https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/waterloo-council-will-subsidize-unprecedented-affordable-housing-project-with-1-010-homes/article_4464d879-7113-54fb-8125-1ae30c4fc716.html

"Waterloo council said a unanimous yes Monday to subsidizing 1,010 homes on city-owned land beside the RIM Park recreation complex, a project that could see construction launch within a year.

Habitat for Humanity, a charity that builds affordable homes for families, aims to put the homes on 25 vacant acres formerly designated for jobs and offices at 2025 University Ave. E.

The non-profit housing project includes 698 homes to be owned and 312 homes to be rented. Legal covenants will be used to keep costs and rents affordable or attainable forever. 

City hall will sell the land worth $20 million to the charity for free and intends to provide a further $9 million using federal funds granted to city hall to promote housing."

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Hello, does anyone know of a local store that is currently selling maraschino cherries with stems? Trying to make a dessert for an event this week where there are several allergies/intolerances and this recipe that would work (holiday mice) needs the cherries to have stems (for the tails).

In past years Bulk Barn had some but so far this year no luck. Looking online none of the big grocery stores seem to carry them nor does Vincenzo's or Full Circle Foods. If anyone has seen any being sold recently with stems and could let me know I would appreciate it. TIA

I went grocery shopping and Columbia cycle track was half cleared while the MUP was cleared fairly well. Erb St the cycle track wasn’t too bad.

Hello one and all,
Would anyone know of a mechanic named Jeremy? He used to work at V-auto on Victoria St in Kitchener a long time ago. I heard he opened his own shop somewhere in Waterloo. Would love to find out where he us at these days, as it's one of the best mechanics I met. Thanks!

I've ever heard of this place in Waterloo, does it still exist or moved away? Was searching for Schmincke watercolor retailers and found this on their website.

I am tempted on applying to a Payroll admin position at the Waterloo district board but I can't find anything about the position online that isn't mentioned on the JD. Like how the culture and benefits are and what the heck the "Market adjusted allowance" is? I currently make 62k on salary and LOVE where I work. But I want to move somewhere that can help the future in terms of better benefits and pay.

If anyone works there in this position and can give some insight. It would help me decide to apply or not.

I'm an older undergrad student here and while I understand the whole idea of university is to network and mingle alongside studies, I'm just at a different life stage than the 18/19 year olds in my classes. Is there anywhere in Waterloo for people who are gen z and millennials (mid 20s to early 30s) to hang out?

I considered starting fitness classes as a way to meet folks. Other fun things I've considered doing to meet people: spin classes, DJ lessons/classes (a hobby I wanna take up/learn), book club, walking club (running not an option- unreliable ankle).

Don't know how many options there are in Waterloo for these things but if anyone can point me to places to start that would be great! Or maybe offer other suggestions

I am currently interviewing with a company, and I feel like I may get the job. The company mentioned that they require a vulnerable sector check because the job may involve working with children. For those who have recently completed their vulnerable sector screening through the Waterloo Regional Police, how long did it take for them to process it?

I was on the train, and this guy was sitting near me. He started talking about everything he does (crypto, DJing, video games...) and promoting his website, KingMatrix007.com. The website's hella weird, it has a bunch of random images and looks like something out of an iceberg Youtube video.

Now, after a bit of digging, I've found a post here with a comment referencing him as a local weirdo (who potentially pays homeless people to advertise crypto). Another comment claiming to be him says he was working on a video game, and then his engineer Pablo stole it from him or something (what?).

Is this just a local weirdo? Does anyone know anything about this guy?

what's going on with the subreddit theme on the web? is it just me, or is it really frustrating to look at?

Hey all looking for any where live music salsa or jazz is playing in the tricity area with a cool vibe. Much appreciated in advance, don’t want to have to go all the way to Toronto just for that.

Did anyones dog got stolen?

I found a phone at snyders flats. The person called it once the next day when I was at work and then cleared it. I feel had that I have this and it is completely useless because it is still locked. Anyone know what I can do to either find the person or get into it. Ps. The emergency notes only gives me a name no supplementary number.

I've been looking for Bangladeshi grocery items everywhere, but I haven't had any luck. Specifically, I'm on the hunt for chanachur and some frozen goods like dal puri, if anyone has any leads.

Anyone know where to find/buy these thin chocolate wafer cookies used to make yule logs and small parfaits? They appear to be dropped from local grocery store supply.