Category - Waterloo
Weekly ‘Roundup’ of real estate news from Waterloo Region and Guelph
Four articles from the week of June 8th to the 14th
New building aims to take tech firms to next level
Tim Ellis sees it every time a startup packs its bags and leaves the business incubator he runs in Waterloo. His job is to remove barriers for young companies. But at the point when they’re just starting to take off, moving can be a real momentum. The Record
Kitchener may give tech startups money to renovate old buildings
Could Waterloo Region’s tech startups get on their feet while also revitalizing some of Kitchener’s derelict downtown buildings? CTV News
Dilapidated buildings draw councillor’s ire
Paul Nickel is fed up. The city councillor gets complaints annually about dilapidated properties in the city and he wants something to be done. At the council meeting Monday night he expressed the frustration some residents feel, especially those who live near them. Stratford Beacon Herald
Stackpole argues against proposed residential development near factory
Residential neighbourhoods aren’t keen to have industry in their backyard but Monday night the tables were turned. Stratford Beacon Herald
Weekly ‘Roundup’ of real estate news from Waterloo Region and Guelph
Six articles from the week of June 1st to the 7th
New state-of-the-art police facility opens in Waterloo
It has lots of space, state-of-the-art security features and, at $18.6 million, it is the most expensive Waterloo Regional Police facility. The Record
Flexible workspace offers options for startups and established firms
The huge windows that rise to the ceiling in Madusha Cooray’s office space reveal a spectacular urban view. The Record
Developer wants city to extend incentives to east of downtown boundary
There will be calls to assist developers along King Street East in upcoming discussions about how the city should support new construction on underutilized land in the downtown area. The Record
Nestled between the vibrant urban cores of uptown Waterloo and downtown Kitchener is a stretch of road without an identity. Waterloo Chronicle
No settlement has been reached, and it’s likely the City of Kitchener will meet the owners of the former Kitchener Frame property, located at 1011 Homer Watson Blvd., at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) this fall. Kitchener Post
Unemployment rate rises in Waterloo Region, Guelph
Canada’s economy came out of hibernation last month, pumping out a stunning 95,000 new jobs — the vast majority full-time — in the biggest month of employment growth in more than a decade. CTV News
Weekly ‘Roundup’ of real estate news from Waterloo Region and Guelph
7 articles from the week of May 25th to the 31st
Guelph’s manufacturing jobs jackpot
Guelph may be an anomaly in Canada’s shrinking manufacturing sector. The city’s manufacturing base, unlike the national picture, is experiencing consistent growth. Guelph Mercury
Development group buys Ayr’s former Schneiders plant
A Kitchener development company has big plans for the former Schneiders chicken processing plant in Ayr. CTV News
Guelph in running for 500-job HGS contact centre
Guelph is in the running for an HGS (Hinduja Global Solutions) contact centre, the city announced Thursday. As part of the selection process a job fair will be held in early June to gauge the local employment market. Guelph Mercury
Council adds St. Louis school to heritage register
St. Louis school will be listed on Waterloo’s heritage register as a non-designated site of cultural significance after a unanimous vote of council Monday. The Record
Kitchener city council voted unanimously Monday night to issue a request for proposals to the private sector for a possible revitalization of the Rockway Community Centre for seniors at its current location on King Street East. CBC News
$160M project to transform former NCR land into mixed-use development
Developer clearing land for new subdivision in Guelph’s south end
It’s been 10 years in the making, now a new subdivision on the southern edge of the city is moving ahead. Guelph Mercury
Weekly ‘Roundup’ of real estate news from Waterloo Region and Guelph
Ten articles from the week of May 11th to the 17th
City aims to make Kitchener a musical destination
This city’s push to leverage live music for economic development puts it ahead of larger and smaller municipalities across southern Ontario, the head of Music Canada said. The Record
The city’s 68km off-road trail system is about to get a little bit longer in Hespeler. Cambridge Times
Eateries lead the charge in downtown revitalization
A couple of women are sitting in the shade under the awning at Holy Guacamole on Duke Street — a small block hailed as big success for downtown revitalization. The Record
Privatization of city parking an option, Guelph committee hears
Officials working on a parking master plan for the downtown core have considered all options, including privatization, a city committee heard Monday. Guelph Mercury
Leap of faith gives convent new life in Guelph
The Sisters of Loretto Convent was never the architectural superstar of Catholic Hill, a collection of 19th century limestone religious and educational buildings perched high above the city of Guelph, Ont. Globe and Mail
MacNeil Consumer Healthcare expanding in Guelph
Major expansion work is underway at the McNeil Consumer Heathcare facility on Woodlawn Road in the city. The plant manufactures over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, Benadryl, Imodium and Sudafed. McNeil is a division of Johnson & Johnson Inc. Guelph Mercury
City politicians have identified eight key priorities for the continued growth and success of uptown Waterloo. Waterloo Chronicle
