DOCSLIB.ORG

Way to Go Breaststrokes

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Way to Go Breaststrokes 2nd Edition Winter 2008 Way To Go BreastStrokes Don McKenzie from the University of British Columbia has found through his research that repetitive upper-body exercise discourages lymphedema and improves the quality of life in women who have had breast cancer. The BreastStrokes team trains at Guelph Lake during warmer months and during the off-season team members continue to improve their fitness in the gym and pool at the University of Guelph. This team clearly demonstrates that breast cancer survivors are all winners and that there is ‘life after breast A local dragon boat team has made it their Dragon boating, the fastest growing team cancer’! mission to increase breast cancer awareness sport in the world, is a great way to build The University of Guelph – sponsored and to provide hope and support for those living camaraderie, find support and raise aware- BreastStrokes team was invited to compete in with the impact of breast cancer. The ness of important issues including breast the world dragon boat invitational held last BreastStrokes Dragon Boat team was formed in cancer. In addition to the many noted benefits 1998 when the Guelph and Wellington Breast of dragon boat racing it also offers many summer in Australia. Cancer Support Group decided to start paddling. unique benefits to breast cancer survivors. Dr. (Cont’d page 5) Welcome To The Second Issue The purpose of the newsletter is to provide linked to decreased risk of cancer; a forum for exchange of cancer prevention Wellington - Dufferin - Guelph world record World Record Walk Gets People and screening efforts in the Waterloo walk gets people in motion; Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program and Wellington Breast Cancer Care Pathway Map Of All Ages in motion!2 beyond. wins Avon Award; a collaborative venture Enhance Your Cancer Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) states that puts additional shade into school yards to Prevention Knowledge 2 approximately 50% of cancers that will be reduce UV exposure and local dragon boat diagnosed by the year 2020 can either be team competes in Australia. Also, a Chinese The Cultural Meaning prevented or detected early, before they physician offers her perspective on some of Cancer 3 become a serious health problem. cultural differences between Canadians and Chinese, and the meaning of Cancer. Community Care for Since the Cancer 2020 Action Plan was Finally, congratulations to the Waterloo Cancer Care 4 released in 2003, many advances in preven- tion and early detection have been made. By Wellington Network’s successful proposal in Healthy Foods Ads 5 taking action on prevention and early detec- CCO’s Primary Prevention of Colorectal tion, the burden of cancer and other chronic Cancer Request for Proposal. Local Team Wins Avon Award 5 diseases will be reduced, increase the quali- Please provide us with your feedback on Shade Workshop Held in ty of citizen’s life and reduce the costs of our newsletter. Let us know of topics you’d Centre Wellington 6 cancer services. like to see in future issues. In this issue, Cancer Care Ontario’s radio For an electronic copy of this and the past Mark Your Calendar 6 ads say eating fruits and vegetables are newsletter, visit: www.grandriverhospital.on.ca Organizing Committee Newsletter of the Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program Members: Laurie Hoffman-Goetz, PhD, MPH Professor Department of Health Studies & Gerontology University of Waterloo World Record Walk Gets People Of All Ages in motion! Ted Mavor, MSW, RSW On October 3rd, 2007, 160,048 citizens of 21,608 residents got in motion, participating Coordinator all ages from across Ontario left their foot- at various launch sites and walk sites prints in the world record books by walking throughout the region including schools, Cancer Prevention & Early Detection one kilometre at the same time. Canada’s recreation centres, and workplaces. Waterloo Wellington Regional Program overall total was 231,635 participating citi- The in motion Strategy was developed in zens, which means that Canada walked—or Saskatoon with great success, and has now Jennifer McCorriston, MSc, BKin perhaps trampled—right over Western been adapted to meet the needs of Australia’s record of 100,915. This is quite an Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) residents. Health Promotion Specialist accomplishment, as the total distance walked WDG in motion is a collaborative project with that day by participating Canadians is equal more then 16 partners from across the region Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health to circling the globe almost six times! including the City of Guelph, the County of The world record walk also kicked off a new Wellington, the Towns of