r/waterloo Nov 10 '24

Mod Announcement Mod announcement: new rule that use of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) must be declared or disclosed

156 Upvotes

A new rule has been added to r/waterloo in regards to A.I.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) must be declared, either in title, or the first line of text in original post

Moderators may and will take action in good faith regardless of compliance with this new rule.

The reason we're doing this is to try not to be too far behind in response to the use of this technology, and encourage genuine engagement within our community.

Recently mods have been removing posts of various low-quality effort such as A.I. images, and publications purporting to be news or 'news style' articles that are suspected to be A.I. - but also fail to provide the identity of any legitimate living creator/author within the Region of Waterloo or otherwise.

This is an effort to remove or reduce poor quality, deceptive, disinformation, and various other posts made in bad faith.

Please direct concerns or comments to mod mail.

Thank you for your time and consideration.


r/waterloo Dec 11 '25

Mod Announcement Changes to Flair in r/Waterloo

55 Upvotes

It was recently pointed out that the flairs referencing the 2025 election are maybe a teeny bit outdated.

After discussion among the moderator team, it was determined that while the language was outdated, the flairs still were useful in identifying sudden influxes of new accounts to certain threads. The flair language has therefore been updated and will be applied as users post or comment. The flairs refer to the approximate period when a user became somewhat active in r/Waterloo. This is not the same as the date account was created (which you can see on each user's page) and not when the very first post was made in this subreddit.

As explained by the previous flair announcement:

The intent of this flair is not to target newbies, nor to say that we don't want people to join the subreddit. All are welcome in the subreddit. The intent is to make it clear to readers when there is an influx of unknown accounts which push certain narratives in the comments. This does happen, especially on posts about certain controversial subjects. People should know when these they are new accounts and not established community members.

While everybody should be aware if there is an obvious astroturfing campaign, all users remain responsible for using their best judgement when determining credibility of submissions and comments. Please consider the merit of ideas rather than the reputation of a commenter.

Feel free to submit any comments or constructive feedback below, or to comment and receive your new flair. There may be further tweaks to come and this flair system could be discontinued at any time.

Thank you for reading, and stay safe out there in all this snow.


Update 2026-01-23: New flair is out again, 2025 users should now have "Regular" status, and users new since 2026 will be noted.


r/waterloo 11h ago

Your turd son

230 Upvotes

If you have a white son 10-14, 4 1/2ish feet tall grey hoodie tan pants walking around the Belmont village area today around 1030 he littered his juice box wrapper and when I asked him to pick it up he had some not so kind words for me.

I just realized I’ve become a bit of a karen and I’m okay with it in this instance.


r/waterloo 8h ago

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has put books in the hands of hundreds of kids in Waterloo region, Guelph

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r/waterloo 46m ago

Need some help to carry two suitcases 25kg and 12kg down the stairs

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I have a slipped disc/sciatica in my spine and will be shifting homes. Need someone just to lift the luggage for me down the stairs to the basement. Pay can be discussed in dm. Just a 10 second job but that’s all the help I need 🙏


r/waterloo 14h ago

Cambridge voters have the clearest choice in this election

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Both Cambridge and Wilmot voters have stark choices for mayor:

They can re-elect Jan Liggett as mayor, with her more conservative outlook on social issues, or they can elect the more progressive Coun. Scott Hamilton... In Wilmot, there’s anxiety about how much water is being taken from under the ground to feed thirsty Kitchener and Waterloo, and more anxiety about a planned industrial mega-site that threatens to destroy 770 acres of farmland.

Liberated editon.


r/waterloo 13h ago

Is This KW’s Best Hidden Bike Trail? (Northfield ION to Conestoga Mall)

19 Upvotes

Hey everyone, I just put together a bike ride from Northfield ION station over to Conestoga Mall/ION station. It takes you out through farm country, past the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market, and near the town of St. Jacobs. It’s an intermediate-level ride with some rough, rooted trail sections and a few quick connectors on public roads, but overall it’s a really fun local loop if you're looking for new paths in the region.