City hall wants Guelph to grow faster
City staff is recommending council approve more residential units than usual this year, after building the last few years has come in under target. Guelph Mercury
Delta in downtown Kitchener to become a Crowne Plaza hotel
The Delta Hotel in downtown Kitchener is being turned into a Crowne Plaza hotel and is undergoing an extensive multi-million dollar renovation. Guelph Mercury
Waterloo falls short on development charge targets
The City of Waterloo failed to meet its development charge targets in 2012, mostly due to the changing landscape of residential development. The Record
Weekly ‘Roundup’ of real estate news from Waterloo Region and Guelph
Eight articles from the week of May 4th to the 10th
Downtown BIA to ask council for expansion of its boundaries
Local digital media cluster gathering momentum
Waterloo approves putting St. Louis lands up for sale
Cambridge shirt company resurrected … sort of
Flowers no more: Construction firm takes over iconic Gmelins building in Cambridge
Saying goodbye to Waterloo Lanes: city’s only bowling alley closing after 64 years
Waterloo council balks at spending for planning around LRT stations
Weekly ‘Roundup’ of real estate news from Waterloo Region and Guelph
Nine articles from the week of April 27th to May 3rd
Waterloo, developers working things out on Northdale appeals
The City of Waterloo is hoping it can settle appeals of its plan for the Northdale neighbourhood without a long battle at the Ontario Municipal Board. The Record
Controversial Guelph student housing proposal gets municipal board approval
A big hurdle seems to have been cleared over a controversial proposal to develop a student housing highrise across from the University of Guelph campus. Guelph Mercury
Property owners take city to municipal board over driveway
Controversy over a driveway has landed the City of Waterloo at the Ontario Municipal Board. The Record
Nothing plain about Jane’s Walk
Hot on the heels of Doors Open Guelph is another opportunity to see places and learn the stories of city you can’t find in a history book. Guelph Mercury
Taxpayers take hit for industrial and multi-residential properties
Homeowners will have to shoulder a bigger share of the property tax burden this year after city council decided Monday to shift some of the burden off of industrial and multi-residential properties. Guelph Tribune
City chiefs pitch joint economic development plan for all of region
In the next two months, city officials will consider an unprecedented move — working together on economic development and a strategy for industrial land. The Record
Value Village store proposed for St. Jacobs power centre
The power centre in St. Jacobs would see the addition of a Value Village location and a rearrangement of the Walmart store to allow for more grocery items under a plan introduced this week at Woolwich council. Observer Xtra
Office comforts without ties to the office
If you are running a small business, you may already be making regular trips to Staples for office supplies but thanks to a new project launched this week you can virtually operate your business from there as well. Guelph Mercury
Knape & Vogt to close Kitchener plant; 200 workers affected
U.S.-based manufacturer Knape & Vogt says its Kitchener plant will soon shut down, putting more than 200 people out of work. CTV News
Weekly ‘Roundup’ of real estate news from Waterloo Region and Guelph
Five articles from the week of April 20th to the 26th
Waterloo Region housing starts dip in annual analysis
A new Conference Board of Canada report suggests housing growth rates in Waterloo Region are slower than those in most major Canadian cities. CTV News
BGI Retail opens “flagship” of Brant 403 Business Park
BGI Retail opened the Brant 403 Business Park in a big way when it welcomed visitors on Friday for tours of its new home. Brantford Expositor
Kitchener backs digital media centre
The intersection of Charles and Gaukel streets will soon be an important crossroads for art, design and technology following city councillors’ unanimous support Monday for a digital media centre. The Record
Stratford Accelerator Centre aims to foster ecosystem of tech startups
In the modern, brightly lit offices, meeting rooms and common spaces of the recently launched Stratford Accelerator Centre, fledgling technology-based businesses are learning to fly. Stratford Beacon Herald
Doors open, Guelph
Residents and visitors alike will have an opportunity to view several of Guelph’s finest buildings – many not normally open to the public – at the 12th annual Doors Open Guelph on Saturday April 27. Guelph Tribune
Weekly ‘Roundup’ of real estate news from Waterloo Region and Guelph
15 articles from the week of April 6th to the 19th
The Elmira business now known as Premier Equipment has seen many changes in its history. With a groundbreaking ceremony this week, the company’s embarked on yet another: setting the foundation for a new home in the community. Observer Xtra
Servicing only one of the limits on growth in Breslau
Facing a demand for growth in Breslau that far outstrips capacity, Woolwich eased the situation somewhat in a cross-border agreement with Kitchener approved last week. Observer Xtra
Citizens and politicians sound alarms over OMB ruling
Waterloo Regional councillors and residents say the Region’s future hangs in the balance following a recent ruling by the Ontario Municipal Board. CTV News Kitchener
Developer agrees to changes on Waterloo residential project on Churchill Street