Erin, Minto, Mono, Jane Stacey, MRT(R), CBI, ARDMS health promotion strategy in Wellington, and Orangeville, the Townships of Centre Waterloo Wellington OBSP Regional Dufferin and Guelph called in motion that Wellington, Wellington North, Guelph/ aims to increase the physical activity levels of Eramosa, and Mapleton, along with the Coordinator all area residents. The message was clear YMCA-YWCA of Guelph, the University of across the region that walking is an exciting Guelph, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Don Stewart, BASc, MD way to not only achieve world records, but the Ministry of Health Promotion. Physician also a healthier, happier, and more active For more information on the in motion lifestyle! In Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, strategy, please visit www.wdginmotion.ca Woolwich Community Health Centre St. Jacobs Enhance Your Cancer health informatics, health communication, and environmental health sciences. Prevention Knowledge Carla Parkinson, BSc The MPH program will appeal to practition- The University of Waterloo offers a Master ers working in cancer education, cancer pre- Master of Social Work Intern of Public Health (MPH) degree program, vention, and early detection wishing to upgrade Wilfrid Laurier University through the Department of Health Studies and their public health training on a part-time or Gerontology, in the Faculty of Applied Health full-time basis. The curriculum is course- based with an applied practicum. The pro- Sciences (AHS). Responding to a widely rec- The organizing committee assumes no ognized need for more advanced public health gram’s initial and final courses are delivered on responsibility for opinions, claims, training opportunities in Canada, the program UW campus in two-week blocks. The remain- draws on existing strengths in AHS in health ing seven core graduate courses and three endorsements, representations and statements behaviour and population health promotion, (Cont’d page 3) made by the contributing writers. 2 | The Cancer Prevention Exchange The Cultural Meaning of Cancer: Differences between Canadians and Chinese Disclaimer: This is one opinion from Dr Xu Wang, and best way to inform the actual patient and gain patients prefer more radical treatment. For may not represent the opinions of all Chinese Canadian satisfactory compliance with therapy. example, one study has found that Chinese- individuals. A second difference between Canadian and American women are more likely to be treated Canada’s ethnic diversity can be a chal- Chinese people is their knowledge of accessi- with surgery that removes the entire breast lenge to health care professionals who have bility to and use of cancer prevention and and a portion of the underarm lymph nodes to develop culturally sensitive health care screening programs in their own country. As (also known as modified radical mastecto- strategies, especially in the field of cancer is well known, disease prevention is even my), regardless of age or stage of disease, prevention and treatment. more important than disease treatment. Since rather than breast-conserving treatment. For China is a large developing country, it is very For the past several years, China has been terminally ill patients, Chinese are more likely among the top five countries for immigration difficult to provide every resident with free to try alternative treatments. to Canada. Although the extraordinary growth health care. The present health care system in China’s economy has connected China can only cover part of the expense. Cancer In conclusion, developing awareness about with the rest of the world, there are still a screening tests, such as breast mammogra- cross-cultural practices regarding cancer number of different cancer beliefs between phy or cervical Pap smear, are not free and issues will allow Canadian clinicians to Chinese and Canadian people. are actually quite expensive for people who become more sensitive to the expectations of need to be tested. In addition, most medical First, Chinese are very fearful of a cancer culturally and individually diverse cancer resources are still used for treatment of dis- diagnosis. For most Chinese, getting cancer patients. This awareness may affect patient ease rather than prevention. In contrast, is similar to receiving a death sentence. Since Canada’s health care system is very much and family responses in different clinical situ- there is no religious death culture in China, dedicated to cancer prevention and early ations, potentially affecting patient satisfaction death is a very horrible thing because there is detection. The new HPV vaccine for young and compliance with therapy. no hope for an afterlife. Chinese are also women is a good example of expanded can- afraid of cancer because most cancers are in Submitted by: Xu Wang, M.D. cer prevention and early detection pro- the final stage when they are diagnosed due [email protected] grammes. The Ontario Breast Screening to poor prevention and lack of early detection. Program accepts any new residents of People are then led to believe that cancer is Ontario for free breast screening; women over ENHANCE (from page 2) untreatable. In addition, there is a lack of the age of 50 may self refer even if they don’t patient education in China. Research has elective graduate courses are provided have a family physician.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Susan Horton
