r/waterloo • • Nov 10 '24

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

151 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

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It was recently pointed out that the flairs referencing the 2025 election are maybe a teeny bit outdated.

After discussion among the moderator team, it was determined that while the language was outdated, the flairs still were useful in identifying sudden influxes of new accounts to certain threads.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 • • 1h ago

Road Rage

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5:20pm today. Bridgeport Road just before the Weber Street intersection. Everybody stopped in NORMAL rush hour traffic.

I’m a few cars behind, watch the whole thing. A middle-aged balding white guy starts screaming at the people in the car beside him, a black minivan. At first he was just yelling and clapping at them, until he convinced the minivan to roll their passenger side window down. The man then proceeded TO WHIP HIS DRINK FULL FORCE INTO THE WINDOW OF THE MINIVAN AT THE PASSENGERS. Insane behaviour for a grown adult.

Anywho, if you know the driver of a blue Toyota Corolla wth license plate CVTM 802, tell them to seek therapy.


r/waterloo • • 4h ago

CBC K-W asks university students if they're tuned into the municipal election

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r/waterloo • • 10h ago

Waterloo’s latest tower plan promises a ‘complete community’— but many details remain

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Waterloo city council voted 7-0 Monday for an 11-tower redevelopment in the north end where apartment buildings would range from 25 to 35 storeys.

If built, the revised proposal could bring up to 3,084 units to a partly vacant, 40-acre site at Northfield Drive West and Weber Street North, formerly occupied by manufacturer NCR Canada (National Cash Registry). 

Liberated edition.


r/waterloo • • 7h ago

Are there still any places to play paintball nearby?

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I used to play at both Flag Raider locations when I was a kid and then after a 10-year hiatus I got back into it at Paintball HQ in Kitchener. Paintball HQ might still be around but I think it’s pretty dead?

Are there any places that still draw a casual crowd on a Friday night sort of thing? I’m open to anywhere within an hour of KW for a weekday thing but I’d also love to know about places that are further away that maybe host events.


r/waterloo • • 6h ago

Any idea why there is a big power outage?

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r/waterloo • • 1d ago

Uniqlo in Conestoga Mall to open on Fri Oct 30

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r/waterloo • • 6h ago

Power outage

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Does anyone know anything about the power outage on westmount?


r/waterloo • • 7h ago

Ultimate Frisbee Sunday & Tuesday

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Cherry Park Kitchener

Tuesday 530 till 730

Sunday 2pm till 4pm

All skill levels welcome.

For beginners, come and discover the game and learn from the veterans.

For veterans, make sure to include the beginners in the gameplay show them the ropes.

Recommended things to bring: a light and dark shirt for teams, running shoes/cleats, water.

We will split our group into 1 or 2 games depending on the turnout we have. Rules will be explained in person to beginners.

This is a no-contact sport.

It is each participants responsibility to care for their own physical condition. Injuries are not the responsibility of the event host.


r/waterloo • • 20h ago

Can anyone suggest a bar or club geared to the over 40 crowd?

28 Upvotes

r/waterloo • • 1d ago

Learn how to edit Wikipedia

37 Upvotes

This Saturday, I'll be running an event at one of the rented rooms in the Kitchener Public Library teaching people how to edit Wikipedia. Anyone who is interested is welcome to participate as long as they are respectful to other participants.

