Creative Capital
of Canada

Creative Capital of Canada Pins

Custom enamel pins have been created to celebrate problem solving creativity in Waterloo Region.

"New pilot-project looks to reduce discarded needles, increase education"

It’s called ‘WINS’ — which stands for ‘Working to Improve Neighbourhood Safety.’

Zehr Group to create 'urban village' near Kitchener transit hub

A regional developer wants to revamp a section of Kitchener near the proposed new transit hub to create a neighbourhood with what it calls an "urban village" vibe.

‘Canada is a dreamland’: Syrian refugee thrilled to start job at Kitchener high-tech firm

The warm smiles from his new Canadian colleagues at Bonfire Interactive stand in stark contrast to the hostile stares he faced in Beirut.

Kitchener-Waterloo Hot Air Balloon Ride

Bee Hives in Hespeler

Found on many street lights across Hespeler (Cambridge), there are casted bee hives to recognize the rich manufacturing history.

Studio tours show the public art, creativity and even a bit of sheep farming

Every year as the air cools and leaves turn into a kaleidoscope of colour and hue, artists tidy up their studios preparing to welcome the public for the annual fall studio tours.

It Was a Dark And Stormy Night..

National novel writing month challenges authors to write a novel in one month.

What to do with all that dog poop? Ontario cities come up with creative solutions

Some cities in Ontario are turning poop into power by building new receptacles dedicated to dog excrement and sending the waste to organic waste plants to be converted into energy and fertilizer.