    SUSAN HORTON September 2014 ADDRESS: University of Waterloo Waterloo, Ont N2L 3G1 Tel 519-888-4567 X 33560 Email [email protected] EDUCATION: 1977-1982 HARVARD UNIVERSITY Ph.D. in economics June 1982. Thesis: Labor use, nutrition and household behavior: Results from Western India. A.M. November 1981. 1974-1977 CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY, ENGLAND B.A. with first-class honors in economics June 1977. M.A. March 1981. RESEARCH INTERESTS: Health, nutrition, labour markets, social policy, particularly in developing countries. WORK EXPERIENCE: July 09 – present CIGI Chair in Global Health Economics, Balsillie School of International Affairs July 09- June 14 Associate Provost, Graduate Studies, University of Waterloo Aug 04- June 09 Vice-President Academic (to July 08) and Professor, Wilfrid Laurier University Sept 82- July 04 University of Toronto: Interim Vice-Principal (Academic) and Dean, University of Toronto at Scarborough (03-04); Chair, Division of Social Sciences, University of Toronto at Scarborough (00-03); Cross-appointed to Dept. of Public Health Sciences (98-04); Associate Dean, Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science (95-96), Professor (95-06); Associate Professor (88-95), Assistant Professor (82-88) Undergraduate courses taught: micro, quantitative methods, development, agricultural economics, political economy of developing countries, labour economics, international health policy, international studies and international communications. Graduate courses taught: development economics, social policy analysis, international perspectives on health of women and children, health policy, economics of public health, international public policy Short courses: labour market institutions, economics of waste management. Supervisor of studies economics 1991-1994, and International Development Studies 1987-89, 1994-1996, 1997-2000. Supervisor, 8 PhD theses (4 completed); advisor, 7 PhD theses (7 completed), 1 MSc thesis (completed); advisor 2 MSc theses (completed).
    [Show full text]
  • Community Profile
    Economic Development Division City of Cambridge COMMUNITY PROFILE A Summary of Cambridge’s Economic and Social Features Office of the City Manager Economic Development Division Corporation of the City of Cambridge 50 Dickson Street, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 669 Cambridge Ontario Canada N1R 5W8 Tel: (519) 740‐4683 Fax: (519) 740‐4512, www.cambridge.ca CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY PROFILE CITY ECONOMIC OF 2 DEVELOPMENT CAMBRIDGE DIVISION CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY PROFILE COMMUNITY PROFILE Introduction Cambridge is one of the fastest growing and strongest economic areas in Canada. Over the past ten years, on average, $244 million has been invested annually in building construction, with about one third towards the new residential sector. The average annual population growth rate is just over 1%, while the employment growth over the last census period has been 3% annually. Over the past five years, the establishment of business has increased 3.4% annually. Cambridge’s thriving business climate is why many businesses are choosing to locate and expand here. This booklet provides details on the community and many reasons why the City of Cambridge is your location for success. Economic Development Division The professional staff of the Economic Development Division is available to assist you with your business requirements. Whether you need specific detailed information about Cambridge to help you with your business‐decision making process or a tour of the community and its available “Sites and Buildings”, we are here to provide confidential and expert assistance. Our pro‐business attitude and attention to customer service will facilitate your business transactions with the City’s municipal offices.
    [Show full text]
  • City of Waterloo Cultural Heritage Landscape Inventory
