Does anybody know of any outdoor community skating rinks that will be open for skating on NYE? I’m aware of city hall and the rink in uptown Waterloo, but looking for smaller, less busy ones :)

The new compost bins seem to have a latch. The garbage bins don’t though, and also don’t seem to close very well, not are they well balanced without much weight in them. I predict that raccoons will be able to knock them over/get into them and otherwise cause mischief with them. We’ve used a metal garbage can ever since squirrels or rats chewed through the lid on our plastic one. I haven’t seen tons of raccoons in KW, but I don’t know much about the interactions between rodent communities (squirrels/raccoons/rats) Does anyone else think this could spur a rodent renaissance? Rats and raccoons high-fiving one another, and so on? As cute as that sounds, I’ll be using a brick or similar to hold down the garbage bin lid.

Hi all,

I’m new to the KW. I was thinking of driving to Niagara Falls for New Year’s Eve, but it looks like there may be a lot of snow. Do you think it would be a bad idea to travel?

If so, are there any other places or events you’d recommend for New Year’s Eve around this area?

Hi I am a grade 10 student from Alberta, I am really interested in hopefully pursuing biomed eng or electrical eng for my undergrad (waterloo is kinda my dream school which is prob typical and obvious). I know I have a lot of time before I graduate high school, but I am just curious to hear your guys' personal experiences at waterloo so far and if you think it's worth going and what I should be focused on right now (like for ecs, etc) to prepare me for apps in like 2 years.

For context, I will be doing VEX robotics starting in grade 11 (teacher strike limited vex recources for grade 10s which is when highschool starts in my city), I am taking both IB Math AA (hl or sl will be decided for grade 11) and IB physics this year and prob Chem HL starting next year. I am apart of like 2 stem based clubs and have some volunteering (nothing rlly crazy tho for my ecs in gen) and I am working on a few cs side projects and currently seeking out research opps (mostly bioinformatics, etc).

I’m in first year, so I’m still not sure how all this works. Are the grades I can see in quest the final grades in the course? I’m seeing lots of conflicting things on this sub.

For clarification, the question is essentially when do we get our grades with the final exam marks included?

Hi I was thinking of switching to kinesiology (bsc) im not fully sure. If there is anyone in the kin program and you send me a message i wanted to ask about how the program is and specific classes etc. I was thinking of just taking one kin class next semester to see if I fully like it and would change my program but Idk what class to take and im confused

I want to go to a World Cup game but it’s right during midterm season, would I be able to switch midterm dates if I contact the school in advance by like 2 months?

if anyone would mind helping me find this book "Adapting to Contemporary Health" by Rick Scheidt. myself and another fellow reddit user have not been able to find this book! would highly appreciate it !!

Made a video of a snowy day in Kitchener through my lens and windows- stillness, movement, rawness and snow.

Does anyone know of any natural bodies of water that aren’t iced over and safe for a polar plunge?

Does anyone know why Dan is so famous around the Waterloo area? I drove down Erb/ King and saw 3 properties on sale by Dan. I drove by Columbia and Hazel and saw multiple properties on sale by Dan. I was curious to know why a lot of properties are sold by Dan.

Thnx in Advance.

I'm in need of a colo locally, hopefully not too expensive, for a 1 or 2u server. Needs to be secure.

Constraints - looking to colo a Dell C4130. The server is apparently 5" longer than a typical 1u server so it's gonna stick out the end of a normal rack lol. Secondly, it'll have a couple GPU's in it so apparently it's quite power hungry - more so than a traditional server.

The size is causing issues with the folks I normally use for colo out of toronto, so wondering if there's anything reasonable around town I could do this at.

Im a first year student doing economics and financial management. I didnt join any case comps or teams last sem but i really wanna make it up to this sem. Can i still join?

please don’t tell me to get one myself I cannot put one on for shit lol

Hello Kitchener friends,

Looking at moving to an area of town where my child would attend Sandhills. Hoping to hear some open feedback from families with experience with this school.

Thank you kindly!

Hey guys, just wondering if there is any way to check the class median or average of one's courses. I just want to understand if I'm the only one that is getting fucked in that course or if all are getting fucked. But there seems to not be a way on Quest and our prof is not sharing the median...

Edit: Course median/averages (for title)

Looking for strong opinions! I've been on the hunt for a satisfying, delicious saag paneer since Sahar's Kitchen closed this past year (RIP). Most places I've looked offer palak paneer, and while there's nothing wrong with that, I'm craving the earthier/spicier saag. Anywhere in WR stand out?

Currently in Economics and accounting but I might get dropped to just Economics this semester because I wasn’t able to make the 7.0 average and I get assessed this semester. I still qualify for honours economics, so I was just wondering how hard it would be to get back into economics and accounting? Anyone that has experience in this?

