Waterloo Region

> Waterloo region’s first ever integrated crisis centre is set to open its doors July 30. The creation of the centre is one being applauded by Mike and Fiona Roth. who became mental health advocates after their daughter Kaitlyn died in April 2022.

> Waterloo region needs to scale up its climate actions if it wants to achieve its target of 50 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, according to a local community group.

already? sure I guess lol

> April in Waterloo Region had above average temperatures with no measurable snowfall and increased precipitation, ending the winter season with lowest snowfall since 2001-02.

Quote from the article: > The ACO is sounding the alarm as the clock runs down on time for municipalities to designate about 36,000 listed heritage properties across the province or risk losing them to development interests. > > In 2022, the Ford government required municipalities to remove listed properties from their heritage registers by Jan. 1, 2025 unless they’ve begun the process to designate a listed property prior to the deadline. > > Unlike a designated property, a listed property has only modest protection. Current rules require 60 days’ notice, in writing, of the owner’s intention to demolish or remove a building or structure, so the municipality can use that time to decide if it wants to afford more formal protection. > > As of Jan. 1, properties on the register will no longer be afforded such protection or time. Properties that lose their listing status cannot be relisted for another five years.

Longtime Waterloo Region councillor's take on the hostile takeover of over 700 acres of farmland in Wilmot that we wouldn't even know about if it weren't for the farmers speaking out 😖

Not sure how that will play out with the Franklin/Can-Amera intersection right next to it, but a pedestrian walkway under the roundabout seems cool

From the webpage:

Doors Open has been a staple event in our Region since 2003. On the third Saturday in September, Waterloo Region opens its doors to curious residents and visitors alike – attendees can tour noteworthy buildings, interesting places and heritage sites in Waterloo Region, many of which are not regularly open to the public.

Doors Open Waterloo Region creates meaningful qualitative experiences, delivered through storytelling, in celebration of our diverse community culture, heritage and architecture.

Doors Open Waterloo Region returns as an in-person event in 2023 on Saturday, September 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A day of discovery: tour 20 local destinations including noteworthy buildings, interesting places & heritage sites. Admission to all Doors Open sites is always free.

Join our mailing list to receive updates and notifications about this year’s event. Mailing list members are eligible to win great, exclusive prizes throughout August and September.

For complete details about this year’s 20 participating sites, visit Doors Open Ontario.

https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/pages/events/waterloo-region

https://youtu.be/41Z4-TTBbJU

Quoted from article: > Two people have been seriously hurt following a crash in Waterloo that involved an e-scooter.

>Emergency crews were called to the scene at the intersection of Bridgeport Road and King Street around midnight.

>According to the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), a sedan was heading west on Bridgeport when it hit an e-scooter that was heading north on King.

> A 21-year-old man and 19-year-old woman were on the e-scooter and were both taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

> The driver of the Honda was not hurt.

> Around 12:30 a.m., police tweeted that Bridgeport was closed from Regina Street to King for a crash. Around an hour later, the stretch was reopened.

> Anyone with information of dashcam footage is asked to contact WRPS.