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2025 Provincial Election Information

February 20, 2025 By OBTNA

Election Day is Thursday February 27th. The deadline to apply to vote by mail is 6 PM (Eastern Time) on February 21 Vote at any advanced voting location in your electoral district from 10 AM to 8 PM from February 20 to 22. Remember to bring your ID. Vote at your assigned voting location on election […]

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Information about Proposed Bill 185

May 2, 2024 By OBTNA

Introduced April 10, 2024, Bill 185, the “Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024” is a Province of Ontario omnibus bill that aims, among its 15 Schedules, to amend the  Planning Act, City of Toronto Act, Municipal Act, Development Charges Act, and some regulations.   It also proposes to replace the Provincial Policy Statement […]

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Olde Berlin Town Rezoned

March 30, 2024 By OBTNA

A review by Hal Jaeger At long last, the process to re-zone Olde Berlin Town (and the downtown and other surrounding neighbourhoods) came to an end in the early hours of Tuesday, March 19, 2024.  If you, dear neighbour, are looking for a quick summary, you may appreciate the following statement shared by the City:Kitchener […]

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Growing Together Updates

March 16, 2024 By OBTNA

***Update: Kitchener City Council will be meeting on Monday, March 18th at 1:30 pm to consider the Growing Together proposal. There is an updated staff report in the meeting agenda.*** Kitchener’s Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee (PSIC) considered the Growing Together proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for our neighbourhood and the lands surrounding […]

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Interview with Hal Jaeger on Growing Together

February 5, 2024 By OBTNA

Kitchener’s Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee (PSIC) considered the Growing Together proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for our neighbourhood and the lands surrounding 7 of our 10 ION streetcar stops on Monday, January 29, 2024 and deferred taking a decision until the March 18, 2024 Council meeting to address unresolved concerns.   Olde Berlin […]

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Spots still available for "Kids Dance", a fun acti Spots still available for "Kids Dance", a fun activity for kids 4 - 7 years old. Runs Thursdays, 6:15pm from April 17 to June 5. Go to https://kitchener.ca/activenet, click on Register for Activities and search for 170177.
Architectural Conservatory of Ontario Speaker Seri Architectural Conservatory of Ontario Speaker Series: Adaptive Reuse -- Heritage to Housing

March 27, 7:00 PM, Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen St. N.

Sandra Parks will speak about the Lofts on Mansion, the former Greb Shoe factory built in 1913 and converted to residential in 2005.
March 11 noon to 4PM, bring the whole family to Ca March 11 noon to 4PM, bring the whole family to Carl Zehr Square for an afternoon of outdoor fun. The Kitchener Rangers will play a live 3-on-3 game and showcase their skills. You'll have a chance to meet the Rangers for autographs, and don’t forget your camera to grab a photo with Tex! #DowntownKitchener
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Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery | 101 Queen St N Kitchener, ON
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A free exhibition tour at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery for parents and caregivers.

Join us for a stroller-friendly event designed for babies, toddlers, young children and their caregivers. Connect with other adults over a hot beverage while your little ones engage in tummy time, play with blocks, listen to a story read by one of our guides, or do some coloring. The morning ends with a casual tour of our exhibitions, which will engage both budding and experienced art enthusiasts.

Walk the Talk Tours are supported by the Gamble Family

FREE, All Caregivers welcome | Register via our website kwag.ca

Pay-If-You-Can Donations are welcome.
The Consumption & Treatment Services (CTS) is part The Consumption & Treatment Services (CTS) is part of a court challenge to the closure of the CTS. Their legal team is looking for community members (ideally close to the CTS) who can speak to the site's benefits.
You would need to be willing to swear an affidavit that will become part of the court case. They are looking for someone that can attest to the safety and importance of the service. Ideally someone who was in the neighbourhood before the CTS started and is still there and can speak to positive changes. Contact writeus@oldeberlintown.ca by Jan. 30.
Weber Park Skating Party! #dtkitchener #cfna #ob Weber Park Skating Party! 

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Free Skating Party! Don't let winter pass withou Free Skating Party! 

Don't let winter pass without enjoying a free skate at The Aud!

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DISH DRIVE Collecting plates, bowls, and mugs for DISH DRIVE
Collecting plates, bowls, and mugs for our neighbours at A Better Tent City!
Please donate by dropping items to the following locations by December 11, 2024 by 6 PM:
- Kitchener Downtown Community Centre front desk at 35 Weber St. W.
- The designated box on the porch of 33 Ahrens St. W. 
- Or to your local Level Up Kid

This is organized by the kids from Level Up! Have questions? 
Email us at welevelupinfo@gmail.com

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A wonderful afternoon in Olde Berlin Town Neighbou A wonderful afternoon in Olde Berlin Town Neighbourhood @obtna with neighbours from near and far. Weaving willow flowers and community connections. Can you spot our city councillor, @stretch_ward10 , in the pictures? Thank you to @agnesmakes, @mindfulmakers and all our wonderful volunteers. Thank you to our sponsors @td_canada and @parkppl

We will weave with you again in the fall. 

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Join Agnes from Mindful Makers for an outdoor art Join Agnes from Mindful Makers for an outdoor art weaving workshop in the Civic Centre - Firefighters Park. This is a free drop-in maker event to weave some lovely items from willow that you can use in your garden this summer. Get outside, meet neighbours, do art and have some fun!
This event is supported by Park People and TD Canada. If you have clippers, please bring them. If you would like to volunteer at this event, please contact writeus@oldeberlintown.ca

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In November 2023, Olde Berlin Town won a $20,000 g In November 2023, Olde Berlin Town won a $20,000 grant at the Festival of Neighbourhoods (FON) annual gathering. FON promotes neighbourhoods that organize inclusive and accessible gatherings. Please join us for a discussion on improving our neighbourhood.
Olde Berlin Town neighbours will be coming togethe Olde Berlin Town neighbours will be coming together for a Community Garage Sale on Saturday, May 4, 8 AM to 2 PM. Multiple households around Hibner Park will be hosting individual garage sales.
The Growing Together proposal for ByLaw amendmenta The Growing Together proposal for ByLaw amendmenta will go to the City of Kitchener Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee for a decision at 5:30pm, January 29. The proposal and agenda are available at oldeberlintown.ca

https://oldeberlintown.ca/growingtogether/?fbclid=IwAR03yxF6NCHkbewj_9YcuslGzxDFkKFGpWsOj_a0mkTEGJxz2dbcTr6_uzM
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Register to attend: https://bit.ly/OBTGrowTogethe Register to attend: 
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The Olde Berlin Town Neighbourhood Association is offering residents a chance to come together and ask about Kitchener’s Growing Together planning initiative that will impact Olde Berlin Town zoning. For more information, go to https://oldeberlintown.ca/growingtogether #obtna
The City has released its final draft Official Pla The City has released its final draft Official Plan for our neighbourhood. Details at https://oldeberlintown.ca/growingtogether/
Olde Berlin Town will host its' own information meeting on the Growing Together proposal on Sunday, November 12th, from 2-3:30pm, via Zoom. Register at https://bit.ly/OBTGrowTogether. #obtna
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