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  Thread: King-Victoria Transit Hub
Post: RE: King-Victoria Transit Hub

When the province undertook the courthouse project, they did it with the plan that the courthouse they were building would suit the needs to the community for the next 40+ years. Look at the differenc...
  Drake Transportation and Infrastructure 1,143 1,012,291 01-30-2020, 08:21 AM
  Thread: Surrey council unanimously passes motion to ‘cancel ’ LRT
Post: RE: Surrey council unanimously passes motion to ‘c...

I think this is an interesting article that shares some parallels to the Scarborough discussion and some relevance as well to our Ion. It is a good example of direct democracy. Clearly the voting pub...
  Drake Outside Waterloo Region 24 12,828 11-06-2018, 06:07 PM
  Thread: Surrey council unanimously passes motion to ‘cancel ’ LRT
Post: Surrey council unanimously passes motion to ‘cance...

Surrey council unanimously passes motion to ‘cancel ’ LRT (https://www.surreynowleader.com/news/breaking-surrey-unanimously-council-passes-motion-to-cancel-lrt/) TransLink ‘pausing’ work on the proje...
  Drake Outside Waterloo Region 24 12,828 11-06-2018, 06:06 PM
  Thread: ION - Waterloo Region's Light Rail Transit
Post: RE: ION - Waterloo Region's Light Rail Transit

I find it difficult to believe this latest revelation was unknown prior to the election. Assuming there is not that level of incompetence at the Region, I ask how (ethically) it could be kept from the...
  Drake Transportation and Infrastructure 17,473 10,453,809 11-06-2018, 06:01 PM
  Thread: Condo living in Waterloo Region
Post: RE: Blackstone Condos (Bridge and Northfield) | ? ...

I am not a fan of the huge hydro tower and corridor that runs across the parking lot. Similar situation at the apartment complex on Northfield at Davenport.  I couldn’t imagine laying out a lot of ...
  Drake Urban Areas 75 28,518 11-05-2018, 06:22 PM
  Thread: Fire House Subs
Post: RE: Fire House Subs

If you are a fan of loaded with meat, try Big John's Submarines in the Belmont Village.
  Drake Food, Dining and Nightlife 7 4,897 11-04-2018, 08:57 PM
  Thread: Fairview Park Mall - Grand Market District
Post: RE: Fairview Park Mall - Grand Market District

I don't mind the water tower or chimney. If it doesn't work out, they are easy enough to remove, and likely none to expensive to build.
  Drake Suburbs 319 183,707 11-04-2018, 08:51 PM
  Thread: Waterloo Region District School Board
Post: RE: Waterloo Region District School Board

Spokes Wrote: (10-24-2018, 09:29 AM) -- The text was NOT different.  It was the standard font, size and link colour as all others.  It looked like it was from the quoted post which it was not.   A...
  Drake 2018 Municipal Elections 27 15,233 10-24-2018, 07:22 PM
  Thread: Waterloo Region District School Board
Post: RE: Waterloo Region District School Board

Do we have evidence that proves the user who posted was the candidate?
  Drake 2018 Municipal Elections 27 15,233 10-24-2018, 05:59 AM
  Thread: Election Results Discussion
Post: RE: Election Results Discussion

Wellesley has finally let us know they are done voting. Redman (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/waterloo-regional-chair-municipal-election-results-2018-1.4874371) wins
  Drake 2018 Municipal Elections 110 40,998 10-23-2018, 09:07 PM
  Thread: Waterloo Region District School Board
Post: RE: Waterloo Region District School Board

ijmorlan Wrote: (10-23-2018, 05:43 PM) -- jamincan Wrote: (10-23-2018, 03:47 PM) -- He quoted jgsz's post, but then added his name into the list of people jgsz was planning on voting for. -- If pro...
  Drake 2018 Municipal Elections 27 15,233 10-23-2018, 08:52 PM
  Thread: Walking in Waterloo Region
Post: RE: Walking in Waterloo Region

Spokes Wrote: (10-15-2018, 06:35 PM) -- I've got to say, I couldn't disagree with you more.  There are so many issues with doing what you're saying, none more than the fact that you're saying to pede...
  Drake Transportation and Infrastructure 1,401 1,163,905 10-15-2018, 06:45 PM
  Thread: Lime Scooter Share
Post: RE: Lime Scooter Share

I used it on a iPhone on Saturday. No issues at all. It was fun. I spent $3 and have a bunch of coupons. Would ride again.
  Drake Transportation and Infrastructure 142 77,921 10-15-2018, 05:56 PM
  Thread: Waterloo Region Council Election Discussion
Post: RE: Waterloo Region Council Election Discussion