    CULTURAL HERITAGE LANDSCAPE INVENTORY 2019 City of Waterloo Cultural Heritage Report, 2019 © 2019, City of Waterloo, 100 Regina St. S., PO Box 337, Station Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont., N2J 4A8 All rights reserved. No part of this report may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior permission from the City of Waterloo. PROJECT TEAM Archaeological Research Associates Ltd Lindsay Benjamin, Project Manager - Heritage Kayla Jonas Galvin, Heritage Operations Manager Jaqueline McDermid, Technical Writer Sarah Clarke, Researcher Chloe Richter, Intern - Heritage City of Waterloo Michelle Lee (Project Manager), Senior Policy Planner Torin Whitnell, Planning Technician Warren Davison, GIS Analyst Astero Kalogeropoulos, Manager Arts and Culture Jeff Silcox-Childs, Director of Environment & Parks Services Municipal Heritage Committee Christine Feniak David Lubell Region of Waterloo Bridget Coady, Principal Planner Cultural Heritage Kate Hagerman, Manager of Environmental Planning and Sustainability Photography: City of Waterloo Archive Design: Karl Griffiths-Fulton Photography and Design., Email: [email protected] Maps: Torin Whitnell Printed by: Pandora/Arkay Print Shop 330 Gage Ave, Kitchener, ON N2M 5C6 Printed on FSC Approved paper CONTENTS 5 I NT R ODU C TION 7 R ESIDENTIAL N EIGHBOU R HOODS 9 Colonial Acres Neighbourhood (WL-NBR-1) 17 Erbsville (WL-NBR-2) 25 MacGregor-Albert Neighbourhood (WL-NBR-3) 33 Mary Allen Neighbourhood (WL-NBR-4) 41 McDougall Road Neighbourhood (WL-NBR-5) 49 Menno Euclid Neighbourhood (WL-NBR-6) 57 Veterans' Green
    [Show full text]
  • Kitchener, ON
    MEDIA RELEASE: Immediate REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO COUNCIL AGENDA Wednesday, February 28, 2001 6:45 p.m. Closed 7:00 p.m. Regular REGIONAL COUNCIL CHAMBER 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON * DENOTES CHANGES TO, OR ITEMS NOT PART OF ORIGINAL AGENDA 1. MOMENT OF SILENCE 2. ROLL CALL 3. MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION (if necessary) 4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION (if necessary) 5. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST UNDER THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT 6. PRESENTATIONS a) Alison Jackson, Friends of Doon Heritage Crossroads re: Cheque Presentation. b) Lloyd Wright, Chair of Joint Executive Committee re: Update on Hospital Redevelopment Plan. 7. DELEGATIONS a) Don Pavey, Cambridge Cycling Committee re: funding for construction of bike lanes, Cambridge. *b) Albert Ashley, Waterloo re: budget for cycling facilities. c) Mike Connolly, Waterloo re: 2001 Budget. d) Grants 1) Maureen Jordan, Serena K-W 2) Mary Heide-Miller, Serena K-W 3) Tony Jordan, Serena K-W 4) Steve Woodworth, K-W Right To Life 5) Jessica Ling, K-W Right To Life 6) Jane Richard, K-W Right To Life 7) Jolanta Scott, Planned Parenthood 8) Bruce Milne, Planned Parenthood - 2 - *9) Diane Wagner, Planned Parenthood * Refer to Community Health Department Issue Paper immediately following Page 4 of the Agenda. 10) Robert Achtemichuk, Executive Director, Waterloo Regional Arts Council 11) Isabella Stefanescu, Art Works *12) Jennifer Watson, Epilepsy Waterloo-Wellington re: funding. *13) Wayne McDonald, Chair Development Committee, Leadership Waterloo Region re: funding. *14) Margaret Bauer-Hoel, Executive Director, Volunteer Action Centre re: funding. *e) Craig Hawthorne, Halt 7 re: funding for transportation.
    [Show full text]
  • Wrps.On.Ca Phone: (519) 653-7700 Kitchene
    Kitchener, ON Waterloo Regional Police 134 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2H Email: wrps.on.ca Phone: (519) 653-7700 Kitchener Fire Station 2 187 Lancaster St W, Kitchener, ON N2H 4T7 Email: kitchener.ca Phone: (519) 741-2496 Waterloo Regional Tourism 201, 260 King St W, Marketing Corporation Kitchener, ON N2G 1B6 Email: explorewaterlooregion.com Phone: (519) 585-7517 Grand River Hospital 835 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 1G3 Email: grhosp.on.ca Phone: (519) 742-3611 Kitchener Downtown Community 44 Francis St S, Health Centre Kitchener, ON N2G 2A2 Email: kdchc.org Phone: (519) 745-4404 Kitchener Public Library 85 Queen St N, Kitchener, ON N2H 2H1 Email: kpl.org Phone: (519) 743-0271 The Food Bank of Waterloo Region 50 Alpine Ct, Kitchener, ON N2E 2M7 Email: thefoodbank.ca Phone: (519) 743-5576 Service Canada Centre 25 Frederick St #200, Kitchener, ON N2H 6M6 Email: servicecanada.gc.ca Phone: 1 800-622-6232 Service Ontario 1151 Victoria St N Unit 5, Kitchener, ON N2B 3C8 Email: ontario.ca Phone: (519) 578-3211 Family and Children's Services of 200 Ardelt Ave, The Waterloo Region Kitchener, ON N2C 2L9 Email: facswaterloo.org Phone: (519) 576-0540 Developmental Services Resource 1120 Victoria St N, Centre-Waterloo Region Kitchener, ON N2B 3T2 Email: dscwr.com Phone: (519) 741-1121 The Healing Of The Seven 300 Frederick St, Generations Kitchener, ON N2H 2N5 Email: weebly.com Phone: (519) 570-9118 Anishnabeg Out Reach 29 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2G 2K6 Email: anishnabegoutreach.org Phone: (519) 742-0300 White Owl Native 65 Hanson Ave, Ancestry Association Kitchener, ON N2C 2H6 Email: wonaa.ca Phone: (519) 576-1329 ext.
