09-26-2025, 07:51 AM
This thread is intended to collect a list of new media sources that are linked to Waterloo Region. The only requirement is that the creator is Waterloo Region-based. Bonus points if the topic that they covers is located in Waterloo Region.
For instance, a quick search of "Waterloo Substack" on Google found the following writers covering Waterloo related topics (some are more up-to-date than others):
For instance, a quick search of "Waterloo Substack" on Google found the following writers covering Waterloo related topics (some are more up-to-date than others):
- https://citified.substack.com/: by Melissa Bowman, 1000+ subscribers, "Urban issues and local politics (Waterloo Region)"
- https://tlwr.substack.com/: by Alex Kinsella, 5000+ subscribers, "The TL;DR for Waterloo Region – a weekly rundown of art, music, culture and more across Waterloo Region.
- https://startupbarn.substack.com/: 2000+ subscribers, "The Barn is an organization that is focused on helping early-stage founders get started in a way that will increase their chances of success."
- https://midtownradio.substack.com/: by the folks who operate MidTown Radio
- https://generativehistory.substack.com/: by Mark Humprhies, "Exploring the use of generative AI in historical teaching and research"
- https://empowrconnect.substack.com/: "Educating Minds: Parents of Waterloo Region (EMPOWR) is a grassroots collection of parents and citizens committed to education and liberty. Here we will post public letters and other information."