Just wondering if anyone has gone this year and how the experience has been.

How is it? Do they have a good amount of machine options? Smiths machines? Is it usually busy during the week during work hours?

I'm glad that all the leaves were picked up the city before our later than usual first snow fall.

/s

Does anyone go early in the morning? Like 6am? I bought the black card a year ago, but a medical condition stopped me from going before I even started. Would actually like to use it now, but haven't been to a gym in a million years.

Hello I’m looking for a place the sells cheap stoves/ranges. I know there is or was a place that sold dented/scratched new ones for a good price but I can’t remember what it was called.

Thx

Everytime I drive by I can't believe it's not condos yet, but seems to be going strong. I know nothing about it, so I thought I'd ask.

It was a big part of my childhood. Had at least two different locations in Preston that I know of. Does anybody remember the owner Frank and knows what he is up to these days?

Wondering if anyone has bought a new car recently? Estimates given seem lower than other dealerships in the area so wondering if we'll actually get it early next year or will it be delayed. Thanks!

Edit: Was told 4-6 months for a RAV4 Hybrid and other dealerships had longer wait times

I am looking for customers that I can do personal grocery shopping for or any shopping you may need. Cut out all the extra service fees and have guaranteed great product and service from a personal shopper. No I am not a scammer! Please reach out to me with any questions!

“Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.” Not sure who said it

Did anyone else get a scammy sounding robot call from grandbridge prompting you to pay your bill over the phone during the Canada post strike?

TL;DR: GRT service reductions are proposed, and proposed improvements are also being partially backtracked, as our regional council is not providing GRT with sufficient funding. This is harmful to both transit riders and drivers (increased traffic), and is the wrong step towards a car-free future, which is mathematically proven to be vastly superior (in terms of efficiency) compared to personal vehicles.

Submit your feedback and/or delegate to the regional council meeting on Dec 3 at 17:30 here: https://www.grt.ca/en/about-grt/budget-2025-and-transit.aspx. Additionally, email MPs, regional councillors, and mayors and tell them what you think!

Due to the lack of sufficient funding, the GRT is unfortunately being required by Waterloo regional council to reduce or completely cancel***^([1])*** service on some routes, and roll back***^([2])*** some of the originally-proposed improvements. Garbage cans will also be removed from stops, which results in dirtier bus stops and inconveniences riders.

This doesn't just affect, and isn't only about, those who rely on the affected routes; the concept of reducing transit service as a whole — even if it's for improvements in other places — is a poor and unsustainable one, as it erodes the trust people place in transit. Transit needs to be reliable (and be perceived as such) in order for ridership to improve. When someone relies on a route to get to and from school or work every day, and then that route is taken away or significantly degraded, that pushes them away from transit and onto options such as driving.

Service reductions, combined with fare increases, also pose a risk of entering into a downward spiral, where low ridership causes service reductions and fare increases, which in turn drive further ridership decreases. In order to avoid entering such a spiral, or to break it, extra funding***^([3])*** must be provided to jumpstart transit service***^([4])***. In a time where both the transit ridership and the population in the Waterloo region are growing rapidly (27% population increase in the past 15 years, and a 20.1% ridership increase from 2019 to 2023 alone) and service has not been brought up to standard with buses frequently being fully packed, service reductions and a lack of funding are the opposite of what Waterloo Regional Council should be doing (or forcing GRT to do).

Providing transit the necessary funding gets people out of mathematically-inefficient personal vehicles and into buses, which helps both transit riders and drivers. Transit needs to be reliable enough so that it’s not just seen as a way to get to school or work, but as a way to completely replace driving, whether you’re going to an appointment, party, or shopping. Service improvements cost money, and it is a necessary expense for our regional council to make in order to transition towards a more sustainable future and also reduce traffic for drivers***^([5])***.

Just as additional funding can be approved for road construction or housing, transit needs extra funding at times like these, too. You can speak out and call for more transit funding and review the proposed changes in the relevant sections of this page: https://www.grt.ca/en/about-grt/budget-2025-and-transit.aspx. Regional council will meet on Dec. 3 at 17:30 to discuss these changes, and the budget is expected to be voted on on Dec. 11. Consider delegating to this meeting (with friends and like-minded advocates if you want) if possible. Also consider emailing MPs, regional councillors, and mayors to tell them what you think! Alternatively, you are encouraged to submit your feedback, following the instructions on the link above.

Footnotes:

^([1]) Service on Route 35 will be completely cancelled, service on Route 55 will be reduced to every hour (as someone who used to live on a route coming every 60 minutes, it's nearly useless and not much different from being cancelled), and trips on Route 26 are reduced to 60 minute peak-only service too. Service on Route 9 and Route 30 will also be reduced from every 20 to 30 minutes, which is not insignificant despite there only being a 10 minute difference. Again, as someone who has lived in a place where service was improved from every 20 to 30 minutes, I believe that this is a very significant change.

^([2]) The original 2025-2030 business plan has been modified to have a 49.2% reduction in additional service hours for core network improvements, and a 44.7% reduction in additional service hours for in-year adjustments for demand changes. MobilityPLUS service hour increases are thankfully not affected.

^([3]) Not all extra funding is perpetual, although hiring additional operators is an example of an additional expense that is (but then again, nothing comes for free). For instance, new buses or vehicles often carry a high upfront cost, while maintenance costs are lower compared to that.

^([4]) This cycle has been seen in many places around the world, especially in the US, and it has also been shown that improving service helps break this cycle.

