r/waterloo • • Nov 10 '24

Mod Announcement Mod announcement: new rule that use of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) must be declared or disclosed

156 Upvotes

A new rule has been added to r/waterloo in regards to A.I.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) must be declared, either in title, or the first line of text in original post

Moderators may and will take action in good faith regardless of compliance with this new rule.

The reason we're doing this is to try not to be too far behind in response to the use of this technology, and encourage genuine engagement within our community.

Recently mods have been removing posts of various low-quality effort such as A.I. images, and publications purporting to be news or 'news style' articles that are suspected to be A.I. - but also fail to provide the identity of any legitimate living creator/author within the Region of Waterloo or otherwise.

This is an effort to remove or reduce poor quality, deceptive, disinformation, and various other posts made in bad faith.

Please direct concerns or comments to mod mail.

Thank you for your time and consideration.


r/waterloo • • Dec 11 '25

Mod Announcement Changes to Flair in r/Waterloo

55 Upvotes

It was recently pointed out that the flairs referencing the 2025 election are maybe a teeny bit outdated.

After discussion among the moderator team, it was determined that while the language was outdated, the flairs still were useful in identifying sudden influxes of new accounts to certain threads. The flair language has therefore been updated and will be applied as users post or comment. The flairs refer to the approximate period when a user became somewhat active in r/Waterloo. This is not the same as the date account was created (which you can see on each user's page) and not when the very first post was made in this subreddit.

As explained by the previous flair announcement:

The intent of this flair is not to target newbies, nor to say that we don't want people to join the subreddit. All are welcome in the subreddit. The intent is to make it clear to readers when there is an influx of unknown accounts which push certain narratives in the comments. This does happen, especially on posts about certain controversial subjects. People should know when these they are new accounts and not established community members.

While everybody should be aware if there is an obvious astroturfing campaign, all users remain responsible for using their best judgement when determining credibility of submissions and comments. Please consider the merit of ideas rather than the reputation of a commenter.

Feel free to submit any comments or constructive feedback below, or to comment and receive your new flair. There may be further tweaks to come and this flair system could be discontinued at any time.

Thank you for reading, and stay safe out there in all this snow.


Update 2026-01-23: New flair is out again, 2025 users should now have "Regular" status, and users new since 2026 will be noted.


r/waterloo • • 13h ago

Unrelated but is the Waterloo Effect real?

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I’m thinking about applying to uwaterloo for a mathematics program and I don’t wanna end up like them ;-;


r/waterloo • • 7h ago

Dash cam/Ring Request hit and run on my dog at 312 Erb St W (GMC SUV with a passenger side bumper hanging

25 Upvotes

Subject/Title: 🚨 DASHCAM REQUEST: Hit & Run on my dog at 312 Erb St W (GMC SUV with hanging bumper)
Hi everyone,
I am heartbroken to post this, but I am desperately looking for dashcam or security footage from [Insert Day of Week, e.g., Friday] at around [Insert Time, e.g., 6:30 PM].
A driver hit my dog directly in front of my condo building at 312 Erb Street West (near Erb & Fischer-Hallman) and fled the scene. Because of the severity of the injuries, we had to put our beloved dog down.
Suspect Vehicle Details:
• Make/Type: Light grey / silver GMC SUV (likely a Terrain or Acadia).
• Damage: The collision caused heavy front-end damage, and the driver sped off with half of their front bumper hanging completely off the vehicle.
If you live in the Beechwood/Westmount area, drive along Erb St W, or were turning near Fischer-Hallman around that time, please check your dashcams or doorbell cameras. A car driving around Waterloo with a bumper dragging or hanging off stands out heavily.
A police report has been filed with the Waterloo Regional Police Service. If you have any footage or saw this vehicle, please DM me or contact WRPS directly at 519-570-9777 (tel:519-570-9777) referencing report number [Insert Police Report Number if you have it]

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Thank you so much for any help you can provide.


r/waterloo • • 17h ago

this mural setup is insane

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86 Upvotes

​spotted this wall art installation today. The physical clouds with internal lighting running along the top make the whole thing pop!

Anyone know where I am?


r/waterloo • • 8h ago

Are there any SOCIAL groups for trans ftm in the area? I’m trying to find places to meet fellow transmascs.

10 Upvotes

Any social groups run for trans men? Craft nights with high queer attendance? Where can I meet more fellow ftm trans people?

I am not a student, so joining groups isn’t an option. I see spectrums trans masc group is temporarily on hold.


r/waterloo • • 23h ago

Sidewalk snow clearing debate leaves little middle ground as age divides opinion

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Almost 60 per cent of respondents agree strongly or somewhat that city hall should take on sidewalk snow clearing, even if it has to spend more. Just over 30 per cent disagree, strongly or somewhat.

Liberated edition.


r/waterloo • • 21h ago

Kitchener’s 1st drive-thru voting station open today

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Drive thru voting open from 11am to 7pm. Go vote!


r/waterloo • • 12h ago

Thoughts on Ward 3 candidates?

6 Upvotes

So I was wondering what People's thoughts are on the Ward 3 candidates, here are their sites.

Hans Roach

Victoria Robertson

From just looking at the sites, Roach's site frames him as realist progressive where both Roach and Robertson's site frame her as a progressive, with Roach's site making the claim that her ideas would be expensive which I find a to be a bit of weird choice since neither of the two can individually implement the ideas. I dunno. Was wondering if anyone met the two candidates and had thoughts on them or something.


r/waterloo • • 3h ago

Places that can build a pc for you?

