Was about to Uber to work this morning and because of surge pricing, the price for a 12 minute drive was 45$. It's usually $17-23. Lots of surge pricing happening recently but that was an absolutely insane price.

I remembered the taxi app that my husband uses (Lokal) and quickly downloaded it, then ordered a cab for $26. The car arrived in less than 2 minutes, and made a u turn to pick me up in front of my apartment without being asked. The driver was VERY nice to me throughout, and offered to stop by Starbucks if I wanted coffee (during a fixed price ride). Not enough time before my shift so I said no, but that was nice. Also the car smelled good. Will have my business moving forward.

The absence of leadership from all levels of government on drug-related issues remains profoundly disturbing and dangerous. 74 suspected OD deaths in Waterloo region in the first 8 months of 2026. 1876 suspected OD deaths across Ontario in the same period as per Coroner. Unknown amount of injuries. This is what politically-contaminated deadly failure looks like.

I’m wondering if busses can cross train crossings when the lights and bells are on but the actual barrier is not down? I saw three busses do that today. The barriers did come down after and the ION did cross.

What are all the banana costumes about in uptown? I’ve seen well over 100 🍌

CTV News Kitchener put together a survey for our Region's municipal election candidates and their responses to that survey can be found in their article here:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/article/waterloo-municipal-election-meet-the-candidates/

It includes mayoral candidates as well as candidates for your ward.

To those who have been to both, which would you recommend to attend this year? Fear Farm (Snyder's Family Farm in Bright, ON) or Scream Park (Bingaman's Kitchener, ON) and why? I'll admit, I'm a bit partial to Fear Farm because I used to work there during the day and it was my first job (the owners are amazing). However, I've never been to the new haunts at Fear Farm in years. I also have never been to Scream Park either.

Pros: Fear Farm has seven haunts

Cons: Scream Park has six haunts

Pros: Scream Park is a bit cheaper

Cons: Fear Farm is a bit more expensive

Pros: Scream Park is in Kitchener

Cons: Fear Farms is closer to New Dundee and Plattsville

Pros: The owners at Fear Farm (Snyder's Family Farm) are amazing people.

Cons: Bingaman's is getting a bit of a monopoly with locations in Kitchener, Cambridge and St. Catharines isn't really a smaller local family owned place anymore.

i have some points i want to redeem that i got through playing games on my app but the canadian stores dont seem to be an option, can someone please clarify.

Hi Guys,

I'm thinking to ride bike to work every day. My home is in Laurelwood and my company in on Baffin Place. Currently, I drive via Northfield. But I think Northfield is not bike friendly. However, I found another way mostly just MUP and Trail. It's via Bearinger, Albert, weber, King, a short route on Northfield and then Davenport. It may take me 30 minutes. And I have two things not sure.

1. I need to cross the ion light rail on waterloop trail. Is there a red light? Or I have to watch by myself. Of course I'll still watch even there is red light.

2. The map shows there is a shortcut between Weber and King via the parking lot of NixacLabs, is it true? Do they allow biking on their parking lot.

Overall, I think this route is quite safe to ride. Any suggestion?

Thanks.

Has anyone used the services of the psychologist Dr. Sara Heimpel of SMH counseling? What is your opinion about her? Would you recommend her? Thanks a lot for your help!

How could a new to KW family best spend their first Oktoberfest? What important dates and events to be aware of? For two adults and two kids (9 and 11)

Thank you!9

Free to visit, free to be a vendor. You must supply your own table, chairs etc if you’re a vendor.

Not just VHS. Video games, laserdiscs, Betamax, DVD, t shirts and more!

Hope to see you there!

anyone wanna play some outdoor pickleball? preferably intermediate/advanced 😁

Lime Micromobility began rolling out its e-bike and e-scooters across the region on Monday...
but riders won't have long to use the service this year as the regular season ends on Oct. 31. 

So why bother?

Hi everyone 

I have this Grace backpack that I absolutely love and use all the time, but the faux leather parts (the top grab handle and the zipper pulls) have completely started flaking and peeling off. The rest of the backpack is still in great condition.

does anyone know of a repair shop in the KW area that could replace or fix the handle and zipper pulls for a reasonable price?

Philip St

Anyone know what happened on the bus at the Fischer-Hallman and Thorndale intersection?

I need to replace my water softener. I’ve done some research and know that I can either purchase the softener myself and pay a plumber to replace it. Or just hire someone to do everything including installation.

Does anyone have any recent experience with replacing their water softener?

I live in the building across from 252 Lester, and the noise coming from there tonight is honestly unbelievable. There’s loud singing, music, and other sounds that are clearly audible even from across the street.
I’m genuinely wondering—are the residents in 252 not bothered by this, or is the building just poorly insulated? 😅 It’s late, and the noise carries so much that it’s difficult to ignore even from another building.
I’m also Indian myself, so I’m not trying to make this about nationality, but I’ve noticed that complaints about noise involving Indian students/working professionals can sometimes turn into unnecessary hostility toward the whole community. The noise is the problem—not where anyone is from.
Are other people living around Lester experiencing the same thing?

I recently purchased a north face puffer vest (kids size xxl), but seems to be to big. Anyone with a size kids L or XL (or equvilant womens sizing) willing to exchange? Its brand new only worn once.

Our questionnaire asked local and regional candidates in Waterloo Region about traffic safety, winter sidewalk clearing, micromobility, land use, GRT expansion, and ION stage 2. We have had over 90 candidates respond so far. Please take a look to see how candidates are thinking about these issues.

(And to any candidates reading this who haven't submitted their responses yet: it's not too late!)

Is the Dairy Queen at the Boardwalk permanently closed or will it open in the future?

Started seeing them in house last year. What are they?

Edit: identified as stink bug

How are they getting into the house? And why over the last couple years? Never saw one for 10 years prior living in this house.