Regional Municipality of Waterloo Community Services Committee

Minutes

Tuesday, September 15, 2015 9:11 a.m. Regional Council Chamber 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener

Present were: Chair G. Lorentz, L. Armstrong, S. Foxton, T. Galloway, D. Jaworsky, H. Jowett, K. Kiefer, J. Mitchell, J. Nowak, K. Redman, K. Seiling, S. Shantz, S. Strickland, and B. Vrbanovic*

Members Absent: D. Craig

Chair G. Lorentz welcomed E. Clarke to her first meeting as a Regional Councillor.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest under “The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act”

E. Clarke declared a pecuniary of interest with respect to item 5.1 CSD-CHS-15-13, Provincial Wage Enhancement Initiative due to her employment with the YWCA.

Delegations

CSD-EIS-15-09, Emergency Food Hamper Distribution System

1. Wendi Campbell, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, and Pat Singleton, Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank

Douglas Bartholomew-Saunders, Commissioner, Community Services, provided an overview of the report and stated that it is a response to the Committee’s request to consult with agencies funded through the Emergency Food Hamper program to explore options for increased distribution.

Wendi Campbell and Pat Singleton provided a presentation on behalf of the members of the Food Assistance Network. A copy of the presentation is appended to the original 1965193 CS Minutes - 2 - 15/09/15

minutes. P. Singleton provided an overview of the development of the Network. W. Campbell noted that the Network is more than just the food banks and involves numerous community partners throughout the Region that distribute food and refer individuals to needed services. They noted that there are fifty-five food distribution programs, of various sizes, throughout the Region. W. Campbell stated that the network is continuing to look at more efficiencies, increasing partnerships, and improving data collection as a part of their strategic plan.

In response to a question from the Committee, W. Campbell stated that community gardens are a piece of the food distribution network and that they are working with the Community Garden Council and Public Health to support, and expand, community gardens in the Region. Deb Schlichter, Director, Housing Services, stated that there are a number of existing community gardens on Regional Housing properties, and a review has been conducted to identify locations that would be suitable for future gardens.

In response to a question from the Committee, D. Bartholomew-Saunders stated that there are food distribution sites throughout the Region, and noted that there are eight sites in downtown Kitchener. The Committee requested a list of all of the distribution centers in the core areas of the cities.

*B. Vrbanovic entered the meeting at 9:30 a.m.

The Committee discussed concerns from the community regarding distribution centers being affected by changes to bus routes. John Neufeld, Executive Director, House of Friendship, stated that these concerns have been largely around the removal of the bus stop in front of their Guelph Street location. He explained that this is not an issue for many individuals and that the House of Friendship is working behind the scenes to ensure that it remains accessible for everyone.

D. Bartholomew-Saunders introduced Carolyn Schoenfeldt, Director, Employment and Income Support.

Request to Remove Items From Consent Agenda

S. Strickland requested that item 4.2 CSD-HOU-15-20, Waterloo Region Energy Assistance Program (WREAP) Update be removed from the consent agenda.

Motion to Approve Items or Receive for Information

Moved by S. Strickland Seconded by T. Galloway

That the following items be approved:

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 That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the 2015-16 Ontario Works Service Plan; And that the approved draft be forwarded to the Ministry of Community and Social Services for approval as outlined in report CSD-EIS-15-11, dated September 15, 2015.

 That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the revised Terms of Reference for the Public Art Advisory Committee, as described in Report No. PDL-CUL-15-14, dated September 15, 2015.

And that the following items be received for information:

 PHE-15-05, Infectious Diseases in Waterloo Region: Surveillance Report 2014

 PHE-PSV-15-08, Paramedic Services Performance Measurement Report – January to June 2015 (mid-year)

Carried

CSD-HOU-15-20, Waterloo Region Energy Assistance Program (WREAP) Update

S. Strickland inquired whether the changes to the WREAP noted in the report will be affecting the budget line. D. Bartholomew-Saunders stated that staff are only changing the way the program funding is allocated, in order to align it with the other energy programs. He explained that there has been an increasing number of clients that have been seeking assistance from the program which has necessitated the change. This will allow the program to assist a larger number of clients and minimize the projected cost overage for the program.

In response to a question from the Committee, D. Schlichter explained that the change to the program was communicated to community service providers, past recipients of the funding, and through a memo to Regional Council.

