December 1st, 2025 Good Afternoon, Waterloo Region! Here we are in the final month of 2025. (did this year go super fast for anyone else?!) 24 days until Christmas, and a ton of great events happening around the region. There truly is something going on for all ages and interests. In today's email: a must try for eggs benny lovers question of the week are sharks or trees older? a special community highlight & more Let's dive in 👇 -Ross at Grand River Buzz WHAT'S HAPPENING Monday, December 1st...
4 days ago • 7 min read
November 27th, 2025 Good Afternoon, Waterloo Region! How about all this sno... ahh, nevermind, let's talk about something else. Hmmm.. tomorrow is Black Friday! I know for some of you it's all systems go for finding the best deals, while others are putting in noise-cancelling headphones and heading on a long walk. Whatever group you're in... hope you're having the best day and an awesome week so far. We've got lots of fun stuff heading into this weekend, so let's get to it. In today's email:...
8 days ago • 7 min read
November 24th, 2025 Good Afternoon, Waterloo Region! Hope you're having a great day and enjoying some of the 'sunnier' weather lately. After an absolutely packed weekend, things kick off a bit quieter this week.. but they start to ramp right back up again as the week goes on. In today's email: an epic, 'Moonlight Madness' event the smallest bone in your body question of the week the best poutine around (?!) & more Let's dive in 👇 WHAT'S HAPPENING Monday, November 24th Paper Flower Workshop |...
11 days ago • 6 min read
November 20th, 2025 Good Afternoon, Waterloo Region! Okay so we've officially entered the 'Holiday Market' season. I did my best, but if I included them all this email would take about 4 hours to read. That and the Butterfly Conservatory is having a birthday party for their 17 year old parrot?! We are absolutely SPOILED! Anyways, hope you're having an awesome day and let's get started. In today's email: a special community highlight how people woke up before alarm clocks Silia a ton of great...
15 days ago • 7 min read
November 17th, 2025 Good Afternoon, Waterloo Region! Hope you're having an excellent Monday and a nice start to the week. Does anyone have kids in their lives that have all of a sudden started yelling "6-7" whenever they hear those numbers out loud?! It's a new 'meme' taking the young ones by storm and they get so excited. It's wild. I still don't fully understand. But I love it. In today's email: new black/green bin map an AWESOME sandwich fun, local events a sculpture that moves with the...
18 days ago • 7 min read
November 13th, 2025 Good Afternoon, Waterloo Region! Hope everyone's having a great week so far. Lot's of great stuff in the newsletter today, and you can really tell how the region is ramping up ahead of the holiday season. A wide variety of events, projects, etc. happening for people of all ages & interests. Love to see it. In today's email: a ton of great, fun local events what's inside a Kit Kat Miller a special community highlight & more Let's dive in 👇 WHAT'S HAPPENING Sparkles: A...
22 days ago • 6 min read
November 10th, 2025 Good Morning, Waterloo Region! The snow has arrived - and quite a decent amount too?! Some people are getting their skis out and ready to embrace the cold... while others are cozying up with a blanket and thinking 'tropical thoughts'. Whatever side you're on, hope you're keeping well and we've got lots of great stuff in the newsletter today. In today's email: a superb pasta/pizza spot Remembrance Day ceremonies which country's national animal is the unicorn a local company...
25 days ago • 5 min read
November 6th, 2025 Good Morning, Waterloo Region! Hope everyone's having a great week so far. It's slowly turning into soup season around here and I'm all for it (basically just eating lots of soup to stay warm because it's cold and rainy outside). So many flavour options... the absolute best! We've got lots of great content to cover, so let's get into it. In today's email: concerts, expos, shows & workshops even MORE great trails Norman a special "PS." request an immortal animal & more Let's...
29 days ago • 7 min read
November 3rd, 2025 Good Morning, Waterloo Region! Heartbroken. I'm still nursing a 'did the Jays really lose hangover'. I know it's not directly in the area, but I could see the love and excitement going out to the team from everyone around here. I was at Rural Roots in Elmira for the beginning of the game and they had a nice rendition of 'Oh Canada' sung by everyone in attendance. It was quite special seeing everyone unite! Good job to the boys, and what a great memory regardless of the end...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read