The Local Advocate

In love with the new murals along Halls Ln. 🤩

Are you a Registered Professional Planner that is looking to lead @CityKitchener’s Planning Division to achieve our development vision? A City for Everyone: Working Together, Growing Thoughtfully, Building Community odgersberndtson.com/en/careers/167…

Check out this handy custom Google map of restaurants, cafes, grocery stores & bodegas in Kitchener & Waterloo that are open & offering pick-up, curbside or delivery services during the pandemic: bit.ly/3e2M6Yj Add your business to the map: bit.ly/2zUA3NY

Two great leadership roles with the Economic Development at the City of Kitchener: - Manager of the Kitchener Market - Manager of Downtown Development & Innovation Learn more here 👉 lnkd.in/dEYSeNq #KWAwesome #DTKLove #EcDev

I'm a BIG fan of Ren Navarro's (founder of @Beer_Diversity) work - and her lessons on diversity + inclusion in the craft beer industry are not surprisingly applicable to how we address racism in all workplaces. @Communitech @AlexKinsella buff.ly/3iOVDoY

This is very promising news, not least because some of streets which will see new bike lanes are horrible car sewers that are dangerous/unpleasant to bike/walk on. But a note of caution: while the extra KMs are good, this needs to be a CONNECTED NETWORK with safe intersections!

.@WomensCrisisSWR is putting on an online virtual auction! You can help women and children in our community move beyond violence by bidding on auction items. So treat yourself to something nice and place your bids before Monday May 18: events.readysetauction.com/wcswr/hatsoffo…

#KWAwesome resident @JL_Laurie is bringing Little Libraries online with an amazing grassroots initiative: The #KWOnlineLittleLibrary! 📚 Intrigued? It's simple: Have a book? Share a book! Need a book? Have a look! Check out the form for more details: bit.ly/3dG6Ogx

Loving this global placemaking project from @CoDesignStudio: #PorchPlacemaking encourages neighbours to connect during the #Covid19 pandemic by activating their porches, balconies, front yards, stoops & driveways between May 30 to June 5, 2020. Details at: porchplacemaking.com

While the world has seemingly stopped from my window, #ConstructionSzn2020 is in full swing around Mill Station with bike lanes coming to: 🚲 Ottawa 🚲 Mill 🚲 Stirling - appreciate all the essential construction workers out there!! #CycleWR

Now is a good time to engage in slower, more relaxing activities that under normal circumstances, you may not have time to do. trib.al/QzY7kAO

We're launching a visual collab called #Project19. Tnx to all of you who shared your unique moments with us. Together we’re telling the story of our strong community. We’re collecting meaningful memories and will remember these days with love. #19WontStopUs #COVID19 #KWAwesome

Hurray for a short week! To celebrate, our staff put together a digital care package for you. It's full of ways to relax and unwind this long weekend: bit.ly/3aYwyDU

Today, in things I LOVE about Kitchener-Waterloo: #KWAwesome shirts supporting local businesses (including @FourAllIceCream, @ArabellaParkBar, @TheApolloCinema & a @GetTLWR shirt with proceeds going to @WomensCrisisSWR) and printed by @CivilianPrintCo 👉 kw-awesome.ca

The City of Waterloo is inviting #artists to respond to Hughes Lane Art Walk #mural project - Expression of Interest. Deadline for submissions: May 8, 2020 by 5:00 p.m. For more information or to apply, please visit waterloo.ca/en/things-to-d…

Vulnerable families can't afford to stock up on food during these challenging times. You can help ensure they have enough. $50 provides 150 healthy meals. Donate to @FoodBankWatReg today!

So many ways to celebrate #IWD2020 in #WatRegion: 💙@MakersCoClub x @Faire_Wholesale Live IWD Podcast: buff.ly/3apxr7B 💙Know Better, Do Better at @MaritCollective: buff.ly/39f9wYs 💙#WOMXN2020 in collab w/ @Shopify x @SmileRewards: buff.ly/3amPCeo

I just learned about a new map platform that allows residents to post suggestions, pain points + news on a map to encourage community discussion + collaborative planning -Waterloo Region happens to be one of the platform's first enabled areas worldwide: plantogether.city/#/area/3

Did you know the @KitchLibrary hosts Fabric Repair-a-thons? 🙌 Bring items that need mending & the AMAZING KPL volunteers will help you repair them: buff.ly/32wYKKA #KitchLibrary #KPL #DTKLove #DTKitchener