D. Bartholomew-Saunders explained that there are multiple programs that have varying criteria and funding sources. Staff have some flexibility for moving the funding around but he noted that an increase in one pot will result in a decrease in another. The Committee requested that staff present a report explaining how the various energy assistance programs work and are funded; how the programs have been used over the past several years; and how individuals who have required assistance from the programs on multiple occasions will be, or are being, assisted given the eligibility changes.

Received for information.

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In response to a question from the Committee, Stephen Van Valkenburg, Director/Chief Paramedic Services, noted that Paramedic Service calls are up in part due to the aging population. He explained that staff are investigating other possible reasons for the consistent increases in call volume. He stated that staff can provide call volume data from comparable municipalities in future reports.

Regular Agenda Resumes

Reports - Community Services

CSD-CHS-15-13, Provincial Wage Enhancement Initiative

The Committee requested a report providing an overview of the average wages and benefits for Early Childhood Educators (ECE) in the private sector compared with Regional ECEs.

Conflict: Moved by S. Strickland E. Clarke Seconded by S. Foxton

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo endorse the recommendations for changes to the Provincial Wage Enhancement Initiative as described in CSD-CHS- 15-13 dated September 15, 2015;

And that a copy of the report be forwarded to the Minister of Education, the Early Years Division of the Ministry of Education; the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) and the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA).

Carried

Reports - Public Health and Emergency Services

PHE-IDS-15-08, Immunization of School Pupils Act Enforcement for the 2015-2016 School Year

Karen Quigley-Hobbs, Director, Infectious Disease, Dental and Sexual Health, provided an overview of the report. She noted that due to the introduction of a new provincial electronic information system and an increase to the number of required immunizations, the number of notices mailed in the 2014/2015 school year was significantly higher than previous years. Due to these changes suspensions were not issued in the 2014/2015 school year. K. Quigley-Hobbs stated that suspensions will resume for the 2015/2016 school year with the exception of students that do not follow up with the meningococcal vaccine requirement.

Received for information. 1965193 CS Minutes - 5 - 15/09/15

Information/Correspondence

6.1 Council Enquiries and Requests for Information Tracking List was received for information.

Other Business

Lucille Bish, Director, Cultural Services, explained that the Committee members have been provided with information on Doors Open Waterloo Region which will be held on September 19, 2015 and will include the refurbished Regional Court House. She also noted that the 2015/2016 education brochures for Joseph Schneider Haus, and the Waterloo Region Museum have been provided to the Committee. Copies of the documents have been appended to the original minutes.

Next Meeting – October 6, 2015

Motion to go into Closed Session

Moved by K. Kiefer Seconded by S. Foxton That a closed meeting of Administration and Finance and Planning and Works Committees be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 immediately following Community Services Committee in the Waterloo County Room in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters:

a) labour relations and receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege b) receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to an agreement c) receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to an agreement and proposed or pending acquisition of land in the Cities of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo d) receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to an agreement e) receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to an agreement

Carried

Adjourn

Moved by K. Kiefer

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Seconded by S. Foxton

That the meeting adjourn at 10:07 a.m.

Carried

Committee Chair, G. Lorentz

Committee Clerk, T. Brubacher

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I was just glad that it was here for me.

Help other people to see that most people that use the Food Bank need help.

Isn’t it amazing that having like-minded organizations come together in a collaborative way, focused on a specific area of need, can have an impact on our community as a whole; an impact in areas that ultimately make Waterloo Region a better place to live, work and raise a family? Rosemary Smith - KWCF

Since 2005 Everyone Has A Role to Play

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I lost my job. I was renting an apartment, but got evicted. I stayed with friends and family for awhile, but now I am on the street. The food bank helps. There are lots of people in bad situations. The construction season is almost over now and I’m worried about where I will work.

DOORS OPEN WATERLOO REGION 2015 EVENT MAP & GUIDE SATURDAY, SEPT. 19, 2015 • 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M.

Play On! Sports Past, Present and Future Free Admission to All Sites

Doors Open Waterloo Region 2015 The Doors Open Waterloo Region 2015 sites include both rst-time participants and back-by-popular-demand favourites, Saturday, September 19 selected for their architecture, heritage, or for the interesting things going on inside. Some sites have all three! Play On! Sports Past, Present and Future On the third Saturday of every September you’re In 2015, Doors Open events across Ontario are celebrating sport: community clubs and their time-honoured invited to tour noteworthy buildings, interesting traditions, legendary venues, professional teams, and innovative technologies and facilities. Doors Open Waterloo places and heritage sites in Waterloo Region, many Region touches all these bases at 10 sport-themed sites. Look for this symbol in the site listings. of which are not regularly open to the public. Hands On! Since 2003, more than 250 sites have opened their Four interactive sports sites offer a chance to learn some basics, test your skills, or pick up a little expert advice. doors to more than 100,000 visits. Look for this symbol in the site listings.

