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• The Hottest August in 50 years - UW Weather Station Summary
  Here is the University of Waterloo Weather Station Summary for August 2010: The hottest August in 50 years with less than half of the average precipitation With an overall temperature over 2.5 degrees above average it was the hottest August since 1959…
• Waterloo Region Development Map
  Here is link to a really great Google map of Waterloo Region. This Waterloo Region Development Map contains the locations (and often links with information) for a large collection of development sites. The blue icons mark sites currently under constructi…
• 2010 Coldwell Banker Habitat for Humanity Build
  The Realtors and staff at Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty are pleased to announce that we will begin our third Habitat for Humanity home build, made possible by the proceeds from our Building Dreams Gala in February 2010. This Habitat home will…
• Neighbourhood Trivia for Angler Way in Eastbridge
  According to a report from Teranet Enterprises and Generation5, the average person living around Angler Way in the Eastbridge neighbourhood of Waterloo speaks English (92%), is married (70%) and has a University or College education (49%).   Here…
• Google Transit is Now Available in Kitchener-Waterloo
  You can now use Google to plan a trip using public transportation in our local area. You can find an explanation of the service here: Ride smarter. Plan your public transportation online. The service includes both the Grand River Transit Service and the…
• The Wettest June in Over 40 Years in Kitchener-Waterloo
  Did you know that the University of Waterloo has a weather station? At the website you can find local weather information that is updated every 15 minutes: Weather.UWaterloo.ca Below is the text of their latest email summary (you can sign up for this…
• Waterloo Regional Police Reported Activity Maps Updated
  You can view the most recent crime maps here (June 1 to 16, 2010) Although no community remains completely without crime, the cities and townships of Waterloo Region remain among the safest in Ontario. Waterloo Regional Police Service is committed to w…
• 452 Beechwood Place Neighbourhood Trivia
  According to a report from Teranet Enterprises and Generation5, the average person living around 452 Beechwood Pl  in Waterloo Ontario speaks English (94%), is married (56%) and has a University or College education (51%).   Here is the age…
• Waterloo Regional Police Crime Maps Available Online
  Although no community remains completely without crime, the cities and townships of Waterloo Region remain among the safest in Ontario. Waterloo Regional Police Service is committed to working toward a safer community through enforcement and education.…
• Fire at University area Plaza - Mel's Diner
  Many Waterloo residents will miss this favourite spot to grab a great burger... or breakfast. More photos from Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=mels%20diner%20waterloo&w=all xMOREx Article in the Waterloo region Record newspaper: htt…
• Recent photo of new Public Library in Laurelwood area of Waterloo
  Here is a recent snapshot (taken on April 23) of the progress at the building site for the new Family YMCA and the John M. Harper District Branch Library at the corner of Laurelwood Drive and Fischer Hallman Road in Waterloo. Read more about this facil…
• Laurelwood Neighbourhood Garage Sale - May 8
  Don't miss this year's annual Laurelwood Neighbourhood yard sale.Laurelwood Neighbourhood Garage SaleSaturday, May 8, 2010 8:00 AM to 12:00 PMLaurelwood NeighbourhoodBrookmill Cres & Laurelwood DrWaterloo, ON N2V 2M1(Image by Joe…
• Waterloo Earth Day
  Waterloo Earth Day Tree planting, hands-on activities, live bird show, drumming with Creation Africa, Saturday, May 8, 2010 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMLaurel Creek Conservation Area625 Westmount RdWaterloo, ON     For over 10 years…
• What does the food bank need most?
  Established in 1984, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region is a charitable, community-based organization that acquires and distributes donated food for families and individuals in need. They are part of the Canadian Association of Food Banks and the Ontario A…
• Kitchener Waterloo Homes are more afordable
  CKCO TV is Kitchener Waterloo's local television station. They featured Coldwell Banker Canada's President, John Geha in a news story about housing prices during John's recent visit to Coldwell banker Peter Benninger Realty.
• Recent Listings on the RENTING in Kitchener-Waterloo Website
• A Modern Barnraising in Wellesley
  MennoHomes Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 2001 under the sponsorship of Mennonite Central Committee as a response to the need for affordable housing. The urgent need for affordable housing for large rural families -- including…
• The LAURELWOOD Neighbourhood Association
  The Laurelwood Neighbourhood Association (LWNA) is a not-for-profit organization run by volunteers for residents of Laurelwood. If you live in the Laurelwood neighbourhood of Waterloo, or are considering a move to the Laurelwood area, you may be intere…
• The Neighbourhood around The Bauer Lofts in Uptown Waterloo
  Here is a great Google map based service. Created by "Walk Score.com", this map shows you where you can find the closest grocery store, movie theatre and much more. Click on the store name (or park, or service,) to highlight that item. Click the…
• What I love about the LAURELWOOD Neighbourhood!
  When I bought my house in Laurelwood about 10 years ago, it was among the first built on the block in a new section of the neigbourhood. I confess I was, at the time, largely attracted by the affordability of the home compared to some other new construct…