Turning words into action
Having kids at home and working full time, my partner and I have found ourselves looking for ways to mentally and physically relax – and tire the hell out of our kids. Evening walks have become part of...
View ArticleWorking on our fitness
The COVID-19 shutdowns affected almost every business in town – and our community came together to support them. We bought gift cards from our favourite locally owned retailers. We purchased copious...
View ArticleBe a tourist in your own backyard
Once the initial shock of the COVID-19 closures wore off, my Instagram feed started filling up with posts from my friends’ pre-COVID travel adventures. Kelowna to Calcutta. Costa Rica to Tokyo. It was...
View ArticleThese streets were made for walking
Over the last few years, one topic that has perennially spurred debate on local Twitter is King Street in Downtown Kitchener. Specifically, should it be permanently closed to auto traffic and made...
View ArticleBike to the future
Protected cycling lanes. If you’ve spent time on local Twitter, they’re either something people absolutely love or completely loathe. Earlier this summer, the Region of Waterloo approved and installed...
View ArticleWorking from home times two
The year 2020 has been the longest one ever. In January we first introduced you to Lindsay Tayler, a Wilfrid Laurier University employee who was embarking on a one-year partial secondment with the...
View ArticleEverything not saved will be lost
Having our kids go back to school has resulted in one unexpected thing – fewer half-completed art projects covering our kitchen table. That initial three-week closure in March that turned into the...
View ArticleRolling out the welcome mat
Canada has a long history as a place of refuge for people escaping conflict. That tradition continues today with both government and private programs helping refugee families find a safe place to call...
View ArticlePairing it forward
Finding ways to support locally-owned businesses during the pandemic has been top of mind for many of us in the community. We’ve ordered food and drinks using curbside pickup or on extended patios....
View ArticleConnecting teams while keeping apart
Adjusting our lives to keep each other safe during the COVID-19 pandemic requires sacrifices. Some are small, such as wearing a mask and keeping two metres apart from each other. Others are a bit...
View ArticleInnovating together
Going to an event virtually instead of in-person has become the norm due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Local events including Oktoberfest, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region’s Waffles in the Warehouse and...
View ArticleA rare escape from COVID-19
We’ve all found various ways of coping during the COVID-19 pandemic. From ordering take-out from our favourite local restaurants (or discovering some new ones) to reconnecting with friends and family...
View ArticleInspiration to get through the winter
Even in a typical non-pandemic year, the winter and holiday season can cause an increase in anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Constant talk of the second wave, lockdowns and economic...
View ArticleStop, drop, open up shop
Waterloo Region’s spirit of innovation is known across Canada and the world. You can’t turn a corner here without seeing an example of it, from the startups building the next great app or product in...
View ArticleDon’t say unprecedented
While the times may have been unprecedented this year, the spirit of giving back and community support in Waterloo Region was as strong as ever in 2020. As we put 2020 into a box, tape it up, wrap it...
View ArticleCooking up community connections
We’ve all found ways to connect virtually with friends, family and colleagues during the pandemic. Zoom, Google Hangouts and other platforms have helped keep conversations going while we stay apart....
View ArticleKeeping workplaces healthy during the pandemic
Even with Ontario entering a state of emergency and the new stay-at-home order, today feels the same as yesterday. And the day before that. It’s been 304 days since we collectively thought this would...
View ArticleWhen all the news that’s fit to print isn’t enough
Earlier this week, I tuned into a local radio station to hear a take on a story I’ve been following. By the end of that bit, I thought, wow, this reminded me of the radio I used to hear when I was...
View ArticleBreaking down barriers to employment
Applying for a job can be stressful. Even if it’s a process we’ve gone through many times, there’s still a mix of excitement and not knowing if it’s the right move for your career. Or maybe you suffer...
View ArticleFinding the spark when you’re feeling smothered
Remember when we all started baking bread? The pandemic and its associated lockdowns have spurred everything from a renaissance for sourdough and long put-off home renovation projects to people...
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