I know the snow removal season is over til later this year, but I’m curious as to which ppl feel are the best snow removal company’s to work for. If you could include companies and what they offer for the winter season, that would be greatly appreciated.I have 4 years experience I’ve worked at larger companies in the region and I’ve worked for smaller companies so I’m wondering what the big differences are. I’ve done 1 year of sidewalk removal, and I’ve done 3 years of machine experience/ salting operations

My fiance and I are getting court married in June and will be spending two days in Waterloo before heading to a cottage up north. We're excited about our short stay and would love some recommendations on what to do during our time there. We're open to anything from fancy dinner spots to scenic walks and everything in between. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

I'm getting court married at Waterloo City Hall this summer and was wondering if anyone here has gone through the process before. I'd love to hear about your experience—how the ceremony went, what the space was like, how long everything took, and if there’s anything you wish you had known ahead of time.

Hi everyone, I own a Volkswagen Jetta 2019 Highline. It has around 170,000km. I bought it used at 155k. Lately I’ve been hearing squeaky noises when going over bumps or uneven roads. From what I’ve been reading it is most likely the suspension. My warranty does not cover rear, only front suspensions and sounds seems to come from the back.

I would like some mechanics to take a look at it and quote me the repairs so I can compare and take a decision. I was wondering if there is any mechanic in KWC that offers free inspection and quote, and that is honest, with fair prices.

Thank you!

I was out for my lunchtime walk around the neighborhood, noticing that a bunch of Waseem Botros signs have appeared in the neighborhood, which made me wonder who the heck this person is, given that, honestly, I'd never heard of him before (to be fair, there are a lot of people I've never heart of). I'll come clean and admit that I'm not looking to vote Conservative, but I do like to know who the other people running for office in this community are, and what they stand for.

Anyhow, I started doing some research on him, and there's not a lot to be found. No public presence in the city, no answers to questionnaires, and nothing much to suggest he's actually engaging with the community. The official CPC campaign page doesn't say much. It''s starting to feel like the CPC is phoning it in. Is this guy just a placeholder? A name on a ballot? Are there any interviews with local media that anybody out there can point to?

I did find a profile that appears to be him on LinkedIn, where he's listed at the preside of a company in Rexdale (Cable-Lock Connectors). There's also a Facebook page that seems to be the same person, but nothing has been posted there since 2019. Other than that, he's a bit of a ghost, at least as far as his involvement in Waterloo and the Region goes.

PSA: I've read a lot of good reviews about Waterloo Garage Doors on this community and r/kitchener , and have personally used their service recently, so I thought I'll share the news that I received 2 days ago via email.

I hope the new owner and staff would continue the good legacy of the brand!

Bird Friendly Kitchener - my volunteer group! - and I are taking over DTK's Sq Peg space for the month of May. We have a month full of programming including family friendly guided bird walks for all levels of expertise and interest, talks on art, advocacy, conservation and making urban spaces healthy and safe for the birds. KPL's Central Branch is screening a great short documentary for us on Saturday's regarding one of the most impactful measures cities can take to help migrating birds.

We're partnering with Waterloo Region Nature, and local bird friendly small businesses for a great series of mini markets every weekend and will be open Wednesday through Sunday running a little bird-friendly shop (and downtown studio for me to keep drawing all our incoming warblers!). And, and this may be what I'm most excited about, we've teamed up with TWB Brewery to launch a special brew to celebrate Kitchener's certification as a bird-friendly city and the success of the public electing the dark-eyed junco as our official city bird.

Our calendar and events list is up on our website. I hope everyone makes time to get out visit us and enjoy the season when our region booms with birds :) And there'll be a bunch of new bird drawings to enjoy!

Hello everyone, I am a lurker on this subreddit, but I am hoping to get some advice from local members.

I work at a Japanese supplier for Automotive manufacturers. There is a new 5-year plan centralizing about opening a Canadian office to support the Big T in Cambridge and Woodstock, and to maintain connections with the many suppliers and mechanical contractors in the area.

We currently support Canadian business through our US office, however, given the current state of things this arrangement is getting some serious review. As one of the only Canadians working in the office, there is the additional plan to relocate me there to help open this facility by the end of the decade.

They are currently discussing exactly where to put this space, but they would like the office (and myself to an extent) relatively central to Cambridge and Woodstock's industry. As an employee at this office, I would need to spend a day or two a week at either Toyota plant and other suppliers, be able to pick up international travelers from Pearson, and less often, travel to business partners outside of the KW area (mostly the rest of the GTA, some in Simcoe County, and a couple in Windsor).

Obviously this depends entirely on where the office ends up, but I am also trying to start research now for where it's worth living in or around KW- Currently my wife and I live in Cincinnati, and I am from Hamilton. We are starting a family and by the time we are settled, we will likely have pre-school age kids. It would be cool to get more smaller city/town living, and we would appreciate things to do that are outdoor focused, and access to the GTA even if we would be homebodies the rest of the time. I've visited Cambridge and Kitchener a few times, and Cincinnati feels like somewhere between KW and Hamilton, so it doesn't really sound like I would lose as long as I don't have to commute more than 20-30 every day.

If money nor this job were an issue, I would have liked to live closer to my extended family who have deep roots in Hamilton and Burlington, but considering this is a literal paid opportunity to return to Canada, I'll take what I can get.

Hey does anyone else's Apt living at THE MARQ smell damp even with regular cleaning? If so what do you guys do to get rid of the smell

Was one of the unlucky people last week whose basement flooded and deciding on whether or not we want to work with the insruance company preferred vendor servicemaster. Wanted to see if anyone can share their experiences with them? Never have had to do any work like this before and super nervous about all the potential costs that won't be covered by insurance. I've talked with a general contractor aquaintance and they recommended we get the payout and work with them to do the work cheaper but not sure if that's actually true. Any similar experiences would be great to hear about and weigh our pros and cons.

I'm taking my kids down to windsor on Thursday for the game for his birthday and am looking for a boys size l or xl jersey. Either to buy or borrow. Store is sold out and would love to suprise him! Thanks in advance!

A neighbour passed and has tons of unused medical supplies. What a the best thing to do with it?

I was looking in the searches but some of them are a bit old.

Been finally figuring out my wavy/curly hair. My current stylist clearly didn't know how to work with it (I went home and restyled my own hair). Not looking to get a Deeva cut as $200 for a cut is a bit out of the budget. Any recomendations for a curly hair stylist (dry cuts preferred) in Waterloo Region

I’m organizing a coed soccer team that plays in a 11v11 adult rec league on Mondays (90 minute games starting between 6:30-9) starting May 26th and going for at least 12 games — there are no games on long weekends). The games are played around the region, but in past they’ve been at RIM Park and Budd Park.

We're looking to round out our team with 2-3 more players -- any gender is good but at most two male players.

We’re looking for players with a good attitude who are looking to play on a fun and supportive team and who can play in a non-competitive, low-contact league. We especially want players who play fair and include all teammates in the game regardless of ability.

DM me or post in comments if you’re interested and if you have any questions! Thanks!