Anyone else in Laurentian Hills or other areas get a visit from "Home Service Solutions" recently?

I just wonder what their deal is for anyone who engaged with them longer then to say "bugger off" because its really wierd that anyone would be ooout n aboot this time of year trying to bag outdoor business.

Maybe a scam?

I dunno...

But damn near my entire immediate family are contractors so I know no one is ever running around sourcing exterior jobs in December. Plus I know damned well there's nothing wrong with our gutter or otherwise because family of contractors- we do our stuff and the work is solid.

So whats the deal?

Was dude looking to give quotes and take deposits and stuff?

Just stinks of scam and I kinda regret not getting the deets now that he's gone.

We have lots of great local bands in Waterloo Region, but for me, I, the Mountain tops the list. If you're not familiar with them (or even if you are), check out this interview. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-104-the-morning-edition-k-w/clip/16189741-i-mountain-reflects-2025-album-next

Hello all,

I’m an EE entering 2A this winter. Career wise, im interested in developing prosthetic or medical imaging technology. Currently I’m debating on enrolling in the biomechanics option.

I was wondering if anyone in ECE has completed or is currently working on the biomechanics option. If so, could you share your experience working on through it and how well it’s helped you with jobs/coops?

Guys I’m looking for a job for the summer I’m from Brampton and it’s extremely hard trying to get a job as I don’t rlly have any relatives that could refer me for a job. I’ve been applying to internships but I really don’t wanna risk being unemployed from May-August. I don’t care if I have to work at McDonald’s I just need a job but the thing is I’ve genuinely applied to McDonald’s and I don’t even hear back from them😭 please give me any advice. I’m paying for tuition and rent myself, I had scholarships and OSAP this year. I really don’t wanna take out another loan from OSAP. I have some money saved up for 2A and I’ll apply to bursaries/scholarships as well. And then co-op could help me pay for 2B.

It’s not a fucking 4 way stop. In fact if there are no cars in the round about, or using your spatial awareness and common sense, you can proceed.

I’m honestly at my breaking point and don’t know what to do anymore. I need two wisdom teeth removed. They’re causing constant pain every single day. It’s not “sometimes hurts” pain it’s there when I wake up, when I eat, when I try to sleep. I’m exhausted and it’s messing with my mental health. I can’t afford dental care. I’ve looked into dentists, quotes, clinics, and everything is way out of my reach. I don’t have insurance and I don’t have family money to fall back on.

At this point I’m taking ibuprofen daily, sometimes multiple times a day, just to function. I know that’s not good long-term, and I’m worried about what it’s doing to my body, but I don’t see another option right now. I’m not asking for drugs or anything illegal. I’m just asking:

Are there any low-cost options people don’t usually know about? Dental schools, emergency clinics, payment plans, anything? Has anyone been through this and found a way out?

I feel like I’m going crazy from the pain and the stress, and I just want this dealt with so I can live normally again.

Any advice is appreciated. Seriously.

Home is in "North Galt" just south of the 401 off townline - have lower than normal water pressure it seems over the last week or so - anyone else experiencing the same?

Trying to change courses late. Does this mean I will be added to the waitlist or is it reserved for people already on it and I can't get in? What are the chances of me getting in?

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Is it possible to fulfil med/dental pre reqs within the computer science degree? Is anyone on this journey?? If you know anything about this please spread the knowledge!

Im a first year i grinded out 1A in terms of grades but i dont really have many friends (besides my 2 friends from hs). Any advice

does anyone know when afms rounds are and how many there are?

Hi, does anybody have any recommendations on a good orthopaedic surgeon ( knee ) within the region? I know wait times for MRIs can be long. My knee is at the chronic pain point.

Thank you! 😊

Hi hi!

Looking for some suggestions on places in the Cambridge area to look for and try on bridesmaid dresses, other than David’s bridal.

Can also just be formal dress shops. Hoping yall can help me out better than google!

here in Southern Ontario so what better thing to do than refresh my childhood memories of my late mother’s Christmas favourite, Olliebollen. She has been gone for over a decade and we try to make them each year around Christmas to remember our Dutch heritage and her.

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I am an adult (20s) without access to a car. I have a few friends in the city but none that both have a car and are close enough friends for me to feel comfortable asking to borrow/learn. I was laid off and qualify for better jobs Ontario and some other programs and they are willing to pay for me to get driver training and use the schools vehicle to take the test. Before I was laid off I had already started on this and gotten my G1 and had planned to do young drivers because they are the best, however Employment Ontario says they are too expensive and I should aim for under $1000. I know that they're not gonna be as good as YD but what is the best I can do for under 1k here?

