It's been brought to my attention that while #BuyNothing groups are pretty useful, they tend to exist mainly on Facebook. It'd be nice to have such a group for #WaterlooRegion here on the fedi as well.

I'd be happy to set one up, but if there's one that already exists, I'd rather use that than start from scratch. Is anyone aware of such a group here?

#KWAwesome #WRAwesome #Kitchener #Waterloo #Cambridge #Guelph

It's been brought to my attention that while #BuyNothing groups are pretty useful, they tend to exist mainly on Facebook. It'd be nice to have such a group for #WaterlooRegion here on the fedi as well.

I'd be happy to set one up, but if there's one that already exists, I'd rather use that than start from scratch. Is anyone aware of such a group here?

#KWAwesome #WRAwesome #Kitchener #Waterloo #Cambridge #Guelph

Sitting in on Waterloo Region Community Energy ‘s annual forum, Shaping Our Energy Secure Future.

Had no idea how many initiatives are already rolling on decarbonized and sustainable energy in #waterlooregion . Which is probably another tell as to how neglected the residential condo sector is when it comes to access to green building projects. Why are property managers not all over this?

@johannab

The December @kwlug meeting should be good: @uxmark is presenting the @CyclingGuide!

https://kwlug.org/node/1447

#Convergence #ThingsILike #cycling #FLOSS #biking #FreeSoftware #WaterlooRegion

@johannab

I had fully planned on being at the @kwlug meeting tonight, but @radiowaterloo.ca is having its Fall Fundraiser, and some bright spark had the idea of doing an On-Air Fundraiser Special tonight, so I'll be at the studio at 8pm making a pitch for donations and playing some local #KWcontent music.

#CommunityRadio #Fundraising #WaterlooRegion

@johannab

If you find some bandwidth today, there's a @kwlug meeting tonight at 7:00pm, in DC 1568 at Davis Centre Library at the University of Waterloo. Also online at https://webconference.kwlug.org/room/kwlug Everybody, everywhere is invited!

Details for tonight's meeting is at https://kwlug.org/node/1422

#LinuxUserGroup #LUG #KWLUG #WaterlooRegion

@johannab

There used to be a number of webhosts in datacentres located in Waterloo Region. Some have consolidated, some have shut down, but there are at least a couple left, used by @kwlug, one for their webhost and one for their BigBlueButton server.

Since you want to do F/LOSS hosting anyway, you could join the KWLUG mailing list ask the question there. They're a pretty knowledgeable crowd.

#WaterlooRegion #FLOSS #WebHosting

@moderation

In Waterloo Region last week, there were threats of violence made against multiple 2SLGBTQIA+ events, at least some of which ended of being cancelled over safety concerns.

Undeterred by this hate, the Waterloo Region 2SLGBTQIA+ community is holding a Public Pride Dance Party! It's on Monday and starts at 5:30 at Waterloo Town Square.

Here are details, gleaned from Spectrum's account on another social media platform:

"Come out and show your love and support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with a public dance party. This event will be a family-friendly expression of joy. Come with your brightest colours on, and ready to move. When hate gets loud, we get louder!”

I’m guessing that allies would be welcome! 😀❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

#WaterlooRegion #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #2SLGBTQIA

In Waterloo Region last week, there were threats of violence made against multiple 2SLGBTQIA+ events, at least some of which ended of being cancelled over safety concerns.

Undeterred by this hate, the Waterloo Region 2SLGBTQIA+ community is holding a Public Pride Dance Party! It's on Monday and starts at 5:30 at Waterloo Town Square.

Here are details, gleaned from Spectrum's account on another social media platform:

"Come out and show your love and support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with a public dance party. This event will be a family-friendly expression of joy. Come with your brightest colours on, and ready to move. When hate gets loud, we get louder!”

I’m guessing that allies would be welcome! 😀❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

#WaterlooRegion #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #2SLGBTQIA

GUELPH, KW, NEARBY: a fedi-friend is looking for some in-person support around negotiating a move in the coming month. Needs muscle but also personal mgmt assistance.