Doors Open is a province-wide program supported Special Talks, Walks, and Tours by the Ontario Heritage Trust. Find similar events in Some sites offer Doors Open “extras” at speci c times – special talks, walks and tours – some theme related, some not. Check out the listings for sites #10, #14, #15, #16, #24, #27, #34, and #38. other communities, at www.doorsopenontario.on.ca. Plan Your Visits 40 PARTICIPATING SITES Doors Open sites are in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo, and in Wilmot (all in New Hamburg) and North Dumfries Use this Map & Guide to plan your visits. Townships (the 2016 event will feature Woolwich and Wellesley Townships). Some sites will require more travel than others, but you’ll nd all of them well worth a visit. Consult a detailed map, as not all roads are shown in our guide. FREE ADMISSION Visit www.regionofwaterloo.ca/doorsopen for maps, listings, links, feedback forms and more. MOST sites open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Several have shorter hours; Travel by Bus please read site listings carefully. Many Doors Open sites are located on GRT bus lines. Why not use the GRT Family Day Pass ($7.50) to travel between sites? For details on the most up to date routes, schedules, passes and maps, call 519-585-7555 or visit www.grt.ca. Online site listings, maps, photos: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/ Photo Sharing and Contest Join the Doors Open Waterloo Region Flickr group (www. ickr.com/groups/dowr), and share your favourite event photos! Waterloo-Region.aspx Then enter your best in the Doors Open Ontario (DOO) 2015 Digital Photo Contest by joining their Flickr group: www. ickr.com/groups/doo2015. Waterloo Region photographers have been among the winners each year since 2012. Find contest rules at www.doorsopenontario.on.ca. For more information: 519-747-5139 Thank You [email protected] Since its debut, Doors Open Waterloo Region has owed its success to the participation of more than 250 sites, thousands www.regionofwaterloo.ca/doorsopen of volunteers and tens of thousands of visitors. The event is funded by the Region of Waterloo and supported by several generous event sponsors (see below).

Doors Open Waterloo Region especially thanks The Waterloo Region Record for 13 years of partnership and support.

