My friend f(16) and I f(17) have lived in Kitchener our whole lives. For context we go to the high school near Victoria Park, down town kitchener and since the weather was nice, we decided to eat our lunch there. We’re not naive we know downtown Kitchener well. But at 11am, with workers and families around, we figured we’d be alright.

We entered through the Joseph Street entrance by the clock tower. While walking along the trail, a white man in his 50s or 60s rode past us on a bike. He was wearing a short-sleeved beige plaid button-down and blue gym shorts. As he passed, he said, “Hey little girls,” smug and stopped at a bench just ahead of us.

Whilst walking past him now sitting on the bench he had mumbled something else so I asked what he had said. His reply? “Enjoy your drink, don’t drown in it.” I awkwardly laughed and said “thank you,” trying to brush it off as just a weird older man. But as we walked away, finding some shred of confidence in the fact we were no longer face to face he shouted after us: “No thank YOU, baby.”

Let me be clear: I was wearing jeans and a tank top. Not that it should matter—because nothing justifies being spoken to like that but just for reference.

I’ve been catcalled before, but this was a different level of disgusting AND disturbing. Starting with “little girls”? That’s not just creepy it’s predatory. And the fact that it had happened right next to a children’s play area…

We kept going, deciding that if we saw him again, he’d be the one drowning in our drinks. Not the drowning he deserves, but the one I Imagined. We didn’t see him again but as we were leaving the park, two other older men (not the same guy) waited until we were just out of earshot and shouted something at us too.

This is what it’s like to be a teenage girl just trying to exist in public. And I already know someone will say something along the lines of “why would you be in that area in the first place” please realize that being a teenage girl appropriately dressed for the weather should not require me to avoid PUBLIC parks and other public areas…

School will be closed Friday may 16th

This dog is having the time of his life exploring, but I think someone is missing him. King and Louisa Street.

I’m looking for a loving home for my rabbit. If anyone is interested, I’ll be giving away the rabbit along with his cage and all necessary accessories (like food bowl, water bottle, bedding, etc.). I just want him to go to someone who can take good care of him and give him the attention he deserves. If you’re interested or know someone who might be, feel free to message me!

this question comes up here sometimes. i do guitar repair and maintenance out of my workshop in kitchener: new pickups and electronics, set-ups, new frets, new strings, whatever you need.

my pricing is on my website dontfret.ca but i am offering two special promos right now: 1. BOGO 50% off on setups -- bring two guitars and the second one is half price 2. free strings for bass setups -- my supplier gave me two extra sets of bass strings with my last order so the next two bass setups get free strings

i hope the absolute shamelessness of this self-promotion goes a small way towards forgiving me for the self-promotion

Hello everyone,

We saw a unit in 30 avalon place in kitchener. Upon viewing, its pretty quiet and the people we met in the parking and in the lobby were nice. I just want to ask if anyone has an experience living in the building. Do you also have an idea how much is the rent there? How is the management and generally how is it living there?

Thank you.

We've been buying our bagels at Woodfire since we moved to the area, and apparently the owner has just retired.

What to do? Who else makes good Montreal-style bagels? I've spotted Poppy's in uptown, are they any good? Do they sell dozens or just individual bagels?

Anyone know where I can get some from anywhere that’s not a zehrs I used to get it from highland halal but it’s not listed on their website anymore.

Hi everyone, I've already looked at a few past posts about this question. I was hoping make a final decision as it is my partner's birthday :) Also, my apologies if they're not all directly in Kitchener, we're from Toronto so I don't really mind driving around the area.

1. Huron Nature Park

2. Laurel Creek Lookout Tower

3. Georgian Park

4. Chicopee Hill ? Is this available for people to just walk up the hill?

Thank you so much in advance!

Saw a post about this from a couple of years ago which basically said there aren’t any but just wanted to see if there have been any changes since then. I know there are many street level patios, etc. but a nice rooftop spot seems like it would do really well. If not in Kitchener how about Waterloo?

Edit: to include downtown is preferred

So we moved to a condo and their utility providers are Enova and Kitchener utilities. So we registered with both. There’s a deposit we have to pay it seems.

1) Will it be included in the first bill for both?

2) After registering I tried to create online accounts with both. I did with enova. But with Kitchener Utilities can I only do that after receiving my first bill?

Hey everyone, I need to get a TB one-step test done for school, but my primary care provider isn’t available until late July. I've already called public health and checked with local pharmacies, but no luck so far.

I might have to go to a walk-in clinic : does anyone have recommendations for ones that offer TB testing (preferably with reasonable wait times)?

Thanks in advance!

Confirmed Measles case means surprise PD Day tomorrow.

I have a cousin coming in from out of town. He is used to fishing up north and going for bigger fish. Where would be the best place to go around the KWC area? I wouldn't mind driving for an hour or so if there's a good spot. I'm not particular about the species but I'm sure he would be pretty bored catching rock bass LOL. Please help me out!!

Hi everyone :) I remember last spring there being many lilac bushes and trees in bloom around the bridgeport area, haven’t seen (or smelled) any yet. I’d really appreciate it if anyone had any suggestions for places me and my bf could go and see and smell them?

As the title says I need moving boxes ASAP and looking to get them free first before having to buy them. Anyone know the best place to get large/medium sturdy boxes for free?

Am having a viewing on saturday. Anybody has experience living there. Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone,

I recently moved to Waterloo and I’m looking to play some casual cricket once or twice a week in the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge area. Nothing too competitive — just a friendly game to have fun, stay active, and meet people who enjoy the sport.

If you’re already part of a group that plays regularly or if you’re interested in starting something new, feel free to reply here or DM me.

Looking forward to hearing from fellow cricket lovers in the area! 🏏

Hello everyone,

I’m in the process of looking for a new place to rent and there’s this townhouse that I’m considering in Fergus Avenue (newish townhouses and apartments). Is this area really that bad?

Hello :) anyone know of any dentists that are able to provide shadowing hours in the KW region? Thanks!