Krissons Holding Limited has made peace with the neighbourhood on a three-storey residential development project that will proceed after Waterloo city council approved a zoning change Monday. The Record
Bingemans president wants city to OK casino
A leading entertainment entrepreneur wants city councillors to say “yes” to a casino here so everyone can find out exactly what impact a gambling operation would have on the community. The Record
Brantford marked its fourth-highest year in 2012 when it came to the value of building permits in the city. Brantford Expositor
City council will be asked to put a timeline on any lease negotiated with the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre for the timekeeper’s building, Cockshutt Plow Co. office portico and surrounding lands. Brantford Expositor
Official plan review spurs many ideas
A smorgasbord of ideas came forward this week as the city kicked off a review of its official plan. Brantford Expositor
Ontario will apply to side with region in court case over urban sprawl
The Region of Waterloo now has a powerful ally in its bid to have the courts reverse a tribunal decision in January that opened much more land to suburban development than the region wanted. The Record
Historic train station store gets a new wing
One of the oldest buildings in Waterloo now has a new look. The Paul Puncher menswear shop, which sells high-end clothing, has added a new wing to the 103-year-old Waterloo Train Station where it is housed. CBC News
Members of the economic development advisory committee (EDAC) are about begin work on a new tool to assist people better understand the city’s planning process. Cambridge Times
New art and design hub proposed for downtown Kitchener
City of Kitchener staff are recommending that council facilitate the creation of a new space in the downtown for artists, designers, and technology professionals to collaborate. CBC News
Cambridge’s dwindling housing starts are causing concern for the city’s economic development advisory committee. Cambridge Times
Land clearing begins for new Lowes in Cambridge
Ground has been broken on the new Lowes store being built at the corner of Pinebush Road and Conestoga Boulevard behind the new Canadian Tire store. Cambridge Times
Grocer eyes former Price Chopper store
A city council task force on Wednesday heard about some promising developments for two vacant properties on Colborne Street East. Brantford Expositor
Weekly ‘Roundup’ of real estate news from Waterloo Region and Guelph
For the week of March 23rd to the 29th
Holiday Inn Express opening this summer in St. Jacobs
A new 110-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel will open this summer on Benjamin Road in St. Jacobs. The Record
Construction on Gordon Street will lead to new Guelph strip mall
By late summer, there may be a new strip mall opening up on Gordon Street. Guelph Mercury
Rail car becomes new office space at Waterloo store
Construction on an addition to Paul Puncher designer menswear continues. The Record
Maxwell’s Music House eyes new location on University Avenue
Maxwell’s Music House owner Paul Maxwell told Waterloo councillors Monday that noise and traffic won’t be an issue at the music venue’s new site on University Avenue. The Record
Design plans for a residential development on the former W.C. Wood industrial site are getting closer to matching up with what residents of The Ward would like to see. Guelph Tribune
Weekly ‘Roundup’ of real estate news from Waterloo Region and Guelph
For the weeks of March 9th to the 22nd
10 articles from this week to read.
Lots of activity in our local markets centered around the redevelopment, intensification and growth inward. Many of these sites have environmental issues. Municipalities are all trying to find ways to encourage and expedite the re-use of these properties.
OMB hearing into condos beside park to begin Monday
A hearing to determine what gets built next to Marianne’s Park will begin Monday morning at city hall. Guelph Mercury
The future of the City of Waterloo’s first Catholic elementary school should be high on the priority list of city council because it’s in a highly desirable area and already has some interest in redevelopment. Waterloo Chronicle
Cambridge council turned thumbs down on a deferral request from Sarasvati Investments Inc. and has voted down a proposed storage locker facility on Montrose Street. Cambridge Times
Residents of a south Galt neighbourhood will get their final chance to comment on site plans for a new Water Street high-rise development Wednesday night. Cambridge Times
A Cambridge company is relocating its operations to Brantford this spring. Brantford Expositor
Waterloo council approves plan for brownfield development
The development community spoke up and Waterloo city councillors listened. The Record
Schlueter to close longtime Chevrolet dealership in Waterloo
The Schlueter Automotive Group is closing its longtime Chevrolet dealership on Weber Street North in Waterloo in May. The Record
Northdale vision being realized
The city’s vision for Northdale is slowly coming into focus as staff has begun the process of reviewing development plans submitted before the neighbourhood plan was complete. Waterloo Chronicle
New plan for W.C. Woods site proposes lower buildings, more connection to river
Residents who live near the W.C. Woods site at 5 Arthur St. seemed happier with the new site master plan presented at a public meeting on Wednesday evening than the original plan. Guelph Mercury
City considers three proposals from potential developers at IMICO site
The vacant IMICO site is slowly moving toward redevelopment, despite the loss of a lead environmental engineer on the project. Guelph Mercury