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SOUTHWESTSOUTHWESTSOUTHWEST KITCHENERKITCHENERKITCHENER HuronHuronHuron RdRd DOONDOON SOUTHSOUTH 1. Aeryon Labs Inc. 15. Former Waterloo County Courthouse and Gaol 575 Kumpf Dr., Waterloo 20 Weber St. E. and 77 Queen St. N., Kitchener www.aeryon.com www.regionofwaterloo.ca/heritage Built 1979; Rieder Hymmen and Lobban Architects Built 1964, renovated 2014-2015 (Courthouse); 1853 (Gaol) Aeryon Labs is the premier manufacturer of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), which are Snider Huget and March Architects and Engineers (1964), Robertson Simmons architects at the center of major world events and international media stories. Field-tested and mission- inc. (2014); Mellish and Russell (1853) proven, Aeryon sUAS set the standard for immediate aerial intelligence gathering and flight A notable example of modern architecture on the original c.1852 Waterloo County Courthouse performance in military, public safety and commercial applications. Visitors will see where Aeryon site, this former courthouse is now Region of Waterloo office space. Original details include the sUAS are assembled and tested, and also see the Aeryon SkyRanger in action during live flight Conestoga wagon-inspired entrance, boomerang-shaped floor plan, interior tile and terrazzo floor. demonstrations. Access by guided tour only. NOTE: Highway 85 off-ramps at Northfield Dr. Also visit the neighbouring former Waterloo County Gaol, and the gardens planted in its former will be closed for construction. exercise yard. Architect-guided tours: 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – Jason Martin of Robertson Simmons architects inc. will lead tours of the landmark courthouse, highlighting the 2. City of Waterloo Museum details of its transformation to adaptive reuse. Conestoga Mall entrance between Hudson’s Bay and Galaxy Cinema 550 King St. N., Waterloo 16. Sport Stories Spotlight at The Boathouse www.waterloo.ca/museum 57 Jubilee Dr., Kitchener (Victoria Park) Do you remember wearing your school colours on track and field day, speeding down the www.kwboathouse.ca toboggan slide, buying a nickel ice cream cone, spending the evening watching a movie in 3 p.m. Doors Open Special Event Waterloo Park? Then don’t miss the exhibition: Waterloo Park, Jewel of the City, 125th Anniversary. The newly renovated Boathouse in historic Victoria Park is your host at 3 p.m. for a special Perfect for the 2015 Doors Open theme, it includes many artifacts, images and stories related to event celebrating the 2015 Doors Open theme. Experts from our regional ranks of sports history, the beloved park’s sports heritage. As a bonus, join staff in the archival storage area for a look journalism and broadcast media will convene, presenting stories and images of the local sports behind the scenes at other sporting treasures from the collections! scene through the ages, from grassroots clubs to Olympic contenders, from Victoria Park to The Aud. Followed by an open Q&A session. Seating for approximately 60. Come early to get a seat, 3. HockeyTech Analytics: On-Ice Demonstrations and perhaps grab a bite to eat! University of Waterloo Columbia Icefield Arena 17. Polocorp / Former J.M. Schneider Home 199-250 Columbia St. W. (Hagey Blvd.), Waterloo 379 Queen St. S., Kitchener Free Doors Open Parking: UW Lot X, from Hagey Blvd. www.polocorpinc.com www.HockeyTech.com Built 1878, addition 2001; Robert J. Dyck (2001) Two on-ice demonstrations: 2 and 4 p.m. The arena is cold, please bring a coat. Waterloo- Originally known as Buena Vista, this large two-storey red brick Italianate style residence was based HockeyTech is leading the research and development of advanced analytic data gathering, “modernized” with Queen Anne features around 1900. It was built for insurance broker J.M. applications and usage for the sport of hockey. In these 30-minute on-ice demonstrations at the Staebler, and subsequently acquired by the J.M. Schneider family. The home and original coach University of Waterloo Columbia Icefield Arena, players will be “tagged up” and tracked by a house contain much original woodwork, leaded and stained glass, decorative plasterwork, and an sensor array on the ceiling, and visitors will see how this pioneering technology gathers data elaborate fireplace and mirrored mantelpiece. on speed, position, time-on-ice and more! The arena itself is also worth seeing for its impressive wood ceiling and rafters. 18. Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex 400 East Ave., Kitchener 4. Centre for Cold Regions and Water Science www.theaud.ca at Wilfrid Laurier University Built 1951, expansion 2012; Jenkins and Wright (1951) 65 Lodge St., Waterloo OPEN 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. www.wlu.ca/research/water Experience a rare behind-the-scenes, up-close-and-personal tour of Waterloo Region’s premier, Built 2015; Parkin Architects Ltd., Toronto historic sports and entertainment venue. Visit the Kitchener Rangers dressing room and Gibson’s Guided tours will include the research labs and rooftop greenhouse at the Centre (CCRWS), a Lounge, enjoy a view from a luxury suite, and much more! Interact with the Kitchener Rangers, 2014 American School & University Outstanding Design Award