If you are, or know of, a PSW, personal assistant, home organizer type who has sufficient time, spoons to share - please reach out.

https://disabled.social/@vlrny/115412063438189617

#waterlooregion #wellingtonCounty #kwawesome #guelph

If you live in Waterloo Region, please remember to provide feedback for the Rockway-Fairway project. This important link for our city connects an ION stop, the mall, schools, community centre, and the Rockway Gardens.

https://www.engagewr.ca/rockway-fairway

And, FYI, here is what we have to say about it:

https://cyclewr.ca/2025/09/29/our-response-to-the-rockway-fairway-transportation-connections-project/

The survey closes this Sunday, so please complete it soon!

#WaterlooRegion #Kitchener #BikeTooter

If you live in Waterloo Region, please remember to provide feedback for the Rockway-Fairway project. This important link for our city connects an ION stop, the mall, schools, community centre, and the Rockway Gardens.

https://www.engagewr.ca/rockway-fairway

And, FYI, here is what we have to say about it:

https://cyclewr.ca/2025/09/29/our-response-to-the-rockway-fairway-transportation-connections-project/

The survey closes this Sunday, so please complete it soon!

#WaterlooRegion #Kitchener #BikeTooter

Today my multiple and discoordinated calendars saved me, for I have recursively subscribed to enough of them that I didn’t miss this #multisolving session RIGHT IN MY NEIGHBOURHOOD!

Welcome to #waterlooregion @bethsawin, virtual or otherwise, you seem to have connected a network here.

Today’s court ruling on bike lane legislation in Ontario is important in Waterloo Region as well. City of Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe shares her thoughts:

"Mayor McCabe, who is also a regional councillor, said for years the region has had a policy in place that says when regional roads are redeveloped, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and separated bike lanes will be added. She said after today’s ruling, there’s no reason to take a different approach. ‘The province has an important jurisdiction. The federal government has an important jurisdiction. And municipal parties have important jurisdictional responsibilities. And I think we collaborate when we need to, but we know our communities best. And I think the court is reaffirming that. So I’m pleased to see that,’ she told CTV News.”

#Cycling#BikeTooter#WaterlooRegion

https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/article/waterloos-mayor-reacts-to-ruling-striking-down-fords-plan-to-rip-up-bike-lanes/

Today’s court ruling on bike lane legislation in Ontario is important in Waterloo Region as well. City of Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe shares her thoughts:

"Mayor McCabe, who is also a regional councillor, said for years the region has had a policy in place that says when regional roads are redeveloped, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and separated bike lanes will be added. She said after today’s ruling, there’s no reason to take a different approach. ‘The province has an important jurisdiction. The federal government has an important jurisdiction. And municipal parties have important jurisdictional responsibilities. And I think we collaborate when we need to, but we know our communities best. And I think the court is reaffirming that. So I’m pleased to see that,’ she told CTV News.”

#Cycling#BikeTooter#WaterlooRegion

https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/article/waterloos-mayor-reacts-to-ruling-striking-down-fords-plan-to-rip-up-bike-lanes/

And here’s the Bikecheck tent at Rib Fest today. Those are volunteers who care about their community and staffing the tent!

#WaterlooRegion#BikeTooter#Cycling

And here’s the Bikecheck tent at Rib Fest today. Those are volunteers who care about their community and staffing the tent!

#WaterlooRegion#BikeTooter#Cycling

The Downtown Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show is happening this weekend at Victoria Park. The City of Kitchener’s Bikecheck will be there, providing a secure place to park your bicycle, tricycle, or quadcycle. There's great access from many trails and multi-use paths, so cycling to the event is an easy choice to make!

#WaterlooRegion#Cycling

https://www.kitchenerribandbeerfest.com

Check this out. This afternoon @uxmark dropped off some of our lovely stickers at Ziggy’s Cycle & Sport. Head on over to grab one. Maybe check out the cool stuff they have too 😀🚴🏼‍♀️

#WaterlooRegion#Cycling#BikeTooter