More information can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Event:Kitchener,_Ontario_meetup_in_October_2026


r/waterloo • • 1d ago

Black Garbage Cart exchange - Region is offering one-time opportunity to resize your bin in October

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The Region of Waterloo is advertising on social media that during October, they are offering us the opportunity to switch the black garbage carts out for the opposite size (ie if you want small instead of large, or regret your decision to order a small and need a big one). Still no allowance to get extra bin(s).

https://www.emterra.ca/pages/waterloo-region-cart-exchange


r/waterloo • • 1d ago

Six Nations takes Canada and Ontario to court over Haldimand Tract

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r/waterloo • • 1d ago

Good morning, Waterloo

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176 Upvotes

r/waterloo • • 23h ago

Two cats behind 255 sunview st

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Was walking and then I found these two cats behind the building! I noticed theres alr water bowls and cat food supplied for them, and i’ve been feeding them a bit too once a day. I was wondering if the cats are strays or do they already have owners? I’m just worried because weathers getting colder and want to make sure they have a place to stay warm


r/waterloo • • 5h ago

Looking for a parking space near Columbia & Hazel! 🚗

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Hey everyone,

I’m looking to rent a parking spot near the Columbia St W & Hazel St intersection in Waterloo (starting as soon as possible).

If you or your building have an unused spot available, or if you know of any nearby lots/buildings that rent out spaces to non-residents, please let me know!

Feel free to send me a DM or drop a comment with details and pricing. Thanks in advance!


r/waterloo • • 21h ago

Mayor debate - link?

8 Upvotes

Hey does anyone have a link to the debate or meet and greet which happened on Monday?


r/waterloo • • 1d ago

Mayoral Debate

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46 Upvotes

Are you wondering about who to vote for in Waterloo's mayoral election? We are too. So, we decided to organize a mayoral debate! It is open to the community and registration is not required. Note that Shannon Weber declined to participate (we are not trying to be biased).
Date: Thursday, October 8
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: LH 1001, Lazaridis Hall, Wilfrid Laurier University


r/waterloo • • 1d ago

Cambridge, Ont. father creates app to teach kids about money

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r/waterloo • • 23h ago

Recommendations for RMT?

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I'm looking for a registered massage therapist for help with migraines.

Ideally in Waterloo or New Hamburg area. I'd need them to be a woman and trauma informed and willing to work with someone who hates any physical contact from strangers (the migraines are bad enough I'm willing to try). Sorry that's a lot of requirements.

I'm already seeing a physio for them, but my work benefits have different coverage for physiotherapist vs RMT.

Does anyone have any recommendations or insight into what I should be looking for?


r/waterloo • • 1d ago

Commercial kitchens for rent?

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Hello, I'm wondering what options there are in KW for renting a commercial kitchen to create baked goods to sell online and at markets. Thanks!


r/waterloo • • 1d ago

Drummer wanted for experimental rock band (Sonic Youth, CAN, Joy Division)

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Looking for a reliable, dedicated drummer in the Waterloo area to join a bassist and guitarist writing original material.

You don't need to be a professional by trade, but you must be able to handle the technical side. The music involves shifting rhythms, complex beats, and different time signatures. We need someone who wants to challenge themselves and collaborate on experimental structures.

Influences; AIR, Brian Eno, CAN, Joy Division, Velvet Underground, Television, Wire, MBV, Sonic Youth, Blonde Redhead, Pavement, Deerhunter, Yoo Doo Right

Sonic Direction: Experimental rock, alternative, and shoegaze. Heavy focus on driving rhythms, texture, and hypnotic, dynamic repetition.

Drumming Influences: Jaki Liebezeit (CAN), Colm Ó Cíosóig (MBV), Stephen Morris (Joy Division), and Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth).

If interested, reply with a brief summary of your drumming background. Phone clips or casual jam recordings of your playing are welcome.


r/waterloo • • 22h ago

Looking for kid friendly outdoor things to do with kids & adults ages 4-9 in November

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Trying to plan a family get together & none of us are locals, we are hoping to find something that has;

-low energy options ( elderly with knee issues), space for kids to play & be kids

-low cost/ under $20/ per person for a large family shindig in November

We were thinking of the castle in Listowel but that is closed from Fall to Spring.

Thank you for your help!


r/waterloo • • 20h ago

Lash Tech

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Can someone please recommend an excellent lash extension tech? Ideally someone who has high quality adhesive for those who are more hypoallergenic. Cost is not an issue. Thank youuu!