The amount of garbage (including abandoned furniture)flying around on the roadway/sidewalk in Cambridge, Ontario is alarming.

What exactly is going on?

I applied to more than 200 jobs in Canada and didn’t hear back from a single one.

I reworked my resume 4 times, followed every TikTok hack, even hired someone off Fiverr—nothing changed.

What finally worked was a resume rewrite done by someone who used to be a recruiter at a big Canadian bank. She explained that most resumes fail not because of the experience, but because of how recruiters are trained to scan and filter resumes in seconds.

They redid my resume using those recruiter scanning patterns—and weirdly, it worked.

Got 3 interviews in a week. Just signed an offer yesterday.

It cost me $100 CAD, which felt like a lot when I was broke—but in hindsight, I would’ve paid 5x that to stop being ignored.

If anyone’s stuck in the same place I was, I can drop the info in DM. Not trying to spam—just paying it forward. 🙏

Need to take this course for my minor and was wondering how are Abdul Rahman midterms? If any guidance can be given it will be appreciated.

Hey there, I want to know about student parties. How to meet people who organise BYOB kinda parties? Thanks

A new indoor and outdoor pickleball location coming soon to Cambridge!

A free event is at the Rim park library tomorrow, ran by some Bluevale Collegiate Institute high school students!

June 11th 1pm Ceremony - Need 3 in total but will also buy any individual ones :)

Can I park at the fairway park grt park n ride for a few hours? I’m not using the ion but I’m meeting up with a friend to hang out in the area.

I need one more ticket for Monday June 9th @ 1pm! If you or anyone you know has a ticket pls lmk!!

I am responsible for ordering food to have while getting ready/lunch. The bride was hoping for some sandwich platters or something along those lines.

Any suggestions on where to get food platters for 25-30 people?

Costco isn’t an option (don’t have a membership). I’m not from the area so any insight would be awesome!

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Trying to figure out places that carry mosquito nets

Has anyone else noticed way more reckless driving lately? Just today, someone literally sped past me in the same lane. I thought they were nuts.

It feels like people are way more impatient, weaving through traffic, speeding, and just acting wild. Could it be the warm weather? Are people in a rush or just feeling bold with the sun out?

Just wanted to rant. Please drive carefully out there!

is there a waterloo discord server?

or perhaps, and more to what i was looking for, a discord server for 2025 - 2026 first year students?

looking for it so that i can get to know people in my year and hopefully my major and maybe find a potential roomate.

hi, i’m an incoming first year to biomedical sciences. i’m super excited to finally go to university, but i’m worried about waterloo’s reputation for being a school where your social life goes to die. i’m sure some people are exaggerating, but i wanted to know what other people’s experiences were coming into university as someone who was looking to enjoy partying at university.

Still get emails from my old landlord, he couldn’t fix my mold problem but can give $200 for a car??

The stuffy looks mostly like this, with some modifications since the photo was taken.

It's a long shot...but this is my daughter's well beloved and cared for stuffy, which she is careful with, but I messed up and (probably) set it on the top of our car as we were leaving Waterloo Park. We were parked by the Park Inn - I've checked, they do not have it. I then drove northbound on Albert to head home. I've walked along Albert and haven't seen it. Anybody seen anything like this, or have an idea of lost and founds to check?

June 7th is the 4th annual auto show fundraiser at graffiti market in Kitchener. 12-6pm live DJ/ contests/ vendors/ beaver tails/ racing simulators and more In support of Scotlands yard (children’s cancer care)

This may seem obvious to people, but I will preface by saying that I've been going to crunch in Waterloo and Kitchener for over 2.5 years and have never had an issue. Today my girlfriend and I both had all of our debit and credit cards, as well as money stolen at Waterloo crunch fitness at approximately 3:20-3:30 pm. This post is not to blame the gym because they do have things posted reminding individuals that they're not responsible for lost or stolen items, which I fully understand. They were also really kind to help us when they really didn't need to. We didn't lock our locker, which is 100% my fault but as I said previously, I've done so for a long time without incident. This person took the time to go through my entire bag, only taking the cards that weren't expired (lol) and then had a $3000+ shopping spree at no frills around the corner where she purchased multiple gift cards and other items (5 x $200+ on one credit card alone -- not sure why this wasn't flagged but I digress). Unfortunately we were about 25 minutes behind her and didn't get to confront her. A police report has been filed and the cards have obviously been cancelled. This is just to say, please be vigilant! Don't bring your wallet in and/or bring a lock! Lesson absolutely learned the hard way. And if you were the trash human being that decided to do this, rest assured you will be caught. I understand you may be struggling, but I'm by no means rich. The cash you stole was my grocery money, so thank you. I hope losing your memebership and getting charged was worth it. I'm sure this isn't the first time they've done this which makes me all the more angry.

also this is not provoke hate or ridicule as today has already been hard enough. Just simply to spread awareness as I know not everyone locks their locker/goes to the gym expecting to be robbed

Also for some reason my post on the Waterloo thread keeps getting removed? Not sure why but hopefully it's still okay here!

