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Traynor-Vanier continues to wait indefinitely for LRT crossing

Despite assurances that April 2019 was the new target to build a crossing over the LRT tracks, Traynor-Vanier residents continue to wait indefinitely. Five and […]

Posted on April 2, 2019May 17, 2019 by James Howe
Posted in Kitchener, Traynor-Vanier, Ward 3Tagged Councillor John Gazzola, Mayor Vrbanovic, Traynor-Vanier LRT crossing2 Comments

Concerned about city finances?

If you are interested in the city’s finances, see what I’ve already achieved without being elected yet. I promise to ensure that all city revenue […]

Posted on October 19, 2018March 12, 2019 by James Howe
Posted in 2018 Kitchener City Council Election, Finance, KitchenerTagged 48 Ontario, city revenue, property taxLeave a comment

Diversity makes Kitchener stronger

Our diversity makes Kitchener stronger. We need to embrace it and nurture it so that our diversity is reflected throughout our city and strengthens our […]

Posted on October 3, 2018March 12, 2019 by James Howe
Posted in 2018 Kitchener City Council Election, KitchenerTagged immigration, newcomers to Canada, permanent residentsLeave a comment

I support using ranked ballots in municipal elections

I supported the call for allowing Ontario municipalities to used ranked ballots for the municipal election and so I was very excited when the province […]

Posted on September 5, 2018March 12, 2019 by James Howe
Posted in 2018 Kitchener City Council Election, KitchenerTagged ranked ballot, voting reformLeave a comment

Too early to declare that Kitchener’s market gamble has paid off

UPDATE May 15: City eases restrictions on market retail space to accommodate high-tech business (Waterloo Region Record) Is this a good move? Here is my letter […]

Posted on May 13, 2014September 16, 2020 by James Howe
Posted in City of Kitchener, Downtown, KitchenerTagged Kitchener MarketLeave a comment

Self-guided walking tour: Made in Berlin. Matured in Kitchener.

A walk though the heritage of Kitchener’s Central Frederick neighbourhood This is a do it yourself self-guided version of a Jane’s Walk I lead with […]

Posted on May 8, 2014September 16, 2020 by James Howe
Posted in Arts & Culture, Heritage, KitchenerTagged Central Frederick, history, Jane's WalkLeave a comment

My perspectives on tonight’s food truck decision

Tonight, Kitchener City Council is expected to determine the rules for food trucks for 2014. A motion was made at last week’s standing committee meeting […]

Posted on May 5, 2014 by James Howe
Posted in City of Kitchener, Downtown, KitchenerTagged food trucksLeave a comment

Decision on food trucks is about the kind of city we want

Here’s the prepared version of my presentation today at the Finance & Corporate Services committee about the rules for food trucks to operate in Kitchener. […]

Posted on April 28, 2014 by James Howe
Posted in City of Kitchener, Downtown, Kitchener, Kitchener EatsTagged food trucks, restaurantsLeave a comment

Let’s open the door to food trucks in Kitchener

Despite a report that creates new opportunities for food trucks to operate in Kitchener (PDF), the likely end result is that food trucks will remain a […]

Posted on April 22, 2014 by James Howe
Posted in City of Kitchener, Downtown, KitchenerTagged food truck, food trucks8 Comments

What will happen to the old provincial courthouse?

There’s a buzz of activity at Frederick and Weber, in what originally was built as the Waterloo County Courthouse, as it is converted into office space […]

Posted on April 17, 2014 by James Howe
Posted in City of Kitchener, Kitchener, Province of Ontario, Ward 10Tagged courthouse, Ellen Street, Frederick Street, Lancaster Street6 Comments

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