Places to Stay in St. Jacobs
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Hometown referee relishing opportunity at Canadian Wrestling Championships
When Gary Bird was first introduced to wrestling in Grade 7 at Courtland Avenue Public School
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How to explore the best Cambridge has to offer on a day trip from Toronto
Originally Posted in the Toronto Star May 14, 2022 – With historic limestone buildings and a
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An exhibition celebrating The Rolling Stones’ impact on pop culture lands in Kitchener
Originally Posted on NOW Toronto August 17, 2021 – The Rolling Stones have kept rock music
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Province kicks in $16M for ‘historic’ investment in Wellesley recreation centre
The Record – The provincial government will provide more than $16 million in funding to build a new recreational facility in the Township of Wellesley. This new facility will include an ice pad, space for both senior and youth centres, a walking track, gymnasium and two soccer pitches.
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The Aud at 70: Kitchener Memorial Auditorium remains radiant
The Record – We should all look so good at 70. On Monday, May 24, the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium celebrated its 70th birthday. Kitchener has marked the milestone by compiling a sort of digital scrapbook full of pictures and memories, and creating an anniversary video.
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A breath of fresh Ayr
Toronto Sun – The Village Ayr – nestled on the Nith River south of Kitchener and west of Cambridge – is an ideal ‘place to grow’ in Ontario, said Cachet Homes president and CEO Desi Auciello, whose company launched its Generations community there in April.
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Serving Up Success: How EcoCafe Survived a Pandemic in a Small Town
Lightspeed – When the pandemic hit communities globally in the spring of 2020 and tourism came to a screeching halt, EcoCafe founder and owner Edward Denyer had to think fast. He started getting creative, rethinking methodology, adopting new technologies and redesigning the cafe space.
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Trail Mix: Project pairs local artists with trails around Waterloo
CTV News Kitchener – The City of Waterloo is helping connect the community with local musicians and poets while encouraging people to get their steps in. The initiative, called Trail Mix, pairs playlists with trails.
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Region, Explore Waterloo Region release 2021 bike map
KitchenerToday.com – All of Waterloo Region’s bike infrastructure can now be found on a map. The Region of Waterloo Cycling Map & Guide, a partnership between the region and Explore Waterloo Region, also includes route suggestions and points of interest.
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YKF prepares for bump in post-COVID domestic travel
Skies Magazine – As soon as COVID-19 travel restrictions are relaxed, the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) will be poised to connect area residents with the rest of the country. Over the last six months, the airport has announced airline partnerships that will serve 10 new destinations
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Local artist Alanah Jewell connects to her Indigenous roots through art
KitchenerToday.com – Alanah Jewell paints her own designs and sells them as part of her studio, Morningstar Designs. In less than three years, she’s also painted murals featured across Waterloo Region. Jewell also contributed two painted picnic tables for Explore Waterloo Region’s Art Fresco project
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Cambridge named ‘Tree City of the World’
City of Cambridge – The City of Cambridge has been recognized as a Tree City of the World by Tree Canada, The Arbor Day Foundation, and the United Nations for its continued management of the city’s urban forest.
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Ayr, Ontario makes the Best Work-From-Home Cities in Canada 2021 list
PCMag.com – Looking to leave your cramped, expensive living space to work from home permanently? We’ve done the research, and these are the US and Canadian cities that provide the best balance of affordability, livability, and connectivity.
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Region of Waterloo International Airport welcomes Flair Airlines
Flair Airlines has announced a formal arrangement with the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF). Flair Airlines will provide non-stop domestic air service to Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Halifax. The current anticipated start of service is May 1, 2021.
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Towards Tokyo 2021: Archery Canada’s Olympic Training Camp comes to Cambridge
For 5 days in January, the City of Cambridge played host to 13 Olympic hopefuls from Archery Canada’s High Performance Recurve program. Head coach Shawn Riggs feels Waterloo Region is ideally suited for this type of camp.
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Kitchener Market Launches Online Store
CTV News Kitchener – The Kitchener Market has opened an online store to help residents support local businesses from the comfort of their homes. The online store launched Monday and offers more than 500 products, including meats, cheeses and fresh produce.
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Four Fathers Brewing Releases a New Beer to support the Canadian Mental Health Association
Canadian Beer News – Four Fathers Brewing has announced the latest release in its Stand 4 Something Good quarterly charity beer campaign. You Are Not Alone has been brewed to support the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHAWW).
Hotels offering Office Space during Pandemic
CTV New Kitchener – Hotels have started offering up office space as they deal with fewer travellers during COVID-19. They have needed to get creative to attract guests during the pandemic.
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Maclean’s features Waterloo Region artists Luke Swinson and Alanah Jewell
Maclean’s – On Gaukel Street in Kitchener, a black bear greets pedestrians with watery and speculative eyes. Makade Makwa. These animals are brought to life by illustrator and muralist Luke Swinson, a Kitchener resident and member of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.
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GRCA to keep some parks open for limited winter use
KitchenerToday.com – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will be maintaining limited access at a number of conservation areas this winter; however, restrictions will remain in place to help protect staff and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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4 GolfNorth Courses in Waterloo Region are Gearing Up for Winter Golf
CTV News Kitchener – GolfNorth announced on Wednesday morning that it would be keeping its courses open through the winter, in hopes that golfers will layer up and hit the links even through the white fluffy stuff.
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Shopping in St. Jacobs: an enjoyable day trip out of the city
OurWindsor.ca – In the early 19th century, Old Order Mennonites from Pennsylvania purchased the land that became St. Jacobs. The village is now packed with shops and studios peddling artisanal wares of every description.
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Red Circle Brewing Co. wins Gold and Bronze at Canadian Brewing Awards
Canadian Beer News – The winners of the Canadian Brewing Awards for 2020 were announced via an online streaming event. Kitchener’s Red Circle Brewing C0. won two awards – Gold for its Belmont Village Blonde Ale, and Bronze for its Four Barrels Imperial Stout.
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