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Chronicle Staff The federal government‘s move to limit transfer payments to the provinces will have "horrendous" results for welfare recipients, especially if the recession conâ€" tinues, says Waterloo region‘s director of social services. Phil Johnston, the man responâ€" sible for administering the regâ€" ion‘s welfare system, says the fiveâ€"perâ€"cent cap on welfare payâ€" Ontario faces welfare crisis if feds limit payments Street for a street dance to welcome university students. Chronicle A proposal for a welcomeâ€"back party for local university students that was rejected by Waterloo City Council last week reâ€" ceived unanimous approval from Kitchenâ€" er City Council this week. Waterloo council turned down a request from Stingers Dine and Dance Restaurant in Wpte.rlw to close a portion of King Kitchener holds street dance to welcome students Keren Adderiey Chronicle Staff Councillors cited concerns about noise competes in the Waterioo Regional Police Bike Rodeo at the Albert McCormick Community Centre last weok. I Keren Adderley photo Constable Steve Brum gives final instructions to Amanda Bordt, 3, of Waterioo before she ment increases to the three wealthier provinces that was reâ€" cently upheld by the Supreme Court could cost Ontario billions of dollars. ‘"My estimate is a spending decrease of $1 billion to $1.5 billion and that could increase even more as caseloads increase as we‘ve predicted they will conâ€" tinue to do. In buoyant times, a spending cap isn‘t so terrible. In a recession it‘s horrendous," says August 21. 199 Bryan Stortz, Alderman for Kitchener‘s Centre Ward and a member of the Downâ€" But Kitchener Council showed none of Waterloo‘s qualms and voted unanimously in favor of a similar proposal brought forward by Peter Martin, of the Coyote Bar and 20 King Street. crowds and the desire of university student governments to disassociate student events from alcohol as the reasons for their decisions, despite the obvious benefits for the Uptown area that could result if such an event was held. vAy LWn L0 d Jdif of Pan Am medals Page A16 Waterloo. Onta Johnston. From January to June of this year, the region has spent $25,721,745 on welfare costs. That money went to 41,772 reciâ€" pients in the region. The region‘s finance department estimates that by the end of the year welfare expenditures will reach $42,497,597, a 46.7â€"perâ€"cent inâ€" crease over last year‘s budget. Currently, says Johnston, welâ€" fare is divided amongst the three WATERLOO Pugurc LIBRARY Stortz says Kitchener council agreed to rent a King Street parking lot to Martin who will be responsible for any liability, a detail that is still being worked out. town Action Committee, says council‘s approval of the event is a message to students. "I think it‘s a great event and a great way to tell students they‘re welcome in downtown Kitchener," says Stortz. "Waâ€" terloo doesn‘t have a monopoly of students; many of them live here and this is just one way of telling them they‘re welcome." levels of government with the federal government responsible for 50 per cent, the provinee for 30 per cent and the region for 20 per cent. The cap would significantly reduce the federal government‘s responsibility, says Johnston, leaving the province holding the bill. "Right now, we don‘t know what it‘s all going to mean. What we do know is someone will have to make up the difference and Those attending the Busker Carnival should bear in mind that these talented performers earn their living from the traditional passing of the hat, so audiences are encouraged to show their appreciation by tossing in their spare change or certified cheques. The show will get off the ground, rain or shine, but, should the weather turn ugly, carnival events will move into Waterloo Town Square, Westmount Place and Conestoga Me! Taylor Chronicle Staff Uptown Waterloo will take on the sights and sounds of a bygone era from August 22 to August 25 when a host of jugglers, troubadors, magicians and clowns take to the streets for the city‘s third annual Busker Carnival. The carnival‘s traditional Fire Night will take place at the end of Saturday night‘s festivities with performances by eight buskers wellâ€"versed in the art of juggling, swallowing and tampering with fire. Revenue generated from this event will be donated to a local charity, and youngsters are reminded not to try these stunts at home. Opening ceremonies will get under way at Jester‘s Court at the corner of King and Herbert streets at approximately 6:45 p.m. Thursday evening, when Mayor Brian Turnbull welcomes the crowds to sample a taste of what the buskers have to offer, before strolling the streets to take in the flavor and excitement of the festival. This year‘s carnival features the talents of performers skilled in the arts of mime, magic, storytelling, puppetry, fire eating, acrobatics, juggling, clowning and inspired mayhem. Kids day, Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature faceâ€" painting and clowns demonstrating balloon sculpting, free hats and horns, and party favor grab bags for the first 400 children under the age of 12 who attend. Waterloo prepares for return of the Buskers "This isn‘t an event to encourage stu dents to drink and we‘re not going to force anyone to drink es â€" When asked about Waterloo‘s concerns about alcohol related events for students. Stortz said council didn‘t feel that was an overâ€"riding concern Advertising supplements delivered with tonight‘s Waterloo Chronicle: Zehrs, Boâ€" "I think Peter‘s reputation in the com munity helped council make a decision Everyone has a lot of confidence in him and his ability to hold an event like this." says Stortz. High 27° C. Thursday‘s weather that will have to be the province Whether they choose to bite the bullet and assume the costs by increasing taxes or if they decide to cut programs elsewhere re mains to be seen," says Johnston And regardless of how the costs are absorbed, he says, the fear that social programs will have to be cut to finance the new bill is very real ‘"The province is entirely re (Continued on page A3 Additional story page A7 *Selected areas only (Continued on page A3)