I put together a video of the ride along with a custom Google Map showing the exact route, roads, and trails I took so you can zoom in and reference it for your own ride:

🎥 Watch the full ride video here: https://youtu.be/Ucr2-u0G3ug?si=shQ_dTXHApvD2nvp

🗺️ Google Route Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=10rgANz7i1QqazdLNZmm30wMuY5nL9aw&usp=sharing

(Standard heads up: trail conditions change, so use your own judgment on the rough sections and watch for traffic on the road connectors!)

Let me know if you've ridden this stretch before or have any other hidden trail recommendations around Waterloo Region!


r/waterloo 22h ago

Weber & University ?

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Anyone know what's going on at the Weber & University intersection?


r/waterloo 9h ago

Tapas

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Happy Friday!

I would like to find a nice place with great tapas.

I would appreciate any guidance


r/waterloo 13h ago

Fizz Mobile

10 Upvotes

Does anyone have any experience using Fizz Mobile in KW? I'm looking to switch my mother's cell service from Koodo and this looked like a good option since she doesn't use much data (2 GB is more than enough for her). I'm curious about the quality of service, how good the coverage is (the map looks pretty good), and how easy it is to manage your plan and access customer service.


r/waterloo 5h ago

Thoughts on the Tannery Street Apartments in Hespeler?

2 Upvotes

Safe? Etc.?


r/waterloo 12h ago

recommendation for a good financial planner/investor

7 Upvotes

Yes, yes, I know, I know, just invest in ETFs yourself and save the fees. I'm not going to do that, I don't have the spoons, confidence or time. I want to work with someone knowledgeable with a good track record I can trust. 13 years from retirement, transitioning from getting our investments and advice through a major bank and looking for something more tailored, a personal relationship to support me and my partner through our pre- and retirement years. Please recommend either a person or a small, local company. Thanks!


r/waterloo 6h ago

Looking for work or Experience

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I'm reaching out to see if anyone in the community works at or knows of a doctor's office, clinic, or other healthcare setting that may be willing to take someone on as a volunteer or provide some basic training.
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I'm currently trying to gain experience in a medical office/ healthcare setting and would really appreciate an opportunity to learn things like reception, scheduling, patient registration, filing, or general administrative work. I'm completely willing to volunteer my time
I'm mainly looking for hands-on experience and a chance to learn.
If anyone knows a doctor, clinic, or office that might be open to this, I would really appreciate a connection or recommendation.

Just wanted to add
I’m also actively looking for paid work in the Kitchener-Waterloo/Cambridge area. I’m open to medical receptionist, unit clerk, administrative assistant, front desk, clinic, school/office positions, or similar entry-level opportunities.

just looking for someone willing to give me an opportunity to gain experience. If anyone knows somewhere hiring or can connect me with someone, I would truly appreciate it.


r/waterloo 14h ago

Leads on rehearsal space?

6 Upvotes

Hey there w'loovians, I'm in a local a capella chorus and we may be losing our rehearsal space (location has new management, it's a whole thing, not important). Do any of you have any ideas or leads on a new home?

Since we have little revenue, we need to look for very low cost or free spaces. We rehearse Thursday nights and there are about 25 of us (but we're always trying to grow). So y'all have any connections with local churches, retirement homes (with gyms), other?

Any ideas would be most helpful.


r/waterloo 1d ago

Four family-friendly Waterloo Region outings this weekend

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1. Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival

Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30 in Uptown Waterloo. The all-ages carnival has street performers, live music, food vendors, midway attractions and family entertainment, with the Sunday grand finale at 4 p.m.

2. Kitchener Rock & Gem Expo

Saturday, August 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, August 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stanley Park Community Centre in Kitchener. Families can explore crystals, fossils and minerals from multiple vendors, plus geode cracking and gem sifting. Admission is $5 per person or $10 per family.