Spokes Wrote: (10-14-2018, 06:42 AM) -- What's everyone's take on the four Kitchener seats?  A couple of them are slam dunks for me, but I'm not sure after that.  There's a couple hard No's, but a lo...
  Drake 2018 Municipal Elections 192 92,406 10-14-2018, 07:31 AM
  Thread: ONE28 | 15 fl | U/C
Post: RE: ONE28 | 15 fl | Proposed

I think I have found an updated design render. /s
  Drake University Area 139 83,837 10-03-2018, 08:27 PM
  Thread: Husky Gas Station - 417 King St North, Waterloo (Closed)
Post: RE: Husky Gas Station - 217 King St North, Waterlo...

There is activity at this property. The entire site is fenced in. The gas station buildings are gone and the trees have been removed.
  Drake Retail 42 48,993 10-03-2018, 05:31 AM
  Thread: General Politics Discussion
Post: RE: General Politics Discussion

Notwithstanding clause you say? https://twitter.com/cp24/status/1039214268393156608
  Drake Politics 455 171,051 09-10-2018, 05:11 PM
  Thread: Highway 401 Widening - Highway 8 to Townline Road
Post: RE: Highway 401 Widening - Highway 8 to Townline R...

Spokes Wrote: (09-09-2018, 07:57 AM) -- Do HOV lanes ever get policed? -- https://bc.ctvnews.ca/model-passenger-driver-busted-using-mannequin-in-hov-lane-1.3795339 https://www.thestar.com/news/g...
  Drake Transportation and Infrastructure 441 302,976 09-09-2018, 08:19 AM
  Thread: 508 Beechwood Drive | 12 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 508 Beechwood Drive | 12 fl | Proposed

I agree. I always wondered what the deal with that building was. It looks to me less like an apartment building and more like a CIA black site. It's ominous.
  Drake Suburbs 26 14,699 05-09-2018, 04:56 PM
  Thread: Shawarma - Döner kebab - Gyros
Post: RE: Shawarma - Döner kebab - Gyros

My go to at the moment is Highland Halal. I would also endorse 1001 Nights (especially if dining in - the servings are big). Mozy's Shawarma on University would also be on my list, but the parking lot...
  Drake Food, Dining and Nightlife 31 18,802 05-02-2018, 04:23 PM
  Thread: Pizza
Post: RE: Pizza

Heart broken by the loss of Benny's. That was my go-to breakfast spot. I didn't care for the lunch or the dinner menu however.
  Drake Food, Dining and Nightlife 120 122,907 04-30-2018, 05:45 PM
  Thread: Sportsworld Chapters moving
Post: RE: Sportsworld Chapters moving

timio Wrote: (02-22-2018, 07:55 PM) -- There was discussion in another thread about it moving in below the Cineplex.  Perhaps mall retail? -- The barista's at that Chapters' Starbucks understand th...
  Drake Retail 9 11,194 02-23-2018, 08:10 PM
  Thread: Sportsworld Chapters moving
Post: RE: Sportsworld Chapters moving

CTV Kitchener (https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/indigo-to-open-new-store-in-cambridge-move-kitchener-store-1.3793773) Published Wednesday, February 7, 2018 3:23PM EST (https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/indig...
  Drake Retail 9 11,194 02-22-2018, 07:42 PM
  Thread: Sportsworld Chapters moving
Post: Sportsworld Chapters moving

I have learned from a couple of sources that in April, the Sportsworld Chapters will be moving to the Fairway/Wilson/Wabanaki area. I understand there is an Indigo moving into the Cambridge Centre and...
  Drake Retail 9 11,194 02-22-2018, 07:41 PM
  Thread: Waterloo Region Subway™ route map
Post: RE: Waterloo Region Subway™ route map

jamincan Wrote: (01-31-2018, 07:48 PM) -- It's been awhile since I've gone to Subway, but don't they have subway-themed wallpaper in their stores? -- Yes, I think they have stylized maps of the NYC...
  Drake General and Off-Topic Discussion 18 16,037 01-31-2018, 07:50 PM
  Thread: Willowells | 15fl | ?m | Proposed
Post: RE: Willowells | 15fl | ?m | Proposed

The proposal is just a concept for the zoning change and is not indicative of what 'exactly' will be built there. The anticipation is max 15 storeys, max 189 units. There were suggestions there wo...
  Drake Suburbs 14 11,963 01-31-2018, 05:51 PM

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