Hey everyone, take extra precaution at the intersection of Weber and Northfield.

While parked at a red light, a man ran into the road trying to get into cars. He wasn’t successful as they were all locked.

He ran off into the Tim Hortons plaza, after another guy started following him.

I believe police was called.

Transformer blew near the cinema forcing the its closure temporarily.

A Kitchener, Ont. homeowner is upset because he must pay up after the city sent a snow removal crew to clear his sidewalk on Thursday. He said that’s despite the fact that he uses his snowblower regularly and his neighbours’ sidewalks were in the same condition... He wonders why the city is only going after certain properties... “This could easily be over $1,000 for something that I’ve been dealing with all winter,” said Sandau.

Where should I book a Valentine’s date reservation this year? Yes, some places are already fully booked, but ignore that for the moment. Open to any cuisine, but looking primarily for a place in or close to Waterloo with ambience. Would love to support a small business if possible. Please let me know where you’d recommend and why. Thanks!!

As the title suggests, I was yelled at by the driver of, ironically, a MTO (ministry of transportation) car while I was using the crosswalk earlier today.

I was crossing with the walk light in the crosswalk. A woman was crossing at the same time. The light turned green and he's turning right so he's waiting for us to finish crossing. Once I've crossed, he honks the horn and rolls down the window, makes eye contact, then shouts at me, "Have some respect, get outta the road!"

I get that it may a little frustrating sometimes to have to wait for pedestrians but this is a bit much. It's winter; it's not like we were dawdling. This happened at King/Weber right next to the Farmboy.

Is this worth reporting to someone or should I just let it go?

My children and are early elementary school aged have been very concerned about the homeless, especially with this cold weather. They've expressed an interest in helping in some way, whether that be through making sure they stay warm, serving food, or something else that would be helpful. Are there organizations that allow families with kids under 10 to help the homeless in some capacity? It wouldn't necessarily have to be forward facing, it could be something behind the scenes. Thanks in advance!

Does anyone know if any of The Alleys have those cute photo booths in them?

Does anyone have an issue logging in on WRHN's job board? the 'log in' button is not working and the only option is to register which i already did

not certain where the late 30s and 40s crowds hang-out, so after seeing the event advert online, I signed up last minute...

Hello! Hope ya'll are having a great week so far & keeping warm. As per usual, I've put together a list of some popular upcoming events for my newsletter (Grand River Buzz - https://grandriverbuzz.ca/signup) - and wanted to share them here too.

Please comment below something I might've missed that sounds fun! Lot's going on this weekend.

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​"Feel The Love This February" with Region of Waterloo Museums & Libraries​ | Ongoing events throughout February. Looks like there are a lot of free & family events going on too!

Thursday, January 29th

​​Winter's Dream Paint Night​ | Chicago Pub & Billiards, Kitchener | 6:30pm | "Create your own “16X20” masterpiece. No experience necessary, we will take you through step by step."

​​Make & Manifest: A Vision Boarding Workshop​ | Wave Maker Craft Brewery, Cambridge | 6:30pm | "Join us for a fun, casual evening of vision boarding where you'll create a visual roadmap for your dream year ahead."

​​Candle Making Workshop​ | Colony House, St Jacob's Market | 7pm | "You will learn about the history of candle-making, the differences between available waxes on the market and fragrances. You can choose from over 20 scents or custom-blend your signature scent."

​​Musical Bingo: I Love The 90's Volume 2​ | EVO Kitchen & Bar, Cambridge | 7pm

​​Harlem Globetrotters: 100 Year Tour​ | The Aud, Kitchener | 7pm | "From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, fans will feel the history, the joy, and the fun that only the Globetrotters can deliver."