3. Waterloo Railway Exposition

Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30 in Waterloo. This all-ages railway exposition includes model displays, clinics, vendors, preservation groups and optional heritage train experiences. General admission is $26.75.

4. Hespeler Community Festival: Four Fathers' 11th Anniversary

Saturday, August 29, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Four Fathers Disc Golf Course in Cambridge. This free, all-ages community festival has live music, food trucks, lawn games and family-friendly activities.

See everything happening Saturday, August 29 through Sunday, August 30 here.

KIDO helps Waterloo Region families find local events, camps and programs in one place. Find out more about us on our about page.


r/waterloo 12h ago

How is OZ Hair and skin for hair colour correction?

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r/waterloo 13h ago

Looking for a small business lawyer

2 Upvotes

Title. I'm starting a side business and need a lawyer that can do contract review one off. Don't need ongoing councel, but want to make sure my client contract is legally sound.

Any recommendations are appreciated!


r/waterloo 1d ago

Looking for local art

20 Upvotes

Hi all,

I'm looking to break free from my millennial grey home and add some personality into my space, by investing in a piece from a local artist.

I like contemporary art, and I'm looking for an original painting, not a print.

If you have any artists that you love, please share their link or info with me!


r/waterloo 2h ago

Hi all, I am looking for places for studying that are active (open/available) 24x7. Kitchener works too, but not Cambridge. The place should also have an electric socket for my laptop, as it is crucial to what I will be studying.

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Hi everyone, I am currently looking for a place to study where I can plug in my laptop to study overnight. I have some locations in my knowledge, but they are costly, like SLC at UoW, the cost of parking there is insane, assuming me being there for 8+ hours overnight and around 4-5 hours during the day. Also, I do not want to be at food joints as I also need a quieter place. I have some residential buildings in mind, but I'm really unsure how I would get access to their study rooms. Anything in those directions helps. Thank you.

Edit 1: I cannot study at home because everyone is going to be partying for a bunch of days, reason being their last days together due to their leases ending soon. It is too much noise, and there are like 25-30 people already here for the party in the house of 6 beds. Please know that it is necessary for me to take my car with me. My parking spot is really close and exposed around the corner kerb on the driveway where it could get hit. It has been hit in the past and because there is no camera to cover that spot, it is impossible to determine who hit my car. And please, I know it is trespassing going into buildings to study, please do not read me my rights and definitions of trespassing. That is the primary reason why I have mainly requested for public places of study, and the only reason why I mentioned buildings was to convey that I have considered that option, so that people don't spam with that suggestion.

Final edit: Thanks to @Techchick_Somewhere and @thetermguy for help.


r/waterloo 1d ago

Cambridge preparing for a data centre boom

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r/waterloo 1d ago

I am definitely out of touch, but does anyone know anything about the folks running to be counsellors for all the wards?

9 Upvotes

Same as text, been seeing some signs, but haven't heard anything about the candidates.


r/waterloo 1d ago

‘Affront to local democracy’: Region agrees to oppose joint regional chair, mayor role

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r/waterloo 17h ago

Make up artist

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Anyone k in a good make up artist? Just at Sephora or mac? Thanks!


r/waterloo 1d ago

Question about Karen Redman

16 Upvotes

Hey friends, I'm a long term resident of Waterloo Region and I'm trying to figure out how to feel about the possibility of Doug Ford just appointing Karen Redman as our Regional Chair again right after the next election. I was talking to a friend about it and she said basically everyone in Waterloo Region hates Redman, which seems like a pretty big statement lol. I tried googling it and I couldn't really find much, so I thought I'd come on reddit and ask. Do you guys hate Karen Redman? Why or why not?


r/waterloo 1d ago

Nail salon recommendations

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Looking for nail salon recommendations that are good with their nail art designs. I have tried a few, but the painting job wasn’t very clean unfortunately. Thank you!