^([5]) One common belief is that promoting alternatives to driving (e.g. transit or biking infrastructure) is part of a "war on cars" or an attack on drivers. This is untrue, as promoting such means of transportation, which take less space and is mathematically proven to be more efficient, is a win-win situation for both car drivers and others, as it results in a decrease in congestion.

How are road conditions, right now? I'm dumb and on two wheels. Is it slick or just wet?

I need to replace four windows in my home and have compiled a list of companies in priority order, with the top one having the best reviews.

Has anyone used these companies? Would you recommend one over the others, or suggest a different company altogether?

The City of Cambridge is dealing with a number of issues that affect its residents:

1. Homelessness and Camps:

Many people in Cambridge don’t have homes, which has led to makeshift camps being set up in some areas. The city is trying to figure out how to manage this while following court rules about clearing these camps.

2. Not Enough Affordable Housing:

There aren’t enough affordable places for people to live. The city plans to build 19,000 homes by 2031, but it’s a big challenge to meet that goal.

3. Poor Public Transit:

Cambridge doesn’t have a direct GO train to Toronto, which makes it hard for people to travel to work or other places. The city is asking for better transit options.

4. Money Problems:

The city has to balance its budget, which means figuring out how to pay for services without running out of money.

5. Roads and Environment Issues:

Cambridge needs to fix and improve its roads and other infrastructure while also protecting the environment. This takes careful planning and money.

6. Social Issues:

Things like mental health problems and addiction are big concerns. The city and community groups are working to support people struggling with these challenges.

7. Don’t get me started on an LRT system that we are paying for and don’t have.

Looking to restart yoga and looking for some recommendations. Looking for heated and not classes.

Hey yall, went to drop into the indigenous weed store in downtown preston and it seems they're closed. I went into the head shop nearby and they said there was a raid a few weeks ago (fuck you True North I know yall called it in jealous bastards) and they're hoping they reopen soon.

Just wondering if anyone has anymore info or even contact info for the owner(s) - if you have contact info pls dm it to me!

Editing/Update:

As per comments apparently it was discovered that they weren't really indigenous owned, so I guess I'm glad they're gone. But True North still sucks regardless

Hey everyone, This morning, I caught myself enjoying the lack of "junk mail" during the Canada Post strike—it’s been kinda nice, right? But then I started thinking about the bigger picture. The strike, which started on November 15, 2024, has really hit some parts of our community hard, especially local charities and residents who rely on the mail for donations and important deliveries. It’s wild how something like this can have such a ripple effect. What’s it been like for you?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blsAkI_PAMk

Agenda: https://pub-cambridge.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=03880449-a742-4e94-9dbf-42d78f406692&Agenda=Addendum&lang=English

37:41 - Meeting Start & Rules

41:34 - Mayor Liggett's comments on abundance of amendments vs Parks Master Plan

3.1 Coun. Shwery re: Compass Trail Basketball Pad

43:08 - Motion Read

43:36 - Comments

45:33 - Questions/Comments

3.4 Coun. Kimpson re: Sturdy Park

51:35 - Amended Motion Read

52:19 - Comments

3.3 Coun. Ermeta re: Lena Crescent Playground and Basketball Court

53:51 - Amended Motion Read

54:45 - Comments/Presentations/Questions

3.2 Coun. Cooper re: Lower Main Street Permanent Road Closure

1:04:14 - Amendment Read

1:04:37 - Comments

1:05:38 - Questions

1:07:17 - Recess

1:20:25 - Return from Recess

3.5 Coun. Roberts re: Accessible Ball Diamond

1:20:47 - Amendment Read

1:21:25 - Comments/Questions

1:25:27 - Vote on Amendment, carries unanimously

3.6 Coun. Hamilton re: Greengate Park Basketball Court

1:25:58 - Amended Motion Read

1:26:13 - Comments

1:30:11 - Vote on Motion, carries unanimously

3.1 Coun. Shwery re: Compass Trail Basketball Pad

1:30:30 - Amended Motion Read for Vote

1:31:07 - Vote on Motion, carries unanimously

3.4 Coun. Kimpson re: Sturdy Park

1:32:04 - Amended Motion Read for Vote

1:32:40 - Vote on Motion, carries unanimously

3.3 Coun. Ermeta re: Lena Crescent Playground and Basketball Court

1:32:55 - Amended Motion Read for Vote

1:33:25 - Vote on Motion, carries unanimously

4.1 Coun. Earnshaw re: Cambridge Memorial Hospital Funding

1:34:12 - Amendment Read

1:34:39 - Comments

1:37:41 - Vote on Amendment, carries 6 to 3

3.2 Coun. Cooper re: Lower Main Street Permanent Road Closure

1:38:03 - Amendment Read for Vote

1:38:37 - Comments/Questions

1:41:54 - Vote on Amendment, carries unanimously

1:42:23 - Final Comments from Mayor Liggett

Hey everybody! I'm a student moving to Cambridge for a co-op term in January as part of my program. It's super last minute but I'm looking for a place to rent, does anybody have any tips? I'm from the GTA but have never been to Cambridge before so not too sure what to look out for. Any site recommendations for listings?

Anyone know what happened at Dundas and Franklin this evening? Drove past it and there were three cop cars and an ambulance

hi i’m iso a lot that my dad can park his trailer on year round. renting an apartment isn’t doable anymore so he’s going to live in his trailer but it’s almost impossible finding somewhere to put it! if someone happens to be renting out their property or know of a campground that has available lots please let me know. thanks!