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15 | W aterloo C hronicle | T hursday,July 11,2019 w aterloochronicle.ca NOTICE OF NOISE EXEMPTION APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an application is being made to the Director of Municipal Enforcement Services for the City ofWaterloo for an exemption to the City ofWaterloo Noise By-law #2010-073 which prohibits amplified sound between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The applicant, Kelsey Richard, on behalf of Wilfrid Laurier University, is requesting an exemption as follows: To permit sound from an electronic device and projection screen for an outdoor movie from 9:00 p.m.until 11:00 p.m.atWilfrid Laurier University Alumni Field located at 75 University Avenue West on Monday September 2nd, 2019. Anyone wishing to comment on this matter should contactMunicipal Enforcement Services in writing at 100 Regina Street South, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4A8, no later than 4:30 p.m., Monday, July 30, 2018 by phone at 519-747-8785 or via e-mail at municipalenforcement@waterloo.ca. Questions regarding this event should be directed to Kelsey Richard at (705) 845-8126 or at krichard@wlu.ca. P. 519-886-1550 TTY. 1-866-786-3941 waterloo.ca NOTICE OF NOISE EXEMPTION APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an application is being made to the Director of Municipal Enforcement Services for the City ofWaterloo for an exemption to the City ofWaterloo Noise By-law #2010-073 which prohibits amplified sound between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The applicant, Kelsey Richard, on behalf of Wilfrid Laurier University, is requesting an exemption as follows: To permit sound from carnival rides such as ferris wheels, musical acts and games as well as noise from crowds of people as they are in operation from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. at Wilfrid Laurier University Northdale Campus located at 66 Hickory street West on Wednesday September 4, 2019. Anyone wishing to comment on this matter should contactMunicipal Enforcement Services in writing at 100 Regina Street South, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4A8, no later than 4:30 p.m., Monday, July 30, 2018 by phone at 519-747-8785 or via e-mail at municipalenforcement@waterloo.ca. Questions regarding this event should be directed to Kelsey Richard at (705) 845-8126 or at krichard@wlu.ca. P. 519-886-1550 TTY. 1-866-786-3941 waterloo.ca There's a variety of homegrown produce avail- able in the Waterloo region, but there are also a variety of reasons that prevent peo- ple from accessing it. Time, for most people, is chief among them. Lack of mobility and transporta- tion are also factors. Come July 15, however, everyone in Canada will have products from more than 20 local vendors at their fingertips. Mrs. Grocery, an online, same-day delivery service rolled out in more than 60 Canadian markets, will serve as a "one-stop shop," according to Todd and Da- na Machin of Elora, who plan on working with doz- ens of small producers in their newly acquired terri- tory of Centre Wellington and Waterloo Region. "People will have access to multiple vendors at one time," said Machin. "What we're trying to do is create a quality-driven food sup- ply that focuses on making shopping local as conve- nient as possible, by in- creasing collaboration be- tween small businesses and local farmers." After being out of a job for the first time in 18 years, Todd drove for Uber Eats and realized the potential of a delivery service in to- day's society. He also saw an untapped market for small businesses, especial- ly those in rural areas looking to branch out. The Machins say some local vendors have pulled out of traditional farmers' markets due to high over- head costs and the time commitment involved. They say those who've come on board with Mrs. Grocery, based out of Am- herst, N.S., see the online option as a no-brainer that can help bring their prod- ucts to the national mar- ketplace. Compared to some delivery services that charge vendors up to 30 per cent of sales, Mrs. Grocery is relatively low-cost, tak- ing just 10 per cent. "The experience of go- ing to a market is a great thing, but there's a lot of people leaning to online and delivery service as well," Machin said. Some local vendors al- ready reach customers in western Canada and other parts of the world, but local residents can't take the LRT out to a farm store in Heidelberg or St. Jacobs, and many don't have access to a car. Elderly people can be re- luctant to drive in winter weather. "And the reality is ev- eryone wants convenience these days," said Dana, who relates to what it can be like shopping with children. "There's just lot of busy people these days that don't want to spend all their time shopping." Fresh meats, cheese, fruits and veggies can now be dropped off on your front porch. Mrs. Grocery customers pay a $10 fee for product from one vendor and a $5 fee for product from each additional vendor. While the Machins ad- mit that the retail price of locally grown products is higher, on average, com- pared to those imported to the supermarket, they won't be making any mon- ey off markup. People who buy local not only reduce their envi- ronmental footprint and support local business, they also get fresher, more flavourful food in the pro- cess, the couple contends. Vendors signed up so far include 1847 Stone Milling, Fergus; Eby Family Honey, Moorefield; Eby Manor, Waterloo; Elmira's Own Tomatoes, Elmira; Four All Ice Cream, Kitchener; Fra- berts Fresh Food, Fergus; Healthy Owl Bakery Café, Waterloo; Hilltop Acres Poultry Products, Bloo- mingdale; Jewels Under the Kilt, Fergus; Kitchen Kuttings Inc., Elmira; Lau- tea-da Lentils, Elora; Lega- cy Bakery, Kitchener; Ma- pleton Maple Syrup, Moo- refield; Martin's Family Fruit Farm, Waterloo; Nauman's Farm, St. Clem- ents; Stacy's Homemade Goodies, Moorefield; and Thatcher Farms, Rock- wood. Though it's not just about food. The Machins have also partnered with Creature Comfort Pet Emporium and Spoil the Dog Bakery, both based in St. Jacobs, as well as Tadpole, a chil- dren's store in uptown Wa- terloo. Profiles and products offered are featured on the Mrs. Grocery website that provides support to region- al operators like the Ma- chins, who are ready to do the shopping for you. They're in discussions with about 10 additional vendors. "We'll bring them right to your door," promises Todd, who said he'll be test- ing the logistics of the busi- ness himself to start, be- fore looking to hire drivers in the very near future. BUSINESS FARM MARKET FRESHNESS NOW AT YOUR FINGERTIPS IN WATERLOO REGION ONLINE, SAME-DAY DELIVERY SERVICE WILL BRING LOCAL PRODUCE TO YOUR DOORSTEP WEBSITE: waterloo.mrsgrocery.com EMAIL: Todd@Mrs.Grocery.com PHONE: 519-994-2650 INSTAGRAM: @KW_MrsGrocery Todd and Dana Machin are ready to launch a new online delivery service that will bring fresh local produce to your front door. Mrs. Grocery photo BILL JACKSON bjackson@kitchenerpost.ca NEWBIZ LEARN ABOUT NEW BUSINESSES IN YOUR COMMUNITY. WATERLOOCHRONICLE.CA