    [Show full text]
  • City of Kitchener Financial Report 2018
    FINANCIAL REPORT DECEMBER 31, 2018 Prepared by: ACCOUNTING DIVISION Financial Services Department FINANCIAL REPORT • 2016 Kitchener, Ontario, Canada 1 Where we are As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener is situated in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, close to major highways - including Canada’s super highway, 401 - that easily connects to London and the Greater Toronto Area. Situated on the Grand River, Kitchener is the perfect destination for recreation and leisure activities, with a plethora of choices, including many parks, trails and natural areas. Downtown Kitchener is the heart of the arts and culture scene for Waterloo Region. Festivals and special events provide the opportunity to experience a variety of activities and cultural events, in celebration of our great diversity. 2 Table of Contents Introductory Section Message from the Mayor 2 City Council 3 Organizational Structure 4 Message from the City Treasurer 5 Financial Section Consolidated Financial Statements 22 Trust Funds 47 Belmont Improvement Area Board of Management 54 Kitchener Downtown Improvement Area Board of Management 62 Kitchener Public Library 72 The Centre In The Square Inc. 85 Gasworks Enterprise 100 Kitchener Generation Corporation 105 Kitchener Power Corp. 112 Statistical Section Financial and Statistical Review 149 2018 KITCHENER FINANCIAL REPORT 1 Message from the Mayor On behalf of Kitchener City Council, I am pleased to introduce the 2018 Annual Financial Report. This past year was another resounding success for our community, building on our momentum in making Kitchener a more innovative, caring and vibrant city. As elected officials, one of our most important duties is the prudent and diligent stewardship of public funds.
    [Show full text]
  • John Milloy Campaign
    JohnRe-Elect Milloy On October 6th, experience and hard work matter. Authorized by the CFO for the John Milloy Campaign NAIL 2011 Provincial Kitchener Local PROBLEM? election bike sharing Marquetry KW’s Newest candidates' program artist paints Building Centre NO questionnaires rolling along PROBLEM! with wood is Here... Page 6 & 7 Page 10 Page 1 5 in Your Neighbourhood &KHFN XV RXW # New 10,000-sq. ft. Retail Store 58%< 1$,/6 5 Forwell Rd. off Victoria St. N )RU /DGLHV DQG *HQWOHPHQ SINCE 1923 (UE 6WUHHW :HVW :DWHUORR ZZZUXE\QDLOVFD &DOO 8V 519-745-3250 www.kitchenercitizen.com • Volume 3, 5 • Thurs. September 22, 201 1 • Circulation 31,500 www.boyerfence.com Beam from World Trade Center to rest at firefighter memorial the memorial, there are bronze helmets Linwood said most of the work for that was once a part of the World Trade BY HELEN HALL for each Kitchener firefighter who has getting the beam to Kitchener was done Center’s substructure. lost his life in the line of duty. Many by firefighter Kevin Schmalz. It took The beam made its first public itchener is one of a handful of cities in firefighters die from cancer and other more than a year of planning and appearance in Kitchener at Sportsworld KCanada that is home to a significant illnesses related to years of fighting fires. coordinating with the New York City Crossing on Sunday, August 21 when the piece of the World Trade Center. This October, a bronze helmet will be Port Authority to acquire the artifact Kitchener firefighters held a send-off for A 3,000 pound beam from the building added for Captain Bill Duncan, who ...continued on page 5 will be unveiled in a permanent died of brain cancer in 2011.