winner that houses research Kitchener Panthers and City of Kitchener staff. Learn about the 2012 expansion project and visit facilities incorporating energy efficient, environmentally sustainable design. Home to the Laurier – the Rangers Hall of History. Access by guided tour only. Government of Northwest Territories Partnership, CCRWS blends light-filled spaces with working 19. Rockway Golf Course laboratories that replicate arctic climate conditions. Visitors can also view the art installation, 625 Rockway Dr., Kitchener Water Movements/Multiple States, emphasizing water as shifting in form. www.kitchenergolf.ca Built 1935, 1972, 1991; Stanley Thompson (1935) 5. Waterloo Tennis Club A hands-on Doors Open site. Pick up a club for putting and driving games at this mature, In Waterloo Park (Central Street entrance), Waterloo beautifully landscaped and historic 18-hole par 70 course designed by the prolific Canadian golf www.waterlootennis.com course architect Stanley Thompson. Home to well-known golfers including Gary Cowan, Gerry Built 1915, 1968 Kesselring, and Moe Norman, Rockway celebrates 80 years in 2015 and its rich history will be OPEN 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. showcased during Doors Open. A hands-on Doors Open site. Tennis courts have been part of beautiful Waterloo Park since about 1900. During Doors Open you can visit Waterloo’s oldest sporting club, established at this location 20. St. John the Baptist Romanian Orthodox Church in 1915. Tour the 1968 clubhouse and stroll back in time through history boards celebrating the 2150 Bleams Rd., Kitchener club’s 100th anniversary. Then pick up a racquet and join the club pro on a har-tru (clay) court to www.sf-ioan.ca try out the sport! Built 1994 A feast for the senses. In 2011, nearly every inch of the walls and ceiling was decorated with 6. Waterloo Masjid beautifully-executed traditional, hand painted frescoes and icons, telling the story of Christ in 213 Erb St. W., Waterloo images. The iconostasis wall is adorned with large icons and vigil lamps. Designed in the form www.waterloomasjid.com of an ark, the church serves several thousand people of the Romanian Orthodox community of Built 1984 Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and surrounding areas. Everyone is welcome! Waterloo Masjid is a good example of modern Islamic architecture, with a 21. Clearpath Robotics prominent minaret and a bright, beautiful prayer hall under a domed skylight. Interactive guided 1425 Strasburg Rd. Unit 2A, Kitchener tours, an Islamic poster exhibition and Islamic documentary screenings throughout the day, along www.clearpathrobotics.com with free tasty snacks and gifts. A great site to visit for the whole family. Built 2014 Clearpath Robotics was established in 2009 as a spinoff out of the University of Waterloo, and 7. CIGI Campus is now dedicated to automating the world’s dullest, dirtiest, and deadliest jobs with intelligent 67 Erb St. W., Waterloo service robots. In 2014, the company moved to this facility, which has grown to over 70 www.cigicampus.org employees. Stop by to see the colourful 25,000 sq. ft. Clearpath HQ, learn how the land, air, sea Built 2011; KPMB (Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects) and lab robots are made, and see them in action with live demos! Access by guided tour only, World changer: Winner of six architectural awards, CIGI Campus is a hub of international affairs approx. every 20 min. research and studies. Built on the former Seagram Distillery site, it is home to academic and research programs that are partnerships between the Centre for International Governance 22. Playball Academy Canada Innovation and other institutions, including the Balsillie School of International Affairs. The 10 Executive Pl., Kitchener Oxbridge style complex features a signature bell tower, landscaped interior courtyard with public www.playballacademycanada.ca art, and wood-clad 250-seat auditorium for academic and public events. NOTE: This site will be Built 2014-2015; John MacDonald Architect accessible during scheduled road construction. A hands-on Doors Open site. Baseball and softball are always in season at Waterloo Region’s first indoor baseball facility, Playball Academy Canada. The innovative 23,000 sq. ft. facility features a 8. Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre full-size infield, six batting cages, six real dirt pitching mounds and a fully equipped gym. Take a few 9 Princess St. E., Waterloo swings in the batting cages, tour the facility, and learn more about baseball playing and training. www.kwlt.org 23. Galt Collegiate Institute Built c.1948, 2009; Totten Sims Hubicki Associates (2009) 200 Water St. N., Cambridge KWLT, a volunteer-run community theatre founded in 1935, bought this building (previously http://gci.wrdsb.on.ca/ Kuntz Electroplating) in 1954. The original wood-framed front burned in 2002, but KWLT rebuilt, Built 1852, 1906, 1923 and later additions and reopened. The company produces a half-dozen productions each year, and the theatre is Walter W. Stewart (1906), Cameron and Ralston (1923) also used by other local groups and travelling productions. Visitors will tour the theatre, see Galt Collegiate (GCI) is one of the oldest continually operating schools in Ontario. Original sections tools of the theatrical trade on display, and peek behind the scenes (literally!) of the season of the imposing “Castle by the River” date from 1852, the Scottish baronial stone facade from 1906, opener: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Tassie Hall, a restored, 650-seat theatre, from 1923. The GCI community is proud to share its heritage building and many historical artifacts, along with a glimpse inside the life of a modern, 9. Button Factory Arts vibrant school of 1,000 students. 