Citified

It's not just a radio station we lost

A few thoughts on the shuttering of 570 news radio

Jul 17 • Melissa Bowman

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Council Approves the Kitchener 2051 Official Plan

Making it easier to create more housing options in (almost) all neighbourhoods

Jul 6 • Melissa Bowman

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June 2026

Growing Well...Together?

A closer look at Kitchener's Official Plan and two concerning amendments

Jun 24 • Melissa Bowman

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100 Victoria encampment ruling

Last month, Justice Gibson ruled that the Region cannot evict residents from the encampment at 100 Victoria unless it provides viable alternatives such…

Jun 12 • Melissa Bowman

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May 2026

Local News and Views (May 2026)

An overview of local news and other happenings in and around Waterloo Region

May 29 • Melissa Bowman

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Local Media as Social Infrastructure

May 3rd is the UN World Press Freedom Day which serves as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom - which…

May 15 • Melissa Bowman

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The Upside (May 2026)

Let's focus on good things happening in and around Waterloo Region

May 1 • Melissa Bowman

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April 2026

Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan

Does this plan reflect our community's vision for community safety?

Apr 17 • Melissa Bowman

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The Council Round-Up (Apr 2026)

A snapshot of what's happening in council chambers around Waterloo Region

Apr 2 • Melissa Bowman

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March 2026

Play On! Midtown Playground Renewal Drive

Guest Post: Leah Reesor-Keller

Mar 20 • Melissa Bowman and Leah Reesor-Keller

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The Municipal (Re)Run Down

Should incumbents have a responsibility to declare their plans for this election?

Mar 13 • Melissa Bowman

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"The Garbage Man Can!" Part 2

Waterloo Region welcomes automatic cart-based waste collection

Mar 3 • Melissa Bowman

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