The City of Cambridge says it has received approximately 740 requests related to winter road conditions in December.

Hey, so I originally made another post asking about my applications coming up and what program should I be considering for my career goals etc...

Here's the link: www.reddit.com/r/uwaterloo/comments/1pgvock/mathematical_finance_farm_or_mathematical/

To be honest I really just wanted to make another post after right before I have to choose all my programs and I'll give a quick TLDR for those who don't want to read (I don't blame you).

TLDR Career: Energy derivatives trading/analytics (preferably Oil/Gas but I'm learning power currently and it seems pretty fun as well) - want to be a discretionary derivatives trader with/without models (not MM or HFT - LFT trading and not stat-arb or pure systematic strats), and because of the industry moving towards quantitative approaches I want to get a math type degree to open opportunities as a Quant Trader/Analyst as well.

TLDR Math skills: I'm pretty good in school yet never focused on math in high school, so I was literally 15% under class median in 11th grade and right around class median in 12th grade (low 70s in midterms), but I've been improving study habits and focusing more and have been getting on quizzes and tests 80s-90s in the last few units.

I've been considering doing FARM after speaking with so many people but some people recommended me to take Statistics instead as it can be more relevant for commodities. Just some quick questions:

1. How hard is the Math in Statistics? - I've heard it's a lot more easier the first few years and I've checked the required courses and it does seem to be. Yet I heard last few years are a lot more tough.

2. Is the co-op program for Statistics good? - I've heard FARM gives you a lot of opportunities within BB banks, etc... Would Statistics be similar in many getting into co-ops for derivatives analytics for commodities, or similar at Hedge funds, BB banks, and commodity merchants?

3. What really is Statistics? - I'm very interested in Economics, the markets, and analyzing certain things. Yet I'm unsure of what statistics really is, it seems to integrate some modelling of data, analyzing how variables can affect results, and deriving conclusions from it. Which seems a bit fun but I'm not sure what I should be looking for to know if I'll truly enjoy such a program.

4. I've heard a lot of people say on many of the posts from past things that you'll most likely need to get a masters or go to graduate school after taking undergrad Statistics as that's where most job opportunities will be gotten. Is this true? I'm really only wanting to stay in school until undergrad, and would this mean that Statistics undergrad could be a potential dead-end?

Note: If the university is fine with it, I'm completely fine with taking an extra year and all that if I find the coursework hard. My math skills aren't necessarily bad it's just that I never put in the time as I always thought my interests would be outside of it, yet now I realize that's not really the case. I'm taking a gap year either way for personal projects that I need to work on, and I'll probably be learning the first/second year Uni stuff for math as well just to prepare myself.

I'd really appreciate any final advice for if I should add this as one of my programs. Thanks!

Did anyone else encountered a kid shooting gel pellets at employees and shoppers yesterday at the cambridge center? There was a kid at the mall yesterday shooting orbies styles pellets at customers and employees, they were shooting them in the hallway and into the stores and just being complete jerks to people.

Definitly taking it just one question. never had a roomate b4 whats it like can you like switch if we dont get along. how do you sleep at night without the fear of being murdered. Im being serious

Finishing my undergrad soon and applying to grad programs elsewhere, the programs all ask for PDF copies of merit-based award/scholarship letters.

My problem is, UW rarely sends me PDF letters for awards, it's always just a "congratulations" email from financial aid. Once in a blue moon I'll get an attachment, but those are typically program-specific awards.

Quest only displays it under financial aid, no files to download.

Anyone know if there is a way to get official copies of award letters? Or will I have to pray that screenshots/quest page prints will suffice...

Thanks everyone

I’m about to take accounting of the first time next semester. Does anyone know some good youtube resources that have helped in the past with this first year course?

Looking for someone that wants to join our CARL ball hockey team for the Winter season. We've got a good, supportive group. It's a competitive league, but it's all just for fun.

Games are indoors at RIM Park. The league starts up in January and runs through March. Games are once per week, either at 9:15pm or 10:15pm every Thursday evening. More info: www.waterloo.ca/recreation-and-sports/sport-programs-drop-ins-and-leagues/play-ball-hockey/

Looking for someone that wants to join our CARL ball hockey team for the Winter season. We've got a good, supportive group. It's a competitive league, but it's all just for fun.

Games are indoors at RIM Park. The league starts up in January and runs through March. Games are once per week, either at 9:15pm or 10:15pm every Thursday evening. More info: www.waterloo.ca/recreation-and-sports/sport-programs-drop-ins-and-leagues/play-ball-hockey/

Tiled shower needs a little help... Any great references? My search is now in a rabbit hole.