Gemütlichkeit

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October 12, 2013 Yesterday, the keg was tapped to open our community’s 45th Oktoberfest festival. My wife, Kate, and I were pleased to join thousands of our neighbours at this morning’s annual pancake breakfast. It’s a great time to come together over Wellesley apple cider, Piller’s sausage, and pancakes all served up by friendly and […]

Another Transit Expansion

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September 2, 2013 The Region of Waterloo’s Light Rail Transit project continues to attract a lot of attention, but did you know that Regional Council’s approved tax plan also includes a significant expansion and overhaul of regular surface transit across the Region? I served as Waterloo City Council’s liaison to the Region’s transit improvements committee […]

September Move-in

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August 31, 2013 Tomorrow, we will begin welcoming the tens of thousands of students who will be arriving in Waterloo – many of them arriving for the first time. I look forward to welcoming as many of my new and returning constituents as I can. In order to prepare for that influx, we have created […]

Fire Safe Living

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August 14, 2013 As we get ready to receive another large influx of students into our neighbourhoods, I’m pleased to pass along a public service announcement from our fire rescue team. These tips are valuable for any household, as we have seen incidents over the last few years caused by just one of these tips […]

Jane's Walk Recap

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May 5, 2013 Yesterday, Northdale resident Christine Carmody and I led more than two dozen people on a Jane’s Walk through the neighbourhood that last year got a new vision and plan approved by Council. I posted in more detail about the history behind the neighbourhood and the walk last week. Several guests joined Christine […]