. We encourage you to come on out and join us! We do lunches, dinners and breakfast about once every […]
Health is about more than having access to doctors, drugs and hospitals
I’ll have a lot more to say on this topic soon but for now I love this video so much I want it to stand on its own. Watch it and you’ll understand why I aam so passionate about the potential for the City of Kitchener’s Safe & Healthy Community Committee. Making The Connections: Our […]
Be a friend of Crime Prevention
You can play a role–big or small–in helping to make Waterloo Region safe. By doing so, you can prevent crime. More importantly, you can help Waterloo Region to be “Smart on Crime.” Maybe you’re already doing your part and don’t even realize it. If you are, you may be making our communities safer but possibly […]
Help plan #KitchenerEats
Please help Andrew Copplino of Waterloo Region Eats and I to plan future outings of Kitchener Eats and take this very short survey! Click here to take survey The result The greatest interest was to have lunch on a Tuesday or Wednesday at 271 West. Look for more details soon. There was strong interest in […]
Resources for building a healthy Kitchener
As I presented to city council, I believe that this committee plays an important role in building a healthy Kitchener. I won’t repeat my presentation here so please read about why we need this committee. You may also like to read an earlier post where I look in more detail at what a “healthy” community means and how the committee […]
Police have enough budget. We need to shift our thinking.
North Dumfries Mayor Rob Deutschmann wants to give the Waterloo Region Police Services an additional $500,ooo on top of the expected 7.3% increase. I should note here that I’ve known the good mayor for most of my life as we attended St. Jerome’s High School together and were politically active together. But I must disagree […]