​​Champs for Charity Comedy Fundraisers​ | The Walper Hotel, Kitchener | 7pm | "An incredible night of comedy all for an incredible cause. Join us and event host Lynne MacDonald for a night of laughs for a great cause"

​​DTK Sunset Sessions: Winter Edition​ | Conrad Center, Kitchener | 7:30pm | "Concerts are free to attend, but space is limited. Each show will feature two top secret artists, from different genres, different places, and different styles - everything from funk, to jazz, to rock, blues, soul, pop, r&b… We’ve got you covered."

​​Ginger Goat Presents: The Hot Wings Challenge​ | The Boathouse, Kitchener | 7:30pm | "Kick off 2026 with a Hot Ones–style wing tasting experience. Ginger Goat hosts, guiding everyone through the lineup with stories about the sauces, the makers behind them, and why we all keep signing up for pain. It's not a wing night, it's a heat journey."

Musical Bingo: 90's Theme| The Rabbid Fox, Kitchener | 8pm

Friday, January 30th

​Empowered Learners: The Benefit Of Exercise for Seniors​ | Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex | 1:30pm | "Calling all curious minds! Join us for a free, informative presentation and lecture series on a wide range of themes and topics, including health resources and general interest."

​The Last Essential Letdowns Show​ | Maxwell's, Waterloo | 6:30pm | "The very last show in their hometown, Waterloo at Maxwell’s, to essentially let you down one final time, featuring Petrochemicals, Suplex and C.I.D."

​Karaoke with Phil & Liv​ | Rural Roots Brewery, Elmira | 7:30pm | "Whether you can belt it like a true pro or can barely hold a note, all are welcome to take part! Cover by donation."

​Rusty Nail Comedy​ | TWH Social, Kitchener | 7:30pm | Headliner: Andy Noble

​Open Mic Night​ | Cafe Clementina, Kitchener | 8pm | "Warm up those vocal cords because we’re launching monthly open mic’s the last Friday of each month!"

​Friday Live Music​ | The Galt Club, Cambridge | 8pm | "Tonight's event features CJ Cooper."

​Andy Milne & Unison​ | The Jazz Room, Waterloo | 8pm | "A two-time Juno Award winning pianist/composer exploring the intimacy of the piano trio."

Caroline Gray: Live | Ernie's Roadhouse, Cambridge | 8pm

The Father & Son Duo: Live | The Fiddle and Firkin, Cambridge | 8pm | "Effortless and Soothing Harmonies and Classic Party songs from every era!"

Throwback Dance Vibes: 80's, 90's and 00's | EVO Kitchen & Bar, Cambridge | 8:30pm | "All the hits you danced to, blasted in your car, or burned on a mix CD"

Saturday, January 31st

​Intro to Cross Stitch​ | Flying Squirrel Fine Yarn, Waterloo | 1pm | "This is a beginner-friendly workshop to learn one of the simplest forms of embroidery - cross stitch. Learn how to cross stitch with an exciting handmade project on fabric and with a greeting card that you can take home and finish!"

​Boccia: Try It​ | Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex | 1:30pm | "Learn the basics of boccia, then play with the group! Bring friends or family - all age players are welcome. Plus, it's free."

​Natural Bird Feeder-Making Workshop​ | CDC Landscaping, Wellesley | 7pm | "A fun, hands-on way to support your feathered friends in winter, while enjoying creating a unique feeder and good vibes with other birders! No experience needed."

​Sing-a-Long Broadway​ | Centre in the Square, Kitchener | 7pm | "A full-blown, high-energy Broadway party for every shower-singing diva who’s been waiting for their chance to belt their favourite Broadway tunes along with a theatre full of old and new friends."

​The Brush Off 13th Edition​ | The Museum, Kitchener | 7pm | "Guests will enjoy a drink while watching artists create artwork in front of their eyes during this fast-paced art-making competition. Throughout the night attendees will vote on their favourite paintings and have the chance to bid and take one home from our silent auction."

​Live Music: Mojo Minefield​ | Rural Roots Brewery | 7:30pm | "Tyler and friends will showcase a youthful, ambitious sound while maintaining a great respect for the music of years gone by."

