Category: Kitchener

Celebration of Life ~ Sunday February 11th, 2018Our community is…



Celebration of Life ~ Sunday February 11th, 2018

Our community is immeasurably poorer with the loss of Trudy and Michael within days of each other.  Memorial celebrations for both are scheduled for today.

Trudy Beaulne
Join Trudy’s family and friends in Downtown Kitchener for a 3:00pm potluck
at St John Evangelist Church Hall, located at the corner of Water St North and Duke St ~ use the Duke Street entrance.  If you arrive after 3:00pm, ring bell for admittance.
https://kwpeace.ca/event/celebration-of-life-trudy-beaulne-1954-2018/?instance_id=4940

Michael Purves-Smith
Join Michael’s family and friends in Uptown Waterloo at 
at Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb St. West, Waterloo.

Celebration of Life ~ Sunday February 11th, 2018Our community is…



Celebration of Life ~ Sunday February 11th, 2018

Our community is immeasurably poorer with the loss of Trudy and Michael within days of each other.  Memorial celebrations for both are scheduled for today.

Trudy Beaulne
Join Trudy’s family and friends in Downtown Kitchener for a 3:00pm potluck
at St John Evangelist Church Hall, located at the corner of Water St North and Duke St ~ use the Duke Street entrance.  If you arrive after 3:00pm, ring bell for admittance.
https://kwpeace.ca/event/celebration-of-life-trudy-beaulne-1954-2018/?instance_id=4940

Michael Purves-Smith
Join Michael’s family and friends in Uptown Waterloo at 
at Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb St. West, Waterloo.

Sunday morning Prayer and Peace for Colten Boushie. There is…



Sunday morning Prayer and Peace for Colten Boushie. 

There is nothing we can do to erase the Canadian genocide that has gone on for the last 150 years but it is time to stop this NOW.  There must be political will for REAL real change.  

I am so ashamed of Canada. 

kaiamar:Thread on Net Neutrality from Cory Doctorow. The…













kaiamar:

Thread on Net Neutrality from Cory Doctorow. The internet was built with public money. It should be treated as a public utility. Instead greedy telcos like Comcast give us crappy service, fail to maintain the net, and demand more money for profit.

If you’re anywhere near Waterloo Region (Ontario) on Monday, December 4th, 2017, Doctorow will be giving talks at

Kitchener Public Library
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Central Branch Theatre
85 Queen Street, Kitchener
http://www.kpl.org/85-queen-afternoon-cory-doctorow-ticketed-event

University of Waterloo
Cheriton School of Computer Science
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Theatre of the Arts ~ Modern Languages Building,
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/events/cory-doctorow

Although both events are free, you need to book tickets in advance.
(And seating is limited, so be sure to get there early.

wrawesome: BLACK DONNELLYSSATURDAY MORNING!!Apollo…



wrawesome:

BLACK DONNELLYS

SATURDAY MORNING!!

Apollo Cinema
Saturday November 18th, 2017
11am - 12:30pm

The history of the infamous 1800s feud between the Donnelly family and the town people of Lucan, Ontario is finally being told on the big screen in this highly anticipated local production. After a land dispute went sour, a man lay dead and the Donnellys found themselves in the midst of a growing feud. On one side an Irish immigrant family known for their quick tempers and fighting prowess, on the other side an scorned mob dead set on revenge, and young love caught in the middle . The true story told at last, unbiased and unfettered.

APOLLO CINEMA
141 Ontario Street North, Kitchener, ON N2H 4Y5

Runtime: 45 minutes + Q&A Screening

presented by EMP
Written & Directed by Aaron Huggett
www.facebook.com/BlackDonnellysFilm
www.BlackDonnellysMovie.com

advance tickets from
EVENTBRIGHT
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-donnellys-movie-screening-with-qa-kitchener-tickets-39348383073
or
allevents.in
https://allevents.in/kitchener/black-donnelly-screening-kitchener/318589158601379

**Note: this is not a cartoon

I can’t wait!

Uninspiring Public ArtThis sculpture was built outside the…



Uninspiring Public Art

This sculpture was built outside the downtown Kitchener Courthouse decades ago, but it’s so incredibly ugly and vaguely rude that the Courthouse moved away.  

Seriously, I’ve often wondered why anyone would spent masses of money on such an awful thing, but as I think about it, this isn’t the first time I’ve blogged about the thing.  And everyone I’ve ever discussed it with has strong opinions on the sausage (or the bowel movement or whatever your pet name for the thing is) even if negative. Which means this piece of sculpture has inspired feelings and gotten people talking about art, so maybe it is serving a purpose.

Wally is an excellent musician.  He won’t talk to you or take…



Wally is an excellent musician.  

He won’t talk to you or take your money.  Like many street people, he has issues. 
If you invade his space he’ll walk away.    

But this is Canada.  It’s getting cold outside.  

The government lacks any cohesive housing policy to help address the homeless.  
A patchwork of church, charity and government programs deal with it piecemeal.
Our most vulnerable citizens are marginalized and face even greater challenges when there isn’t a safe place to sleep or warm clothes to wear in the winter.   

Look around your community and find out what you can do to help.  
Here in Waterloo Region Homeless in Waterloo is taking part in our Second annual Food & Warmth Drive! This year, our drive will be supporting three local shelters/ community organizations in our Region.

Hope For The Holidays Official Donation List:
New Men’s Underwear (L & M)
Gloves
Non-Perishable Food
Peanut Butter & Granola Bars
Boots
Shoelaces
Socks
Deodorant
Shaving Supplies
Winter Gear
Large Towels
Bus Tickets

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/HomelessInWaterloo/