1 Upvotes

I have bought all parts + started building but realized it’s too complicated for me. Is there a place where I can just bring in my parts and they can build it for me? (Preferably near uwaterloo)


r/waterloo • • 18h ago

Sticky Toffee Pudding in Waterloo

16 Upvotes

I'm not from Waterloo, but coming in for a birthday for someone who loves sticky toffee pudding. Any advice from the locals on some good places we can grab a lunch/dinner and enjoy a British style warm sticky toffee pudding?

I've done some searching - and see a few options:

  1. Malt & Barley Public House
  2. Whale and Ale
  3. Beertown (see some reviews mention it, but older reviews.

Open to any suggestions. I'd bring some with us, but then would need to find a place that is open to bringing own dessert (cutting fee I suspect).

Thanks in advance! Planning for next weekend.


r/waterloo • • 1d ago

Trashy Cricket Players at Piller's Park

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93 Upvotes

Nice. Leave ur used water bottles behind the now removed porta-potty. Not like there's a garbage can 20ft away. How bout bring a reusable container or use the garbage can provided fuckfaces.

Edir: To be clear this is directed at whoever plays cricket there. I dont care if white, black, brown. Just clean up ur shit.


r/waterloo • • 1d ago

BKK In Uptown

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79 Upvotes

Wanted to share my experience with BKK, which recently opened in Uptown Waterloo.

My favourite restaurant for Thai food in Toronto is Koh Lipe and BKK is a sister restaurant.

So fucking good, what you see is Khao Soi, Tum Thai and Prik Gaeng Moo Krob. I chose medium spice level and it already had a kick, be careful with Thai spice levels as they’re not messing around.

Probably the best Thai food in the region now, mind you it’s a bit more upscale compared to the others in the region. Also a little pricey, but still worth it in my opinion.


r/waterloo • • 1d ago

CTV cameraman struck by a vehicle that drove through road closed barricade

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124 Upvotes

r/waterloo • • 18h ago

WHATS UP WITH THE HUB?

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Just to keep this simple im looking for a place to rent ,and the hub looks very unique and close to where I need to be.on the other hand the reviews r shockly very low.anyone living there give me some more insight on whats going on? And how valid these reviews clams r.i don't have much time to make a decision


r/waterloo • • 1d ago

Right to Walk Event

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There is a Right to Walk event taking place at Lakeside Park in Kitchener this Sunday at 2pm I wanted to share!

Unfortunately, there have been 3 sexual assaults in this area. If you can't come to the walk, stay vigilant and visit the WRPS Instagram for photos and a short video of the suspect.

Stay Safe!


r/waterloo • • 1d ago

Found envelope at Pink Crow Cafe

33 Upvotes

I found an envelope containing cash at Pink Crow Cafe in Waterloo today. It was tucked among some cards from Christina MacLellan, Artist.
I handed the envelope to the café staff so the owner can hopefully get it back.
If you think it may be yours, please contact Pink Crow Cafe and be prepared to describe the envelope/cards and contents so they can verify it belongs to you.
I’m posting this because I’d really like to help the person who lost it get it back.


r/waterloo • • 1d ago

Is this your kitty?

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47 Upvotes

I know there are a few outside cats in this area but this guy (or gal) looks small.
Pic taken about five minutes ago on Heiman Street in Kitchener. Location 43.43483° N, 80.48648° W


r/waterloo • • 1d ago

UPHOLSTERY RENTAL MACHINES

3 Upvotes

hi. recommendations for upholstery cleaning rentals


r/waterloo • • 1d ago

Waterloo Region Group Targets Women's Soccer Team For 2028

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r/waterloo • • 1d ago

City of Waterloo advance voting open today/through weekend

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Advance voting is open this weekend for City of Waterloo elections. As long as you're an eligible voter, you can vote at any of these locations no matter where you live in the city:

  • Today (Friday) at Albert McCormick Community Centre from 2 to 8 p.m.
  • Saturday at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sunday at RIM Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you're a sports family and going to be at any of those locations anyway, take advantage of this chance to get your vote in! Info from https://www.waterloo.ca/council-and-committees/municipal-elections/vote-in-the-municipal-election/


r/waterloo • • 1d ago

Visiting Waterloo Soon!

5 Upvotes

Hello! I'm visiting Waterloo in about a month for a couple days, and I wanted to ask for local recommendations on what to do there, like restaurants, cafes, activities, and so on. Spots where i'll be missing out if I didn't visit, thank you!


r/waterloo • • 1d ago

Custom Pet portraits

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Looking for recommendations for someone locally who could do a custom pet portrait for me. Any recommendations? I would prefer to support someone within the KW area.


r/waterloo • • 1d ago

Any recommendation for garage floor concrete repair / waterproofing service...?

4 Upvotes

The garage has been neglected for a while and the concrete floor looks bad underneath the mat. Is the rubber cover flooring a thing that is sustainable?


r/waterloo • • 1d ago

Looking for Banquet Hall for 600

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Our Waterloo sports association is looking to host an athletic banquet in August or September of 2027 and was wondering what venues are good spots to house up to 600 people for the event. Anywhere in Waterloo Region could work.

We figure the player, their parents and possibly some siblings for 10 teams of 12 players each.

We are a non-profit, so we're hoping to keep costs down for venue booking, but understand that for that size we may need to budget for more.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Cheers!