Major multi-tower project to bring 3,000 residential units to busy Waterloo intersection
A major multi-tower high-rise development has gotten the necessary approval in the City of Waterloo, meaning over 3,000 units of housing could soon be on the way to a key intersection. The project, slated for the corner of Northfield Drive West and Weber Street North, was presented once again at a public meeting earlier in the week, marking the second of such meetings tied to the development. The first public meeting came over two years ago, back in June of 2024.
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Discussions on deck around 17-storey Victoria Park high-rise
Some new plans are in place for a potential high-rise apartment set to overlook Victoria Park in Kitchener, a project that would be one of the tallest in the surrounding area. Details have been posted for the new development, showing plans for a 153-unit, 17-storey high-rise at 229 Victoria St. S, right on the western...
Sep 22, 2026
'We may reconsider': Developer warns of cancelling $800M investments as city rejects housing incentive
A developer has given a warning to the City of Cambridge that it may pull the plug on as much as $800 million in housing developments, all as councillors discussed and rejected a provincial program aimed at lowering construction costs for new homes. It comes after a recent city council meeting, where members talked ove...
Sep 17, 2026
40-storey Preston high-rise still a possibility after reduction rejected by council
A 40-storey high-rise in Preston was once again the talk of the town amongst Cambridge councillors, with councillors rejecting a proposed recommendation that would drop that number to 16 storeys.
Jul 23, 2026
Affordable housing headlines first round of Kitchener water allocation
The City of Kitchener is officially set to dole out its first round of water allocation, looking to target affordable housing and other priority projects that were previously brought to a standstill.
Jul 22, 2026
Homelessness, healthcare access remain key concerns in region's Vision 1 Million scorecard
The Region of Waterloo is getting a closer look at how it's progressing in its push to handle a population of 1 million people in the coming decades, but according to some recently released data, livability may be among some of the key issues in its way.
Jul 20, 2026
New fire station housing development to 'play a critical role' for Kitchener
At its last Council meeting before summer recess, City Council has approved the plan for the Kitchener Fire Station 8 Housing Development, a downtown project that will bring more housing options and enhanced emergency services to the community.
Jul 14, 2026
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CCTV cameras heading to region's provincial highways
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Laurier support staff inching closer to potential strike action
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