    [Show full text]
  • Integrated Stroke Care in Waterloo-Wellington
    Integrated Stroke Care in Waterloo-Wellington Transitions in Stroke Care Stroke Network of Southeastern Ontario September 18, 2019 Our Success • Stroke Care in Waterloo Wellington • 2017/2018 • All data referenced was abstracted through: • Discharge Abstract Data (DAD), accessed through Intellihealth Ontario • National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS), Accessed through Intellihealth Ontario • Home Care Database (HCD), Accessed through Intellihealth Ontario 2 Ontario Stroke 2017/2018 Report Card 3 2011/2012 Reports: • Identified Significant Gaps: 1. “Improving Access to Quality Stroke Care in • Access Waterloo-Wellington” • Patient Outcomes 2. “Transitioning to a System of Rehabilitative Care • System Efficiencies in Waterloo-Wellington” Our Path to an Aug, 2013 • Hospital Re-organization LHIN Integration • CCAC To Deliver Best Integrated Stroke Practice Stroke Care Order System • Waterloo Wellington Apr 1st, 2014 Stroke Steering Committee Integration of Stroke • Stroke Implementation Services Across the Task Force Continuum • Coordinated Bed Access Steering Committee Current Integrated Stroke System Committee Structure Waterloo Wellington Waterloo Stroke CS Regional Waterloo Wellington Community Home & Stroke Wellington Stroke Partners Community Monitoring & Rehabilitative Implementation Advisory Care Therapy Evaluation Care Council Task Force Committee Working Group Committee - Executive - Representation from - Representation from - Representation from - Waterloo Wellington leadership for WW hospital, H&CC, and community partners
    [Show full text]
  • 301 Streetcar Time Schedule & Line Route
    301 streetcar time schedule & line map 301 Conestoga Station View In Website Mode The 301 streetcar line (Conestoga Station) has 2 routes. For regular weekdays, their operation hours are: (1) Conestoga Station: 5:30 AM - 11:35 PM (2) Fairway Station: 4:45 AM - 11:40 PM Use the Moovit App to ƒnd the closest 301 streetcar station near you and ƒnd out when is the next 301 streetcar arriving. Direction: Conestoga Station 301 streetcar Time Schedule 16 stops Conestoga Station Route Timetable: VIEW LINE SCHEDULE Sunday 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM Monday 5:30 AM - 11:35 PM Fairway Station Tuesday 5:30 AM - 11:35 PM Block Line Station 1099 Courtland Ave E, Waterloo Wednesday 5:30 AM - 11:35 PM Mill Station Thursday 5:30 AM - 11:35 PM 355 Ottawa St S, Waterloo Friday 5:30 AM - 11:35 PM Borden Station Saturday 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM 497 Charles St E, Waterloo Kitchener Market Station 210 Charles St E, Waterloo 301 streetcar Info Frederick Station Direction: Conestoga Station 15 Frederick St, Waterloo Stops: 16 Trip Duration: 45 min Kitchener City Hall Station Line Summary: Fairway Station, Block Line Station, 72 Duke St W, Waterloo Mill Station, Borden Station, Kitchener Market Station, Frederick Station, Kitchener City Hall Station, Central Station Central Station, Grand River Hospital Station (Lrt), 512 King St W, Waterloo Allen Station, Waterloo Public Square Station, Laurier-Waterloo Park Station, University Of Grand River Hospital Station (Lrt) Waterloo Station, Research & Technology Station, 876 King Street West, Waterloo Northƒeld Station, Conestoga
    [Show full text]
  • King East Field Guide
    DOWNTOWN KITCHENER / 2020 WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD You’ve found yourself in the heart of Waterloo Region. Downtown Kitchener (DTK) is bordered by 6 unique neighbourhoods, including: Victoria Park, Olde Berlin in the Civic District, Central Frederick, Cedar Hill, Auditorium and King East. This field guide highlights the King East Neighbourhood (also referred to as the Market District). Here you can find the most authentic international flavours, sustainable shopping, amazing diversity and welcoming people. It won’t take you long to find beauty here. This is a guide to the restaurants, events and hidden gems in the area. We couldn’t possibly fit all of the amazing places to see and things to do -- you’ll just have to get out there and see for yourself. YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE IT HERE. Here are some words GETTING AROUND likely to come across: DTK Downtown Kitchener PUBLIC TRANSIT GRT Grand River Transit, MAJOR STOPS TO HELP YOU GET AROUND: includes buses and the train: public Conestoga Station - Conestoga Mall transit for the Fairway Station - Fairview Mall Waterloo Region Waterloo Public Square Station - Uptown Waterloo KPL Kitchener Public Victoria Park Station - Victoria Park Library Frederick Station - Conestoga College Downtown Campus KW Kitchener-Waterloo, Kitchener Market Station - King East area two different cities that share resources Fairway Station transfer to Bus Route 201 to Conestoga College - through the Waterloo Conestoga Doon Campus Region, with Bus Route 8 (to University/King) - Conestoga Waterloo campus separate municipal governments GRT Customer service kiosk is for maps, passes, etc - King and Benton Street. LRT *GRT Grand River Transit for fares Light Rail Transit, & passes located at 105 King St.
