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Citified

Melissa Bowman, Leah Reesor-Keller
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Urban issues and local politics (Waterloo Region)

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Latest Issues

Who does what? (Updated for 2026)

It’s municipal election season and time to prepare for that large voter’s ballot with dozens of names on it! Region, City, Townships, School boards, oh my! It can feel a bit intimidating trying to figure it all out. So today’s post will pro...

11 days ago
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The Upside (Aug 2026)

The Father David Bauer Drive play area is once again open after an extensive renovation. The space “is designed for older children, featuring a ribbon tower and coliseum structure, perfect for climbing, a quiet retreat, exploring and imagin...

18 days ago
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In Their Own Words (Waterloo ward 5)

It’s municipal election season so what better time to open up Citified to hear directly from candidates on issues in their ward? Today we’ll hear from the candidates running in Waterloo’s ward 5 about the proposal for 250 Lincoln Rd.

The c...

a month ago
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The Council Round-Up (July 2026)

As part of their commitment to climate resilience, the Region has adopted the Zero Carbon Building - Design (ZCB-Design) standard for new construction for regional buildings. “ZCB-Design is focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions by ma...

a month ago
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It's not just a radio station we lost

On July 1st, CEO of Rogers, Tony Staffieri shared the following social media post highlighting the “spirit of building” and the importance of “investing in this country”.

Within the week, Waterloo Region residents heard the shocking news...

2 months ago
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  • Melissa Bowman

    Passionate about...well just about everything! I'm particularly interested in local politics, housing, and active transportation. Co-founder of Waterloo Region Yes In My Backyard.

  • Leah Reesor-Keller

    Imagining change, building community. Author of TENDING TOMORROW, a book about faith, new leadership paradigms, and what it means to plant seeds for a different kind of future. Writing from Block 2 on the Haldimand Tract, Kitchener, Ontario.

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