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Local and Regional candidates to discuss arts and culture

KITCHENER – On October 20th, THEMUSEUM will host A Cultural Exchange for Downtown Kitchener with Regional Candidates from Kitchener and Ward 10 – City of Kitchener Candidates for an informal discussion of arts and culture in downtown Kitchener.

Each candidate will have three and a half minutes to share their position on arts and culture in downtown Kitchener then rotate to another table during the two hour informal gathering taking place in a pub like, licensed setting.

David Marskell, CEO of THEMUSEUM will act as moderator for the evening and facilitate a discussion with the candidates the general public and a guest panel of three.

Ten candidates have confirmed along with a stellar panel of special guests consisting of:

Martin deGroot – Waterloo Region Arts Council
Gordon Hatt – Former curator in Cambridge and Executive Director of CAFKA
Robert Reid – Arts & Culture Reporter, The Waterloo Region Record

This “Cultural Exchange” is meant to raise awareness and discussion about the importance of arts and culture in the heart of Kitchener days before the election. With organizations such as CITS, KW|AG, KW Symphony and THEMUSEUM all located in the downtown core as well as festivals such as IMPACT and CAFKA, it is important to discuss sustainability, resources and commitment to a culturally lead revitalization of the downtown core and to see the candidates’ positions.

A Cultural Exchange will begin at 7pm sharp but doors will open at 5:45pm for those wishing to enjoy a meal at THEMUSEUM Café or see Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition prior to the exchange.

Admission to the Cultural Exchange is FREE with donations to THEMUSEUM encouraged and the Titanic experience will be reduced by 25%.

In Partnership with 570NEWS, SNAP and the Waterloo Region Record.

For more information please contact:
David Marskell, CEO,
THEMUSEUM
David.Marskell@THEMUSEUM.ca

It appears that CFNA residents really know their ‘hood! I apologize for the extra “n” in Pequegnat, one of my favourite streets!

The Region of Waterloo and the City of Kitchener are planning improvements on Frederick Street from Lancaster Street to River Road in 2012.  A Project Team, comprised of Region and City staff, have studied the needs of this roadway and have come up with a recommended alternative for this project.  The recommended alternative proposes the reduction of lanes between East Avenue to River Road from 4 lanes (two through lanes in each direction) to two through lanes (one in each direction), left turn lanes at intersections (a two-way left turn lane between Edna Street and River Road), a westbound right turn lane at Edna Street and bike lanes between East Avenue and River Road (to connect with the City of Kitchener’s cycling network).  The Project Team is also recommending the addition of two pedestrian refuge islands (one at East Avenue and one immediately in front of the A. R. Goudie facility to assist pedestrians in this area).

This project is following the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process and is being undertaken as a Schedule B project.  As part of this EA process, public consultation forms an integral part.  In this regard, we have scheduled a Public Consultation Centre (PCC) to be held on Wednesday September 22nd from 4:30pm to 8:00pm in the main foyer of the Regional Administration Headquarters building at 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener.  A display drawing illustrating the Project Team’s preferred alternative with be available to view.  An information package that outlines key components of the project will also be available.  Comments will be sought from the general public.