    [Show full text]
  • English Conversation Circles in Kitchener–Waterloo
    English Conversation Circles in Kitchener–Waterloo Winter + Spring 2020 ​ Location Start End Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Centreville-Chicopee January 15 May 27 9:30 – 11:00 AM Community Centre Chandler Mowat January 21 March 24 6 – 7:30 PM Community Centre Downtown Community Ongoing Ongoing 9 – 11 AM Centre First Baptist Church January 8 June TBD 10:30 – 11:45 AM* 7 - 8:15 PM* Forest Hill United Church January 8 June TBD 1 – 2:30 PM Grace Lutheran Church January 13 May 11 (No 6:30 - 8 PM Session Feb 17 & Apr 13) Holy Cross Lutheran January 6 May 11 (No 10:30 - 12 PM Church Session Feb 17, Mar 16, Apr 13) Kingsdale Community January 8 / 9 June 17 / 18 9:30 – 11 AM 9:30 – 11 AM Centre Kitchener Public Library - January 6 / 9 June 15 / May 28 1 - 2:30 PM 10 –11:30 AM Central (Women only) Kitchener Public Library January 7 May 26 6 – 7:30 PM – Country Hills Kitchener Public Library January 11 February 29 (No 9:30 – 11 – Forest Heights session Feb 15) AM Lincoln Road Chapel January 14 TBD 7 – 8:30 PM Queen Street Commons ongoing ongoing 6 – 8 PM Café Victoria Hills Community January 7 / January 9 June 2 / June 4 9:30 – 11 AM 7 – 8:30 PM* Centre Waterloo Public Library – January 8 June 17 6:30 – 8 PM McCormick Williamsburg January 7 / 9 March 24 / 26 1 – 2:30 PM 1 – 2:30 PM Community Centre (Intermediate) (Intermediate) YMCA Immigrant January 8 June 17 4 – 6 PM Services * Opportunities for children.
    [Show full text]
  • Waterloo Wellington Hospitals Exam Date:______CT Requisition Arrival Time:______
    OFFICE USE ONLY Waterloo Wellington Hospitals Exam Date:________________ CT Requisition Arrival Time:_______________ Fax completed requisition to ONE Hospital: Exam Time:________________ o Cambridge Memorial Hospital: (CMH) 519-740-4904 o Guelph General Hospital: (GGH) 519-766-9982 o Grand River Hospital: (GRH) 519-749-4296 o St. Mary’s General Hospital: (SMGH) 519-749-6513 o Groves Memorial Community Hospital:(GMCH) 519-787-4405 Patient Information Last Name, First Name: Health Card #: VC: DOB: DD/MM/YYYY o Male o Female WSIB? o Y o N Injury Date: DD/MM/YYYY Street Address: Please include Claim #: _________________ City/Town: Other Insurance? Third Party or Self Pay Province: Postal Code: Specify: ___________________________________________ Contact Number: Required Patient Information: Home: _____________________ o Y o N Patient consents to leave message Height: ________(cm) Weight: _________(kg) o o Other: _____________________ Y N Patient consents to leave message o Restricted Mobility o Outpatient Preferred Language: o English o Other: ____________________ o Pediatric Under 10 yrs o In-Patient Rm/Loc o Y o N An interpreter is required to consent to the procedure. CMH, ______________________ GGH, GRH and SMGH have interpretation services available. EXAM INFORMATION: PHYSICIAN TO COMPLETE **INCOMPLETE REQUISITIONS WILL BE RETURNED” Urgency o Urgent (within 72 hrs Ordering Physician Name (Please print): Signature contact department) o Semi-Urgent Contact #: Fax#: Date o Routine Copy to (Please print) Region/Organ of Interest: Patient
    [Show full text]