This may seem obvious to people, but I will preface by saying that I've been going to crunch in Waterloo and Kitchener for over 2.5 years and have never had an issue. Today my girlfriend and I both had all of our debit and credit cards, as well as money stolen at Waterloo crunch fitness at approximately 3:20-3:30 pm. This post is not to blame to gym because they do have things posted reminding individuals that they're not responsible for lost or stolen items, which I fully understand. They were also really kind to help us when they really didn't need to. We didn't lock our locker, which is 100% my fault but as I said previously, I've done so for a long time without incident. This person took the time to go through my entire bag, only taking the cards that weren't expired (lol) and then had a $3000+ shopping spree at no frills around the corner where she purchased multiple gift cards and other items (5 x $200+ on one credit card alone -- not sure why this wasn't flagged but I digress). Unfortunately we were about 25 minutes behind her and didn't get to confront her. A police report has been filed and the cards have obviously been cancelled. This is just to say, please be vigilant! Don't bring your wallet in and/or bring a lock! Lesson absolutely learned the hard way. And if you were the trash human being that decided to do this, rest assured you will be caught. I understand you may be struggling, but I'm by no means rich. The cash you stole was my grocery money, so thank you. I hope losing your memebership and getting charged was worth it. I'm sure this isn't the first time they've done this which makes me all the more angry.

also this is not provoke hate or ridicule as today has already been hard enough. Just simply to spread awareness as I know not everyone locks their locker/goes to the gym expecting to be robbed

This guy has been at my house for a few days now. Not constantly but I see him at all hours of the day and night. Not sure if he went missing or just comes over to hang out with my cat and the other cats that come visit. Hes very skittish and won't let me near him. I have left food out for him the past 2 night cause hes sitting on my fence at 3am the past 2 nights

Hello,

Anyone have strong opinions of storage options in the area? Any places to steer clear of? Any places you recommend? Looking for a small storage space to store luggage and seasonal clothing/baby items, no furniture. Thanks in advance.

I know Canada is pretty lacking in Mexican/South American food but what are the best spots near or in Kitchener?

Hello, could anyone recommend gyno that treats special case like endometriosis in KW? And how long the wait time would be usually?

Thank you.

Or is there still another way to access the building after 6pm? Before you used to be able to get in by going through DC and MC but I heard that bridge is gone now.

Hi. Im international student. Im discovering 2 material programs at Uni of Waterloo: Materials and Nanosciences (Faculty of Science) vs Nanotechnology engineering (Faculty of Engineering). I think the basic difference is between Science: Researching, Lab and Engineering: Work, Applied. I want to know that are there any big differences between them, such curriculum, facilities, labs, occupational opportunities, etc? Thank you very much!!!

There is one freight train roundtrip from Kitchener, across city of Waterloo via ION tracks, to Lanxess' factory in Elmira, during midnight when there's less/no ION service. I often went to Waterloo Public Square station around 11pm to see the train pass between houses and merged into ION's track, and back home by taking the last ION train.

However I haven't heard the loud engine noise at night recent days, and I never saw the locomotives at the station anymore. Does the contract between Lanxess and CN ends? will the rail corridor between waterloo and kitchener abandoned? Also will Go transit use the corridor and run their trian straight to Waterloo?

edit: despite strongly wished but GO can't extend to waterloo as there are no space to build platforms and it will be quite noisy. The main question I want to ask in the post is that does CN continue to operate freight service to Lanxess now?

Hi Everyone, I'll be coming to Kitchener tomorrow to celebrate my elderly Mom's (76) birthday. I'm looking for take-out or delivery (so we can eat on my parents beautiful patio) to celebrate. My Dad (77), my husband and I are adventurous but my Mom needs a little coaxing. For example, if we're having Indian, she will ONLY have the mildest of butter chicken. Thanks!

so i got accepted to waterloo for cs co-op and i was wondering which laptop to consider buying...

i've got a pretty beat up old lenovo laptop that i want to change for my time in college. please recommend some good ones 🙏🏻
also MAC or Windows?

