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"We do have other data sources that we consider to give us a more broader and holistic look at how people get around."

Waterloo region's cities look to community to plan for growth in bike lanes and trails | CBC News A new study out of the University of Waterloo says some municipalities are creating cycling infrastructure based on data from Statistics Canada, which looks only at people who commute to work. This may leave other riders — particularly women and those from underrepresented groups — under served.

The Morning Edition Playlist for Thursday, August 10, 2023

Robbie Robertson - "Sonny Got Caught In The Moonlight"

Taylor Swift - "Red"

Raggadeath (feat. Michie Mee) - "Dance With The Devil"

Monkey Junk - "If You Were Mine"
LIVE: Saturday, August 12th at TD Kitchener Blues Festival
7:30 PM

Alex Pangman - "If I Don't Mean It"
LIVE: Sunday, August 13th at Harmony Square, Brantford

Kevin California - "Timeless"
LIVE: Friday, August 18th at The Bunker, Stratford

~Craig

Robbie Robertson, guitarist and songwriting force behind The Band, dead at 80 | CBC News Robbie Robertson, the string-bending guitarist and principal songwriter of The Band, has died at 80.

"What followed cannot be described as a standard or defensible process," Lysyk said at a press conference at Queen's Park on Wednesday.

Ontario government's Greenbelt land swap influenced by well-connected developers, AG finds | CBC News The Ontario government's process for choosing protected Greenbelt land to open up for housing development was heavily influenced by a small group of well-connected developers who now stand to make billions of dollars, the province's auditor general says.

MPP Catherine Fife said in Waterloo, her office "quite honestly, has never been busier" and the big issues are "primarily around housing, trying to keep people housed."

Waterloo MPP says office 'has never been busier' with calls about housing and health care | CBC News Waterloo MPP Catherine Fife says her office has been very busy this summer, particularly helping people with housing concerns. She's also going to be in Toronto on Wednesday to respond to a report by the auditor general into changes to the Greenbelt.

The Morning Edition Playlist for Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Vanyah - "This Dream I Got"
LIVE: Saturday, August 12th at McCabe's Waterloo
Friday, August 18th at Abe Erb, Waterloo
Saturday, August 19th at Duke of Wellington, Waterloo
Friday, August 25th at The Easy Pour Wine Bar, Cambridge

Royal Wood - "Just Another Day"

Grapes of Wrath - "Backwards Town"
LIVE: Saturday, August 12th at TD Kitchener Blues Festival, OLG Clock Tower Stage
5:15 PM

Woody Woodburn - "Better Man Today"
LIVE: Friday, September 8th at Emmanuel United Church, Waterloo
6:00 PM

Slowcoaster - "Seven Friends"

~Craig

The Grapes Of Wrath - Backward Town Music video by The Grapes Of Wrath performing Backward Town. (P) (C) 2012 EMI Music Canada. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of ...

The bridge will be closed to vehicles and horse and buggies for the next two weeks as non-technical drilling work takes place.

West Montrose covered bridge closed for 2 weeks for drilling work | CBC News The Kissing Bridge in West Montrose will be closed for two weeks starting Tuesday as the region works in the area to gather information as part of a rehabilitation project. The bridge was first built in 1881.

"We get a lot of our older adults coming through, spinning their wheels because they've never had to experience the system from this angle before."

More seniors and older adults seek housing help in Waterloo region, officials say | CBC News More seniors and older adults are seeking out help from local shelters, says Cambridge Shelter Corporation executive director Wayne Paddick. He told CBC News roughly 40 per cent of people staying at the shelter are seniors.

The Morning Edition Playlist for Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Hermitage Green - "Heaven"
LIVE: Wednesday, August 23rd at Maxwell's Concerts & Events, Waterloo

Shann Aberdeen - "Healing"

Paper Souls - "Face"
Friday, August 18th at Wineology, Kitchener

Spin Doctors - "Jimmy Olsen's Blues"
LIVE: Thursday, August 10th at TD Kitchener Blues Festival, Victoria Park

Maestro Fresh Wes - "Let Your Backbone Slide"
LIVE: Saturday, August 19th at Riverfest Elora

~Craig

Maestro Fresh Wes - "Let Your Backbone Slide" (Official Video) "Let Your Backbone Slide" from debut album Symphony in Effect released in 1989.

"It's much more than just the physical location of these places. It's also like the emotional connection to these places."

K-W visual artist gets sentimental about local landmarks and hidden gems in new project | CBC News Visual artist Trevor Clare says he's getting a lot of positive feedback about a new series called Art of Nostalgia, where he's recreating landmarks and hidden gems in Kitchener-Waterloo.

If you've got chomps out of your herbs or veggies, Perry Grobe might be able to help determine what it is.

Q&A: Holy cabbage! A gardening expert offers insight to keep your growing veggies safe from critters | CBC News Are some of the veggies growing in your garden riddled with holes like Swiss cheese? If so, you're not alone.

"I loved my work in psychology, but my passion for food has always been there since I started cooking at 14 years old."

This former therapist left his career to follow his dream of owning a restaurant: Andrew Coppolino | CBC News From a career change from clinical psychology in Mexico to culinary training at Conestoga College, chef-entrepreneur Fernando Toro is getting set to open a restaurant in downtown Kitchener.

The Morning Edition playlist for Friday August 4, 2023

Christopher James Vasseur - "500 Miles".

Taylor Swift - "Hits Different"

Maestro Fresh Wes - "Let Your Backbone Slide"
LIVE: Riverfest Elora on Saturday August 19, 2023

The Kramdens - "Get to the Highway"

Flock of Seagulls - "I Ran"
LIVE: TD Kitchener Blues Festival August 11 to 13

Listen to the Morning Edition for your chance to win tickets to the TD Kitchener Blues Festival Kick Off Concert.
On the bill Thursday, August 10th are the ICONIC Spin Doctors with Digging Roots opening the show.

This is a ticketed event and The Morning Edition will be giving away TWO PAIRS of tickets every day for two weeks!
You have to tune into the show to find how to have a chance to win them!

~Joe

500 Miles: Railroaders' Lament An AI generated music for my recent collaborative single.Joining me on this old Hedy West cover are:Olivia Morelli on Fiddle, Banjo and vocalsChris Kostiuk o...