Read more »

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 working toward a safer community through enforcement and education.

The Waterloo Regional Police Service are providing interactive maps with information on Reported Police Activity in your Neighbourhood.

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.

The Waterloo Regional Police Service are providing interactive maps with information on Reported Police Activity in your Neighbourhood.

You can view the most recent maps here.

We recently did some calculations in answer to a website visitor's inquiry about the value of homes in the area of Huron Village in Kitchener (in the Huron Park neighbourhood). Here is what we found:

Read more »

Don't miss this year's annual Laurelwood Neighbourhood yard sale.

(Image by Joe Shlabotnik via Flickr)

Seven Tips on Holding Your Yard Sale

Read more »

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 "View bigger map" link and take a look around...

Read more »

According to a report from Teranet Enterprises and Generation5, the average person living around 10 and 20 Ellen Street East in Kitchener speaks English (88%) and has a University or College education (55%).

Read more »

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 "View bigger map" link and take a look around...

Read more »

Many families enjoy skating outdoors in the winter. There are over 50 Outdoor ice skating rinks in Kitchener- Waterloo.

Most of the outdoor ice rinks in Kitchener-Waterloo are run by volunteers from local community groups and neighbourhood associations. Many of these rinks have lights and can be enjoyed in the evening.

So why not get out and enjoy the frosty weather this winter with your family and friends?

Read more »

We are delighted to report that the K-W Street Map & Service Guide has just hit the streets for the 7th time in 16 years. Soon 125,000 maps will be printed and close to 90,000 maps will be delivered by mid October through Canada Post to homes in Kitchener, Waterloo and Elmira.

By now you should have received your copy in the mail. If you have not received a map or would like additional copies, send us an email and we will get them to you.

Read more »

According to a report from Teranet Enterprises and Generation5, the average person living around Cedar Bend Drive in Waterloo Ontario speaks English (88%), is married (55%) and has a University or College education (69%).

Here is the age distribution:
0-19 years: 29%
20-29 years: 19%
30-44 years: 26%
45-54 years: 15%
55+ years: 11%

Read more »

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 interested to know about the Laurelwood Neighbourhood Association. The purpose of this group is to promote and present numerous community based activities and to develop relationships with the city of Waterloo.

You can visit the Laurelwood Neighbourhood Association website at: Laurelwood.ca

Read more »