Hello - I am graduating this august and would like to transfer my lease agreement to someone. the address is 28 University Ave E. Below is the link to the listing on the website. Since this would be a lease transfer, you would pay the rate that I pay (850/month) rather than $1000/month that is on the website. The unit is coed and comes with an ensuite bathroom and is furnished. looking to transfer a 1 bedroom lease within a 5 bedroom unit.

rentwoch.com/properties/52-Room-28-University-Ave-E-Ave-E-Ontario-N2J-2V8-2-Bedrooms-5-Bathrooms-CAD995/

Hi,

I'm student coming to Waterloo in Fall 2025 and was wondering if design teams would be willing to accept year 1 students given their limited knowledge / experience? I've heard that "anyone can always make a difference" but is this really true? For more context, I'll be in mgmt eng. and have little experience coding with more experience in event planning, public speaking... Would you recommend any design teams / have any advice.

Thanks!

I just found out today that I wont be meeting my BBA conditional, and unfortunately my school wont bump it up. Has anyone here done summer school to bump their grade up in order to meet their conditional and still go to their program?

Im aware of the summer school extension but is it guaranteed? Please help

On June 2, 2025, police received a report of road rage in the area of Garth Massey Drive and Arthur Fach Drive.

The victim reported that she had been involved in a road rage incident in which the other driver yelled racist comments at her and spat on and threw a cup of coffee at her.

The suspect then returned to her vehicle and fled the area.

There were no physical injuries sustained as a result of this incident.

On June 5, 2025, as a result of the ongoing investigation, officers arrested and charged a 40-year-old Cambridge female with Mischief Under $5,000, Assault, and Assault with a Weapon.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on July 14, 2025.

*Is the victim a UW student?

A few of my friends are planning a trip in about two weeks. Would it be reasonable to request two days off using vacation time, given the two-week(13 day) notice? My manager is pretty easygoing, but I’m asking more in terms of what’s generally acceptable during a co-op term.

Need to write a technical report for PD11 that I haven't started that's due the coming Tuesday at 11:59 PM. Is it crammable? Need to know if anyone else has done it

A post from a popular right-wing outlet has been making the rounds, including on r/waterloo, about alleged content in a WRDSB training session. The school board has posted this response.

I've worked downtown for years so this isn't just coming from nowhere, but since the safe injection site has been closed, it's made my job a ton easier not having to deal with groups of people on fetynal all gathering in one spot and going to bars causing issues, as someone who is not trained or qualified to deal with them, it's a lot easier when it's only one of them, as opposed to 6-7 of them causing issues. I understand it's a complex issue, but in a black and white sort of way, it's made it way easier to work downtown

Ya’ll are hoes

I just had a job interview with a company called H204LIFE, which is apparently distributed by Ontario Fire Water Air. It’s a sales position, you’re given appointments and expected to go to people’s homes to pitch products and make sales. They its not door-to-door it's "pre-set consultations” and there's base pay plus commission.

They seemed professional but I’m always a little wary with jobs like this because some end up being scammy or MLMs.

Has anyone here worked for or heard of H204LIFE or Ontario Fire Water Air? Are they legit?

I’m in the Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge area and feel like I need a second opinion on this.

Thanks in advance!

40 credits = ~400+ color pictures, 600+ black and white. I don’t think people realize how much they can print. The Doon campus has a giant “plotter” printer to print massive pictures up to 8 feet for mere cents from your credits. Conestoga is greedy company that overcharges and takes advantage of foreign students. You’re paying for all these credits, might as well get your moneys worth.

Print pictures for friends, print posters for shows, print art, offer to print things for volunteer run organizations. Just use Conestoga’s money out of spite.

Hey guys, I've been dealing with a knee injury and shoulder injury as of late. It's not severe enough to need immediate medical help but it's stopping me from training, stretching and performing in physical activities. I was wondering if there were any physiotherapy type of services on/around campus? Are they covered by the student medical insurance? I appreciate the advice, thanks!

i want to do art restoration in the future, and i chose waterloo because of the co-op program, the location, and the residence i got in. i did first year in honours arts and just took courses i was interested in and it was nice! but now.. doing course selection has me realizing that all of the courses i want to take are not offered regularly at all. i'm majoring in visual culture because it's the next best thing next to art history, and i want to minor in chem.

i'm just getting pretty worried because there are almost no art history courses. there are a lot listed on the fine art website, but they are rarely offered. sure, the other courses accepted by vcult are cool, they're just not what i came here for, and i'm worried i wont learn much about art history here.

but it's already too late to transfer to a different school for second year, plus i'm way too scared to transfer ngl. if i were to switch majors to a safer option, which ones should i look at?

I'm currently watching this docu-series and I don't know why but I literally screeched a bad screech when I heard the Barnett's had moved here and abandoned their 8/9 year old disabled adopted-child at the same time; and had their son in P.I. Like no we don't want bad people, go away.

Anyone else feel a type of way about this?

Please comment or DM me if you’re able to help tutor BU393.

I`m going into second year bba and am trying to find good electives.

Both bird electives and just interesting ones. (as a note, the less writing in the course the better)

If y`all can suggest some, that`d be great.

Thanks.

Vent