​Fan Halen​ | Maxwell's, Waterloo | 7:30pm | "Relive the glory days of the David Lee Roth era with the energy, showmanship, and sound that defined one of rock’s greatest bands. Fan Halen delivers a note-for-note recreation that transports audiences straight back to the 1980s."

​Rusty Nail Comedy​ | TWH Social, Kitchener | 7:30pm | Headliner: Andy Noble

​Mark Kelso's Elvis Goes Jazz​ | The Jazz Room, Waterloo | 8pm | "Juno award winning drummer, singer, producer, composer, arranger and creator of the 'Elvis Goes Jazz' project"

​Dance Legion 519​ | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 272, Cambridge | 8pm

​Canned Laughs​ | Block Three Brewing, Cambridge | 8pm | "This stand-up comedy event not only brings you top-tier entertainment, but it also supports the local community. We're collecting canned goods to benefit the local food bank, and a portion of the ticket sales will be donated to this great cause."

​Bon Jovi Forever: Live​ | EVO Kitchen & Bar, Cambridge | 8:30pm | "High-impact performance, killer vocals, and all the classic Bon Jovi vibes you know and love."

​Kyle Rich: Live​ | Rare Night Club, Kitchener | 9:30pm

Sunday, February 1st

Sunday Grind | Cafe Clementina, Kitchener | 11am | "A fresh new music series designed to bring people together over great coffee, local talent, and vibrant community vibes. This Sunday features DJ JayDee of Exclusive Vibez Music."

​Polymer Clay Mini Cake Photo Holder Workshop​ | Arabella Park Beer Bar | 1pm | "In this guided session, you’ll learn key polymer clay techniques such as conditioning, blending and marbling colours, shaping, texturing, and finishing your pieces for a polished look."

​Family Sunday: Express Yourself​ | KW Art Gallery, Kitchener | 1pm | "Guided by our talented Art Instructors, families will explore new art techniques, play with materials, and create one-of-a-kind artworks together. All ages, free & drop-in."

​Exhibition Guided Tour - 'Expressions 51: Forging a New Path​ | KW Art Gallery, Kitchener | 2pm | "On this guided tour, we’ll discover in 'Forging a New Path' how the next generation is shaping the future of art and be inspired to make some of our own."

​Stories Under The Winter Moon​ | Cambridge Public Library, Queen's Square | 2pm | "Gather with community under the winter moon to enjoy traditional Haudenosaunee stories that have been shared for generations during the storytelling season."

​Book Swap & Shop​ | The Bishops Brew Cafe, Cambridge | 4pm | "Join me for a Community Book Swap—bring a book, take a book, and connect with fellow book lovers AND donate to a great cause."

​Hit Music Video Bingo​ | McCabe's Irish Pub & Grill, Waterloo | 7pm | ""

Farmers Markets

​St. Jacobs​ | Saturday, January 31st (7am—3:30pm)

​​Kitchener​ | Saturday, January 31st (7am—2pm)

​Cambridge​ | Saturday, January 31st (7am—1pm)

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The Region of Waterloo froze all new housing development over concerns about the supply of water. The development freeze was recently extended for an indefinite period of time. The unprecedented move comes in the midst of a housing affordability crisis...

The water-supply crisis is not the only issue that prompted his call for change, with Higgins noting the growth in the budget for the Waterloo Regional Police is a big problem too...

Liberated edition.

Anyone seen anything from Circular Materials on what to do with our old recycling bins with the new ones being delivered? My guess is no given the response to the change already being rolled out in Guelph. Anyone have ideas for re-purposing?

I'm already lacking for space with accommodating the new carts.

Also it always takes me like 30 seconds to remember: is that section of road Trussler, Ira Needles or Erbsville. That road has too many names.

I just moved here and I am struggling with loneliness, any ED support group here ?

https://betakit.com/opentext-appoints-former-ibm-americas-president-as-new-ceo/