25 Regina St. S., Waterloo www.buttonfactoryarts.ca 24. Galt Arena Gardens Built 1886 98 Shade St., Cambridge This former factory, a very successful adaptive reuse and popular Doors Open site, retains many Built 1922; F.C. Bodley original architectural features including its numerous windows, which create a beautifully bright Said to be the oldest continually operating indoor hockey arena in existence, in 1922 the Galt interior. Richard Roschman’s button manufacturing company was in operation here until 1944. Reporter described it as “one of the finest skating and hockey palaces to be found in the fair The building has been home to the Waterloo Community Arts Centre since 1993. Dominion.” Behind the handsome limestone and brick facade, the gorgeous original red fir ceiling spans the ice. See many artifacts from the arena’s past: seating, signage, ice flooding equipment. 10. St. Louis Catholic Church For the 2015 theme the Cambridge Archives will mount an exhibit of heritage sports photos and 53 Allen St. E., Waterloo equipment. Special guided tours: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – Join author David Menary, expert www.saintlouisparish.ca on Galt sports history and this arena, from the early days to the present. Learn about Built 1890, 1915, 1960; Charles Moogk (1890) its claims to fame and colourful personalities, its watershed moments, its Shade Street OPEN 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. neighbourhood. Walk the storied arena and hear “on this spot” tales of hockey, speed This first-time Doors Open site, celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, was the first Catholic skating, barrel jumping…yes, barrel jumping! church built in Waterloo. The church has beautiful stained glass windows and carved woodwork, 25. Trinity Anglican Church hand painted ceiling murals, and a Hallman organ installed for the parish 75th anniversary in 12 Blair Rd., Cambridge memory of members killed in war. A wood altar and resurrection carving were added in 1995. www.trinityanglican.on.ca Organ recitals for Doors Open at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Illustrated talk: 1 p.m. (seating for 70) – Tom Graham, expert on the Globe Furniture Co., will tell the story of Built 1844, 1885; R.C. Windeyer (1885) this renowned local firm that created the original carved woodwork in the church, and Trinity, Galt’s oldest church building, is set in a traditional churchyard with its cobblestone fence and also at sites #11 and #25. 1909 lych-gate. The exposed-timber nave roof has heavy trusses decorated with ornate fretwork – a must-see (see another superb timber roof at site #26). Also see beautiful stained glass windows, vintage wood trim, and lots of carved chancel woodwork by Waterloo’s Globe Furniture Co. (there 11. Church of the Holy Saviour will be an illustrated talk about Globe Furniture at 1 p.m. at site #10). The 1845 bell is still used. The 33 Allen St. E., Waterloo porch, and tower with original staircase and tin ceiling, were added in 1885. www.holy-saviour.on.ca Built 1898; Eden Smith 26. Young Chapel, Mount View Cemetery This traditional Anglican church is filled with some of the very best carved oak woodwork in 80 Blenheim Rd., Cambridge Waterloo Region – it’s a masterpiece of local craftsmanship. Waterloo’s Globe Furniture Co. Built 1928-1929; G.R. Gouinlock artisans made all of it: narthex screen, chancel screen, pulpit, lectern, paneling, pews, choir stalls, Don’t miss it! Frozen in time and rarely opened, the beautifully designed chapel is a serene retreat and a Last Supper reredos carving (there will be an illustrated talk about Globe Furniture at 1 p.m. close to downtown. Like nearby Trinity Anglican Church (site #25), it has an exposed-timber at site #10). Other highlights include murals and stained glass windows. Architect Eden Smith roof – the heavy hammer-beam trusses are alone worth the visit. Also see original chandeliers, also designed site #12. Stop in for lunch at Holy Saviour 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., when the church’s bracket lights, woodwork, furniture, stained glass by the famed McCausland studio, and the youth group will offer a fundraising barbecue and bake sale. original two-floor casket hoist system and basement vault. The immaculate exterior features superb stonemasonry, original lighting, and a slate roof, all in an idyllic hillside setting opposite 12. Sorbara, Schumacher, McCann LLP wooded Victoria Park. The chapel was built in memory of James Young (interred in the vault along 31 Union St. E., Waterloo with family) by his sister Amelia and wife Margaret (McNaught). Young was a journalist, author, www.sorbaralaw.com politician, businessman, and MP in Canada’s first parliament (1867). Built 1913, additions 1923 & 2013; Eden Smith and Sons (1913), BJC architects inc. (2013) 27. Grand River Brewing Throughout 2010 SorbaraLaw worked diligently with architects to restore the many original 295 Ainslie St., Cambridge features and retain the heritage character, both inside and out, of its new Waterloo office, the www.grandriverbrewing.com large and gracious home Joseph E. Seagram built as a wedding gift for his youngest son, Thomas. In 2013, the firm built a substantial addition, sympathetic in style to the original building and Built c.1913, renovated 2003 linked through a windowed corridor. Architect Eden Smith also designed site #11. Three behind-the-scenes tours of the brewery at 11 a.m., 2 and 3 p.m. for Doors Open, maximum of 40 visitors per tour. Grand River Brewing is located in the original home of the 13. McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine Galt Knife Company. Enter through the retail store and join the staff in the beautiful hospitality 10B Victoria St. S., Kitchener room, where visitors can taste Grand River’s beers for $1 per sample. Free Doors Open Parking: Lot 3, from Joseph St. 28. Big Footprints Inc. at the Hespeler Furniture Building www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/waterloo_regional_campus.html 25 Milling Rd. (3rd fl.), Cambridge Built 2009; Siamak Hariri, Hariri Pontarini Architects, Toronto www.bigfootprints.ca Built in the heart of Kitchener’s Innovation District, the School of Medicine’s design contrasts with Built 1901-1913 its landmark neighbour, the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy. Tour the campus, including The Hespeler Furniture Co. manufactured high-end furniture here between 1900 and the 1970s. a clinical skills laboratory with four observation rooms, classrooms with video-conferencing Since 2000, Big Footprints has provided creative graphic design, print, and display products and capabilities, and a state-of-the-art anatomy lab built in 2013 with a high definition video system. services, locally and internationally, including large format printing, mounting and laminating Outside, a landscaped green space links the buildings and welcomes the community. NOTE: This for indoors and outdoors. A frequent comment of visitors to this stunning 4,500 sq. ft. studio is, site will be accessible during scheduled road construction. “What a great space to work!” See the original post-and-beam construction, ceilings, flooring, and red brick walls, as well as the modern large-format print production equipment. 14. First Church of Christ, Scientist 64 Water St. N., Kitchener 29. Old Hespeler Town Hall / The Hespeler Heritage Centre www.christiansciencekitchener.com 11 Tannery St. E., Cambridge Built 1899; Joseph H. Taft, NY www.thecompanyofneighbours.com Don’t miss the rare opportunity to visit this Arts-and-Crafts style treasure, practically unaltered Built 1914-1915; John Evans, Evans and Fulford, Galt inside and out, with hardwood trim throughout the building, curved benches, leaded and stained This handsome building originally housed municipal offices but is now home to the archives glass windows, and a 1911 1,098-pipe Casavant organ. The first purpose-built Christian Science and historical displays of The Company of Neighbours, a local volunteer group dedicated to church outside the US, its massive stone foundation, corner turret and triangular footprint are the promotion and preservation of Hespeler history and community. The building also houses distinctive. 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30. Ayr Lawn Bowling Club 36. St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 10 Tannery St., Ayr 144 Huron St., New Hamburg Built 1895 Built 1911 A hands-on Doors Open site. A warm welcome awaits you at one of Waterloo Region’s oldest The congregation was founded in 1910 and the church was dedicated the following year. The continually operating sports venues, nestled in a beautiful bend in the Nith River and virtually interior features a unique wood-and-brass pulpit, stained glass windows, and carved woodwork unchanged in 120 years. The club itself is one of the longest-running sports organizations in the including the pews and balcony front. The balcony seats are original movie theatre seats from the region. Spend some time honing your skills (no experience necessary!) on the historic bowling Regent Theatre, New Hamburg’s first and only movie theatre. green, visit the original clubhouse, browse vintage photographs and trophies, breathe in the fresh country air... 37. New Hamburg Library 145 Huron St., New Hamburg 31. Robson Carpenter LLP / Former Canadian Bank of Commerce www.rwlibrary.ca 10 Northumberland St., Ayr Built 1914-1915; James A. Russell www.rcllp.ca This handsome yellow-brick building celebrates 100 years in 2015. It is one of eight libraries built Built c.1904; Darling and Pearson in Waterloo County between 1900 and 1925 that were funded by Carnegie library grants, but OPEN 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. one of only three that are still operating as libraries. The detailed facade has been well preserved. This Edwardian Classical style bank building is one of many banks across Canada designed by Inside, original elements include wainscoting, staircase woodwork, and some flooring and the prolific firm of Darling and Pearson. A Canadian Bank of Commerce branch until 1963, the shelving. The former Ayr Carnegie Library is also participating this year (site #32). property was home to the Municipality of Ayr until 1972. Many original interior features have been preserved, and the third floor is a bright and beautiful adaptive renovation. The building is 38. Historic Walking Tours by Heritage Wilmot an anchor for the other historic buildings on Northumberland Street in Ayr’s downtown. 