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%).

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Did you know that the University of Waterloo has a weather station located on the Waterloo campus?

At their 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 email service at the website).

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We recently did some calculations in answer to a website visitor's inquiry about the value of homes in the area of Meaford Drive in Waterloo (in the Lincoln Heights neighbourhood). Here is what we found:

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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 facility in this article.

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

(Image by Joe Shlabotnik via Flickr)

Seven Tips on Holding Your Yard Sale

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For over 10 years, the Suncor Energy Foundation has sponsored the annual Earth Day Canada celebration in Waterloo Region, with event coordination by local partners Grand River Conservation Authority and the City of Waterloo.

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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?

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Construction has recently begun on the "John M. Harper District Branch Library" at the corner of Fischer Hallman Road and Laurelwood Drive in Waterloo. This new library branch is being built together with a family YMCA.

Here is the press release provided by the City of Waterloo in early October:

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Waterloo councillors have approved a zone change to allow a new 18 unit townhouse development to be built at Park and Allen Streets.

Hit the "read more" link to read a recent article in the Record newspaper. After the article we have included links to the City of Waterloo website for more in-depth information on the new development. You can also view the Concept Building Elevations (drawings) for the Townhouses on the city website.

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The 19 storey condominium tower and townhouse development at 144 Park Street in Waterloo is appears to be making progress. This is sure to be one of Uptown Waterloo's most exciting addresses in the future.

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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%

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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

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