Lauren Burr

@burrlauren

Writer. Narrative designer. Data nerd. Urbanist. Placemaking, play and games in public space. She/her.

Kitchener, Ontario
Joined November 2011
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    Mar 1

    NEWS: changes the game with a new, completely transformed website & a new, cutting-edge & customizable online customer service portal called . Details:

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    Feb 18

    Did you know that every time a patient is discharged after recovering from COVID-19, the song ‘Here Comes the Sun’ is played over the loud speaker? It’s a reminder to staff that they are headed home to be with their loved ones.

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    Feb 5

    . has been been livestreaming classes since last March, and they’re offering a week of free drop-ins to everyone beginning Feb 14. As someone who was always intimidated by yoga until I took an intro course at QSY, I highly recommend you give them a try!

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  4. Feb 10

    Direct flights from to coastal cities is great news! Looking forward to the days when travel is safe again. Maybe next year? ✈️ 🏖⛰

    Welcome to our community ! When travel restrictions lift, fly NON-STOP to/from - this ULCC will make flying from home a breeze with service minutes from your doorsteps !
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  5. Feb 7

    Bringing a little summer vibe into this stay-at-home-order winter in Ontario

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  6. Feb 5

    . has been been livestreaming classes since last March, and they’re offering a week of free drop-ins to everyone beginning Feb 14. As someone who was always intimidated by yoga until I took an intro course at QSY, I highly recommend you give them a try!

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    Feb 4

    We’re hiring a director of equity, anti-racism & Indigenous initiatives. The ideal candidate has: • Lived experience with racism &/or oppression • Superior communication & relationship-building skills • Ability to implement equity & anti-racism work in organizational context

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    Feb 1

    This is news. But a good reminder that there are many other spots downtown that need, appreciate, would love, live off, and cherish your dollars.

    The Starbucks in downtown Kitchener's former public utilities building has permanently closed.
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    Jan 25

    Waterloo Region completed the first-round of vaccinations of all eligible local LTC & retirement home residents. This milestone was achieved by re-directing as much of the region’s limited vaccine supply as possible to vaccinate residents a.s.a.p.

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    Jan 25

    St. Mary's Church has invested in a full commercial kitchen, hired Chef Amy Cyr & installed a to make food accessible to all with . So excited to hear about this tiny but mighty initiative launching in ! 🙌

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    Jan 20

    FULL AMANDA GORMAN POEM: “We will raise this wounded world into a wondrous one ... There is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” The 22-year-old is the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history:

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  12. 13 Dec 2020

    This quarantine Chanukah weekend, I learned how to make my grandmother’s brisket and latkes over the phone. I’m very close to my family and I’ve missed them so much this year. I’m calling this a personal victory during the saddest darkest month. Chag sameach!

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    7 Dec 2020

    News for those who need it: The actors who did the voices of Rudolph and Hermey the Elf were later neighbours in the same Toronto seniors' residence and would occasionally sing "We're a Couple of Misfits" to entertain the other residents.

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    4 Dec 2020

    Downtown Cycling Grid presented to City Council Mon Dec 7, 9:30 am. Recommend separated bike lanes on Joseph, Water, Duke, Ontario & Cedar. Read report: If you'd like to delegate: Thanks to everyone who provided feedback!

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    16 Nov 2020

    The spread of COVID-19 has escalated rapidly in Waterloo Region. Residents should consider COVID-19 to be widely circulating in our community right now. All residents are advised to stay home and only go out for essential purposes. (1/4)

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    12 Nov 2020

    Interested in learning more about the placemaking happening in Kitchener?

    Bandwagon Placemaking: Kitchener’s Collaborative Approach to Urban Design via
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    7 Nov 2020

    A Black woman is going to the White House. A woman is going to the White House. First woman VP. First black woman VP. Madam Vice President

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    7 Nov 2020

    Time to get to work, y'all. It's not over, it's starting. Y'all said "this isn't us," or "we must be better," and now is the time to start making the world we want. It's not over. It's time to work harder than ever.

    BREAKING: JOE BIDEN WILL BE PRESIDENT-ELECT, NBC NEWS PROJECTS.
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  19. 4 Nov 2020

    I am just so tired, America.

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  20. 3 Nov 2020

    I’m probably the only Canadian resident voting in the town of Weston, CT. I checked in with the town clerk and my ballot was received. I’ll be holding my breath until this thing is done, but I’m willing to .

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    It’s gonna take awhile to get all our votes counted. I’m willing to wait...
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