145 Huron St., New Hamburg www.heritagewilmot.ca Three guided walks: 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Meet at the historic New Hamburg 32. Ayr Financial Services / Former Ayr Carnegie Library Public Library (site #37). Rain or shine. Sturdy footwear recommended. Celebrate Wilmot 92 Stanley St., Ayr Township’s history with Heritage Wilmot on this walk through the heart of New Hamburg’s Built 1911; W.E. Binning, Listowel Heritage Conservation District, rich in social and architectural history. See many 19th and OPEN 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. early-20th century buildings (over 75 per cent of downtown buildings have been identified as Ayr was the smallest Ontario town awarded a Carnegie grant to build a public library (site #37 heritage structures). End at the Nith River with a view of the 65 ft. New Hamburg Waterwheel, is another Carnegie library participating this year). The library operated here until 2004, and in presented by the New Hamburg Board of Trade. 2012 Ayr Financial Services completed a creative interior renovation, preserving many heritage features including the classical archways, pressed-tin ceilings and stained glass. The facade, a great example of grand civic architecture on a small scale, was also preserved. See this excellent 39. Puddicombe House adaptive reuse, and another at 10 Northumberland St. (site #31). 145 Peel St., New Hamburg www.puddicombehouse.com 33. Detweiler Meetinghouse Built c.1868; William Hamilton 3445 Roseville Rd., Roseville This Italianate style home was built for the Samuel and Mary Ann Merner family. Samuel was a www.detweilermeetinghouse.ca businessman, MP, and senator. The house was then in the Puddicombe family from 1888 to 1969. Restored in 2006 as a restaurant, spa, hair salon, and B&B, the richly decorated house has 12-foot Built 1855 ceilings with plaster cornice mouldings and painted detail. Original blueprints are on display. Careful restorations, from its Georgian hand-blown glass windows to its original pine floors, have Recent renovations of a heritage building next door have added two more B&B rooms to the returned Detweiler Meetinghouse, Ontario’s only surviving stone Mennonite meetinghouse, to its Puddicombe House experience. 1855 appearance. Lively acoustics make it an attractive live performance venue, and it is available for milestone occasions, weddings and reunions. The adjacent historic cemetery is still in use. Stroll the grounds and enjoy this rare and beautiful piece of built heritage in a quiet rural setting. 40. Trinity Lutheran Church 23 Church St., New Hamburg 34. Greenfield Village Heritage Walking Tour www.telc.ca Leave your Shoes 3185 Greenfield Rd., near Ayr, North Dumfries Twp. Built 1910, 1957, 1983, 1990 Built 1831-1890 Trinity’s people first gathered in 1834. The and your Worries Two guided walks: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., limited to the first 25 arrivals. Meet at 3185 sanctuary retains its original carved woodwork: Greenfield Rd. (white house). Rain or shine. Sturdy footwear recommended. Greenfield, chancel paneling and furniture, altar, pulpit, at the Front Door the first Heritage Conservation District in North Dumfries, is a rarity in Ontario: a relatively intact communion table, hymn boards, pews and balcony 19th-century mill village in a historic, park-like setting. See original buildings associated with front. The church also has its lovely original the Goldie Milling Company, including the four-storey mill, the Goldie manor house, workers’ non-pictorial stained glass windows with Fraktur row cottages, and the miller’s house. Hike to the Nith River to see original sluice gates, millpond, lettering, and original vaulted ceiling supported earthworks, dam, and lovely river views. on decorative aisle columns. Explore a church that has gracefully and creatively integrated its original HAALBOOM facility and additions into a building that welcomes 35. Cranberry House B&B and serves the contemporary community. 54 Waterloo St., New Hamburg www.bbcanada.com/2128.html Richard Rijk Haalboom, Q.C., B.A., J.D. Built 1872 Barrister Solicitor Notary This Italianate style home was built for the prominent New Hamburg family of William and Ann Millar. The yellow triple-brick walls are graced by several pairs of arched windows with finely 7 Duke St. W., Suite 304 Kitchener, Ontario N2H 6N7 detailed hood moulds facing the street, similar to Puddicombe House (site #39). Inside, the rooms Phone 519-579-2920 • Fax 519-576-0471 are decorated with authentic period lighting fixtures and furnishings, and original details include [email protected] flooring, windows, mouldings, central stairs and landings.

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